Fun Birthday Ideas In Dublin

It's your birthday, and you'll cry if you want to - but where's the fun in that? Whether it's a biggie or just another year wiser, your birthday is always an excuse to have a little craic in Dublin. From staying up all night at one of the rowdy clubs through to a boozy brunch, we've rounded up the most fun birthday ideas in Dublin.

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Last updated on 7th May 2025




TapHouse Bar and Kitchen

Planning a birthday bash in Dublin? TapHouse Bar and Kitchen has everything you need for a memorable celebration. Start with their bold, crowd-pleasing small plates (those Wagyu sliders are a must), then toast with cocktails or beers from their extensive tap list.

But the real fun starts upstairs, where the hi-fi music lounge features karaoke, a terrace, and live DJs spinning every weekend. 

NYX Hotel Dublin

Celebrating your birthday? NYX Hotel Dublin is ready to turn it into a stylish affair. Kick things off with their Bottomless Brunch on Sunday or dive straight into party mode with cocktails and live DJs every weekend.

With plush decor, good vibes, and a food and drink menu built for sharing, it's a birthday venue that brings the fun - and looks good doing it.

Pitch Dublin

For a little added entertainment on your birthday, head to Pitch Dublin in the city centre. This quirky activity bar offers huge simulation screens to play virtual golf on, with different levels and scenarios to suit everyone's golfing ability - perfect for a little friendly competition. 

There's also a chic bar and lounge to relax in after your game, where they serve carefully curated drinks and a delicious Asian fusion menu. Think pork or vegetable gyoza, garlic sesame edamame and duck spring rolls.

Old Skool Bingo

Celebrate your birthday in a whole new way with a trip to Old Skool Bingo, the RnB-inspired event that promises a quirky twist on the classic game. The MC host will be providing hilarious entertainment, while DJs spin non-stop throwback and modern hits.

Expect fun games, challenges and dance competitions, with the chance to win some prizes along the way. Tickets start from just €19.50 each, and they offer special birthday packages too.

Flight Club Dublin

Combine mouthwatering bottomless pizza, a bottle of prosecco each, and a high-energy game of social darts, and you've got Flight Club Dublin's Brunch Social. The atmospheric fairground-themed bar isn't just about the food (though the slices are delicious); it's about turning a laid-back weekend into an event you'll be talking about for weeks with your mates.

Grab your tickets from €40 per person and look forward to toasting to your champion. Though if you're looking for something slightly more chilled, you can book an oche for you and your friends at any time of day, while sipping cocktails from the bar.

Opium

Have your cake and eat it at this all-rounder on Wexford Street. Keep it casual with a meal in Opium's Pan-Asian restaurant, dance the night away in the club, or stick to cocktails on the rooftop terrace. If you're planning a proper party, there's private hire spaces to book too.

Riot

This Brooklyn-inspired dive bar likes to play hard, serving cocktails that don't shy away from the booze and delicious American eats. To add to the birthday partying? Keep an eye out for their regular host of live music nights and DJs, as well as the arcade games and pool table. 

The Workmans Club

A venue with many faces, The Workmans Club is perfect for those who can't make up their mind for their birthday, or just want a bit of everything. Cool cocktails? Right here. An eclectic choice of comedy, live music, and arts events? You got it.

P.Mac's

If birthdays don't do much for ya? P.Mac's is the kind of cool hangout where you don't have to make a fuss. Known for their epic selection of craft beer, the space is perfect for a chilled pint and a board game or two with a group of mates in chilled-out surroundings.

Bad Bobs

Bad Bobs is a multi-storey party palace with areas devoted to eating, drinking and partying all under one roof on Essex Street East. From building your own burgers to sipping cocktails and busting shapes on the dancefloor, this is one epic birthday destination.

Buskers On The Ball

Ping pong, pool and beer aplenty is all you need for a fun birthday in Dublin, and luckily, Buskers on the Ball has it in abundance. The party bar is great for larger groups, with a happy choice of American bites and games such as foosball, shuffle board and more.