Fun Birthday Ideas in Dublin

Mashing party with pretty cocktails and an even sexier decor, Bow Lane will make sure any Dublin birthday celebration is a big one. Grab one of their booths for cocktails that turn into dancing, or if you've got a birthday towards the end of the month, head along to the legendary drag brunch.

Keep your birthday sophisticated and secret with cocktails at The Blind Pig. Whether you're going with a partner or group of friends, this sexy spot will have you singing by the end of the night with inventive concoctions and an stripped back interior.

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. 

Get you a bar that can do it all, and NoLita won't let you down when you're planning a fun birthday in Dublin. If you're wanting to do things properly, grab a table for dinner and then continue into the early hours with one of their club nights.

A basement bar brimming with vintage charm, The Liquor Rooms serves masterly drinks and enticing small plates in a unique setting. With an exclusive, hidden bar feel and a roster of regular entertainment, it's one undeniably fun birthday bar in Dublin. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ohana is a sleek new cocktail joint bringing a slice of tiki paradise to Dublin. Serving fruity cocktails against a colourful backdrop of hand-painted murals and plush furnishings, it's a joyously vibrant place to spend your birthday. 

Fun birthday bars don't come much better than Dublin favourite Wigwam. Located on Middle Abbey Street, the spot is an all-rounder, from an epic boozy brunch if you're starting early, through to karaoke rooms and ping pong in the downstairs space.

Why go to one wine bar when you can go to many? Join Dublin Wine Trails for a fun and relaxed tour of Dublin 2's top wine and tapas destinations. You'll have an expert guide taking you through the city's best sips and small plates with plenty of fun along the way. 

Is it really your birthday if there isn't tequila involved in some form? 777 does it better than most, with a long list of 100% blue agave tequilas, cheap and cheerful plates, and a cute interior. Book a table, grab your mates and prepare for a headache the next day.