Fun Birthday Ideas In Dublin

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.

Whether you're predrinking for a show or fancy a relaxed drink, settling down at one of the seven bars at live music venue Whelan's is bound to hit the spot. Think cheap pints and cool tunes, all inside a building steeped in history.

It's time to really let loose, as Hungry Heart is heading to The Workmans Club for an epic evening of non-stop Bruce Springsteen hits. This brilliant club night is ideal for all steadfast lovers ofThe Boss, with lots of air guitaring, singing along and dress up encouraged.

If you're looking for birthday venues to host your celebrations, then the Market Bar is a supreme spot. Along with tonnes of delicious drinks on offer, there are plenty of bites to hold your lot over - we're talking wings, mushrooms and other tapas.

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.

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 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.

Zozimus Bar is a cool birthday idea if you're craving a boozy brunch, quirky cocktails and yummy pizzas. With its signature snazzy surroundings, the restaurant bar serves some of the city's most interesting food and drinks with plenty of party vibes to boot.

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. 

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.

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.

Ohana is a sleek new cocktail joint bringing a slice of tiki paradise to the city centre. Serving fruity cocktails with a focus on rum against a colourful backdrop of hand-painted murals and plush furnishings, it's a brilliantly fun birthday party idea 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.

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.

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.

A quirky wine bar tucked away in the most unusual of locations, Amy Austin is a must for birthday drinks in Dublin. Head here for a wide choice of bottles, and there's even a dog-friendly policy so you can bring along a furry companion if you fancy.