Dinner at home can be a drag, right? So dinner at a restaurant should be fun, right? RIGHT. Here to bring you some of Dublin's funnest dining spots, we've pooled a collection of restaurants in the city that go that little bit extra in ensuring you have a great dining experience, whether that's with quirky interiors or a roster of live entertainment.
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Last updated on 16th June 2025
A charming Duke Lane destination that combines Irish hospitality with the stylish cocktail bars of New York, Lemon & Duke always makes for a great meal out. Expect a laid-back venue filled with pretty plants, where you'll often find live DJs playing too.
They've got an extensive menu of classic and signature cocktails, as well as delicious draught beer. As for the food menu? Think mozzarella arancini, prime Irish beef burgers, chicken parmigiana and much more.
The Odeon is a stunning restaurant housed in a Grade A-listed building in Dublin city centre, offering up multi-course meals across gastro and Irish cuisine. Not only that, but there's entertainment, wine tastings and more.
@ Bow Lane on Every 4th Sunday of the month
Technically a cocktail bar, Bow Lane offers brunch at the weekend and this one's quite the corker. Taking place every 3rd Sunday of the month, Drag Brunch sees host Davina Devine and a lineup of sassy queens bring you lip-syncs, disco beats and wild performances alongside a tasty spread.
For cosy pub dining with a side of live Irish music sessions, head to Nancy Hands in Dublin city centre. Expect a mix of traditional and international dishes, ranging from beef and Guinness stew to spicy calamari or smokey pulled pork fries.
Describing itself as a haven for Japanese tapas, Yamamori is a marvellous mash of modern and traditional dining. Against the backdrop of grand murals and samurai artifacts, you'll get to tuck into innovative small plates that are packed with flavour, and finish off with a dash of sake.
Perfect for the burger mad among you, Bunsen not only use Aberdeen Angus Beef to make sure that their patties are all par, their casual and cool setting is perfect for birthday meals and casual dates that don't mind scoffing until the cow's come home.
Famed for their selection of tequilas, exquisite Mexican eats and party spirit, 777 is one quirky place to eat in Dublin. Explore the colourful cocktail menu featuring the signature 777s Margarita Especial and the Mi Cobra Mas Sexy with classic tacos, tortillas and more served until late.
One of the most casual dining spots on this list of fun restaurants in Dublin, Buskers On The Ball isn't just about accessible eats and mega slices, they're known for their entertainment in the shape of ping pong, pool tables, shuffleboard and more.
A sleek den of drinking, dining and dancing in Dublin, Opium is a fun restaurant that'll carry you through from dusk 'till dawn. Join them for Asian-inspired plates for dinner you'll swoon over seasonal dishes with cocktails before going to the club to shake it all off.
Pretty as not one, not two, but something like 1000 pictures, not only is The Ivy Dublin a treasure on the restaurant, it's a fun and elegant dinign spot that will have you gushing over everything from the interiors to the plates.
Cool and casual, Bison Bar not only have fun with a restaurant decked out in quirky interiors, bare wood and neon horns, their plates are a homage to all things USA with BBQ fare that promise a true taste of Texan spirit.
