Fun Restaurants in Dublin

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.

Luna is one of the biggest names on the Dublin food and drinks scene, and not because it's quite the adventure. From working your way through red velvet curtains to tucking in to a selection of high end Italian a la carte dishes, you're sure never to be bored here.

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.

If you like to pair your dining experience with a fun-loving feel, NoLita is your gal. The quirky cocktail bar and restaurant combines New York-style tipples with hearty Italian plates and then wraps it all up in bodacious interiors that are sure to impress your Instagram followers. 

This is an undeniably fun place to eat in Dublin. Evenings at Café en Seine consist primarily of sipping cocktails in Instagram-worthy interiors, watching live entertainment such as theatre or music, and stuffing your face with elegant French cuisine.

Parents that told you never to play with your food? Pah. Klaw clearly didn't listen to theirs, as they've come up with a fun and dinky Dublin restaurant geared towards creative plates of seafood in an intimate and themed setting.

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.

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. 

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.

A vibrant bar and restaurant in Dublin, Wigwam is sure to deliver on nights out packed with fun and flavour. Head over and you can indulge in a feat of burgers, tacos and plenty more Americana-inspired plates before hitting the ping pong table and getting down on the dancefloor.