Fun Things To Do In Dublin

Bow Lane is one quirky venue in Dublin, as well as being a top-notch cocktail joint it also holds one of the city's best brunches. Join them on a weekend for a brilliant brunch spread, innovative cocktails and live performances from some of the finest drag queens Ireland has to offer. 

Hidden away below the city centre this cocktail bar brings to life the feel of the 1920s with a bootlegger aesthetic and some very fine tipples. On top of quality drinks and a tasty food menu, you can also find brand takeovers and live music included in their unique events schedule.

Searching for fun things to do in Dublin for young adults? Head to this drag-drenched brunch and enjoy non-stop entertainment from your host, Davina Devine. Expect lip-sync battles, disco tunes and even some sex education at this cracking event.

Ever wondered what makes Guinness the drink of champions? Head to Guinness Storehouse and indulge your inner tourist by making your own beer, exploring the history of the brew and heading up to the rooftop bar for some seriously impressive views of the city.

One of Temple Bar's most energetic drinking spots, this bar offers all manner of games, from pool and shuffleboard to ping pong and foosball. They're also home to Dublin's largest indoor video wall where you can catch all the major sporting events.

777 is a fun Mexican restaurant, slinging out top-tier tacos and premium tequila from central Dublin. Head here and you can dig into plates of yellowfin tuna sashimi crunchy tostados, house blend chorizo taquitas and mouthwatering wood-fired meats with refreshing cocktails.

Bringing together Asian eats, uniquely blended cocktails and club antics under one roof, Opium is fab for fun things to do in Dublin at night. While away the hours on a quirky date, group night out or special occasion with dinner, drinks and partying 'til late in one place.

Does your idea of a fun day out in Dublin include illicit cocktail sipping? Look no further than Vintage Cocktail Club, a top secret bar serving award-winning mixes against a backdrop of unique trinkets, plush seating and dimmed lighting for an extra dash of drama. 

As if housing 140 whiskies from around the world wasn't enough, The Dingle Whiskey Bar also teaches you how to drink 'em with a range of tastings and pairing evenings, alongside a few live music events where you can settle in with a glass of the good stuff and soak up some local talent.

The cool Middle Abbey Street bar has a party vibe all week long. From the downstairs room of ping pong and karaoke, through to the upstairs eatery and disco space, Wigwam is an essential venture if you're looking for fun things to do in Dublin with friends.

Home to more than just a few bottles and bites, Mary's is steeped in a local history that name checks even Michael Collins himself. With burgers in the basement, signature cheese toasties and a wealth of craft beer options to get stuck into, this is one of the city's more unusual spots. 

Dublin's spiritual home for power ballads and retro cocktails, there's always a party at this Berlin-style dive bar down by the river. Fronting weekly parties with some of the city's best DJs in tow, alongside pool, darts and arcade games, it's one of the coolest basement spots in the city.  

On the hunt for unique things to do in Dublin? Head on over to Jameson Distillery Guided Tour for a look inside the iconic Irish brand. You can learn all about the distillation process, from the milling, mashing, and maturation all before having a drink or two at JJ's Bar.

Kitted out across an impressive five floors, Bad Bobs is a one-stop-shop for eating, drinking and partying on Essex Street East. Swing by and you'll find classic (affordable) cocktails, live music and DJs sets that'll carry you through into the weekend.