7 Nightlife Experiences in Dublin That Hold Up

1.Generation Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,457 reviews · from $16Our pick

Meet local English-speaking guides at 4 Dame Lane for a five-hour Dublin night out. You’ll get a welcome Guinness, free shots, drink discounts, live music, skip-the-line entry, and VIP access to Whelan’s and Copper Face Jacks. Guides such as Matthew, Lee, Brian, Seoirse, and Oscar have led recent groups.

“Tour was absolutely AMAZING. Our guide was Lee. He was funny very interactive which we liked. The crowded was mixed aged and there were people from everywhere. German American Spain Switzerland. Just an amazing fun group of people. We went to 4 bars. There was an after party which I didn’t participate in only due to I flew in the day of Pub Crawl. Also very much enjoying the pace of things. 1st bar much more intimate you could interact with everyone. They put us in group of 3s due to I think the large amount of people. Great Idea. The last bar they took us out of downtown area…”

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2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,607 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Starting at the Duke Pub at 7:15 pm, actors such as Colm, John, Frank, and Finbarr lead you through four Dublin pubs with stories, poetry, music, and scenes linked to Joyce, Wilde, Beckett, Yeats, and Shaw. Drinks cost extra, and the evening ends at Davy Byrnes with a literary quiz and prizes.

“Overbooked. Over all very disappointing. Meet up directions were very vague and when we finally found the room in the pub it was so noisy and packed that I could not hear and there was no room for my husband to even enter the room. There was not enough seating so I had to stand. My husband waited outside and joined us as we left. The person who sang was very entertaining but my husband missed him entirely. It was disappointing to hear the presenter ask questions and see eager folks in our group ready to share the answers only for him to proceed without acknowledging them. If you don’t…”

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3.Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $16

Start at 4 Dame Lane at 8pm with guides such as James, Lee, Brian, or Oscar, then move through Temple Bar and local nightlife spots. Expect a welcome Guinness, free shots, drink deals, live music, and nightclub entry ending at Copper Face Jacks. This is a party, not a history walk.

“shots are basically non alcoholic “free drink” upon entry is half pint fairly disorganized prob wouldn’t do again”

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4.Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Leave central Dublin with guide Shane for a five-hour visit to three rural pubs in the Dublin Mountains. Expect local beer advice, Irish songs, live music at Johnnie Fox’s, mountain scenery, Dublin Bay views, and a maximum group of 15.

“It’s a great way to see some pubs up in the mountains and still be close to Dublin. Great view of Dublin Harbour.”

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5.Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Leave central Dublin at 6 pm for a five-hour drive through the Dublin Mountains with guide Shane. Visit the Merry Ploughboys, Blue Light, and Johnnie Fox’s, meet local pub owners, hear Irish music, and enjoy a small group capped at 15. Drinks and dinner cost extra.

“all you need is enthusiasm. If you are feeling sick of too much tourists, Shane can give you the answer. Pubs in the middle of Dublin, nobody cares about me nor speak to me. But exactly not the same in local pub with Shane. It was obiously the most lovely moment in my itiniery. many and much thanks to Shane and local people I met.”

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6.City Pub Crawl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 143 reviews · from $28

Join guides such as Nicola or Brion for a four-hour Dublin night out across four pubs, live Irish music, drink specials, and late entry to D Two. Expect a social group, local tips, and a mix of traditional and modern venues.

“Always about the guide. Brion was terrific, helpful, and a perfect compliment to our trip. Must book this.”

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7.Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk from the Spire to three historic Dublin pubs with local guide Donal Gallagher, stopping at the General Post Office, the Oval Bar, Palace Bar, and Ha’penny Bridge Inn. Expect Irish history, a complimentary Guinness, whiskey talk, and a chance to pour your own pint.

“Based on line reviews, our experience did not meet expectations. Not his best day. Did see three interesting pubs.”

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