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KINDER & GENTLER CLUBS
These established clubs, while they attract young singles and cou-
ples, have friendly door policies and are places where people of
almost any age and ilk are likely to feel comfortable.
Annabel's
Just south of the Lower Leeson Street nightclub strip,
this club is one of the longest-lasting in town. It welcomes a mix of
tourists and locals of all ages with a disco party atmosphere. Open
Tuesday to Saturday from 10pm to 2am.
Burlington hotel, Upper Leeson
St., Dublin 4.
&
01/660-5222.
Club M
In the basement of Blooms hotel, in the trendy Temple
Bar district close to Trinity College, this club boasts Ireland's largest
laser-lighting system. It offers DJ-driven dance or live music for the
over-23 age bracket. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11pm to 2am.
Blooms hotel, Anglesea St., Dublin 2.
&
01/671-5622.
3 Comedy Clubs
The Irish comedy circuit is relatively new and quite popular. The
timing, wit, and twist of mind required for comedy seems to me so
native to the Irish that it's difficult to draw a line between those who
practice comedy for a living and those who practice it as a way of
life. You'll find both in the flourishing Dublin comedy clubs.
Besides the favorite clubs listed below,
Vicar Street
(see “Smaller
Concert Venues,” below) tends to get many of the international
comics who happen to be in town. As always, check the latest list-
ings magazines for details. Admission ranges from
€
€
5 to
20
($6-$24) depending on the act and the night.
Comedy Club
A very small, packed venue, full of enthusiastic
exchange. This is up-close, in-your-face improv, with nowhere to
hide, so stake out your turf early.
International Bar, 23 Wicklow St., Dublin 2.
&
01/677-9250.
Ha'Penny Laugh Comedy Club
Ha'Penny plays host to some of
Ireland's funniest people, many of whom are in theater. The Battle
of the Axe is a weekly show in which comedians, singers, songwrit-
ers, musicians, actors, and whoever storm the open mic in pursuit
of the Lucky Duck Award.
Ha'penny Bridge Inn, Merchant's Arch, Wellington
Quay, Dublin 2.
&
01/677-0616.
Murphy's Laughter Lounge
This 400-seat comedy venue is the
current prime-time king of the Irish comedy circuit. It attracts the
most popular stand-ups on the Irish scene as well as top interna-
tional acts.
Middle Abbey St., Dublin 1.
&
1-800/COMEDY.
