Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Whelan's
Singer-songwriter HQ.
Workman's Club
Who's cool, right now.
Best Theatres
Gate Theatre
Wonderful old classic.
Peacock Theatre
For interesting fringe plays.
Bord Gais Energy Theatre
The best indoor venue in town.
Best Busking Spots
Grafton St
From hard rock to Japanese Noh.
Temple Bar
Comedy, poetry and earnest guitars.
Henry St
Dublin's wannabe hip-hop artists.
Best Festivals
Dublin Fringe Festival
Best of contemporary theatre.
St Patrick's Festival
A city goes wild.
Taste of Dublin
A weekend of gourmet goodness.
Forbidden Fruit
Excellent alternative music fest.
Best for High Culture
Abbey Theatre
Top names in Irish theatre.
Bloomsday
Making sense of
Ulysses
.
Culture Night
Art, architecture and heritage.
Best for Comedy
Ha'Penny Bridge Inn
Local humour hits and misses.
International Bar
Rising crop of Irish talent.
Laughter Lounge
Established names and visiting stars.