Top 7 Nightlife Experiences in Dublin

1.Generation Pub Crawl

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

Meet a local English-speaking guide at 4 Dame Lane for a five-hour crawl through five Dublin venues. Expect a welcome Guinness, free shots, drink deals, live music, and VIP entry to Copper Face Jacks. Guides such as Matthew, Lee, Brian, and Seoirse have helped lead lively groups, which may split into smaller parties on busy nights.

“This was a great way to meet some new people in the city. It was mostly tourists but Jonathan and Matthew did a great job guiding us to each pub and telling us a bit about the history of each place we went. I’d definitely do another one of these if I had the time”

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2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

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

Start at The Duke on Duke Street for a guided walk to four Dublin pubs, where actor-guides such as Colm, John, Frank, and Finbarr bring Irish writers to life with stories, readings, and music. Drinks are extra. The 2-hour-15-minute tour finishes at Davy Byrnes with a literary quiz and prizes.

“Take notes - they offered such good information! We enjoyed the stories and the music. The trivia game was a nice bonus.”

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3.Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

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

Start at 8 pm at 4 Dame Lane with a welcome Guinness and local guides, then head through Temple Bar and other nightlife spots for music, free shots and drink specials. The five-hour crawl ends at Copper Face Jacks, with free nightclub entry. Guides have included Brian, Lee, James and Oscar, though your guide may differ.

“Initially I wasn't sure which pubs we would go to and what type of crowd the experience would be geared towards, but I was so pleasantly surprised by every spot we went to! The bars and pubs were SO cool! A mix of authentic pub and trendy bar. The drink deals were great and our guides were funny and a joy to be around.”

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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

Ride from central Dublin into the mountains for three rural pub stops, with live traditional music at Johnnie Fox’s and views toward Dublin Bay from The Blue Light. The tour includes an English-speaking guide and round-trip transport for groups of up to 15. Food and drinks cost extra. Shane is a guide associated with the tour, but check who will lead your date.

“The excursion was amazing. Shane was the best. We had a fun group. He made sure everyone was having a great time. So great to see these pubs in rural Ireland. Highly recommend.”

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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

Ride from central Dublin into the mountains for a five-hour visit to three local pubs, including The Merry Ploughboy, The Blue Light and Johnnie Fox’s. Your guide introduces you to the places and their people; Shane is known for a warm, funny hosting style. Drinks and dinner cost extra, and traditional Irish music is part of the final stop.

“Great time! Shane did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable about alcohol and will give irish recommendations for whatever you like. Great music as well!”

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6.City Pub Crawl Experience

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Trinity Bar on Dame Street for a four-hour pub crawl with a welcome drink, local bars, live Irish music and drink specials. The route lists three 45-minute bar stops before a late-night finish at D Two. Guides have included Brion, Nicola and Nicole, but names can vary.

“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

Starting at the Spire at 3pm, this small-group Dublin walk visits the GPO, the Oval Bar, the 200-year-old Palace Bar, and the Ha’penny Bridge Inn. Local guide Donal Gallagher shares pub and city stories, and the final stop offers a chance to pour your own Guinness. One pint is included; extra drinks are not.

“The tour ended up being just my friend & me so essentially private! It didn’t matter to Donal, we headed out and visited 4 pubs, had great discussions, learned a lot, got many recommendations & had a great experience! Wonderful afternoon!”

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