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Date night bars in Dublin

Planning a date in Dublin? These Dublin Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to restaurants worth dressing up for.

Date night bars at a glance

BarWhat it isFri and Sat until
Bar 1661
The northside
Cocktail bar12:30am
BIGFAN
Camden Street and Wexford Street
Bao restaurant10pm
Fade street social
Grafton Street and South Great George's Street
Restaurant and bar1:30am
Hang Dai
Camden Street and Wexford Street
Chinese restaurant10pm
Peruke & Periwig
Grafton Street and South Great George's Street
Cocktail bar2am
Suesey Street
Georgian Dublin and Grand Canal
Restaurant9:30pm

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 6 Dublin bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 32 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Peruke & Periwig
  2. Fade street socialAbout 6 minutes' walk from Peruke & Periwig
  3. BIGFANAbout 3 minutes' walk from Fade street social
  4. Hang DaiAbout 9 minutes' walk from BIGFAN
  5. Suesey StreetAbout 14 minutes' walk from Hang Dai
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of date night bars in Dublin

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Bar 1661, Dublin

Bar 1661

Cocktail bar · The northside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A cocktail bar on Green Street built around Irish poitín.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe 1757

Alcohol-freeThe 1757 N/A

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 2pm to 11pm

BIGFAN, Dublin

BIGFAN

Bao restaurant · Camden Street and Wexford Street · £££

Alcohol-free signature

A bao and small plates restaurant on Aungier Street.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureDA GE DA This is the BIGFAN Named after our spot DA GE DA (BIG BRO BIG) is a savory and umami-focused twist on an Old Fashioned with rich texture, deep flavour, and a crispy duck garnish.

Alcohol-freeSpoilt Brat

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 5pm to 9:30pm, Wed and Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 2pm to 10pm, Sun 2pm to 9pm

Fade street social, Dublin

Fade street social

Restaurant and bar · Grafton Street and South Great George's Street · £££

Alcohol-free signature

A chef-run restaurant and bar on Fade Street, with creative dishes from Irish produce.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBasil bloom A bright, garden-fresh cocktail that balances citrusy zing with delicate floral sweetness. Gordon’s gin provides a crisp backbone, lifted by fresh lemon juice and softened with elderflower liqueur’s subtle perfume.…

Alcohol-freeEarly raiser vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 5pm to 12:30am, Wed noon to 12:30am, Thu to Sat noon to 1:30am, Sun noon to 12:30am

Hang Dai, Dublin

Hang Dai

Chinese restaurant · Camden Street and Wexford Street · £££

Alcohol-free signature

A Chinese restaurant and bar on Camden Street with a late-night feel.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlazing Saddles Spicy, smoky, sweet. Option of spicy, can be made without. Tall refreshing drink with a kick

Alcohol-freePopped Collar vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 5pm to 9pm, Thu and Fri 5pm to 10pm, Sat 2pm to 10pm, Sun 4pm to 9pm

Peruke & Periwig, Dublin

Peruke & Periwig

Cocktail bar · Grafton Street and South Great George's Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A cocktail bar in a period townhouse on Dawson Street.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMoonlit Garden Refreshing & bright with a hint of sweetness.

Alcohol-freeGarden of Silence vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 5pm to 11:30pm, Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri and Sat 3pm to 2am, Sun 3pm to 11pm

Suesey Street, Dublin

Suesey Street

Restaurant · Georgian Dublin and Grand Canal · £££

Alcohol-free signature

An upmarket restaurant in Fitzwilliam Hall, with wines, cocktails and a heated terrace.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGinger and Grain A Roe & Co whiskey cocktail with crisp apple juice, fresh lemon, and warming honey ginger syrup, topped with soda water. Light, refreshing, and gently spiced.

Alcohol-freeGolden Hour vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Tue to Thu noon to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Fri and Sat 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Sun closed

Date night bars in Dublin: your questions

Where should I go for a date night in Dublin?

Try Bar 1661, BIGFAN, Fade street social, Hang Dai and Peruke & Periwig. Book ahead at the weekend.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 6 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Dublin Cocktail Week 2026, including The 1757 N/A at Bar 1661, Spoilt Brat at BIGFAN and Early raiser at Fade street social.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Peruke & Periwig, Fade street social, BIGFAN, Hang Dai and Suesey Street are about 32 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Dublin Cocktail Week?

The next Dublin Cocktail Week runs 4 to 13 June 2027. Signature cocktails start from €7 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Dublin's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

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Sours made for the week
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Bring the group
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Up on the roof
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Dublin Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Dublin's best bars

The next Dublin Cocktail Week runs 4 to 13 June 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from €7 in bars across Dublin, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from €7
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Dublin Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

Dublin Cocktail Week4 June to 13 June
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