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Bars with live music in Dublin

For a cocktail with live music in Dublin, these Dublin Cocktail Week partners have bands, DJs or regular music nights. Check each venue for what is on.

Live music bars at a glance

BarLive music on GoogleFri and Sat until
Aloft Dublin City Hotel
Smithfield, Stoneybatter and the Liberties
Not listedNot listed
Hard Rock Cafe Dublin
Temple Bar and Dame Street
Not listed11:30pm
The Big Romance
The northside
Not listed1am
The Norseman
Temple Bar and Dame Street
Not listed2:30am
The Wiley Fox
The northside
Not listed2:30am
Thunderroad Café
Temple Bar and Dame Street
Not listedNot listed

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

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Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 23 minutes on foot in total.

  1. The Big Romance
  2. The Wiley FoxAbout 10 minutes' walk from The Big Romance
  3. Thunderroad CaféAbout 6 minutes' walk from The Wiley Fox
  4. Hard Rock Cafe DublinAbout 2 minutes' walk from Thunderroad Café
  5. The NorsemanAbout 5 minutes' walk from Hard Rock Cafe Dublin
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of bars with live music in Dublin

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Aloft Dublin City Hotel, Dublin

Aloft Dublin City Hotel

Hotel bar · Smithfield, Stoneybatter and the Liberties · ££

Alcohol-free signature

The Aloft hotel on Mill Street in the Liberties, with a pub that has regular live music.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Liberties A rich and indulgent blend that celebrates bold Irish flavours with a modern twist. This cocktail combines smooth Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey with the deep, roasted notes of Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur and the iconic…

Alcohol-freeThe Lofty vegan

Hard Rock Cafe Dublin, Dublin

Hard Rock Cafe Dublin

American restaurant · Temple Bar and Dame Street · ££

Open until 11:30pm Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

The Hard Rock Cafe on Fleet Street in Temple Bar, with rock and roll memorabilia, burgers and cocktails.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMagical Mystery Mojito Gunpowder Gin and St-Germain shaken with fresh lime, mint and cucumber, topped with 7UP Free.

Alcohol-freeVirgin Magical Mystery Mojito vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 10:30pm, Fri and Sat 10am to 11:30pm, Sun 10am to 10:30pm

The Big Romance, Dublin

The Big Romance

Bar · The northside · ££

Open until 1am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

A bar on Parnell Street with music.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBe Good to Me Miami Vice riff with a clear coconut base cocktail, topped with a strawberry citrus foam garnish.

Alcohol-freeSummer Spritz vegan

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

The Norseman, Dublin

The Norseman

Irish pub · Temple Bar and Dame Street · ££

Open until 2:30am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

A traditional Irish pub in Temple Bar that has kept its 120-year-old wooden partitions.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFrost & Flower Frost & Flower - a beautifully perfumed blend of Earl Grey tea, infused with delicate lavender, bright lime and smooth gin. Floral on the nose, crisp on the finish, it drifts in soft and leaves with a bite - like…

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 10am to midnight, Thu 10am to 1am, Fri and Sat 10am to 2:30am, Sun 11am to midnight

The Wiley Fox, Dublin

The Wiley Fox

Cocktail bar · The northside · ££

Open until 2:30am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

A cocktail bar on Eden Quay, by the Liffey.

Alcohol-freeCantarino 2.0 vegan

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

Thunderroad Café, Dublin

Thunderroad Café

American restaurant · Temple Bar and Dame Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A rock-themed American restaurant on Fleet Street in Temple Bar.

Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePurple Run A vibrant tropical gin cocktail with a striking purple hue, blending Tanqueray Gin, pineapple juice, fresh lemon, grenadine, and a touch of blue curaçao for a perfectly balanced sweet-and-citrus finish. Topped with…

Alcohol-freePurple Run 00 vegan

Bars with live music in Dublin: your questions

Which Dublin bars have live music?

Aloft Dublin City Hotel, Hard Rock Cafe Dublin, The Big Romance, The Norseman, The Wiley Fox and Thunderroad Café all have music as part of the night. Check their listings for what is on.

Which of these stay open latest?

Going by Google Maps, The Norseman (until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays), The Wiley Fox (until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays) and The Big Romance (until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays). Hours change, so check with the venue before you go.

Where can I get a late drink on a Sunday?

Going by Google Maps, The Wiley Fox (until 1:30am) and The Norseman (until midnight).

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Dublin Cocktail Week 2026, including The Lofty at Aloft Dublin City Hotel, Virgin Magical Mystery Mojito at Hard Rock Cafe Dublin and Summer Spritz at The Big Romance.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. The Big Romance, The Wiley Fox, Thunderroad Café, Hard Rock Cafe Dublin and The Norseman are about 23 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.

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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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