18 Best Bars and Clubs for Stag Dos in Dublin

Bad Bobs 🍺

If you want to kick-start your night in the beating heart of Temple Bar, head over to Bad Bobs! This spot boasts a social atmosphere and a great drinks menu that will not leave you disappointed. The ground-floor bar comes with a stage where you can enjoy live music every weeknight.

Walk-ins: We recommend booking in advance

Opening Times:

Mon – Wed 4 pm – 1:30am
Thu 12 pm – 2:30 am
Fri 12 pm – 2:30 am
Sat 12 pm – 2:30 am
Sun 12 pm – 1:30 am

📍 35-37 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin D02 Y891

The Brazen Head 🍺

Known as Ireland’s oldest pub, The Brazen Head is a real Dublin gem. Head over there if you want an authentic local bar vibe and live music seven nights a week from 9 pm. With a draught list serving everything from Guinness to red ale, lager and cider, you will not leave dehydrated.

Walk-ins: Yes

Opening Times: Every day from 12 pm until 11:30 pm

📍 20 Lower Bridge St, Usher’s Quay, Dublin, D08 WC64

The Dawson’s Lounge 🍺

For the city’s smallest pub, this place is grand. Hidden behind an iconic red door, it’s Dublin’s best-kept secret and you need to check it if you want to make the most out of your visit!

Walk-ins: We recommend calling in advance

Opening Times:

Mon – Thu 4 pm – 11:30 pm
Fri – Sat 12 pm – 1 am
Sunday 12:30 pm – 11 pm

📍 25 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 XT59

Buskers Bar 🍺

This bar offers the full party package – delicious grub, live music, and you guessed it… sports! It’s one of the most popular hotspots on Fleet Street, making it a great starting point for your night out.

Walk-ins: Yes, but we recommend booking

Opening Times:

Mon – Thu 12–11:30 pm
Fri – Sat 11 am – 2 am
Sunday 12–11 pm

📍 13-17. Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 WD51

Sin é Dublin 🍺

Spread across two floors, this energetic live music bar is where you need to go when you’re ready to amp up the chaos. With Tuborg lager for as little as €6.20 and a loooong list of spirits on offer, you won’t have a quiet night there.

Walk-ins: Yes, but we recommend booking a table for a better experience

Opening Times:

Monday – Closed
Tue – Sun 3 pm ’til late

📍 14/15 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin

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The Bleeding Horse 🍺

If the groom is after a more casual environment and a nice smooth pint of Guinness that won’t break the bank, then The Bleeding Horse is a great match. We recommend visiting on a Friday or Saturday night, if you want to enjoy live DJ tunes.

Walk-ins: Welcome, but booking is suggested

Opening Times:

Mon- Wed 12 pm – 12 am
Thursday 12 pm – 1 am
Fri – Sat 12 pm – 2:30 am
Sunday 12 pm – 12 am

📍 24-25 Camden St Upper. Dublin 2. Ireland.

Sinnotts Bar 🍺

If you’re looking for a spot that combines sports and nightlife in one place, you just found it. Located in the heart of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Sinnott’s Bar is like a stag do rite of passage for any self-respecting groom.

Walk-ins: We recommend booking our Sinnotts Bar Package for the ultimate peace of mind. It includes a reserved table, 2 pitchers of beer, and a huge food platter.

Opening Times:

Mon – Thu 12 – 11:30pm
Fri – Sat 11 am – 1:20 am
Sunday 12:30 – 11:30 pm

📍 South King Street, Dublin 2

O’Connell’s Bar 🍺

Combining the best of sporting action with the finest in beers, O’Connell’s Bar is the ultimate choice for a stag do in Dublin. It’s even nestled on a street called Bachelors Walk, coincidence? No way.

Walk-ins: Yes

Opening Times:

Mon – Thu 10:30 am – 11:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am – 12 am
Saturday 12:30–1 am, 10:30 am–12 am
Sunday 12:30–1 am, 12–11 pm

📍 30 Bachelors Walk Dublin 1, D01 YP70, Ireland

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3 Best Bars in Dublin City Centre 🎯

The Confession Box
Bar 1661
Slatterys

The Confession Box 🍺

This authentic pub nestled in Dublin city centre might not look like anything much on the outside, but once you step inside, you’ll quickly understand why it’s one of the locals’ favourites… Because, gents, this is where the Guinness is €4.50!! Need we say more?

Walk-ins: Yes

Opening Times:

Mon – Thu 11:30 am – 11:30 pm
Friday 11 am – 12 am
Saturday 11:30 am – 12:30 am
Sunday 12:30 am – 11:30 pm

📍 88 Marlborough St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 X267, Ireland

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Bar 1661 🍺

If you want to try something different than a Guinness whilst in Dublin, this independent Irish bar will not disappoint. It has won multiple ‘Bar of the Year’ awards throughout the years for its elevated cocktail menu and spirited atmosphere. The drinks range between 10 and 15 euros and are totally worth a try!

Walk-ins: Booking a table is recommended

Opening Times:

Mon – Fri 5 pm – Late
Sat – Sun 2 pm – Late

📍 1 – 5 Green St, Dublin 7, Ireland

Slatterys 🍺

If the groom and the gang are a sophisticated bunch, this fine bar nestled in Temple Bar offers a sporty atmosphere, grub and Guinness suited for a group of gentlemen.

Walk-ins: We recommend booking in advance

Opening Times:

Mon – Fri 9 am – 12 am
Saturday 9 am – 11 pm
Sunday 12 – 11 pm

📍 129 Capel St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 YN83, Ireland

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6 Best Clubs in Dublin for a Stag Do 💿

DTwo Bar and Nightclub
Copper Face Jacks
Index
The Sugar Club
The Workman’s Club
The Grand Social

DTwo Bar and Nightclub 🕺

This underground club can host a whopping 400 party heads, making it a fantastic choice for your night. With three resident DJs stirring up some of the maddest tunes you’ll ever hear, it’s no wonder why DTwo is one of the most popular clubs in Dublin!

Walk-ins: Yes

Opening Times:

Mon – Wed 11 am – 12 am
Thu – Sat 11 am – 3 am
Sunday 11 am – 3 am

📍 Dtwo Night Club, 60 Harcourt Street; Dublin, Ireland

Copper Face Jacks

With a large outdoor TV where you can catch your favourite teams play and a basement bar that is both outdoors and underground, Copper Face Jacks is outrageous!

It’s only a 20-minute walk to Temple Bar, so you can easily head over there after the bars close their doors. In fact, with our popular Bar Crawl package you can do exactly that!

Walk-ins: We recommend booking

Opening Times:

Mon – Thu 10 pm – Late
Fri – Sat 9 pm – Late
Sunday 10 pm – Late

📍 29-30 Harcourt St, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2, D02 XV58, Ireland

Index 🕺

This alternative nightclub hosts some of the biggest nights in Dublin. Boasting unbelievable lineups and a bouncing party atmosphere, a night there feels more like a one-day festival.

Walk-ins: You need to purchase tickets for any specific events

Opening Times: Every day, 10 pm until late

📍 13-14 Liberty Lane, Dublin 2

The Sugar Club

Every night at The Sugar Club hits different – with weekly themed nights paying tribute to legends like B.I.G, Bob Dylan, and others, this is the place to be if you’re into music, clubbing and shots!

Walk-ins: It’s recommended to book tickets in advance

Opening Times:

Mon – Thu 6 pm – 11:30 pm
Fri – Sat 7 pm – 3 am
Sunday 7 – 11:30 pm

📍 8 Leeson Street Lower, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin, D02 ET97, Ireland

The Workman’s Club

Located in Temple Bar, this popular club consists of six different venues:

The Main Room – a giant dancefloor with a 300-people capacity
The Workman’s Cellar – an underground bar paired with a top-notch sound system
The First Floor Bar – an airy bar with craft pints on tap
The Vintage Room – a lounge used for acoustic gigs and stand-up
The No. 9 – funky bar ideal for private parties
The Rooftop Terrace – a quirky terrace where every night’s a weekend

So, take your pick and storm the place!

Walk-ins: Yes

Opening Times: Every day, 5:30 pm – 2:30 am

📍 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Grand Social

The Front Bar is in the heart of the Grand Social, home to live music (anything from blues and rock to ska), great pints and drink deals that will ensure all the guys are well-hydrated!

Walk-ins: Yes

Opening Times:

Mon- Wed 10:30 am – 12:30 am
Thu – Sat 10:30 am – 2:30 am
Sunday 11:30 am – 12:30 am

📍 35 Liffey St. Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 C3N0, Ireland

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