- Neighborhood
- Portobello / Wexford Street
- Type
- Pub and live venue
- Typical music
- Indie, rock, singer‑songwriters
- Best time to go
- Late evening, especially mid‑week for smaller gigs
- Cover / tickets
- Usually ticketed gigs; occasional free shows in the front bar
- My take
- If I ever lose my hearing, it’ll be Whelan’s fault and I won’t complain once.
- Drink to order
- Gin and tonic, then a pint if the band is loud
- Address
- 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
- City
- Dublin