Gigs worth the bus fare

Orla Fennessy

@orla_f81

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Right, this is the list I send to anyone who asks where to catch a gig in this town. I'm a physio by day so I spend half my week telling people to mind their posture, and the other half standing at the back of a venue ruining mine. These are the spots that keep dragging me out of Stoneybatter on a school night. Fair warning, I will talk your ear off about The Cobblestone if you let me.

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Gigs worth the bus fare — 4 items
Name	Venue	Vibe	Address	City	My take
1The Cobblestone	The Cobblestone	Trad session, no stage, no nonsense	77 North King Street, Smithfield	Dublin	Pure soul of the place. Go midweek, get a stool near the snug, say nothing, just listen. Deadly.
2Whelan's	—	—	—	—	—
3Vicar Street	Vicar Street	Cabaret seating, big names, great sightlines	58-59 Thomas Street	Dublin	Seated gigs get a bad rap but when you've been on your feet all day doing manual therapy, bless the chairs. Sound is class too.
4The Workman's Club	The Workman's Club	Multi-room indie chaos by the Liffey	10 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar	Dublin	You go in for one band and end up on the rooftop at 1am arguing about the All-Ireland final. Every time.