1 Whelan's Been going here forty years on and off. Sound still holds up. But sure look, it's always packed. 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 H527 Dublin Live bands, singer-songwriters, indie Any night there's a gig on, check the board City centre prices, no bargain 2 The Cobblestone No stage, no fuss, just lads in a corner playing tunes. This is how it's meant to be done. Anyway. 77 King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7 Dublin Traditional Irish session music Any evening, sessions run most nights Fair enough for what you get 3 Vicar Street Good for the aul' knees, you can sit down. Not every venue in this town thinks of that. 58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Dublin Bigger names, comedy some nights too Whenever someone decent is booked in Steep enough but the seats make up for it 4 The Academy Bit loud for my taste these days but the sound system is well sorted. The young ones love it. 57 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 Dublin Rock, indie, touring acts Weekends mostly Grand, nothing shocking 5 3Olympia Theatre Gorgeous old building. Feels like an occasion going in there, not just a gig. Dress half decent. 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2 Dublin Variety, big touring acts, old-style theatre gigs Whenever there's a show that suits you A bit dear but it's a night out 6 The Grand Social Discovered a few decent acts here before they got too big for their boots. Good room. 35 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1 Dublin Up and coming bands, DJ nights Thursdays usually have something on Reasonable enough 7 The National Concert Hall Not my usual scene but the missus likes it and fair play, the sound in there is something else. Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 Dublin Classical, orchestral Check the programme, usually weekends Interval drinks will cost you 8 3Arena Only go if someone really big is in. The queue for the jacks alone would test a man's patience. North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 Dublin Arena tours, the big names Whatever's on, book early Robbery, bring cash and grit your teeth 9 Arthur's Pub Small spot near the Guinness place, easy missed but worth the stop. Good craic without the carry-on. 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Dublin Blues and live bands most nights Midweek when it's quieter but still going Decent for the area 
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