Must-see nightlife in North of the Liffey

It advertises itself as a 'drinking pub with a music problem', which is an apt description for this Smithfield stalwart – although the traditional music…

This arcade-style bar is fitted out with retro video games and pinball machines. As well as a full bar, the restaurant serves generous portions of…

A raucous, fun gay bar owned by Rory O'Neill, aka Panti Bliss, star of 2015's acclaimed documentary The Queen of Ireland, about the struggle for equality…

These two floors are the sweaty home to a mix of house, techno, soul and disco. There’s lots of space to dance, a great sound system and a bar serving…

More of a New York dive bar than a traditional Dublin pub, Dice Bar was originally owned by Huey from the Fun Lovin' Criminals. He's since sold his…

This multipurpose venue hosts club nights, comedy and live-music gigs, and is a decent bar for a drink. It's spread across three floors, each of which has…

If the snug is free, a drink in Walshs is about as pure a traditional experience as you'll have in any pub in the city; if it isn't, you'll have to make…

In the middle of the 'Italian Quarter' this tiny cafe serves brilliant Italian-style coffee at a reasonable price, alongside miniature doughnuts, cannoli…

Though the Portobello branch has sadly closed its doors, its sister in Stoneybatter is still going strong. Come for the exposed brick walls and hanging…

This historic pub is popular with tourists and locals alike. Run by some of the friendliest bar staff you’re likely to meet, it’s also a good spot to…

There's a small menu of breakfast nibbles (porridge and pastries) and sandwiches at lunch (made with delicious Le Levain bread). But really, the focus…

This barbershop-pub combo could be a bad gimmick but instead it’s simply an excellent local bar that happens to give haircuts. Have a pint while getting a…

One of the best places in the northside to get craft beers, this is part of the Galway Brewery chain. Expect a rotating selection of Irish and…

This small cafe is back to basics; it serves only hot drinks and a small selection of pastries and cakes. The draw is that it's home to to the Irish…

This long-time stalwart of Dublin's theatre-going community – the Abbey is directly across the street – has been given a spit shine in recent years, but…

The latest venture by the Bodytonic crew, this excellent new bar serves 50 types of craft beer and 100 different rums on the ground floor and excellent…

This is a great little pub, where young and old come together in conversation and rich, creamy pints go down a treat. The Tardis effect is evident once…

Sleek and contemporary, the main bar at Morrison Hotel is perfectly adequate if you fancy an evening in a bar that is indistinguishable from a fancy hotel…

The warm and cosy decor of this traditional pub is matched by the exceptionally friendly staff.