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Friday Nights in Dublin!

"Livin’ it up, livin’ it up, oh yeah. Friday night.”

As Katy Perry once said T.G.I.F! (Thank God It’s Friday). What better way to celebrate the end of a week by embracing the great Dublin nightlife. Whether you have had a long week at work and are looking for a way to unwind, or on a city break to the Emerald Isle there are many different options for fun in Dublin’s fair city.

There are around 772 pubs in Dublin that come alive with buzz on a Friday.

TEMPLE BAR

If there is one place that is always busy no matter the day it is Temple Bar. Temple Bar is fantastic on a Friday night because it combines Dublin's rich cultural vibe with an exciting social atmosphere. In the heart of Dublin separating the North and South of the city, it is home to some of the most famous pubs in the country including ‘The Temple Bar’ and ‘Oliver St. John Gogartys’. People gather in groups, weaving between historic pubs and trendy bars, each offering a unique taste of Dublin's lively nightlife. Embrace the traditional Irish tunes and even capture a good photo for the gram, Temple Bar has it all and is a staple in Dublin society with the iconic cobblestone streets and historic buildings.

PUB QUIZ

If you're looking for a way to get your group of friends together in a creative way, why not try a pub quiz! The Back Page in Phibsborough offers a great experience from 9pm every Friday! Just a LUAS ride away from Dublin's biggest attractions, this quiz offers different rounds adhering to different interests with great prizes and great fun! A pub quiz is a great way to mingle because it brings people together in a relaxed, social setting where everyone can participate, chat, and laugh together. Grab your friends, get competitive and celebrate small victories together.

CLUB EXPERIENCES

One way to let loose after a long week in work is to get your boogie on! Dublin offers a wide variety of themed club nights to add some excitement to your week and get your body moving.

Marketed to over 18s a great club option is 'The Grand Social' at the Hapenny Bridge. While upstairs is known for it's live band performances, the downstairs plays host to a variety of different themed nights on a Friday. These include 'The Musicals Party' where all musical theatre lovers can let loose! and even "One Direction Party' where they play non stop One Direction. 'The Grand Social is a great option for tourists and locals alike. Tickets are not always needed but may be a good idea. They tend to very from €10 - €20

If you're more of a techno lover, INDEX Dublin is the place for you. Where techno DJs come to throw down, this small venue on Liberty Lane is Dublin's home of techno and house music. Tickets are necessary for these events and sell out quick, so if you are here for a weekend get your tickets for their Friday gigs ASAP! INDEX is bound to blow your socks off.

And finally if you don't know what music you're in the mood for but want a guaranteed good night, try out one of Dublin's largest night clubs 'Copper Face Jacks'. Located at 29 Harcourt Street, the Friday events are free entry before 10:30pm with tickets available at the door, as well as being strictly 21s. The venue holds 2 dance floors, 4 bars and a smoking area making it one of Dublin’s most popular nightclubs. With all types of music playing on the night, It is most definitely a guaranteed good time

So while you're waiting for that familiar feelin' that Friday is famous for, consider these ideas for a Friday night in Dublin you'll never forget.