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Evening

Dublin Evening: Golden Light and After-Dark Drinks

Meet at the theatre just as the day’s light turns gold, then drift north for dinner and a late pint.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 15:06

    O'Neill's

    Pick up an early dinner at this Victorian-style pub. They serve great food, and the atmosphere is lively enough to start the evening well before the crowds arrive for the sunset.

  2. 16:06

    Abbey Theatre

    Walk to the Abbey Theatre. You will have time to browse the lobby or check the programme before the golden hour hits the streets outside.

  3. 16:36

    St Stephen's Green

    Head to St Stephen's Green. The park is a short walk south from the theatre. Arriving at sunset means you catch the last of the day's light reflecting off the water and trees, a perfect pause in the city centre.

  4. 17:36

    Independent Pizza Co.

    Walk north to Independent Pizza Co. for a relaxed meal. It is close to the stadium area, fitting the evening flow, and stays open late enough for a post-sunset dinner.

  5. 18:36

    The George

    End the night at The George. This oldest gay bar in Dublin offers late-night drag shows, karaoke, and DJs, keeping the energy high well after dark.

Local tip

The Abbey Theatre is central, but the walk to St Stephen's Green is straightforward. If you prefer a quieter end to the night, swap The George for Porterhouse, which has indigenous brews and good food until 01:30 on weeknights.

Check before you go

  • The George is open Mo-Fr 14:00-02:30 and Sa-Su 12:30-02:00.
  • Independent Pizza Co. is open Mo-We 12:00-22:00 and Th-Su 12:00-10:30.
  • O'Neill's serves food until 23:30 on weekdays and 00:30 on weekends.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dublin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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