Bars With Entertainment in Dublin

The Lighthouse is a cool, quirky destination in Dun Laoghaire, located close to the harbour. This is reflected in the nautical theme of the venue, where you'll find multiple bars, a kitchen and an open mic stage that hosts regular live music performances and late-night DJ sets.

You'll also find fun board games here, as well as the occasional art show in their outdoor space. Feeling peckish? Their all-day menu features everything from chicken and waffles to wild mushroom pizzas or cheeseburgers.

For delicious pints, classic cocktails and all kinds of entertainment, head to Disndat in the city centre. This lively pub boasts live music seven nights a week, as well as sports across several screens in the day, with mouthwatering toasties to keep you fuelled throughout.

As you've probably guessed by the name, Shuffleboard Bar Dublin is home to champion-sized tables so that you can play the retro game with friends. On top of that, it has giant Connect Four, pool, cocktails, craft beers and tasty food.

Looking for a fun and laid-back bar? The Back Page has you covered with arcade games, foosball, and a super lively atmosphere. Take a shot at karaoke or darts, then fuel up at their pizzeria with a slice of the Flo Jo (a sweet-savoury hit of Serrano ham and pineapple). And don't miss out on the weekly events—Fifa Mondays, chess Tuesdays, and hot wings and ping pong Thursdays are guaranteed to keep the fun going all night long. Plus, you can delight in delicious cocktails such as a raspberry Tom Collins or a vodka and salted caramel-based Bohs-Tini. 

Opium is a bar, restaurant, roof terrace and club all under one roof, with a unique Pan-Asian theme running throughout it. Entertaining nights here can be started off with a meal in the main dining room, followed by drinks under the fairy light-lit bar, and rounded off by hitting the dancefloor. 

A landmark location known for the mark it's made on Dublin's music scene, The Grand Social is a great place to head for pints and cocktails with a dash of entertainment. Stopping by in the summer months? Make the most of their pretty rooftop beer garden for socialising under the sun.

A beloved mainstay in Dublin's nightlife scene, Pygmalion is a bar of many talents. After playing host to cutting-edge DJ nights, the bar becomes a haven for full Irish breakfasts the day after, and provides delicious plates of nachos to accompany the hand-crafted cocktails. 

More than just a spot to lap up bubblegum colours and vintage furniture, The Workmans Club isn't shy of entertaining things to do. From comedy nights to live music alongside a whole roster of alternative events, you're sure to find something to do at this location on Wellington Quay. 

This five floor party haven is restaurant, gig space and bar with entertainment in Dublin. Perfectly perched on Essex Street, Bad Bob's promises live music Monday to Sunday, with a mixture of bands and DJs, along with its own roof terrace, nightclub and whisky bar. 

Riot may be a roar of a dive bar in Dublin, known for its late nights and party hearty crowd, but it's also known for fun things to do. From live music to arcade games, grab a cocktail and this unapologetic watering hole and have fun until you can have no more.

Buskers On The Ball is a Dublin bar that has fun on the brain in more ways than one. From ping pong tables and pool tables to live sport and shuffle board, they're all about pairing your drinks with great (and competitive) forms of entertainment to keep you on your toes. 

Searching for a bar that'll give you a dash of sporting action with your cocktail sipping? Look no further as Sin Bin is the place for you. Screening all the regular fixtures as well as a few more quirky sport events, it serves up gastro plates alongside expertly-mixed cocktails for a top viewing experience.