Great Food and Awesome Service in a Comfortable Atmosphere. Highly Recommend! The staff was super…read morefriendly!

Our family of 5 went to the permonance of traditional dancing on Thanksgiving night while visiting…read moreDublin for the first time. The theater is new, clean and cozy. The four dancers were very professional and gave a great show-- high energy and fun. And, they smiled and danced even though our little family made up the entire audience. I'm sure it was ackward for everyone but we were all game and 'the show must go on'. They did a great job we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a crazy experience to be the only people there but it was a great show!! I hope they get the audiences they deserve. It was a great way to see real step dancing.

This show was an outstanding performance of traditional Irish dancing of the Jig. The four young…read morepeople danced their hearts out for us and we truly enjoyed their efforts. I would recommend that anyone visiting Ireland and wanting to see the traditional Irish Jig dance to come and watch these wonderful dancers. It was one of the biggest highlights of our trip.

Myself and my friend went to Chicago Blues Brothers last night. It was Fantastic…read more I was on crutches (not planned ) and the staff were Amazing. The Manageress organised end of row seats and even came to check on me during the interval. Customer Service at its Very Best. Many thanks to all the staff for all their help. Much Appreciated

Went to see the making of a murderer with David Swindle. It was so interesting. We really enjoyed…read moreit.

This bar gets really busy at the weekend. The actual space is a needs a bit of refurb as it could…read moredo with some new furniture and a new bar. The bartenders are reasonably efficient but were not sure how to make some of the more well-known cocktails such as a white russian or a martini, not even a cosmopolitan! Aside from that the staff were friendly but at more at home pulling pints rather than dealing with my complex demands. In terms of price, it wasn't too expensive but certinaly not the prettiest bar in Dublin.

ba mizu is ok for a night out - they have cheap wine and decent beers and even do some cocktails…read more There's also a food menu. However I always felt there was something missing about the place.. We used to go there on Friday nights when it was impossible to get a seat anywhere else - for some reason ba mizu is never packed, at least not until 12 or 1am. However if you're with a group of friends, all with differing tastes in drink and stuck for a place to go, ba mizu is your place. And it does look pretty cool inside.

The O'Reilly Theatre presents a premium, varied and innovative programme within its auditorium with…read morean emphasis on multi as well as inter cultural presentations with both Irish and International artists performing. The space comprises of one sizeable theatre space. I recently went to see a Christmas pantomime in the auditorium and got to witness first hand the considerable seating capacity, outstanding acoustics and high-tech art staging and lighting apparatus, all working to ensure no production fails to disappoint. With fully retractable raked seating and a mechanical stage platform, the auditorium is an exceedingly malleable space and boasts one of the widest stages in Dublin that can accommodate 590 people seated or 1000 people standing. However for more intimate presentations, the motorised stage platform raises from the ground to any preferable height up to stage level, creating a more enclosed stage area, with the bigger stage curtained-off. Moreover, the O'Reilly Theatre boasts broad backstage amenities and dressing rooms, meeting rooms, a bar/refreshment area and a lecture theatre. Situated in the foyer, adjoined to the theatre is the bar that is appropriate for any conference registration, refreshments or drinks reception. Seating can be set in an abundance of ways to suit your requirements from theatre to boardroom style or possibly in a more unceremonious, candlelit nightclub style.

For my birthday my wonderful friend treated me to probably one of the most amazing performances…read morethat I have ever seen. I had chills coupled with pumping adrenalin watching it. But I'll get back to that later. The venue itself looks unremarkable from the outside; I didn't even realise that we have a Great Denmark street in Dublin. The venue has a large coffee and tea area, which is always good. We arrived for the performance exactly on time but they would not allow us in, there was a crowd of us. All hell broke loose, it was really ridiculous because the show had not even started and all the commotion ended up disturbing the performers more. The manager came out at the interval and after the show to apologise profusely for some of her over zealous staff. Good PR points there. The production company was DV8, and the production was, 'To be straight with you.' I beg you please, please, please try to see if this show is coming to a place near you - you simply must see it! The venue did an amazing job with the art direction, the stage was revolutionised. The performers; did the most physically demanding dancing and acting that I have ever seen. Shocking violence of true stories of gay people being persecuted in third world countries coupled with pure comedy and all through dance. It received a standing ovation. Afterwards a few of the audience got to go to the Q&A with the director and a panel of other important folks. It was broadcast on national radio. Most of the participants asked intelligent questions about religion & sexuality. I just wanted to know how the hell the genius director (Lloyd Newson) came up with the dance routines... OK I am gushing now, but it is that good - really. Kudos to the venue too for hosting this production and doing such a great job. I will be back!

Scholar, linguist, educator, patriot, rebel, poet. All of these words describe Patrick Pearse, and…read morethis museum, set up in the school that he ran, is a fitting homage to the man and his works. Featuring fully furnished rooms to wander around in, a headsman's block, art by his father and his brother William, a visitor can get a feel for both the day to day life of a student and the vision of one of the shining lights of the 1916 rebellion. I particularly liked the various interpretive panels using the memories of people associated with the school, either as visitors, staff, or students. As a long-term visitor to Dublin, I feel surrounded by oblique and overt stories of the various battles, rebellions, executions and betrayals that are representative of Ireland's history. At times, it can be overwhelming and a little puzzling. The Pearse Museum helps to both humanize and explain how that history directly and personally affected the art, language and life of some of the instigators of the 1916 rebellion and, ultimately, of Irish Independance. The museum itself sits in a beautiful park with several larger-than-life sculpture installations, so it's a good place to pack a lunch and spend a few hours inside and outside. As of this writing, the museum features free admission and a visiting exhibition space, currently displaying a static and slightly unsettling exhibit on the history of slavery, past and present. I highly recommend it, especially to American visitors as there are some interesting angles on slavery in America as well as around the world. Bottom Line: Go, learn, enjoy. Think about what it means to be a nationalist.

The Pearse Museum, St Enda's, is located in a lovely demesne variously called 'The Grange' or 'The…read moreHermitage, where St Enda's boys school was located. This museum is dedicated to the memory of Ireland's renowned revolutionary poet, teacher and Gaelgeoir, who lead the 1916 rebellion and was executed for his role in this. The exhibition tells in a very interactive and friendly way, his life, his work, the famous boys school that he established here. It also allows you to see a number of rooms of the old school, which gives you more appreciation for the man, his dreams and works.

Milk & Cookies is a free story telling event run by volunteers every month. It is held in the…read moreExchange Building in Temple Bar. They usually have at least 2 professional storytellers and then audience members are invited at the beginning of the night, if they have a story, to participate. It was my second time to go to the event and is well worth the visit. The event is very popular. It kicks off at 7.30 but we got there for 7 and there was a queue of people outside the door already. Once the doors were open we were offered tea/coffee and cakes/cookies. The room is beautifully decorated with fairy lights and there is an almost amphitheatre of chairs and beds surrounding duvets and bean bags on the floor for people to sit on. Even with our early arrival we only managed to get a space to sit on the floor, so if you're not there early be prepared to stand. Each night has a different theme, on the occasion the theme was "show & tell" so each story-teller brought an item (ranging from pebbles to a wooden carved deer antler) and they told their stories based on the item. The story-tellers themselves ranged from professional to first timers and the stories ranged from the sad to the beautiful to the inspiring to the hysterical. While the stories were being told there was a screen on the right side of the room where someone was drawing interpretations of the stories. The really great thing about this event is that audience members arrived with cakes and cookies they have freshly baked which are passed around throughout the night (did I mention this is all free!) and during the interval 3 people are chosen from the audience to judge the "bake-off" so the person with the best cake of the night wins a prize. The event runs for about 3 hours but you can leave at any time. Drawbacks: There is only one bathroom and if you're not early you will find yourself standing or sitting on the floor. It's a very popular event so the room is packed with people. After 2 hours sitting on the floor I was feeling a little cramped. There is a lovely sense of community from the organisers and audience members of Milk & Cookies. Everyone is made feel welcome and those that have the courage to get up and tell stories are given lots of encouragement. There is an upcoming Milk & Cookies After Dark night coming up soon (in the Complex in Smithfield and it's bring your own bottle) which I can't wait to check out. I have to take my hat off to the organisers, the volunteers who make tea/coffee and hand out cakes and those who go to the trouble of making for a group of people some they hardly know every month. Free events like these in Dublin are treasures. Highly recommended

Powered by volunteers and donations alone it seems a miracle this event has continued for so long,…read morethat is until you witness the magic that is Milk & Cookies. Most of the story telling is top notch but if there's one that's not your cup of tea you can console yourself with an actual (and free) cup of tea. There's also coffee and herbal infusions and cookies and buns and cakes and smiling people and blankets and pillows and low relaxed lighting. Pro tip, I like to bring my crochet (it's like knitting but cooler), you can get a lot completed and not all the story tellers entertain you visually. Pro tip 2, bring your own baked goods and enter them into the bake off, cool prizes can be won. Presently Milk & Cookies home is at Moxie Studios which thankfully doesn't suffer from the stuffiness of the Exchange or the draughtiness of the Chocolate Factory their two previous venues. It's just right. It is a very special place where all people should visit. Check the website and social media for updates.

The Lir is Trinity's Dramatic Arts Academy and its façade is easily recognisable by the green…read more"bubbles" on the wall facing Pearse Street, right across the street from Valentino's. There are (at least) two stages, neither of them too big, and they can sit maybe around 40-80 people. The tickets aren't expensive, around 10-15€. During the year they run a programme with various kinds of plays and there's also a showcase in the summer, where they can highlight the work of their last-year graduates. This is a way their students get some experience, either as actors, writers or scenographers. I believe all the support staff - bar, tickets - are also students. For us, the regular public, it's a chance to catch a glimpse of raw talent, some more experimental productions and even new material. I've seen some really good acting and stage design there, but you also get the occasional mediocre actor, which is fine, because they're still students so it's expected that not everything will be as polished as in a more professional production. The bar serves all the usual things: glasses of wine, tea, coffee and some snacks, but remember to have some money on you, as they don't take cards. A very nice place to have in your neighbourhood, but unfortunately overlooked by most Docklands dwellers.