This was a must while visiting Dublin for us! It's near the Ha'penny bridge and lots of bars nearby. It's A bit on the pricey side, but includes 3 meals and a live show. I personally was not a fan of the entree but the dessert was delicious. There's also an option to order food that's not included in the ticket. The dancers and singers are so talented. The waitress we had wasn't the friendliest, but we had so much fun interacting with the entertainers! The inside is huge and very clean. No matter where you sit you will see the dancers perform and see and hear the singers and musicians. The entire experience was worth the price! read more

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I booked a solo ticket the afternoon of the show and not sure if that is why I got a seat at the rear of the restaurant or luck of the draw. I booked a 7pm dinner reservation for the 8pm show. The staff are motivated to move you through your dinner quickly, but once desert is served you are mostly forgotten the rest of the night. I recommend getting a 730 reservation as that is more than enough time to eat before the show begins otherwise you are just sitting there. The food is mass produced and was not particularly tasty. I was shocked at home small the soft drinks were- only 125ml for 3.80 pounds. It was hard to get a waiter to get a water or water refills. Even though my seat was on the raised part of the rear of the room, my view of the front of the stage (where the dancers feet would be) was obscured by diners' heads and the right side of the stage was obscured by a large pillar. The show is 75% music and 25% dancing. On three occasions the musicians said dancers were now coming out, then told dancers needed more time, so musicians played another tune till dancers came out just killing time. Dancers did change outfits between each performance but not sure why they needed more than the 4-5 minutes most songs took to do that. I enjoyed the musicians and dancers as each were talented, though I wish I could have seen the feet of the dancers more than just occasional views when someone in front bent over or moved their head far to one side. For the price paid for the ticket I recommend going to a local pub that has music and dancing and enjoy a good meal rather than the bland and mass produced food here. read more

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The entertainment was great, loved the music and dancing. The food was ok, not the best we had but not bad either. Biggest downsides were it was really hot in there and the water glasses were super tiny and took a bit to get more drinks which made the heat worse and it's not even summer. read more

The show, both music and dancing, was very good. However, there were a few drawbacks. The venue is not set up very well for the show. Where I sat, I had to keep my head turned to see anything. There was also a pole in the way as well as other people at our table blocked the view. The waiter was not good. We tried to order a certain drink which he kept telling us they did not have even though the next table had 2 of them sitting on their table. We were in the 7:30 time frame for dinner. It took forever for them to take the orders, serve the 3 courses and clear the tables. Everyone at the table was also disappointed with the quality of food. read more

The food was ok and the singing and dancing was nice but the venue was so hot we started to feel sick from the heat. We weren't even drinking. The waitresses brought us small glasses of water and we had to keep asking for more. We missed more than half the show cause I thought I was going to pass out so we had to leave. Very disappointing! read more

I have the most amazing time. Celtic dancers were amazing and the Traditional Irish lamb stew was great. I loved the music too. read more

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Music and dancers were great. So much tradition! Problem was the stage is in the wrong place and no one could see well! Stage is elevated but the ceiling is low with beams running across so you often couldn't see their heads or feet! Food is mediocre. Not worth it for a vegetarian. Temperature was freezing!!! Overpriced for what we experienced. read more

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Such a fun experience. The band and dancers were very talented. Food was great! I love how they see you at tables with other people so you get to meet other fellow travelers. Would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to see Celtic dancing. read more

What awesome night! The music was great, the dancing was excellent and the food was delicious....!!!! Staff too. Really, really good show and experience...I am very picky and a travel advisor as well! Don't hesitate to book it. read more

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Dinner not as advertised in brochure. Salad said pawn salad. What I received was tiny shrimp from a can. I chose the Roasted Chicken which was not roasted at all. The skin was white. I should have taken pictures of this most underwhelming and unappetizing meal. Music 6 out of 10. Dancers, I have seen better Irish dancers. The setting is chaotic. Most people can't. Some people can see on a screen. I could barely seen having to turn my neck in a position that I will probably need a neck brace tomorrow. Don't waste your money. read more

This show was an amazing feather on our cap for our stay in Dublin. We bought tickets in advance thanks to many recommendations and it did not disappoint! We were seated immediately, and were told that drinks would be separate from what is included in the ticket (to be expected). The food was good, especially for being able to choose from a selection. The entertainment was incredible! I recommend an earlier dinner time in order to catch the whole show- from a Viking, to Celtic music and the dancers as well! I was chosen to go on stage and dance with them- a worthwhile experience! If you're looking for unique dinner plans, look no further. read more

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Total tourist trap. Show was fine. Dinner was mediocre. Service was actually horrific. Paulina and Carla were pretty rude over a misunderstanding about the dinner menu. The dancers were cool but you can easily find music/entertainment across the bridge in Temple Bar with cheaper food with bigger portions. Just weigh out your options before committing to this. read more

Live music and Irish dance show. Booked tickets online the day before, but you can make the purchase in-person as well. It's in a convenient location in Dublin, and the time you pick is the time you start eating your dinner. The actual show doesn't start until 8:30pm. We were a bit late for our 7:30pm seating, but they still got us to our tables right away. There is a lot more singing than there is dancing, which wasn't what we were expecting. The group was good and they did a great job of getting audience participation, but I wish there were more dance performances. They went around the room and asked where everyone was from in the beginning, and also did take musical requests. Your ticket includes a three course meal - the duck confit salad looks a bit like cat food, but it tasted pretty decent. The lamb stew was comforting and for dessert, everyone gets a trio of mini cakes. Obviously a show geared for tourists, but it's a fun time and the dance sequences were cool to watch. read more

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It is a touristy dinner show. The atmosphere was loud, lively and fun. It's understood that tourists don't come here for food, but for the Celtic experience. It is a big venue that hold more than 300 diners. Long, natural wood tables can sit 12. If booked in advance, one can get a better view. We ran into this place and booked on the same day and our table was on the side view of the stage, so it was not ideal but wasn't that bad. I walked to the center of the room whenever there was a dance performance to get a better view. There were lots of interactions between musicians, dancers and audiences. An Icelandic man played the spoons with the band, a preteen girl went up to sing a song. The dancers invited audiences to dance with them. There were cheers and sing alongs. I enjoyed it tremendously. The food wasn't refined or delicious, but it was decent and fairly good. The prices were reasonable. I didn't mind the tourist trap vibe because from what I could see, everyone had a swell time. We ordered: 4*Duck Confit Salad served with poached Pears, Rocket & Orange Sauce: surprisingly good, mixed flavors: sweet and salty. 2*Prawn Salad served with Mixed leaves & Porter Bread: Do not order this. 3*Irish Lamb Stew served with Puff Pastry Lid: tender meat without too much flavor, but pretty good. 3*Honey & Thyme Glazed Roast Chicken Supreme served with Root Vegetable Colcannon, Sweet and Sour Red Onions, Sugar snap Peas & Red wine gravy: per normal. 2*Arlington Assiette of Desserts included Strawberry Cheesecake, Baileys Cheesecake, Guinness Mousse: very ordinary. read more

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We had the meal and the show deal, which was great and well worth it. The show was particularly enjoyable and was the part that made it worth it. read more

If you're looking for a tourist venue, this is your place. Set menu was very limited and food was mediocre at best. Much the same for cocktails. Guests are packed in tables like sardines in a can. The dancers were amazing and the band was good. Our server was MIA for quite some time and we had to flag her down just to get our bill for the few beverages we had. Overall a lackluster event for us. read more

Atrocious food. Everything tasted recently air-defrosted, low grade, and poorly prepared. The portions were small for adults but large for kids and overpriced. The only good part was the dancers, who were out there much less than advertised. Overall tourist trap. Do not go! read more

We paid the same amount as everyone else in the place but could not see the show. It's great if you are sitting in front of the stage, but if not you are paying a lot of money for below average food and watching the show on a TV. Absolutely not worth it. read more

Coming here was one of the best decisions we made when visiting Dublin!! It's definitely a touristy spot but it was the best way to top off our trip! You go down into an underground restaurant where they have long community-style tables, and you eat a 3 course meal while being entertained by live music and Irish Dancing! We were absolutely blown away by the talent and the food was delicious! Definitely make a reservation before coming. We scheduled our reservation to start 30 minutes before the performance and we got the best seats! I've heard that the earlier reservations get priority for seating, so keep that in mind when booking. Highly recommend coming here if you're visiting Ireland!! read more

I think I was expecting the food to be not that great considering this was a dinner show, but I was pleasantly surprised. I liked everything I ordered. I started with the duck confit salad. The duck was cooked nicely and wasn't overdone. The pears and orange sauce with it was delicious giving a sweet and salty taste when mixed together. For my main course I got the Irish lamb stew. I personally love lamb, so I knew this was going to be a good dish for me. The lamb fell apart when you took a fork to it. My second option would have been the beef & Guinness because that sounded very good. Everyone received the same dessert trio: mini Strawberry cheesecake, baileys cheesecake and Guinness mousse. I ate them all haha. As for the entertainment, it was alright. Very cheesy, and I highly recommend going with a group. I went solo and got seated at a table with a bunch of other solo attendees. They were not very lively, and I feel like if I was with people I knew I would have had a better time. If you're looking for good music and you're solo, best to just walk around Temple Bar and listen for music you like. read more

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We were only in Dublin a few nights and wanted to experience some live music and Irish dancing. Celtic Nights is definitely a tourist trap but it was 100% worth it! The musicians and dancers were great. The food was decent. The service was excellent (I forget our waiter's name but he was Brazilian which we bonded over, he even gave us a little chocolate he had from home!). Our 6 month old baby was enamored with both the music and the mashed potatoes. read more

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Terrible ALL the way around. Terrible food, service, and the dancers, all 4 of them, were a joke and the band, 3 of them, just as bad. Watch your drinks because they will charge you for something that you never got. Tourists beware, you're getting screwed here. Go to Riverdance. Don't waste your money, time, or palette on Celtic Nights. TOURIST TRAP FOR SURE! Ask any locals and they will tell you to see Riverdance, at the Geity Theatre. read more

I visited the Celtic nights dinner show with my husband and two teenage boys. We were visiting Dublin for a few days and booked the show for our first night. We booked through their website and was given the option of a 6:30 seating or 8:00 seating. Since it was our first day and thinking we may have jet lag , we opted for the earlier time thinking that was the time the show started. But the show didn't start until 8. Your reservation time is for what time you will be served food. Regardless if you book the early or late seating there is only one show which starts at 8pm. We made it until 8:30 before my 17 year old fell asleep at the table and we unfortunately had to leave early. The music (from what we heard) sounded great and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. The food was good but not the best we had during our trip read more

Professional show. Good was fine. Service was very good. A tourist event but a perfect way to see Irish dance and music.

We had an amazing time at this event! The food and drinks were PHENOMENAL, the service friendly and accommodating, and the music and dancing were great fun! The only reason I'm not leaving 5 stars was the wobbly, hard wood seats we had were hard on our backs and butts for sitting so long. Otherwise everything else was fantastic!! read more

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Super fun show, with talented dancers and musicians. The food was delicious and the servers were on the ball!

I expected it to be cheesy tourist show and food, but it wasn't! Oh sure everyone there pretty much was a tourist but the band, Shamrog, and the Irish dancers were amazing! Food was delicious - I had the "bacon" and cabbage and mashed potatoes. Omg so good! Huge portion and hearty. I put bacon in quotes because this is not bacon as we have in the US, oh no, more like a ham steak and cooked to perfection. Tomato soup as a starter was very good, seasoned perfectly and the dessert trio was the perfect finisher. Accompanied with a ping of Guinness and a nice couple from Newfoundland at our table, and it was definitely a nice evening well worth it. The only reason not a 5th star is because they at first tried to seat us at terrible table on the side of the stage where we would've missed all of the dancing and band. In fairness they did move us to a table in the back and we had a great view. The other not so fun thing, and not the establishment's fault, guests showed up late after the show started and it was very distracting. The table next to us kept talking loudly and I felt bad for the server they had to take orders and bring food out after everyone else was on dessert or finished. read more

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We found this show and dinner combo so much fun. We were a bit hesitant due to the reviews. The food was I'd say a 7/10. I had the kids Cesar salad with chicken, tap water (they were sold out previous night of the mojito ;() the Irish beef stew which was a bit over cooked and mashed potatoes. The cheesecakes were definitely interesting the Guinness one was my fave. The baileys just had a weird taste. Seats are assigned as you arrive, but we were lucky and seated near the front. The band was fun. The lady that was the main singer you couldn't barley understand just sounded like musical notes and gibberish. The dancers were pretty good. It seemed there was two more advanced dancers and then two not so advanced dancers. Could tell the difference. The tables were a bit close together so not a ton of leg room. Still very fun show read more

I will admit this dinner and show seemed super touristy at first, but I was wrong to doubt the experience I would have here. It was an amazing and well put together experience, and it was not super cheesy at all. For the price this was a great value for a fun thing to do out during an evening in Dublin. The show itself is about 2 hours, and features some amazingly talented dancers and musicians. It gives a great taste of traditional Irish culture without being overly touristic. The 3 course meal that is served is very excellent considering the price, and the fact that there is a show involved. We made reservations, and prepaid online, but you can purchase tickets at the door. You are seated at your own private table based off your group size, and provided with menu with a few different choices to pick from. Our group made a reservation for 8pm, which was perfect timing as the show started at 8:30pm. So we were seated, and able to get our order in before the show. The show was really fun--very engaging, and the performers were extremely talented. There were bits of audience participation mixed in with sing a longs. Your 3 course meal consists of an appetizer, entree and dessert. There were selections for the appetizer and desserts as well as a few items that you could upgrade to for an additional (reasonable) charge. My friends and I were extremely satisfied with our meal, and the selections offered. There is also a full bar available to patrons, and you have table service which is a big plus. The service was prompt, and friendly, and not overbearing considering we would all be in the room together for a set amount time. This is an excellent activity for those visiting Dublin, and hoping to get a taste of Irish dancing, and traditional Irish music! It was a great last activity to close out or trip to Dublin besides hitting up the pubs! We left satisfied with our meal, and happy from the entertainment! read more

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I was super excited to see the show Celtic Nights. We were seated so far from the stage it was very poor viewing. There happened to be some TV's behind me for that purpose. I didn't want to have to watch a live show by close screen. The worst part was the table of extremely RUDE women and two men (a table of 12) that truly believed there was no one else in the room. They screamed and carried on as if there was no live music. We couldn't even understand a word the singers said or spoke. When we asked the server to get a manager or move us to better seats she smiled and did nothing. We asked more than once. Finally, the table of 10 ( seemed like a family) next to us was so disgusted by the rudeness that they also complained and finally the server asked the women to keep it down. The response of the disrespectful women was "really?!" And they screamed even louder. Eventually instead of accommodating the 20+ people they were being disrespected , the rude people got moved to nicer seats. So in other words; let's reward bad behavior. The food was ok but the disrespectful screaming made it hard to enjoy at all. It looked like a group of amazing dancers when I had the chance to turn around and watch on screen. I could do that on YOUTUBE! So management, made it clear disrespectfulness will be rewarded and not removed!! read more

The energy of this place is great! Definitely a tourist thing but it was still super fun. As a solo traveler I still had fun. They put you at a random table and I lucked out with a great view! The musicians were wonderful and the dancers were so good! They all looked like they were fun!! The music was a little loud but I didn't mind. The food was pretty good but not amazing. I had the soup and stew for dinner. The soup was very yummy and warm. The lamb stew was overall good. the lamb pieces i got were a bit fatty and there is a singular potato but lots of veggies. The puff pasty is nice to soak up the stew. slightly to black pepper forward for me. The dessert selection was nice. The drinks were a little pricey but not awful. read more

I researched online before traveling to Dublin in search for some good Irish dance and music shows. I was somewhat hesitant in booking at Celtic Nights as I wasn't sure if it was a tourist trap or not. But I said what the heck and took the chance... and I'm glad I did! For price of admission you get dinner and a show. The meal is a multi-course spread where you get to chose your courses. For my first course I chose the carrots for parsnip soup. This lovely rooted soup was delightful. My second course was a pork tenderloin with parsnip potatoes. The pork was good (slightly on the dry side) but I seriously could have had an entire plate of these potatoes! Then onto a plate full of tiny delicious desserts. My belly was full and happy. Now let's talk about the entertainment... Wow, just WOW! The musicians and singers are talented, hilarious, and know how to get the crowd going. The entire room was tapping their feet, clapping their hands, and singing along with an occasional giggle. The dancers were fantastic as well. We watched in amazement at their footwork and on point synchronized talent. If you've never seen a show like this, I highly recommend that you do! read more

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3.5 stars. I fell for this "tourist trap" because my cab driver said it was something fun to do. The show ticket time said 6:30, so that's when we arrived, except the show doesn't actually start for 2 hours after that. The bad: We were served "dinner", which was the worst food I've had in all of Ireland. The vegetarian "chili" tasted like they had put some old food in a trash bag and left it sitting outside in the heat for two weeks before serving it to us. Gross. My partner got the chicken which was just OK. Wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't eat it again unless I was starving. Desserts were OK, again, not terrible but not great. The good: drinks were reasonably priced, but skimpy portions. Didn't even feel a buzz from 3, which is weird because I have a low tolerance. The service was also pretty good. The music was decent and the dancing was entertaining to say the least. Good crowd of people. I would probably come back to the show if I could just watch it after eating somewhere else. Fun entertainment for the family just beware of the food. read more

Really fun time at this show! It is a little weird that they have different times to show up when the show doesn't start until at least 8:30pm, but I understand since they can be serving quite a few people a 3 course meal. The food was very delicious and I thought the selection was nice to cater to different food types. The musicians and dancers were fun, and it was just a lighthearted show! We were in Dublin during a time when many tourist related things were closed so we were so thankful that it was open! Overall, I would recommend! Good price for what you are getting just know that if you choose an earlier reservation, the show won't start until the last reservation. read more

The Celtic night dinner show was at best disappointing. We were expecting more of a professional presentation of both music and dancing. The dinner was also adequate at best. The dessert was pretty but not worth eating. It was definitely not cheesecake. Overall, the experience we had was not one we care to ever repeat. Will not be back. Will not recommend it. read more

Horrible and I mean horrible tourist trap. Food was inedible and the music was not special. So many good dinner options around this place - don't waste your time. read more

You line up outside the main entrance prior to your reservation time. Upon entrance, you'll be seated at a long table with 8-10 other people. Some may have arrived earlier and be on their second or third course. Our waitress was young and inexperienced, but she meant well. For course 1, I had the fruit and my date has the salmon. It was ok. We both had the lamb stew, it was surprisingly excellent. I say surprisingly because I didn't expect the main course to be so palatable after the lame starter, lackluster service and the all of the costly upgrades they offered. Upgrades were not expensive, but just surprising that they were charging extra for items that you'd usually expect to be included... You can add on potatoes, bread, veg for 4 euros more each... It would have been nice to have had bread with the stew... I should also mention that the Guinness Pie was 5 extra euros and the Lamb was 3.5 extra euros... Drinks were 6-8 euros extra... So, they do have it set up to get a little more out of you... This makes it seem a bit predatory and cheesy. It was rather classless really... While its not audacious, they don't really make this known when you first book it. The dessert was quite forgettable. Three little finger pies/mousse cakes. These are similar to what you see at a chinese buffet. You can upgrade to a cheese plate for 5 euros. The show itself was very good. The band/music was fun and engaging. The performers were talented and professional. The dancing was very entertaining. Overall, it was a good time. Go for the show... Think of the food as a bonus. read more

The band was both talented and entertaining, the dancers seemed to enjoy their time on stage and were fun to watch. The food was hot and tasted great. The service was great, especially considering there were about 300 guests.The only downside was that it was a bit disheartening listening to how many tourists complained about stuff--- if you're in another country, you're there to try new things! The staff went above and beyond trying to accommodate everyone and were very patient. This show was fun and I'd recommend it! :) read more

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An ok tourist night out providing Irish music and dance entertainment along with food. I list the 3 things in this order as this is really the order of experience that you should opt to come here. There is Irish music and singing as a priority, in my opinion, which is fun if you wish to have a bit of a singalong also to songs which strangely somehow you know! Interesting in that they do explain some history of where the song came from and also a little about the 'Irish' instruments they play. Intermittently there is also some Irish dancing to accompany the playing of the instruments and singing. Food is served. You have a 3 course menu which you can select from and a selection of drinks. Seating is school dinner style where there are a number of long tables you sit along giving the opportunity to find out who you are sitting with, typically many other tourists (I don't see locals coming here for a night out) which also can be fun. Food isn't remarkable (but not terrible) but provides you with something to keep you going as you go through your night. Best part of it was that you got all 3 of the desserts mentioned albeit bite sized portions but, saved from the anxiety of selecting your dessert. Waiting staff generally do a good job of ensuring food is served and plates cleared away given the number of people in the room. Some annoying parts of having some people there for the drink and socialising rather that listening to the entertainment. Ok if kept quiet but annoying if seeking to have the attention of the room. There is the obligatory tourist participation whereby they invite people to join them in the Irish dancing but, given it is at the end of the night and not drawn out too much, this is manageable to sit through. All in all, take it for what it is and its an OK night out! read more

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Just for fun, while we were in Dublin, we decided to check out the Irish dancing, and Celtic Nights was the first venue to pop up when we googled "Irish river dance," so we decided why the heck not?! It came with a traditional Irish dinner, which we decided would definitely involve potatoes and some form of stew. As it turns out, you can order from several different items on the menu when you arrive. The food isn't the best, but I bet you knew I'd say that. Who really cares though? We were there for the dancing. Well....there isn't a LOT of dancing. Most of the entertainment is the band, led by a singer/emcee. They were great and talented, and the singer is hilarious, but I wanted more dancing. They dancers were so fun to watch. Overall, I'd recommend the show, but just know that you won't be watching dancing the whole time, and you will be there for several hours. read more

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