Pub for Traditional Irish music - tonight (sat)

amdublin

I'm entertaining some tourists tonight and they'd like some to hear some trad.

Where would be good to bring them?

I think Gogartys in Temple Bar has musicians (upstairs?). But tbh I would like to avoid TB if possible. I was there for about ten mins last night and it was mental.

Anyone know about O'Donoghues on Baggot st? Do they have musicians? What time do they come on?

Anyone else got any other good recommendations please!!!

wyndham

Either of the Arlingtons have free music and Irish dancing.

Smiley G

The porterhouse on parliament st (end of temple bar) has a brilliant traditional band on saturday and sunday afternoons... they usually play from around 5pm up to 10pm... then the rock band comes on around midnight. You could take them there and then get out of temple bar area before the madnesss kicks in..:)

amdublin

Thanks guys good suggestions.

I've been to Arlington before. Not bad at all.... But very touristy and twee, not sure if I could sit through it myself again tbh

Any other suggestions please!

Doyler92

I was walking past Whelans ( Camden street or Wexford street ) yesterday and they had the window open and a couple of people playing a bit of music. Not sure if it was exactly what you are looking for though.

Keith186

O'Neill's on Suffolk street.usually has trad on I think.

Ciaran_B

Hughes in Smithfield. It's a bit out of town but the session is good.

amdublin

Guys thank you all for the suggestions.

They are all brilliant but none jumping out at me for some reason. Sorry I'm being fussy I guess

My tourists are staying in the shelbourne so any places up that side of town?!
Baggot st?
Grafton st?

Thanks all! But I'd love some more suggestions please!!

whiskeyman

If they staying there, best go to O'Donoughues on Merrion Row. Go early though as it gets packed! It's where The Dubliners started off! Great spot

amdublin

Super any idea what time it starts whiskey man?!

whiskeyman

I'm pretty sure there's live music there every day from well early on. Different groups have different slots. I reckon there's a gang playing there now already!
It's a lovely pub to bring someone too. Not too tacky but still old world Irish.
Best avoid temple bar where possible I reckon.

amdublin

whiskeyman wrote: »

I'm pretty sure there's live music there every day from well early on. Different groups have different slots.
It's a lovely pub to bring someone too. Not too tacky but still old world Irish.
Best avoid temple bar where possible I reckon.

Cheers whiskeyman :pac:

whiskeyman

amdublin wrote: »

Cheers whiskeyman :pac:

No prob! There might be other suggestions worthwhile checking out.
At least O'Ds very nearby.
Smashing day to be entertaining. Have a good one!

Elmer Blooker

Ciaran_B wrote: »

Hughes in Smithfield. It's a bit out of town but the session is good.

Are you confusing Hughes with the Cobblestone in Smithfield.
Hughes is behind the Four Courts.
Hopefully all the best musicians aren't out of town for the long weekend?

Ciaran_B

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

Are you confusing Hughes with the Cobblestone in Smithfield.
Hughes is behind the Four Courts.
Hopefully all the best musicians aren't out of town for the long weekend?

No. Hughes behind the Four Courts right on the Luas line has a great session on a Saturday night. In fact the last time I was there (2 weeks ago) there were 2 session happening; one in the main bar and one in the little snug at the front.

Cobblestone is a great spot for a session as well.

Esel

Behind the Four Courts is not Smithfield, though!