Dublin is the world's most exported live music city. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best live music bars in Dublin
01 · Dublin
Smithfield
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Trad music nightly
Traditional Irish music seven nights a week.
Order: A pint and the late session
02 · Dublin
Rathfarnham
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Live trad
Rathfarnham trad music pub.
Order: A pint during the late trad session
03 · Dublin
Merrion Row
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Live music · Iconic
Iconic Merrion Row live music pub.
Order: A pint during the trad session
04 · Dublin
Temple Bar
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Iconic music pub
Iconic Temple Bar live music pub.
Order: A pint of Guinness + the live trad
05 · Dublin
Wicklow Street
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Comedy + music
Wicklow Street comedy and music venue.
Order: A pint during the late set
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06 · Dublin
Wexford Street
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Wexford Street music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
07 · Dublin
Liffey Street
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Music + arts
Liffey Street music and arts venue.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
08 · Dublin
Temple Bar
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Modern music venue
Temple Bar modern music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the indie show
09 · Dublin
Liberties
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Liberties music venue.
Order: A pint during the headliner
10 · Dublin
Wellington Quay
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Music venue · Modern
Wellington Quay modern music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
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How Dublin listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters in Dublin.
