Hen Nightlife Guide to Wexford/Harcourt/Camden Street
| Top Reasons to Visit Wexford/Harcourt/Camden Street |
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 | Bars - Historical haunts, quirky bars and enough booze flowing to sink a battleship, Wexford, Harcourt and Camden Street β weβre coming for you |
 | Restaurants - The βCamden Mileβ is littered with the sort of hangover curing restaurants that dreams are made of |
 | Music - We donβt like to name drop, *cough* Ed Sheeran, *cough* Arctic Monkeys, but some of the very biggest artists have performed here |
 | Shopping - Shopping around for the cheapest trebles is about the peak of the shopping youβll do in this area |
 | Art - Buskers line the streets, showcasing their art for your entertainment. Keep your eyes peeled, you might be clapping eyes on the next big artist. You saw it here first⦠|
Another of the most popular hen party haunts in The Fair Isle is the Wexford / Harcourt / Camden Street intersection. The edgy, hipster and alternative, music-heavy scene is kicked off by Wexford Streetβs Whelanβs β youβll remember it from P.S. I Love You β and just continues to get better and better. Bursting with huge clubs and unique bars, this area is a perfect alternative to the tourist-heavy Temple Bar.
Geared more towards locals than tourists, this area is packed with music-mad students and young professionals most nights of the week β with 50% of the area being made up for 18-25 year olds. Wexford is the area with the largest population of hipsters (expect bearded men wearing check shirts and thick-rimmed glasses in their masses), where youβll find everything from buskers and singers, to up-and-coming bands and pre-established artists showcasing their finest work
Thereβs also Camden, set down the road from Wexford, where no less than two dozen bars make up the world-renowned strip often referred to as the βCamden Mileβ.
Finally, thereβs Harcourt Street, where one of our favourite hotels in the whole city lies, Harcourt Hotel could it be our favourite because itβs got its own in-house nightclub? There's also Krystle, one of the most glam nightclubs in the whole of Dublin where many a famous face has been spotted over the years.
Top 10 Hen Party Pubs, Bars and Clubs in Wexford/Harcourt/Camden Street
Wexford, Harcourt and Camden are the cooler and less tourist-heavy cousins of Temple Bar. If you love your music, youβre in the right place.
01. Whelan's
www.whelanslive.com25 Wexford St, Dublin 2
One of Dublinβs biggest venues (in stature, but smallest in physical size) is Whelanβs. Attracting all ages β seriously, weβre talking 20-somethings to 60-somethings and beyond β itβs the Wexford Street watering hole thatβs had everybody talking for decades. The multiple stages have seen Ed Sheeran, Bloc Party and even Arctic Monkeys perform, as well as friendly local bands and travelling buskers. Whilst music is at its heart, the bar-come-club also has all of the necessary prerequisites for a Dublin space β free flowing booze and charming Irish men.
- No. of Bars: One
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: Live music and DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes, but tasteful
- Happy Hours: Yes
- Opening Times: Fri - Sat: 17:00 β 03:00, Sun: 17:00 β 02:00
02. Dtwo
https://twitter.com/dtwonightclub60 Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2
Join hundreds of like-minded party animals for a drink, or Dsix or Dsevenβ¦ This whole-heartedly Irish venue has green blood running through its veins, attracting every sort of tourist you could imagine. The two-floor club has DJs performing each night, the biggest and best beer garden-come-outdoor drinking terrace in the whole of Dublin and it even serves food. In the summer months, the 500 capacity of the beer garden is regularly met, and weβll put next monthβs wages on you not being able to resist the βBackyard BBQβ - serving burgers, kebabs and all the carbs you need for the perfect night. If youβre staying on Harcourt Streetβs Harcourt Hotel, you have no excuse for missing out on this one, as itβs located within the hotel.
- No. of Bars: Three
- Beer Garden: the very best in Dublin
- Live Music: DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Happy Hours: Drinks offers
- Opening Times: Fri - Sat: 17:00 β 03:00, Sun: 17:00 β 00:00
03. Flannery's Bar
flannerysdublin.com6 Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2
The inviting, typically Irish and vivid red frontage of Flanneryβs is part of Dublin folklore. Although it may be bright, Flanneryβs facade is relatively unassuming, but step through the doors and youβll be amazed at what you can find. The pub itself has multiple rooms, each with their own loud and brash character. The venue also hosts one of the largest gardens in Dublin (a hidden gem, to those not in the know), as well as a Whiskey and a Vintage bar, with a huge selection of famous Irish brands and lesser known labels to boot.
- No. of Bars: Three
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times: Fri: 11:00 β 02:30, Sat - Sun: 15:00 β 02:30
04. Dicey's Garden
http://www.russellcourthotel.ie/diceys-garden/21-25 Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2
With three exciting venues all under one Russell Court Hotel roof, you can pick and choose which spot to party in as the night wears on (variety is the dice of life and all thatβ¦). Bond and Krystle nightclubs rub shoulders with each other under this party roof, but the gem in its crown is Diceyβs Garden β the ultimate all-weather beer garden. The two floor terrace has its own bar, talented DJs and even BBQ nights (because everyone knows going out on an empty stomach is dicey) and vibrant, varied club nights to please everyone in the group.
- No. of Bars: One
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: Yes, but tasteful
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times: Mon β Sun: 16:00 β 04:00
05. Chelsea Drugstore
www.thechelseadrugstore.ie/25 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2
Well known for its long and illustrious history, George Streetβs Arcade in the βCreative Quarterβ was opened in 1876, and has been the site of much Dublin debauchery over the years. The building where the Chelsea Drugstore currently resides was a pharmacy at the turn of the 1900s, where the healing power of cocoa was discovered and sold for its medicinal uses. Nowadays, the bohemian Drugstore is used for a different kind of medicine β glorious alcohol. The massive range of creative, awe-inspiring cocktails will have you picking your jaws (and fellow hens) up off the floor.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Beer Garden: No
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: Yes, but tasteful
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times: Thurs β Sat: 16:00 β 03:00
06. Copper Face Jacks
copperfacejacks.ie29-30 Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2
If youβre partying in the Harcourt area of Dublin, your hen party will end up in Copper Face Jacks β itβs pretty much a foregone conclusion, and you wonβt regret a minute of it. Coppers, as itβs affectionately known, is a real crowd pleaser β with a main bar and whopping dance floor to strut your stuff on, an edgy basement bar and a mews bar to boot. Thereβs also a fully covered and heated (even for those brisk summer evenings, we are in the UK after all) beer garden, where locals and tourists alike pile in and enjoy limitless craic.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: DJs
- Fancy Dress: Yes
- Happy Hours: Yes
- Opening Times: Fri β Sun: 11:00 β 03:30
07. Odeon
odeon.ieOld Railway Station 2, 57 Harcourt St, Dublin 2
Located in the former Harcourt Street Railway Station, this charming, Grade I listed, historical building is the perfect backdrop for your hen party celebrations in the area, not to mention a seriously pretty background for those hen party selfies. Thereβs the spacious main bar where you can dance the night away or relax in the plush seating areas dotted about, and an iconic outdoor beer garden and terrace, for times when you need to spill outside to continue the party.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times: Fri: 12:00 β 03:00, Sat: 16:00 β 03:00
08. The Jar
www.thejar.ie/31 Wexford St, Dublin 2
The Wexford Street alternative bar has a fancy menu with lots of craft beers and real ales (pleasing those bearded hipster boys), and plenty of The Jar signature and classic cocktails to choose from. But donβt worry, if your favourite drink isnβt on the menu, just ask one of the expert bar tenders and theyβll mix one up for you, right in front of your eyes. This oneβs slightly on more pricey side, but so worth it in our opinion, for the unique surroundings and premium drinks passing your lips. Go on, splash that hen party kitty in style in The Jar. We personally recommend the Rose Tonic, with Tanqueray gin, rose syrup and other delicious twists, served on the rocks. Take us there now, please?
- No. of Bars: Two
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 16:00 β Late, Fri - Sun: 15:00 β Late
09. The Bernard Shaw
thebernardshaw.com11-12 Richmond St S, Dublin 2
Bernard Shaw is a quiet, unassuming Irish laddie, but scratch the surface and youβll unearth a hipster paradise round at his place. Widely regarded as the original hipster, this club gives a European vibe, so much so, youβd be forgiven for thinking you were in Amsterdam or Berlin when drinking here. Bernard hosts monthly flea markets, where you can indulge in a spot of vintage retail therapy before all the boozing commences. Thereβs also an iconic double decker bus in the huge beer garden, where you can treat yourself to a delicious feast on the top deck. All aboard.
- No. of Bars: One
- Beer Garden: Yes, with an iconic double decker bus
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: No
- Opening Times: Fri: 07:30 β 00:30, Sat: 10:00 β 00:30, Sun: 13:00 β 23:00
10. Camden Exchange
www.camdencourthotel.com/en/dublin-camden-street-neighbourhood/the-camden-exchange72-73 Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2
Dublinβs version of North London is summed up in these four walls. This place has been a bank, the set of a TV show, a watchmakerβs studio, and now a cool and confident drinking den. This quirky addition to Camdenβs strip is very in-keeping with the hipster vibe of the area. The former premises of the old National Bank has been projected from formal to quirky and eclectic in recent years β with the venue offering a wide range of cocktails, street food and even an artisan food market. But, the ultimate USP of this bar has to be that itβs so unique, it has its own currency. The currency can be redeemed for offers which run on a weekly basis β check out their social media for more info.
- No. of Bars: Two
- Beer Garden: Yes
- Live Music: Yes
- Fancy Dress: No
- Happy Hours: Own Camden Currency
- Opening Times: Fri - Sat: 12:00 β 01:00, Sun: 12:00 β 00:00