The Rooftop Bar at Anantara The Marker on Grand Canal Square in Dublin runs the city's only 360-degree terrace, from the Dublin Mountains to the Irish Sea.
Tip: Sunset slot 19:00 to 21:00 is the booking, the bar closes the terrace in wind or rain so call ahead in winter.
Address: Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2, D02 CK38
Sophie's at The Dean is the all-glass rooftop above Harcourt Street in Dublin, a 360-degree south-side view and a terrace bar running breakfast through cocktails.
Tip: The rooftop reopened in May 2026 after refurbishment, book direct on sophies.ie. The corner two-tops by the south-facing glass are the prize.
The Vintage Cocktail Club on Crown Alley in Temple Bar Dublin sits behind an unmarked black door, three floors of speakeasy rooms and a 1600s-rooted cocktail list.
Tip: Ring the bell, the door staff are looking for a booking name. The roof terrace is the prize on a dry night, request it on the reservation form.
Peruke & Periwig on Dawson Street in Dublin runs three floors of theatrical cocktail rooms, the Teased & Twirled menu downstairs and Velvet Tresses upstairs.
Tip: The first-floor Velvet Tresses room is the bookable cocktail experience, request the corner booth. The ground floor takes walk-ins for the standard menu.
Bonsai Bar on South Great George's Street in Dublin is Dylan McGrath's tiny Japanese-leaning cocktail room, with a tasting menu of bespoke drinks paired to sushi.
Tip: Bookings only, the room holds 24 and the kitchen pairs sushi to the cocktails, ask for the eight-seat counter for the bartender's commentary.
The Black Door on Harcourt Street in Dublin is the Georgian basement lounge that runs over-25s only, with DJs Friday and Saturday and a no-sportswear door policy.
Tip: Strictly over 25s and the dress code is enforced, no trainers and no sportswear, book the bottle-service booth if you want a guaranteed table.
The George on South Great George's Street is Dublin's oldest gay bar, opened May 1985 eight years before decriminalisation. The central LGBTQ nightlife address.
Tip: Sunday Shirley Temple Bar Bingo at 21:30 is the institution, get there by 20:00 for a seat. The back nightclub kicks in from 23:00 Thursday to Sunday.