About Windmill Lane Recording Studios
Hidden gem on Sir John Rogerson's Quay in Dublin's Docklands, Windmill Lane Recording Studios has etched its name in rock history since 1978. Birthplace of U2's early hits, Metallica masterpieces, and Kate Bush classics, this working studio opens select tours to music fans craving behind-the-scenes magic. Gaze at gold discs, hallowed mixing desks, and walls scrawled with celebrity graffiti in rooms where Lady Gaga and The Police once jammed. Amid the Docklands' tech boom, it preserves Ireland's analogue soul, blending nostalgia with the pulse of live sessions.
What to Expect
60-minute tours (weekends mainly) cover Studio 1's vast live room, control room lore, and memorabilia like Bono's lyrics. Hear playback clips of iconic tracks; spot gear from 'The Joshua Tree'. Active studio means possible celeb sightings. Intimate groups foster Q&A with engineers.
Insider Tips
Pre-book via site; music buffs request U2 deep dives. Nearby Luas stop eases access. Follow with Docklands gig at 3Arena. Fans of Irish music scene will love linking to Temple Bar vibes. Perfect for cultural things to do in Docklands, evoking the area's creative regeneration from warehouses to world-class sound.