About The Bridge 1859
Over on Bridgefoot Street in the Liberties fringe of Kilmainham area, The Bridge 1859 bridges old Dublin with thumping new energy in the nightclubs stakes. Born from a 19th-century warehouse vibe, this spot's your ticket to hip-hop heavy nights and R&B grooves that keep Kilmainham moving. Mere minutes from Kilmainham Gaol's sombre walls, it flips the script to euphoric escapism. Locals flock here for 'Flirt Fridays' and 'Saturday Sessions' where international DJs drop basslines that rattle the rafters. The crowd? Eclectic: gym bros, fashion-forward gals, and groups on lads' weekends, all sweating it out under laser lights. Craft cocktails flow with flair, like the smoky Bridge Blaze with Teeling whiskey; pair with loaded nachos for stamina. The scent of street food trucks outside mixes with inside fog machine haze. It's got that industrial chic: high ceilings, graffiti murals, and a mezzanine for VIP vibes. As one of Dublin's rising Kilmainham nightlife stars, it stays open till dawn on peaks, cementing its rep for non-stop parties in a hood that's usually quiet.
What to Expect
Genre-specific nights: hip-hop Fri, house Sat; guest DJs weekly. Cocktails €13, entry €10 after 11pm. State-of-art lights and Funktion-One sound. Food till 2am. 400+ capacity, international feel.
Insider Tips
Pre-drink at nearby gaol tours for buzz. Guestlist via Insta DMs skips queues. Luas to Museum stop, 5-min walk. Hack: balcony tables €20pp include a bottle. Weeknights quieter for mingling. Hydrate; no free water policy.