About Sin É
Perched on Ormond Quay Lower, mere minutes from Smithfield's Luas stop, Sin É (pronounced 'Shin Ay') is a dimly lit trad music mecca that morphs into an intimate late-night dance spot for those in the know. This 300-year-old riverside boozer oozes history with its vaulted ceilings and creaky floors worn by generations of fiddlers and flautists. Come evening, spontaneous sessions ignite, evolving into joyous jigs where punters link arms for sieving sets. The aroma of turf smoke mingles with porter spills; laughter punctuates reels. For a unique twist on Smithfield nightclubs Dublin, it's pure poetry in motion.
What to Expect
Sessions spark around 10pm daily, peaking Fri-Sun till lock-in at 2am+. No stage, just musicians in the corner; dancing spills everywhere. Crowd intimate, locals-heavy. Pints €5.50, whiskeys neat. Free entry, magic guaranteed.
Insider Tips
Squeeze in early for nook seats; standing builds camaraderie. Best Fri for reels, Sun for songs. Follow with Cobblestone crawl via Smithfield Market under moonlight. No food, so graze at nearby Winding Stair bookshop cafe. Trad novices: clap along, then try steps. Quintessential northside nightlife gem.