About Button Factory
A brisk 15-minute walk northwest from St Stephen's Green through Grafton Street into Temple Bar's fringe on Curved Street, Button Factory stands as a rock and electronic nightclub staple. This ex-factory turned venue hosts sweaty mosh pits by day gigs, morphing into club central with drum & bass, dubstep, and alt nights. Raw concrete, massive sound rig, sticky floors from spilled drinks; the energy is palpable, with lasers slicing fog and bass drops rattling ribs. Dublin bands cut teeth here before global fame.
What to Expect
Club nights post-gigs; €10-25 entry. Varied genres, young energetic crowd. Balcony bar overlooks action.
Sundays legendary. Route via Dame Street from Green. Pre at Oliver St John Gogarty. Edgy dress. Green room rumours fun. Solid near St Stephen's Green dance club.