About Bad Bob's
Right in the thick of Temple Bar on Essex Street East, Bad Bob's is a backpacker favourite and one of the rowdiest nightclubs in Temple Bar Dublin. This multi-level mayhem machine draws crowds with its cheap drinks, cheeky vibe, and non-stop DJ action from 10pm till dawn. Decked out in pirate-themed decor with swinging seats and graffiti walls, it feels like a floating party ship amid Dublin's pub crawl central. Since the 90s, it's been the go-to for internationals and locals seeking sweaty dance floors, sing-alongs, and zero pretension in Temple Bar's electric nightlife.
What to Expect
Three floors of chaos: ground level for pints and banter, middle for hip-hop and pop bangers, top for chilled vibes or more beats. DJs spin chart-toppers, '90s classics, and Irish anthems; expect conga lines and stage dives. Drinks deals like two-for-one cocktails keep wallets happy, and the diverse crowd, from Aussies to Dubliners, guarantees new mates. It thumps till 3am or later, with the bass rattling the rafters and strobe lights flashing over spilled pints.
Insider Tips
Head upstairs early for the best dance spot; it's less crushy. Ladies' nights Wednesdays offer free entry and bubbly. Pair with fish and chips from Leo Burdock nearby post-club. Beware the 'Bad Bob Blackout' shots; potent stuff. No dress code, so rock your backpacker gear. For Temple Bar hopping, start at Fitzsimons then hit here. Locals sneak in for the random live sax sets. If queues snake round the block, flash a smile at the bouncer, Dublin charm works wonders. This is pure, unfiltered Temple Bar nightclub fun, where the night's young ones become legends by sunrise.