About Fitzsimons Temple Bar
Smack bang in Temple Bar at number 3, Fitzsimons is world-famous as a live music powerhouse that morphs into one of the hottest nightclubs in Temple Bar Dublin after midnight. This sprawling spot, with its traditional Irish facade hiding three floors of mayhem, has rocked since the 90s with trad sessions by day and rock bands by night. The cavernous basement club room hosts DJ takeovers, ensuring the party never dips amid the area's legendary stag and hen hordes.
What to Expect
Live bands from 9pm pumping trad, rock, and covers till 1am, then DJs crank up house, pop, and dance till 2:30am. Massive screens show sports upstairs, while the dance floor downstairs heaves with jumping crowds. Pints flow cheap, and the vibe's infectious, with everyone from tourists to trad fans uniting in song. The stone walls echo with cheers, and confetti rains during big sets.
Insider Tips
Bag a basement booth early; it's prime for dancing. Free entry most nights, but weekends fill fast, so go post-11pm. Follow their Insta for band line-ups; ceilidh nights are epic. Stumble from the Ha'penny Bridge straight in. Locals swear by the post-gig lock-ins. Dress smart casual to blend. For the full Temple Bar nightclub crawl, hit The Quays next door after. This place embodies Dublin's spirited nightlife, where music and mates make memories that last.