About The Quays Temple Bar
At 9 Temple Bar Square, The Quays is a spacious haven amid Temple Bar's buzz, famed for its authentic live Irish music. This modern-traditional pub draws crowds with nightly sessions of fiddles, flutes, and sean-nós singing, evoking the Wild Atlantic Way right in Dublin city centre. Exposed brick walls, cosy firesides, and the faint peat tang mix with pouring stout, crafting an irresistible pull for live music seekers.
What to Expect
Trad sessions start around 6pm daily, ramping up with full bands by 9pm. Multi-room setup includes a front bar for casual pints and a back room for immersive gigs. Food shines with Irish lamb shank and seafood platters. Late licence on weekends keeps the music flowing till 2am.
Insider Tips
Sit in the Trad Room for the closest seats; it's intimate magic. Weekday lunch sessions are quieter gems. Link it with nearby Dame Street walks. Locals love their storytelling nights blended with tunes. A top Temple Bar live music staple.