The Best Late Bars in Dublin for Craft Beer & Cocktails

Written By brent raynor

When the sun goes down in Dublin, the city’s late bar scene comes alive — and if you’re into craft beer, cocktails, and a solid soundtrack, Tapped is where your night should start (and probably finish).

Right off Grafton Street on Nassau, Tapped isn’t your typical late-night spot. With 50 taps, DJs on weekends, and a buzzing crowd seven nights a week, it strikes the perfect balance between laid-back and lively.

Why Dublin Loves a Good Late Bar

Dubliners know how to stretch an evening, and late bars are a big part of the city’s social scene. But not all late-night venues are created equal. Some are clubby. Some are tourist-heavy. Others just don’t have the drinks to match the energy.

Tapped hits the sweet spot:

  • A proper late bar that stays open late every Friday and Saturday

  • No cover charge

  • Great drinks, great music, and a great crowd

Whether you're out after work, lining up a few weekend pints, or just not ready to go home, it delivers.

50 Taps, Craft Cocktails & No Compromise

Tapped isn’t just about staying open late — it’s about what’s in your glass. With one of the most diverse drink lineups in the city, you can go from pint of craft lager to a pineapple margarita without missing a beat.

  • 50 taps including rotating Irish and international craft beer

  • Full cocktail list from classics to signatures

  • Wines, spritzes, and low-ABV options

Perfect for the indecisive drinker — or that one mate who always wants to “see the cocktail list.”

And if you’re exploring other great spots around town:

But for a mix of everything — beer, cocktails, DJs, and a crowd that keeps the night moving — Tapped holds its own.

DJs, Live Sport & Weekly Events

What makes Tapped more than just another bar? There’s always something happening:

  • Weekend DJs spinning hip-hop, house, disco & throwbacks

  • Live sport on all week — football, rugby, F1 and more

  • Midweek events like Music Bingo and Smartphone Quiz Nights

It’s a space where you can start with dinner and end up on the dancefloor — without ever moving tables.

Late Bar Vibes Without the Club Scene

Tapped’s biggest flex? It feels like a bar, not a nightclub. No velvet ropes, no pushy door staff, no overpriced mixers. Just good tunes, friendly faces, and space to dance if the mood hits.

Come in for a round. Stay for the night. Bring your mates or meet some new ones. Tapped is the kind of late bar locals actually go to — and tourists are glad they found.

Find Us

📍 44–46 Nassau Street, Dublin 2
🕘 Late bar Fridays & Saturdays
🍺 50 taps. Cocktails. DJs. Good vibes.

Walk-ins welcome. No bookings required.

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