5 Best Nightlife in The Southwest, Ireland

Part cobbler's shop, part bar, this tiny pub has been quenching thirsts since 1899. Offering a quintessential Dingle experience, with music nightly and a big selection of whiskeys. It has its own food truck and microbrewery by the beer garden, where tours and tastings take place daily in the taproom.

For a lively nighttime spot, try this large, busy pub in the town center, known for live Irish music and late hours.

A lively waterfront spot, Dolan's has traditional Irish music every night, and dancing classes from September to May. Dolan's Warehouse, under the same management and in the same location, is a live-music venue with top national and international acts.

This is the place for big-name Irish acts—from comedian Dara O'Briain to Hozier to Riverdance—at the Irish National Events Centre (INEC) within the hotel. Gleneagles also has a bar with nightly live music.

Set on the riverside, this is one of Limerick's oldest bars, dating from 1724, and has live music every night. It's also a great place for outdoor drinking in summer, or a simple bar food meal