Temple Bar Square

Stopped in for a drink. nice crowed but a lot of tourist from what i can tell. good live music nonetheless. Pints were cold. wouldn’t spend a whole evening their but good place to start you night.

Must visit if you’re in Dublin! This place is known for it’s history, culture and music. It gets crowded but the vibe is relaxing and everyone is friendly. They have live entertainment all day long, including some folk music!
I would recommend to make this pub your first stop, then go pub-​hopping along the Temple Bar Square!

Temple Bar is famous for pubs and nightlife in Dublin. It is a super popular tourist attraction and you will definitely find tons of pubs here. It is a good place for going out! Drinks in this area seem to be a little more pricer than the non-​touristy locations though

Temple Bar Square could be a place like no other — depending on where you are travelling from.
I thought it was an interesting and beautiful little square, but be forewarned because Temple Bar has multiple personalities.
By day, it’s a lively cultural haven that gives you, what I thought to be, a beautiful feel of Dublin. From the pubs to outdoor cafes and restaurants, street performances, and even a book market on certain days. It’s a fun and entertaining place to be.
By night Temple Bar comes alive! I am not kidding here. Expect it to get the real Irish pub crazy in Temple Bar. It can be fun for a night or two, but if you are a tourist, or if you are staying at a hotel in Temple Bar and maybe trying to sleep at 3am — you might be wondering when the fun ends.

Open market surrounded by bars
Not the Live entertainment venue I expected. Moreso, disoriented travelers looking for the next venue to eat or drink. It has the appearance of a gathering spot for people to buskin but there was nothing interesting going on here the 5 days I roamed through.
A few merchandise carts.
A few people holding signs to entice you to certain restaurants.
No art. No music. No fun.

Temple Bar Square was yes, very touristy but also very fun – and hey, I’m a tourist this is probably where I belong. Great times.

I want to write about Templebar in general:
I live here and I have to say it’s a bit of a mess! It has huge potential! ESB electrical powerhouse (whatever that building is) was recently colourfully painted! Clearly the person has some talent however come on… tourist area!!! Where is Irish culture reflected in that paint job?
A huge multistory car park across the road :(I cry at the waste which we have inherited!
There is a huge collection of creative people in Dublin. pity the country is broke now because templebar could have been a tourist and local attraction!

Dear Temple Bar Square,
I know you’re trying. The outdoor cafes, the book market, the street performances –you want to be that cultural centre that doubles as a tourist haven. I’m all for your continuing renaissance.
I’m just not showing up alone, because the last time I was queueing to get money from the ATM on the square, a guy begging for change took his smack break right there… in broad daylight.
You couldn’t help it, I know. It’s ok. But it still creeped me out and keeps me hurring through this crowded but calm area as fast as my cornflake-​suburban feet can carry me.
I’ll try to do better if you try too. Ok?
Sincerely,
The Hen with the Pen

This area was one of the must-​sees during our trip to Dublin. We came here on a night out and walked around, occasionally stopping in a pub here and there. It is a lively area where there is always something going on and you can hear music spilling out onto the street.
Its a nice place to go and gives a great sample (if not an in depth look) at Dublin night-​life.

Its temple bar.

Here lie the crossroads of tourist and local Dublin, and more importantly, the north and southsides of the city. Abutting the Ha’penny Bridge, it’s where southsiders tentatively make the journey over to Henry Street’s shopping superiority. And as such its all of a hustle and bustle, between tourists congregating to hear yet another anecdote already told to death by a weary tourist guide, Dubs waiting to meet friends on the shallow steps, or buskers eking out a living by entertainment (which is admittedly of a sometimes dubious quality). Great for people-​watching, it’s got a wealth of cafés and restaurants in its environs making it a veritable hub of Dublin’s nightlife.

I actually quite like Temple Bar square. It’s nice and busy and cobbled, I don’t know why that last bit is important but it is. Also, I’m in favor of pretty much anywhere that’s pedestrianised.
At night though, I avoid it like the plague. It’s the «not fun» kind of drunk.

Temple Bar Square is the heart of Temple Bar and such a wonderful addition to the area. It is a lovely big cobble stone square bordered by the Irish Film Centre and many cafes and out door seating areas. It is host to the Temple Bar Food and Book Markets on the weekends and hosts many cultural events and exhibitions as well! The space is used as an open air cinema in the summer and also have a retractable roof so come rain it can still host many wonderful events as planned!

Temple Bar Square is one of the reasons Dublin is such a great place to live in. It adds so much flavour to the city. Everyone seems to congregate to this part of the city centre.
Sitting on the steps, you’re guaranteed to make new friends or run into old acquaintances. My friend met her future husband here while she was visiting Dublin. She barely spoke English but she went up to him while he was busking. They struck up a conversation and the rest is history.
There’s always something brewing in Temple Bar Square whether it’s a used book sale, a comedy routine, an impromptu dance performance or a musical act. Sometimes bad things happen here like bar fights and pickpocketing but regardless the square is a priceless treasure.