The Black Door

I like this spot! Specially, I recommend Friday night and Saturday night! There is a lot of people, but it’s nice. And you can hear live band or DJ.

Stylish, elegant, vibrant.
This club is none of the above. I’d rather overdose on toilet duck, and spend the night writhing in agony on the front doorstep, than actually step inside this club. Sorry, Piano Bar! I won’t comment on the door men, much like you wouldn’t comment on the orangutans when you visit the zoo. We’re here to see the tigers, and the tiger is back: bigger, better and more Celtic than ever. 2 stars, move along.

EXTREMELY VIOLENT staff. Be VERY CAREFUL. I was kindly pinned down here by three bouncers whilst the fairy owner (Mr PARDY) beat up my boyfriend on the street. Loser needs 4 people to help him throw a punch! I have NEVER experienced this anywhere. You guys are a group of absolute KNACKERS. What kind of place are you running?

After dinner we dropped in to see what it would be like as the venue was great for the event emily hosted here! Well… I wasn’t too impressed to be honest… It was 28 and over but the crowd inside felt like it was more 38 and over. I know it was early doors when we went but the lights were on full blast and that didnt help matters. They had a guy playing guitar and singing… yawn. i just need something for upbeat for a friday night! i asked for a glass of prosecco and it took them ages to find the proper glassware. then they poured flat prosecco into a warm flute. I don’t think I’ll be back unless there was a large group of friends already there.

Shocking incompetence from the bouncers here last Saturday night. They aim for quite a mature crowd and so it was. There were quite a few people waiting outside, inquiring quite politely and reasonably soberly about getting in. There was no aggression or drunken messes at all.
Well the bouncers didn’t have a breeze what to do and started spouting crap about it being a VIP club and if you weren’t on the list you weren’t getting in. This is obviously not true. So they gave up on this approach shortly thereafter and told everybody to queue to the left. Then they said nobody on the left was getting in. I pointed out that they had asked people to queue on the left but the fella denied it. So we gave up and headed up to The Odeon.
It was quite bizarre. They were either completely incompetent or evil geniuses that wanted to get rid of a crowd. I reckon it’s the former because the only reason to have turned people away would have been if the club was full and surely they would have just explained that.
Anyway, won’t be in a rush to encounter those clowns again.

I have been here a couple of times recently enough. While I love the live music I must say I find the lack of dance floor really lets it down. If you want to have a quite drink somewhere with live music, then this is the place for you. However, if you are looking to go dancing, I would advice switching venues.

What can I say, a place that is still rocking at 5am is worth a good review!
Was here last Friday night for the first time, and was mega impressed. The layout, the crowd and love love love the music.
It’s so hidden away I never knew it existed until a girl from work mentioned it. The vibe is great and it’s such a mixed crowd, generally the early to mid 30’s.
It’s definitely my new hang out place and a must too check out if you haven’t!

The black door is in an excellent location on harcourt street so really easy to go to from any city centre pub or restaurant.
There is a cool vibe inside with live music downstairs and an area to get the dancing shoes on.
There is also a pretty big smoking area to hang out. Often find these areas the best place to have a chat.
Sometimes they have an over 28 policy so beware!
Dropped one star because it can get cramped but overall great place for a night out!

Have to say, what a swanky new joint. Heard about it but I didn’t know it was a two minute walk from work.
The music was amazing — With pianists and guitarists banging out funky tunes jazz style. It does get a bit packed downstairs but you can always come back upstairs for air.
Open until 5am — these long opening hours are playing havoc with my dark circles and make Mondays unbearable but life is there to be enjoyed and you can certainly do that here!

Was here for the first time on Friday night. When we arrived we were escorted downstairs by the friendly staff to be seated and given a glass each of bubbly. It was kind of quiet at 11 ish and I was a smidge worried that it was just going to stay that way. Fear not the place was jammed fairly shortly after that. The musicians were great too on the piano and then there was a DJ. If you’re up for a long night out on the tiles hit this spot… Older crowd aswell which is right up my 30 year old street these days. Have zero complaints… try it!

I deliberated for a while over whether or not I should add this Business or selfishly keep it to myself, but now that it’s gotten pretty popular I might as well spread the joy.
The Black Door is a swanky mix between a jazz bar and a wine bar. From 10 to 2 am (ish) you can relax on the comfortable seating area and enjoy a timeless repertoire performed by a very skilled musician.
Around 2 or 3 the live music is replaced by a DJ and the snazzy, intimate bar is immediately transformed into a frenzied dance floor until the wee hours.
The smoking area is heated and covered, the dress code is quite classy and so is the clientele. Despite the fact that I only rated it 4 stars (because I think security could be a little less tolerant with messy, drunk men), this place is without a doubt one of my all time Harcourt Street favorites.