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8:00 PM, Fri, 2 Dec 2022

Club show, Concert

Doors Open 8pm!

Dec

02

Bad Bobs Temple Bar

Dublin 2

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9:30 PM, Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Club show, Concert

This 28th of October come celebrate Halloween with us at BadBob's.

Oct

28

Bad Bobs Temple Bar

Dublin 2

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### Events and Programming

Bad Bobs Temple Bar is primarily a late bar, restaurant and multi-floor nightlife venue rather than a conventional seated concert hall. Its regular programme combines live acoustic performances, traditional Irish music, cover sets, cocktail-bar entertainment, resident DJs and occasional ticketed rooftop parties. The venue advertises live performers every day, with local artists generally appearing from late afternoon or early evening until close. Weeknight programming is usually more relaxed, whilst Friday and Saturday nights shift towards DJs, dancing and late-night club music.

The ground-floor Snug is the most reliable choice for acoustic music and a more conversational atmosphere. The venue describes its weekday music as including local artists, familiar covers and traditional Irish sounds. Across the upper floors, the musical direction is broader: country, pop, house, electronic sets and party classics are all part of the usual mix. Friday and Saturday programming commonly includes a live saxophonist or trumpeter alongside the DJs.

The rooftop has developed a separate identity as a small electronic-music space. Archived listings from 2023 to 2026 show house, minimal, deep house, techno and tech-house events promoted by Dublin collectives and visiting selectors. Examples include Real Talks Art’s Rooftop Series, ELMNTS and Orbit parties, Sub Society events, Gluedin x Orbit, a Halloween rooftop programme, a Lucas Alexander show, the Bakroom tenth anniversary and the Sounds of the Streetz takeover. These listings suggest a preference for local collectives, limited-capacity dancefloors and open-air club formats rather than large touring concerts.

As of 16 September 2026, publicly announced rooftop programming included Raw Class’s house, tech-house, minimal and deep-house party on 18 September, Jets Nite Club Dublin Reunion on 19 September and a Real Talks Halloween event listed for 30 October. Other 2026 examples included Soulstice & Delay, Real Talks Art’s eleventh anniversary, a Real Talks showcase and an Ultymatum rooftop session that was subsequently marked postponed. The archived event record is not a complete diary of every act booked at the venue, but it gives a clear picture of the programming style.

Regular seasonal programming includes St Patrick’s Day celebrations, New Year’s Eve parties, Halloween events, cocktail-themed occasions and nights connected with major sporting or city festivals. Private bookings also cover birthdays, hen and stag parties, corporate gatherings, networking events, launches and Christmas parties.

### Tickets and Booking

Normal entry to Bad Bobs is advertised as free, including its regular live-music and late-bar nights. That means most visitors do not need a concert ticket simply to hear the house performers or move between the public floors. Ticketed rooftop parties are different: promoters may use advance tickets, limited-capacity releases, early-bird pricing and age restrictions.

Documented ticket prices vary by promoter and event. Archived examples include rooftop entry around €8–€20 for smaller house and electronic nights, €20 for a 2025 anniversary event, €5 for an announced 2026 techno session and €12 for a 2026 house event. Prices can rise between early-bird and later releases, and some events may operate with guest lists or door availability rather than a standard public ticket.

For popular rooftop parties, book as soon as the event is announced. Listings repeatedly describe the terrace as limited capacity, and several promoters recommend early arrival or advance booking. Check the age limit, dress requirement, finish time and whether the ticket covers the rooftop only or general access to the wider venue. Regular table bookings are separate from event tickets and are most useful for dining, birthdays and group nights.

### About Bad Bobs Temple Bar

Bad Bobs is a five-floor pub, cocktail bar, late bar, nightclub and private-events venue at 35–37 Essex Street East in Temple Bar, Dublin 2. The current venue presents itself as a newly renovated multi-level bar with live music, several bars, dance areas, food service and a rooftop terrace. Its own published information describes accommodation for private events ranging from small groups to more than 120 guests, whilst a company profile has previously stated an overall late-night capacity of 1,200. These figures should not be treated as a single room capacity because the building is divided across several floors and configurations.

The address has a longer commercial history than the current branding. Historical accounts record the premises under names including Nugents, The Granary and Bad Bobs, with a pub reported on the site from the eighteenth century. Bad Bobs was trading at the Temple Bar location by 1987 and changed ownership in 1997 in a sale reported at more than £3 million. The premises was sold again in 2006 for €12 million, after which it operated under other branding before reopening as Bad Bobs following an extensive refurbishment in March 2013.

The building itself is notable for its Victorian frontage. The architectural record attributes the decorative public house to architect John Joseph O’Callaghan and highlights its carved limestone shopfront, elaborate masonry, gabled parapet and canted upper-floor window bay. The interior has been repeatedly altered, so the current nightlife layout is a modern fit-out within a historic streetscape rather than a preserved period interior.

### Seating and Layout

Bad Bobs is mainly a standing, circulating venue. The ground floor has the most conventional pub seating, including a traditional Snug, a long bar and raised seating used for food. The venue publishes a capacity of more than 400 for the ground-floor front and back areas. This is the best level for eating, acoustic music and a quieter drink before the late-night crowd builds.

The first floor is mostly a dancefloor with tables available to reserve and a balcony-style seating area. Its published capacity is up to 200. It is the most useful floor for guests who want a club atmosphere but still prefer a reserved table or a view over the dancing. The second floor forms a substantial part of the nightclub area, with a long bar and drinking spaces, although no separate public capacity or room dimensions are published.

The rooftop terrace has its own bar, seating area, smoking area and retractable roof. It is advertised for groups of 80 people or more and is normally available for private hire, although ticketed promoter events also use it. Seating can be limited or rearranged for dancing, so visitors should not assume that a rooftop ticket guarantees a chair or a fixed viewpoint. No public room-by-room dimensions, seating charts, stage measurements or formal sightline plans were found.

### Getting There and Parking

The venue is on East Essex Street in Temple Bar, close to the Liffey, Parliament Street, Dame Street and the city-centre cultural quarter. From the north side of the river, the simplest walk is across the Millennium Bridge or Ha’penny Bridge, then through Temple Bar towards Essex Street East. From Dublin Castle or Dame Street, walk north towards Parliament Street and continue into Essex Street East.

The nearest Luas access for Temple Bar is generally Jervis on the Red Line, about a six-minute walk from the quarter. Trinity and Westmoreland stops on the Green Line are also within walking distance, although the route from either is longer. Tara Street DART station is a practical rail connection on the south side of the city, followed by a walk west towards Temple Bar. Wellington Quay and nearby city-centre stops provide extensive bus connections.

There is no venue-owned car park. Nearby city-centre options include the Fleet Street car park, which is open 24 hours and lists an evening rate of €12.50 from 6pm to 8am, and Drury Street, which lists hourly, evening and overnight tariffs. Street parking in Dublin City is zone-based, with the highest central tariff listed at €4 per hour. Temple Bar streets can be restricted or awkward for vehicles, so driving directly to the door is usually less convenient than parking outside the quarter and walking.

For taxis or rideshare services, use East Essex Street or the nearby quays for drop-off rather than attempting to stop on the busiest pedestrian sections of Temple Bar. Late-night transport should be checked before travelling because Luas and DART services finish earlier than the venue’s Friday and Saturday closing time.

### Inside the Venue

Expect a busy, informal pub atmosphere downstairs that becomes louder and more club-focused as you move upwards. The ground floor serves freshly prepared food, including burgers, small plates and other gastro-pub dishes, with food service advertised until 10pm. The venue also offers draught beer, cider, stout, bottled beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, with dedicated cocktail bars on the first and second floors.

The building’s main character comes from movement between different atmospheres: a snug and acoustic bar at street level, a cocktail-led first floor, a larger nightclub area above and a rooftop with its own bar. Weekend entertainment can include DJs, live instrumentalists and dancing across multiple levels. Public listings also describe free Wi-Fi, outdoor dining and designated smoking areas, with the rooftop specifically advertised as having a smoking area.

No detailed public production specification was found. The venue advertises resident DJs, saxophone and trumpet performances, live acoustic sessions, intimate lighting for private hire and multiple screens used for at least one reunion event. It does not publicly specify a PA manufacturer, console, monitor system, lighting inventory, stage dimensions, sound-pressure limits, backline, rigging points or technical rider. Promoters bringing touring artists should obtain those details directly as part of the event agreement.

### Nearby Amenities

Bad Bobs is surrounded by Temple Bar’s dense restaurant and bar district, so pre-show food is easiest before 9pm or by reserving a table inside. Dame Street, Parliament Street, Wellington Quay and the streets around Dublin Castle provide additional dining choices within a short walk. Trinity College, Dublin Castle, the Irish Film Institute and other cultural venues are close enough to combine with an early-evening visit.

Accommodation is plentiful around Temple Bar, the quays and Dublin 2, but late-night noise and weekend crowds are part of the area’s character. Allow extra time for queues, street congestion and finding a taxi after closing. For events finishing around 2.30am, arrange the return journey before the final DJ set rather than assuming a nearby public-transport connection will still be running.

### What Makes This Venue Special

Bad Bobs’ strongest distinction is its combination of scale and informality. It offers the movement and choice of a multi-room nightclub without losing the street-level pub, food and acoustic-music experience. A visitor can start with dinner and a traditional-style music set, move upstairs for cocktails and dancing, then finish on a rooftop at a separately promoted house or techno event.

The restored Victorian frontage gives the building an identifiable presence on Essex Street East, while the rooftop makes it useful for summer parties, private functions and limited-capacity electronic events. That mix has made the venue attractive to local DJs and collectives who want a central city location with a more intimate feel than a large club. Archived events repeatedly emphasise local selectors, Dublin-based crews and open-air dancefloors rather than arena-scale touring acts.

Its cultural role is closely tied to Temple Bar’s night-time economy. The venue provides regular work for local performers, DJs, bar and kitchen staff, and event suppliers, while also attracting visitors and private groups to the district. The wider area remains contested: planning documentation has criticised the concentration of licensed premises and the effect of late-night crowds on residents. Bad Bobs therefore represents both sides of Temple Bar’s identity—a working entertainment business and part of a crowded, highly commercial nightlife quarter.

### Visitor Tips and Information

Choose the ground floor if live acoustic music, food and conversation matter most. Choose Friday or Saturday for the fullest DJ and nightclub experience, and check whether a rooftop event is ticketed before arriving. For a promoter night, read the age requirement carefully: documented events have used 18+, 19+ and 21+ limits, and some have specified smart, neat or festival-style dress.

Bring valid photo identification for age-restricted events and arrive early when a listing says capacity is limited. Comfortable footwear is sensible because Temple Bar has cobbled and busy streets, and much of the venue is designed for standing and dancing. No consistently published bag, cloakroom or photography policy was located, so avoid bringing large bags and check the event instructions before travelling.

Public listings describe Bad Bobs as wheelchair accessible or offering disabled access, but the available information does not provide a detailed step-free route, lift specification, accessible toilet location or accessible rooftop arrangement. Because the building spreads across several floors, guests who need step-free access should confirm which areas can be reached before booking an upstairs or rooftop event.

Recent visitor feedback is broadly positive about live music, atmosphere, food and the ability to move between different floors. Reviews also include complaints about door treatment, service consistency and late-night admission decisions. The most useful expectation is that Bad Bobs is a lively, crowded late bar rather than a quiet traditional pub: the experience can vary considerably between an early weekday visit, a packed weekend and a separately promoted rooftop event.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is entry to Bad Bobs Temple Bar free?

Regular entry is advertised as free, including normal live-music nights and the late bar. Separate rooftop or promoter events may require advance tickets and can have limited capacity, early-bird releases or door prices. Always distinguish between a normal night at the venue and a separately advertised event, because the entry arrangements, age limit and dress requirements may differ.

#### Do I need a ticket to hear live music?

Usually not. The venue’s regular acoustic sessions, local performers and weekend DJ programming are part of the normal bar experience. A ticket is more likely to be required for a named rooftop party, anniversary event, electronic-music showcase or special seasonal celebration. If an event has its own listing, follow that listing rather than relying on the venue’s usual free-entry policy.

#### What kind of music is played at Bad Bobs?

Programming ranges from acoustic covers and traditional Irish music to country, pop, house, electronic music and club classics. Fridays and Saturdays commonly add DJs and live saxophone or trumpet. Rooftop events lean more towards house, minimal, techno, deep house and tech house, often presented by local collectives rather than mainstream touring acts.

#### Are there events during the week?

Yes. Live performers are advertised throughout the week, with weekday music generally beginning in the late afternoon or early evening. Monday to Wednesday tends to be more acoustic and relaxed, whilst Thursday begins the transition towards later nightlife. Friday and Saturday offer the strongest club programme, but Sunday also has live acts and acoustic covers.

#### What is the capacity of Bad Bobs?

Published figures differ by area. The ground floor is listed at more than 400 people across its front and back sections, and the first floor at up to 200. The rooftop is advertised for groups of 80 or more, while a company profile has previously stated an overall venue capacity of 1,200. These are venue-wide or area-level figures, not a single concert-room capacity.

#### Is Bad Bobs seated or standing?

It is mainly a standing venue, particularly upstairs and during DJ events. The ground floor has a Snug, a long bar and raised seating for food and drinks. The first floor has some tables, while rooftop layouts vary according to whether the event prioritises seating, private dining or dancing. A ticket normally does not guarantee a particular chair or viewpoint.

#### Which floor is best for acoustic music?

The ground-floor Snug is the best choice for acoustic performances, traditional Irish music and a more relaxed conversation-friendly atmosphere. It also has the most natural connection to the food service and main pub bar. Arrive earlier if you want a comfortable seat, because the ground floor becomes busier as the evening develops.

#### Is the rooftop open every night?

The rooftop is available for private bookings and is used for selected public events, but it should not be assumed to operate as a freely accessible public terrace every night. Its published information gives weekday and weekend opening times for bookings, while individual event listings determine access during ticketed parties. Check the specific night’s arrangements before travelling.

#### Is the rooftop covered if it rains?

Yes, the venue describes the rooftop as having a retractable roof. That does not necessarily mean every area is fully weatherproof or that an outdoor event will feel the same in poor weather. Bring a light waterproof layer, particularly for queues and travel, and read any event notice for weather-related changes.

#### What age do you have to be?

The age limit varies by event. Archived listings show examples of 18+, 19+ and strictly over-21 events. Regular bar admission may be governed by Irish licensing rules and door staff discretion, while promoter nights can apply stricter limits. Carry valid photo identification and check the specific event information before buying a ticket.

#### Is Bad Bobs wheelchair accessible?

Public listings describe the venue as wheelchair accessible or offering disabled access, but detailed information about step-free entry, lifts, accessible toilets and rooftop access is not consistently published. The building spans multiple floors, so guests who need step-free facilities should confirm the accessible route and the exact event space before relying on general accessibility descriptions.

#### Where is the nearest Luas stop?

Jervis on the Red Line is the closest Luas stop for Temple Bar, approximately a six-minute walk from the quarter. Cross the river via the Millennium Bridge or another nearby bridge, then continue towards Essex Street East. Trinity and Westmoreland on the Green Line are also usable, but usually involve a longer walk.

#### Can I park outside Bad Bobs?

There is no venue-owned car park, and Temple Bar streets can be restricted or difficult for evening drop-offs. Nearby city-centre car parks include Fleet Street and Drury Street. Street parking is zone-based and can be expensive in the central area. Parking outside Temple Bar and walking in is generally less stressful than trying to drive to the door.

#### Does Bad Bobs serve food?

Yes. The venue serves freshly prepared food and gastro-pub dishes, including burgers, small plates and substantial meals. Food service is advertised until 10pm daily, so do not rely on arriving after that time for a full meal. The ground floor is the most practical area for dining, whilst upper floors focus more on drinks and nightlife.

#### Does Bad Bobs have a dress code?

Dress requirements vary. General visitor feedback describes the atmosphere as casual, but individual rooftop events have specified neat, smart-casual or festival-style clothing and some nightlife listings discourage sportswear. Because management and event promoters can apply their own door standards, wear clean, comfortable evening clothing and check the specific event notice before attending.

#### Is there a cloakroom?

A consistently confirmed cloakroom policy was not found in the venue’s current public information. For that reason, travel light and avoid bringing large bags, bulky coats or valuables that you would normally want to check. Rooftop and club events may have different arrangements, so read the event instructions carefully before setting out.

#### Does Bad Bobs host private parties?

Yes. The venue advertises private and semi-private spaces for birthdays, hen and stag parties, corporate events, launches, networking gatherings, Christmas parties and other celebrations. Options include VIP areas, the nightclub floors and the rooftop terrace. Group size, food, drinks, entertainment and access arrangements vary, so the chosen room should be agreed before booking.

#### Is Bad Bobs suitable for a quiet drink?

It can be, particularly on the ground floor earlier in the day or during a quieter weekday period. The Snug and raised seating area are the best choices for a relaxed drink or meal. The atmosphere becomes louder and more crowded later, especially on Friday and Saturday when DJs, dancing and late-night groups take over the upper floors.

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