Whelans has been the standard-bearer for live venues in Dublin for
years.
It's a pub and live performance venue that was extensively renovated in 1989. The original wood and stone surfaces were uncovered to return the licensed premises back to the grand old-fashioned pub it is now, after an over-extended affair with formica-topped bars and synthetic tiles dating from the '50s.
The current music venue part was originally a warehouse and remains a favourite place to play amongst countless musicians. It's an intimate venue where you can perch in various positions like at the bar, in front of stage or at the balcony and see (and hear) the performers perfectly. A wide-variety of acts have played here in a space that can as easily accommodate folk to pile-driving rock. Many acts that have been struggling on the fringes of the alternative music scene have been championed by Whelans and have gone on to brilliant careers.
There are always articles of gigs at Whelans on the Dublinks Music pages and for full listings and further information, check out their website and that of shiny new sister venue, the Village, below.
http://www.whelanslive.com/
http://www.thevillagevenue.com/
Whelans,
25 Wexford Street,
Dublin 2.
Tel.: 01-4780766
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