disndat: The student-friendly pub and venue in Dublin’s Creative Quarter – with live music seven nights a week

2 Spritzes for 15, 6 pints (Sunday - Thursday), €8 spirits and a mixer, free live music and guaranteed great craic.

That’s the deal at disndat, the student-friendly pub and venue in Dublin’s Creative Quarter which is within close walking distance of Trinity College, Grafton Street, Temple Bar, The George, 3Olympia and numerous other city-centre hotspots.

“We’re really in the thick of things and get a great mix of people including lots of students,” enthuses disndat manager Kassie Connelly. “We’re one of the very few places locally offering €6 pints, which is great if you’re on a tight budget. Atmosphere-wise, disndat has that traditional Dublin pub vibe but is very inclusive with everyone welcome.

“Another big attraction is our seven nights a week live music, which is really eclectic and gets everyone up dancing.”

That was certainly the case when Team Hot Press caught their residents Dan Duo, a fabulous Brazilian double act whose set ranged from Latino classics to choice Dolly Parton and Cranberries covers.

Other regular musicians include Jessica Lima, Chris Muller, Sam Donnelly, Ray Scully, Paul Downey and Ash Kavanagh who all have their own loyal followings. It's no wonder disndat won the Silver award for the Best Live Entertainment at the 2026 Bar Of The Year awards.

“They’re a great bunch of performers who like to involve the audience and are happy to take requests,” Kassie reflects.

Along with disndat’s special student offers, there’s a €10 Pint, Toastie and Crisps deal available daily until 5pm. Then there’s the 2 for €15 deal on Spritzes (including Aperol, Limoncello, Campari, Hugo and Peach spritzes), which runs daily and makes you feel like you’re in Rome without ever leaving home.

The none-more-melty toasties in question come from near-neighbours Stoned Pizza who pride themselves on using the finest artisan ingredients. The Cheddar and Pulled Pork combo is especially nibblesome!

You can also scan the QR code on your table to order fresh pizza from PI on George’s Street whose wood-fired masterpieces include plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.

For the carnivores among you, their signature Nduja Pizza with Crushed Tomato, Fresh Basil, Healy Family Honey, Scamorza and Grand Padano manages to taste even more delicious than it sounds!

The disndat drinks menu devotes an entire section to original cocktails conjured up by their mixologist-in-chief, Jamie Blair.

The Rocky Road To Dublin, a play on the famous Irish song, is an indulgent blend of Powers Gold Label, Chocolate, Marshmallow Hazelnut and Guinness. Other drinks pay homage to disndat’s fantastic decor. The Red Baron, comprising Powers Rye, Stillgarden Berrissimo, Stillgarden O’Maro and Lime, takes its name from the red plane hanging in the bar. The Mountjoy Mule puts an Irish spin on the classic drink by substituting vodka for poitin, and is named in honour of the zebra over the door. The Super Smash, inspired by the Super Mario sign above the bar, is a tasty, fruity fusion of Aperol, Strawberry, Mint and Lime. The Discoball sparkles with Beefeater Pink, Lemon Raspberry, Soda and Glitter.

Or, ask for The Team’s Choice and see what the bar staff have been experimenting with that day. Jamie and the disndat bar crew are also happy to shake, stir or muddle up your favourite classic cocktail.

“The menu was Jamie’s idea and he’s had great fun naming his cocktails,” Kassie smiles. “We’ve also got a really good selection of spirits and have teamed up with Rye River to increase our craft beer offering.”

If you’re planning a celebration or a night out for your student society, disndat has a private party area with its own bar and outdoor terrace, which can accommodate up to sixty people.

Speaking of parties, the spot hosts themed nights throughout the year, aligned with major events taking place in Dublin, like concerts and sporting events. These soirees include special cocktails and drink deals -  so keep an eye out on their socials for the latest!

disndat is a great spot for more casual hangs too, with board games available at the bar, TVs that show live sport (including the Premier League), and a pub quiz each Sunday evening - with prizes to be won starting from 8pm.

 

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The toilets are wheelchair accessible, with tables both large and small offering a comfortable setting for any sort of gathering. If you’re worried about not finding somewhere to sit, you can book a table in advance at disndat.ie (where you’ll also find some slick merch, including t-shirts and hoodies).

“We’ve a ‘Whole Shebang’ VIP Access package for just €38 per person, which includes three drink tokens and a selection of PI pizzas, so you’re looked after really well!” Kassie says.

If you’re making a proper night or weekend of it, a private entrance connects the bar to the Garner Hotel Dublin Temple Bar, their sister boutique hotel which has bright, spacious en suite rooms and a 10% drinks discount in disndat.

“We had Oasis fans staying with us last year who came in for a drink after the gig and were then able to just pop up to their rooms,” Kassie concludes. “The Button Factory, Academy, 3Olympia, Whelan’s and Grand Social are all nearby, so we get a lot of gig-goers and people up for matches. It’s just a really great, fun place to hang out.”

Disndat, 3 Dame Court, Dublin 2
Tel: (089) 981 0525 / [email protected] / disndat.ie
Mon+Tue: 12pm-11:30pm/ Wed-Sat: 12pm–Until Late /Sun: 12pm–11pm