Camden Street & Portobello Trail
Live Music Hubs, Vinyl Lounges & Southside Buzz
The beating heart of Dublin's modern Southside entertainment strip. Camden Street packs indie gig temples, Victorian heritage gems, and late-night culinary hot spots along one walkable avenue.
Turn-by-Turn Crawl Stops
6 Verified StopsThe Swan Bar
57-58 York St, Aungier St, D02 F670 · Est. 1661
One of Dublin's finest preserved Victorian bars. Still has bullet scars from the 1916 Rising in the woodwork.
Whelan's
25 Wexford St, D02 H527 · Est. 1989
Ireland's most iconic live music venue where legends from Jeff Buckley to Arctic Monkeys performed, featured in PS I Love You.
Cassidy's of Camden Street
42 Camden St Lower, Saint Kevin's, D02 H684 · Est. 1885
Renowned Camden Street local famous among Dubliners for its real, unamplified Monday and Wednesday night traditional Irish music sessions.
Devitts of Camden Street
78 Camden St Lower, D02 C642 · Est. 1871
Legendary Camden Street home of authentic 7-nights-a-week Irish traditional music sessions, hearty stew, and perfect stout.
The Sitting Room at Delahunt
39 Camden St Lower, Saint Kevin's, D02 K277 · Est. 2014
Hidden above the historic Delahunt grocer, this cozy cocktail parlor offers mid-century furniture, ambient warmth, and tailored libations.
The Bleeding Horse
24-25 Camden St Upper, D02 Y006 · Est. 1649
Ancient 1649 coaching inn referenced by Charles Dickens in Pickwick Papers, featuring wooden balcony lofts and medieval rafters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Whelan's internationally famous? ▾
Whelan's is Ireland's iconic live indie music venue, launching the careers of Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, and featured in films like P.S. I Love You.
What is special about The Bleeding Horse? ▾
Dating back to the 17th century, The Bleeding Horse is one of Dublin's oldest coach stops, mentioned in Joyce's Ulysses and Sheridan Le Fanu's Gothic novels.
How late are Camden Street pubs open? ▾
Most venues on Camden Street hold late licenses, serving until 2:30 AM or 3:00 AM on weekends.
Is food readily available late at night? ▾
Camden Street is Dublin's premier late-night food strip, packed with shawarma, pizza, and burrito joints open until 4:00 AM.