Clubs
The Vatican
A small nightclub that is utterly empty, until the pub upstairs shuts it's tills (see Dicey Rileys). Once this happens, the customers migrate downstairs and suddenly get it into their heads that all dancing at the same time on the tiny dance floor is a REALLY good idea. The place may be small, but actually quite fun. Yeah, I like it.
Lillie's Bordello
I have to admit to not having made my mind up about this place. It's not half as exclusive as it makes out, but then again, I'd say it was the best place for a 30 or 40 something well-to-do guy to strut his stuff in front of an appreciative (if not slightly younger) female audience. I'm going to pop in on Sunday night and will promise to get off the fence regards this place. Watch this space.
Copper Faced Jacks
Oh dear. Amusing plays on the name of this place. Copper Stained Cacks, Slapper Faced Jacks etc etc. It's open until 2:30am, and is unique in that you are more or less guaranteed to be amorously approched in the toilets (they once tried to designate Male and Female toilets, but it never caught on). This place is targeted by folk from outside Dublin. Pratical upshot is that people are nicer (to begin with), get drunk quicker, and are more likely to disrobe on demand. Give me the honesty in Copper Faced Jacks than Club 92 anytime.........
Club 92
This is the sort of place frequented by girls that tend to close the stable door after sex. Yes, you guessed it. This is the home of the equestrian social set. Undeniably the prettiest people from the South side of Dublin flock (or 'herd', even) here to stand in public and studiously ignore everyone they perceive to be below their level on the food chain. Club 92 is so called as 92 times out of 100 you're going to crash and burn when talking to the fairer sex. Unless of course daddy owns Ulsterbank.........oh wait, the Scots have that, don't they. Eye-candy heaven though....
Morrison Hotel
A pretty decent club exists beneath the Morrison hotel on the North Quays. Buggered if I know what it is called, none of us can remember. But it's a nicely done out place, and you always have the potential for getting arrested due to the fact that the license is a residents only job*. Oops, I've just been informed that the place is called Lobo's. Anyway, it's the perfect place to end the night if you've been thrown out of the VIP lounge of Raynards for failing to recognise celebrities.
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Club 'M'
Just off Dame Street in Temple Bar. About as cheesy as you can get, but knowing this helps make the place a completely stress-free environment. Dance your socks off and party to the early hours. Ah, the vodka and red-bull flows....
Raynards
Weird place. Apparently the oldest venue to be still included in the 'Dublin Social Circle'. Flash some cash and try to get upstairs if you enjoy people watching. You'll be surprised who you bump into...or at least who it's pointed out to you afterwards that you were dancing with. Bless 'em