Parking at Whelan's, Wexford Street - car parks and permits

Whelan's is a pub on a street about 130 metres long, with buses squeezing past and every bar on the strip busy by 21:00. There is no car park, and driving round Camden Street hoping for a space is how you miss the support act. Park in a multi-storey and walk.

The 24-hour option

Q-Park St Stephen's Green, Glover's Alley, D02 HC81, off the west side of the Green. 1,061 spaces, open 24/7 for entry and exit, 6 disabled bays, height limit 1.95 m. From there it is about 10 minutes to Whelan's: down the west side of the Green, along Cuffe Street and left onto Wexford Street. Most shows finish by about 22:45, and this car park does not care what time you come back.

Q-Park does not publish its tariffs online for this site: read the board at the barrier, or pre-book on its website.

Other car parks

Drury Street car park, 36/37 Drury Street, is around 10 minutes' walk north via Aungier Street, with prices "from €14.50" on its website. Its opening hours are on a separate page: check them before you rely on it for a late exit.

On-street parking

The streets around Camden Street and Harcourt Street have pay-and-display bays. Dublin City Council sets the hours street by street and shows them on the signs: the common pattern is 07:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday, but some areas charge later and on Sundays. City-centre bays cost €3.50 to €4 an hour, according to the council. Arrive after the paid hours on a street that has them and you park free, but spaces go fast on a Friday or Saturday.

Drop-off and Blue Badge

Wexford Street is narrow and carries buses, so stopping outside the door is a bad idea. Use a side street off Camden Street or the end of Cuffe Street for a quick drop-off, and agree a pick-up point away from the crowd.

Dublin City Council says that a car showing a valid Disabled Person's Parking Permit can park in any pay-and-display or disabled bay without paying and without a time limit. Q-Park St Stephen's Green has 6 disabled bays. Whelan's publishes no access details online, so call before you go if you need step-free entry.

Two Luas stops are about 8 minutes away, see getting to Whelan's. Eat on Camden Street first, see where to eat near Whelan's, and read the best spots at Whelan's.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at Whelan's?

No. The nearest 24-hour car park is Q-Park St Stephen's Green on Glover's Alley, about 10 minutes' walk away.

Is there free parking near Whelan's in the evening?

On many Dublin City streets, pay-and-display ends at 19:00, but hours vary by street. Always read the sign beside the bay.

Where can I park late near Camden Street?

Q-Park St Stephen's Green is open 24/7, entry and exit, about 10 minutes from Wexford Street.

Can I park free with a disabled permit near Whelan's?

Yes. A valid Disabled Person's Parking Permit lets you use Dublin City pay-and-display and disabled bays free, with no time limit.