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Where to eat and drink near the Aviva Stadium before a gig
By The MyCritik editorial team · information checked on 15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Coming up at Aviva Stadium
Bath Avenue is the street to know. It runs along the north side of the stadium, it is the Red entry route, and it has the two closest places for a drink and a meal. Everyone else has the same idea, so on a concert day, come early or book.
Places to eat around Aviva Stadium
Walking routes calculated with OpenStreetMap, for guidance only.
Bath Avenue, at the gates
- The Bath Pub, 26 Bath Avenue: bills itself as the closest pub to the Aviva, and on a show day it acts like it. Food and a sports-bar crowd.
- The Old Spot, 14 Bath Avenue: the proper sit-down choice, a long-standing pub with a bar and two dining rooms, Michelin-listed in 2026, serving hearty traditional food. On match, concert or event days it serves only the three-course set menu, so book ahead on 01 660 5599. Tables are released if you are 15 minutes late.
Ballsbridge
On the south side, by the Green and Purple routes:
- The Bridge 1859, 13 Ballsbridge Terrace: in the middle of Ballsbridge village, by the river Dodder.
- Horse Show House, 34-36 Merrion Road: a big pub on the main road, handy if you arrive on the Expressway or a bus along Merrion Road.
On the walk from town
If you walk out from Grafton Street or Merrion Square, three pubs on the way are worth the stop:
- Searsons, 42-44 Upper Baggot Street: a classic Dublin 4 bar, about halfway between St Stephen's Green and the stadium.
- Slattery's D4, 62 Grand Canal Street Upper: at Beggar's Bush, a short walk from the Shelbourne Road entrance.
- Ryan's Beggars Bush, 115 Haddington Road: a traditional pub, close to the Blue and Orange routes.
Tips for the night
Leave the big bag at the hotel: the stadium only allows one bag up to A4 and checks it at the outer cordon. After the show, the Bath Avenue pubs are rammed and the streets are closed, so walk 20 minutes towards Merrion Square or Baggot Street before looking for a table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest pub to the Aviva Stadium?
The Bath Pub at 26 Bath Avenue, which calls itself the closest pub to the stadium. The Old Spot is a few doors along at number 14.
Where can I eat before a concert at the Aviva Stadium?
The Old Spot on Bath Avenue is the best sit-down option nearby. Book early, as it only serves a set menu on concert days.
Are pubs near the Aviva Stadium busy on concert days?
Very. Expect queues at the Bath Avenue pubs from late afternoon, and plan to eat earlier or further away.
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