The 7 Best Dining Experiences in Ireland

1.Dublin Irish House Party Live Show, Dinner Option Available

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,246 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend about three hours at The Lansdowne Hotel, an 18th century Georgian townhouse in Dublin 4. Choose a three-course Irish dinner before a lively 90-minute show of traditional music, uilleann pipes, bodhran, harp, storytelling, and Irish dancing. The setting is intimate, family-friendly, and informal, with drinks available to buy.

“Awesome music. Irish music is so fun. Fiddler was fantastic. Flute, awesome. Guitar and dancer so fun”

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2.Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend about three hours at Dublin’s Belvedere Hotel with live Irish musicians, singers, and dancers who have performed with Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames. Dinner comes first, followed by an interactive show with clapping, singing, and simple dance lessons onstage. Drinks cost extra.

“It was a fun night. Always love the Irish dancing. They did not disappoint. Their enthusiasm and relationship to the audience made the show alive and fun. Would do again in a heartbeat”

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3.Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Head to Taylors Three Rock in Rathfarnham for a four-course Irish dinner followed by two hours of music, singing, dancing, and audience participation. You can expect seafood chowder or Irish stew, Irish coffee, award-winning dancers, traditional instruments, and a lively cabaret setting. Transport is not included.

“The cab ride was too far and almost as expensive as the show tickets. We got there late. Dessert was still frozen. Salman sauce was cold.”

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4.Hysterical Histories Cork Dinner Theatre Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Top rated

At 7 pm in central Cork, Angela, Marie, Andrew, Liam, Claire, and fellow local performers may guide you through Cork history with comic skits, songs, costumes, and plenty of audience contact. You get a two-course dinner, vegan and vegetarian choices, a pay bar, and about two and a half hours of food, folklore, and Cork slang.

“This show is a true gem. It is witty, funny, educational and had great vibes. On one hand it was an immersive cultural experience - I was sitting and chatting with locals, very friendly people, on the other it introduces you to some of the local history and legends, but in a not boring way.”

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5.Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · from $79

Board an electric barge at Mespil Road for a two-hour dinner cruise along Dublin’s Grand Canal. You’ll enjoy a freshly prepared 3-course meal, a glass of house wine or beer, and access to a full bar. The route includes canal locks and returns to the starting jetty.

“Staff on board were excellent and very attentive. Food was top class. We will return.”

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6.Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Join Ann in her Dublin home for a small, three-hour evening of hands-on Irish cooking and friendly conversation. You will help make soda bread, leek and potato soup, beef and Guinness casserole, and colcannon, then prepare a Jameson Irish Coffee. The evening ends with a recipe booklet and local tips.

“Ann was such a gracious host and extremely patient and kind. She also accommodated the two groups attending special requests which we all appreciated. Would highly recommend attending her lovely cooking class evening. Delicious Irish meal and even better craic.”

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7.Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $62

At 43 Paul Street, actors including Angela, Marie, and Andrew welcome you into an entertaining Cork dinner show. Expect two courses of local food, dessert, traditional music, audience interaction, Cork expressions, and comic stories from 1,500 years of city history. The experience lasts about 2.5 hours and is presented in English.

“My husband and myself had a very entertaining evening learning about the history of Cork. The actors were funny and engaged with their entire audience. I would definitely recommend young and old to not miss this treat of a show.”

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