Overview

This is one of Dublin's finest music landmarks. Most bands are gagging for their first gig here and as a drinking joint, you can enjoy its faux old man pub vibe. The tunes are decent (sometimes a bit overkill on the Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes - 2007 wants its groove back) and the crowd can be a laugh.

Transport & Parking

There is wheelchair parking about 5/6 doors down from the front entrance of Whelan's.

Access

Stools at the bar and moveable chairs and stools at the tables as well as some benches. You will possibly need a hand with these doors. They're wide enough for a wheelchair but they're split in the middle and there are two at the front entrance. However, there is a door beside the Whelan's off license which has a flat entrance but you will need someone to open it from the inside.

Toilets

Staff

Again, the fact that Whelan's can get really busy means that the bar staff will be on their toes with serving drinks so if you're looking for the key for the bathroom, you could be waiting a while. However, they are very friendly and if you ask the bouncers, they will look after you.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

This is a busy spot and other than bodies, there is plenty of room to get around. On the ground level of the front bar, there are no steps, just a slight raise at the front door, and you can gain access to the music venue from this entrance. If you are going to a gig here, use the front door as there are a number of steps to get down to the stage area from the music venue entrance. There is another music venue upstairs and that is also where the smoking area is. There is no lift.