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Spend an evening at the Bonnington Dublin with a three-course festive dinner and a live show from the Dublin City Ramblers. This dinner-and-show is a lively, local way to experience Dublin’s holiday music scene—book early, especially in December.
Spend an evening at the Bonnington Dublin with a three-course festive dinner and a live show from the Dublin City Ramblers. This dinner-and-show is a lively, local way to experience Dublin’s holiday music scene—book early, especially in December.
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Bonnington Dublin, on Swords Road in Whitehall, Dublin, Ireland, offers a lively Christmas night that combines classic Irish pub energy with a hotel dining room set up for a communal celebration. The Dublin City Ramblers Christmas Party pairs a three-course festive dinner with a live set from the Dublin City Ramblers, a band known across Ireland for sing-along folk and ballads. The evening runs about 4.5 hours: doors at 8:00 PM, dinner around 8:30 PM, the band onstage approximately 10:00 PM, and a late finish around 12:30 AM.
The scene is straightforward and joyful: long tables or intimate booths, seasonal menus, and a stage where the Ramblers work through familiar tunes and Christmas songs. Key features are the three-course menu, the live Irish music, and the social, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages singing along. The venue sits in an urban fringe of Dublin with red-brick hotel architecture and city lights visible through large windows; you'll hear the clink of glasses and the hum of conversation before a line of rhythm and voice lifts the room.
What makes this night special for local outdoor recreation travelers is practical: it's a warm, accessible way to cap a day of walking Dublin's coastline paths, exploring nearby Howth headlands, or returning from climbing the Dublin mountains. The show is a social hub where locals meet visitors over hearty food and traditional songs—an authentic Dublin experience without stepping into a tourist trap. The three-course dinner and show package is offered at €55; an overnight package with full Irish breakfast is available on www.bonningtondublin.com for those who want to make it a mini-break.
Logistics are simple. Arrive early to secure your table; the Ramblers expect to start their set around 10:00 PM but evening timings can shift. This event suits groups, families, and solo travelers who enjoy live performance and communal singing more than formal sit-down concerts. Accessibility details and special dietary needs should be confirmed directly with the Bonnington Dublin as they aren't listed in the event brief.
The Dublin City Ramblers Christmas Party is both a concert and a communal feast—musical storytelling and seasonal food in a hotel setting that's easy to reach from central Dublin. If you're visiting during the holidays, booking the dinner-and-show gives you a reliable, atmospheric night out where song and supper feel like a local tradition.
Expect a mix of generations in the crowd—longtime Ramblers fans singing verses you may not know and younger locals tapping toes. A relaxed photo policy usually applies if you respect the performers. For groups, book early via the FareHarbor booking link or www.bonningtondublin.com; parties sell out in the festive season, and booking a room makes the evening effortless. Reservations are strongly advised during December.
Tickets often sell out during the festive season; it's best to book in advance via the FareHarbor link or www.bonningtondublin.com.
The event is family-friendly, but late timings (show around 10:00 PM) mean it suits older children and teenagers best.
Special dietary needs should be confirmed with the Bonnington Dublin ahead of time as specifics are not listed in the event brief.
The Ramblers are scheduled to begin around 10:00 PM; start times can shift, so expect flexibility in the evening schedule.
Parking and accessibility details aren't specified in the event listing—contact the Bonnington Dublin for current information.
Casual photos are usually acceptable if you respect performers and other guests; avoid flash during the set unless told otherwise.
Bonnington Dublin, located in Dublin 9, County Dublin, hosts a regular programme of live music nights, themed dance evenings, and seasonal celebrations. The hotel offers weekly events including Irish Party Nights with the Dublin City Ramblers, Country Nights featuring Robert Mizzell and Louise Morrissey, and Folk Nights with Seán Keane. Afternoon Swing with Tom Cole Jr and Declan Nerney Country Dance provide additional live-music evenings. For the holiday season, Bonnington Dublin stages Festive Afternoon Celebrations and Christmas Party Nights that include a three-course dinner, live tribute acts such as ABBA and Tina Turner, dancing, and optional overnight stays. Many events offer dinner-and-show options and combine live performance with dining and dancing. Artists and tribute acts named in event listings perform on specific nights to create themed experiences for guests and visitors. The venue’s calendar lists performances on set weekdays—Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays—making it suitable for midweek entertainment. Public details highlight both afternoon and evening formats: relaxed festive lunches, lively party nights, and seated dinner services. Information provided for each event specifies performers, musical style, and featured components like three-course menus or dinner-and-show packages. Bonnington Dublin’s programming focuses on Irish folk, country, swing, and tribute-style entertainment. Visitors seeking themed live music in Dublin 9 can consult the venue’s event listings for dates, seating options, and any overnight stay packages offered during holiday events. Ticketing, menu details, and performance schedules are published by the hotel for each event, allowing visitors to plan attendance and select dinner or show packages in advance easily.
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