Go big or go home: 5 things that guarantee an epic night in Dublin
At this stage, the world and his wife knows the Irish could generate banter in practically any setting.
We're professional craic-creators (yes, we coined that one), and we generally need little more than a few pints and good company to get the party started.
And yet, there are certain things which will always help us along our way when it comes to a big night out in our capital city.
Let's take a look at the top five, shall we?
Warm weather
There's nowhere quite like Dublin city on a warm, sunny evening.
They say what's rare is wonderful, and you're unlikely to find anyone without a whopper smile on their face in a Dublin beer garden on a day that brought nothing but sunshine, sunburn and hastily-applied self-tan.
Live entertainment
If you want to see a group of Irish people in their absolute element, stick them in front of some live entertainment. We're all for our pre-drinks playlist and we love a good DJ, but there's nothing better than watching a group of people perform live in front of a rapt audience.
Tapping into this, Dublin's Number Twenty Two provides the public with a setting which showcases some incredible talent. Between its Theatre Club and Dinner and Show offer, this South Anne Street venue knows exactly what appeals to Dubliners.
Food
We're a nation of total foodies, and this trait truly reveals itself on a big night out in the capital
Whether you''re the type that incorporates a civilised dinner into a night of cocktails or wishes the night away in order to get your hands on the post-bar takeaway, our morning after the night before analysis weighs heavily on how well we were fed.
Air of mystique
OK, so we all know the Irish love to be in the thick of it, but we also relish the idea we may have found the next big thing the capital has to offer.
The best nights are often the ones where you find yourself pushing open the door of a discrete venue while everyone else jostles for space in the same old spots, right?
Drinks
We'd be lying if we said that a few fancy drinks didn't propel a bog-standard night into an Instagram-worthy shindig.
Yes, we're a fan of a few cans, and God knows we often opt for the cheaper bottle of vino, so a night of cocktails may be total notions, but hey, who are we to judge?!
