The Irish Dance Party - Interactive Show - Tickets €25 per person
Dublin
Try arriving early to grab a seat with the best view of the River Liffey.
The Irish Dance Party, hosted upstairs at The Merchants Arch Bar in Dublin, offers an immersive cultural experience filled with traditional Irish dance and music. Set in a beautifully preserved 19th-century building, the venue provides a vibrant atmosphere perfect for enjoying an afternoon or an evening out.
During the two-hour event, guests are treated to live Irish music and professional dance performances from award-winning artists. The interactive nature of the show allows attendees to participate in learning three simple Irish dances, each varying in duration, making it an engaging activity suitable for people of all ages and experience levels.
The Merchants Arch Bar provides a full bar service, offering a wide selection of beverages, including renowned Irish beers and whiskeys, along with traditional Irish meals. Guests are seated at reserved tables, allowing them to relax and enjoy the performances with plenty of intervals to savor their drinks and meals.
The location along Wellington Quay offers picturesque views of the River Liffey and the iconic Ha’Penny Bridge, enhancing the overall ambiance of the visit. Although the historic venue features a striking spiral staircase, it is important to note that there is no wheelchair access to the upstairs space where the show occurs.
Open seven days a week, The Irish Dance Party caters to a wide audience, welcoming individuals, couples, and groups, including school students, corporate teams, and parties. It is a popular choice among visitors and locals alike, providing a lively introduction to Irish culture through music and dance.
Reviews
The Irish dance party was awesome! Gary was great, fun, funny and engaged with the audience so well. I loved his high energy!! The dancers were amazing!!! I really enjoyed the dancing. So much fun!
Hen party of 8 had an amazing time. Great atmosphere, singer and dancers were fantastic. And good fun learning some Irish dances! Would recommend for a good laugh. Drinks a pricey but really enjoyed our time there. Definitely book.
What an incredible experience! This Irish music and dance lesson was truly one of the highlights of my trip and absolutely unforgettable. Jim, the singer, is exceptionally talented — his energy is contagious and completely intoxicating. He made everyone feel included and engaged, and soon the whole room was singing along and having the best time. The dancers — Sadbh, Rosie, and Eirin — were absolutely amazing! Not only are they incredibly professional and talented dancers, but they were also fantastic teachers. They made learning the first steps of Irish dance so fun and easy for everyone, no matter the level. We danced so much and laughed the entire time. A special mention as well to Terry, the bartender, who was super friendly and welcoming. The drinks were excellent and made the whole atmosphere even more enjoyable. Such a fun, authentic, and joyful experience — I would recommend it to absolutely everyone!
Me and my friends joined Irish Dance Party last Sunday and that was a great fun! We really enjoyed dancing! However, just a small advice - ensure you have your lunch before you go. There is absolutely no possibility to get food/snacks while the show lasts. We didn’t know so were extremely hungry😁
Fantastic experience! Read carefully- some shows don’t include attendee dancing and some shows don’t include food (or allow food at all), that’s really my only complaint. I thought an experience at a pub from 12-2pm would include lunch but it doesn’t, and there’s no option to purchase food because it’s considered a hazard to the dancers and other attendees if food ends up on the ground. Jim was our guitarist and singer, he was great! Played many Irish classics and performed them well. Got the crowd involved. The dancers were great fun to watch and led us in a few dances which were really fun. It also would have been nice to get a photo with the dancers at the end! But they changed and left quickly after their last dance.
