Bad Bobs Temple Bar, Bar, restaurant, and roof terrace in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland.
Bad Bobs Temple Bar spans five floors at 35-37 Essex Street East, offering a bar, restaurant, and rooftop terrace with views over Dublin's central entertainment district.
The venue underwent renovations to modernize its facilities while preserving the traditional pub character that has long defined the Temple Bar neighborhood in Dublin.
Live music performances take place every night at Bad Bobs, with resident DJs and a live saxophonist creating an energetic social environment on weekends throughout the year.
The bar opens at 12:00 PM on Thursdays through Sundays and at 4:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, serving food until 10:00 PM and staying open until 2:30 AM on weekends.
The rooftop terrace provides one of Dublin's few dedicated outdoor bar spaces with its own fully stocked bar, accommodating groups from 20 to over 120 people for private events.
Address: 35-37 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 Y891, Ireland D02 Y891
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 12:00 - 01:30
Phone: +(01)6778860
Website: https://badbobs.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.34506,-6.26591
Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:21
Dublin features several rooftop bars and restaurants that provide unique views of the city. From the Gravity Bar located at the top of the Guinness Storehouse, offering a circular view over the entire capital, to neighborhood terraces like the Fitzsimons Hotel in Temple Bar, these venues present different perspectives on Georgian architecture, historic monuments, and the lively streets of the city center. This selection includes a variety of addresses: fine dining restaurants such as Sophie's Restaurant or Fade Street Social with their modern cuisine, steakhouses like Ryleigh's Rooftop, Mediterranean establishments like Layla's, and the Vintage Cocktail Club for mixology enthusiasts. Some, like The Taphouse, maintain the genuine Irish pub atmosphere while offering views from the upper floor. The experience ranges from a simple drink on the terrace to a full outdoor dinner, depending on the venue and the season.
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