3Arena

You're here for Kendrick Lamar or the Irish hockey team, not a romantic date night, and the bar reflects that reality. The drinks are predictably dear – think €6+ for a pint – but when you're already committed to arena pricing, at least the Guinness is decent and the service moves quickly between acts. The space itself is functional rather than atmospheric, all industrial lines and practical surfaces designed to handle thousands of punters in a hurry. The real test isn't the ambiance but whether you can actually get served before the lights go down, and on that front, they've got their act together. Multiple bars spread across different levels mean you won't be stuck in one massive queue, though you'll still be paying through the nose for the privilege.