Very nice family experience, we enjoyed the meal as much as the music and then the dancing. It was very moving!! Please note that drinks are not included in the price Magnificent setting!!





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Choose between our "show only" or "dinner & show" option which (a three-course meal of excellent Irish home-cooking featuring typical Irish dishes). Our award winning show is a highly entertaining, informative and authentic performance of fast-paced traditional Irish songs, music and Irish dancing. From start to finish, this is a show based on fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience. With abundant wit and humour, the band takes you on a journey through the songs, ballads and music of Ireland. This is a very lively and upbeat performance that will have your toes tapping from beginning to end.
The Merry Ploughboy Pub Traditional Night Show is widely regarded as the best traditional dinner & show and also as a must see for any visitors to Dublin city. The Show been awarded the “Best Irish Night Show” in Ireland, on numerous occasions.
Merry Ploughboys Irish Night Dublin Admission Ticket lasts about 3h 40min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $77 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 82 verified reviews; it is run by Merry Ploughboys Irish Night. Most-mentioned highlights: Two hours of fantastic entertainment at the only pub in Ireland owned by Traditional Musicians..
Very nice family experience, we enjoyed the meal as much as the music and then the dancing. It was very moving!! Please note that drinks are not included in the price Magnificent setting!!
Amazing night really fun we made friends with most of our table and it was just such an authentic Irish experience friendly loud and fun , food was fantastic
Food was good ,,entertainment was dated ,, cost a fortune for a cab from dublin
It was a wonderful atmosphere and surprisingly delicious food!! Dancing and band were so so amazing!!
A fabulous dinner and show, this experience exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious and plentiful, and they were able to accommodate my gluten free needs with ease. The show itself was well done, with lots of Music, dancing, and fun. I recommend this authentic experience without hesitation!
The music was awesome and the audience participation was a key to a great experience. The dancers performed a variety of classic Irish step dances. Highly recommended to also have the delicious and well presented dinner with the show.
What a fun evening! While they are a well known tourist spot, it get authentic and truly Irish. Dinner was good and the entertainment even better. With drinks, it was the priciest thing we did while in Ireland for 2 weeks . . . and we'd do it again!
This one totally exceeded our expectations. It was a bit of a ride to get there but 100% worth it! The food was excellent but the entertainment was amazing. So much fun if you want to hear fun Irish music and beautiful dancing! Really fun night!
It’s a little hike from the center of Dublin but so very worth it. The dinner was fantastic and the show was amazing. I am so glad we chose to come see the Merry Ploughboys! Fun and so entertaining. A great time!
The show was a ten but honestly the food was a 2. This was our last evening in Ireland and the food was very disappointing. The bacon and cabbage came with about 2tbsp of shredded cabbage and all of it was covered in some mayonnaise type tartar sauce.... 2 of us didn't eat our meals and we love traditional Irish food. The starters were the best part as the apple pie dessert was equally flavorless. We waited 60 minutes from our reservation time until any starter was served. I am not sure if that is a trip advisor ticket time issue or the merry ploughboy as many people arrived much later for the same dinner seating. The show however could not be beat and we had an amazing time!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Merry Ploughboys Irish Night Dublin Admission Ticket | 3h 40min | 4.6 (82) | $77 | |
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