Button Factory

Button Factory

Button Factory
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The Button Factory is a 550 capacity live music venue and club, situated in the heart of Temple Bar. Check out our website for upcoming events & news! buttonfactory.ie
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Temple Bar
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  • Jervis • 4 min walk
  • Abbey St • 8 min walk
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kon
Prague, Czech Republic95 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Solo
If music is the key then button factory is the door. Best place to truly savour your favorite band. To feel the sound but not be overhelmed by it. That sort od soundstage is missing at most of mass gigs, making the experience truly unpalatable. Not in here, during the concert sound lives, vibrates and flows flawless. Variety of styles and music genres played on a weekly basis. One of the dirty old town's hidden gems and best kept secrets ;)
Written 26 May 2020
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Peter B
Chelmsford, UK148 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Great venue, and nice clear sound system. Floor a bit sticky, but where isnt...? We saw New Model Army this weekend, (8th October), and was a great event, with a nice goth-disco afterwards, and a great bar. Friendly staff, and nice space. Totally recommend this place - right opposite the Rock & Roll museum, which was nice.
Written 10 October 2022
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Davide L
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Came here with a friend for the first time a couple of days ago for the Adore concert.
I absolutely loved it.
It felt like home even if I was nowhere near home.
The staff was really nice and I'll come back for sure.
Written 2 September 2022
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LBAR123
Limerick, Ireland7 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Friends
Security Staff unnecessarily brute.
It was a small concert with a small attendance , there was no need for the gruff, heavy-handed , OTT policing of crowd.
Everyone was happy, orderly and patient
Written 8 November 2019
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Nigel Hanlon
Mullingar, Ireland63 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Couples
I was here recently with my wife to see The Midnight play live. Great venue with a lively intimate atmosphere. The drinks are a little expensive but not excessively so compared to other places in Temple Bar.
Written 9 November 2019
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Hi nigelhanlon2018 Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed the performance of The Midnight and the atmosphere of our venue. Kind Regards The Management Button Factory
Written 9 December 2019
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Andrew K
Dublin, Ireland48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Friends
If you are looking place for a gig, the place is the best in Dublin. The sound engineers are really helpful, the equipment is on high level. The only thing what I would change is to put the price of the drinks at the bar.
Written 26 October 2019
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Hi Andrzej K Thanks for taking teh time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed the show and will pass on your compliments to the sound engineers. Kind Regards The Management Button Factory
Written 9 December 2019
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womaningold
Catania, Italy111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Couples
We just saw the Subsonica playing there, the location couldn’t be more perfect. We enjoyed the concert so much. Great beer
Written 13 December 2018
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Clare R
County Cork, Ireland19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017
My boyfriend and myself went to see Emma Blackery here a few weeks ago and it was incredible. The security was great and very helpful. They have a handy cloak room for bags or even merch guy buy. The bar was lovely, plenty to choice from. I hope the venue picks up more good acts because I'd love to visit again. Definitely a nice safe venue for young kids and teenagers to visit and have a good night at a concert.
Written 5 June 2017
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Mark H
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
Fell down the rabbit hole of Irish RNR, met by the charming Brian who presented truely mind-blowing artefacts and authentic stories of past and present music scene in Dublin. With a twinkle in his eye and a cheeky grin he won over the group with his amazing stories with personal references.
Written 22 July 2024
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Ozzie12345
Northampton, MA24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Our first time to this club (Otoboke Beaver concert). The security personnel at the door were efficient and kind. The club has a comfortable standing downstairs area for those who wish to be close to the action, and a seated balcony for those who wish to rest a bit.
The bands came on at the stated times and there was not an excessive amount of time in-between the two acts. One of the nicer clubs I have visited (and I have been to clubs around the world).
Written 19 May 2023
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