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Live Music & Entertainment

Experience the best of local talent and warm Irish hospitality at Dooley’s Hotel. Located on Merchant’s Quay in Waterford city centre, The Dry Dock Bar & Bistro hosts live music four nights a week—from Trad Thursdays to energetic weekend sets.

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Performance Schedule & Performance Times

Trad Thursdays (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Friday Nights (9:30 PM – 11:30 PM)

Saturday Nights (9:30 PM – 11:30 PM)

Sunday Evening Sessions (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

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October Lineup

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Make an Evening of It

Combine your music night with delicious food and handcrafted drinks:

Bar Food & Bistro Dining: Served daily until 9pm — enjoy burgers, seafood classics, pasta dishes, and light bites before the music starts.

Drinks & Cocktails: Sip on fresh draft beers, fine wines, or explore our handcrafted cocktail list.

Paddy Kirwan Room: Unwind in our cosy lounge off the main bar for a quiet post-music drink.

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Group Enquiries & Reservations

The Dry Dock Bar welcomes walk-ins and group bookings for food, drinks, and entertainment.

Phone: 051 873 531

Email: hotel@dooleys-hotel.ie

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