Extremely aggressive marketing, which made me actively not want to join. They make you enter your email address and phone number to even find out how much the gym membership costs(save yourself the harassment it’s €199 registration and then €59 each month). Since entering my details this morning I have received three emails and three phone calls. The first email at 8:23am and the last phone call at 9:36pm. I just find this kind of marketing to be extremely aggressive and bordering on harassment, and ultimately it made me not want to join this gym.

Brilliant gym if you are a weights person. It's never extremely packed like other gyms and the staff are extremely friendly. I mainly joined for the classes but I found there isn't a huge range of classes and there is very limited space. Bookings for the 18:40 class opens the night before at 00:10 so I have to set an alarm to ensure I get online in time to book and even at that I miss out! The sales team advertise "over 100 fitness classes" but this includes Sandyford gym which I don't live near. The sales process is also quite extreme. I entered my email address to find out rates and received 3 calls after 9pm at night and 2 calls first thing the next morning from different sales people. I had to explain I had already spoken to one of the sales reps and asked them to please stop calling. I also received emails from 2 different sales people saying they only had 2 spaces left. The sales team should communicate to each other so people aren't targeted 7 times in 24 hours. Again, this gym is excellent if you only do weights!

Amazing gym in the heart of Donnybrook. 2 floors to play on with every training options available for you. Quite spacious so never has that overly full feeling. Nice boxing bag area at the back on floor -2. Friendly staff members at reception. Two big fully set up studios, with one dedicated spin studio. Changing rooms are unreal: hairdryers, straighteners, sauna, large lockers. Highly recommend.

My partner and I both had a wonderful experience at RAW gyms. As soon as arriving in Dublin, we inquired about memberships via email & Bill called us, we were signed up within an hour. The gym itself is fantastic, I loved Chrissy’s & Sophia’s burn classes and Sara’s flow strong. My partner loved the weights area. We walked into a smiling face every day and when we had a billing issue it was quickly resolved by the RAW team. We both highly recommend this gym. Thanks RAW.

Used to be an excellent gym. Unfortunately has dipped over the last few years and they’re focus us signing up members more than quality of the gym. Tried to freeze my account as I had to move away for 3 months temporarily for work, with the intent of resuming my membership, and they introduced a “freezing fee” of 10euro month as part of their new terms and conditions, which I’ve never heard of before. Not to mentioned the price hikes of monthly memberships (65 euro/month ant time of writing) and generally just an oversubscribed gym for the price you pay. Lastly, on cancelling, the site says they require a 60 days notice period which is excessive. After a phone call they say this is actually 30 days but this should be rectified and I won’t be surprised if I see two transactions taken from my account in the next two months.

Great gym experience, they have tons of equipment and multiple machines. I don't have to wait for equipment to complete my workout.

Nice gym, AMAZNG staff, extremely sketchy sales process and ineffective management. I would not trust anything that is said during the sales process unless it’s written down in the terms&conditions, not even if you are given very specific information from multiple people, it is very easy to fall in misunderstandings. Their ways of managing the subscriptions is also not particularly smooth, they forgot to charge me once and I was unable to access the gym because their reader did not read my credit card when trying to pay on the spot. Extremely annoying, and made me miss a whole week of gym usage. That was because I had requested a freeze starting from a week after my payment due date and Ashbourne Management “didn’t think it would make sense to charge me” :’) Also there is no way to check the status of your subscription via the app provided, as I was still able to book classes while my subscription was supposedly suspended for non payment.

Been a member for a month and feel like raw donnybrook is like no other gym around. Great atmosphere and training environment, great classes and great staff who are really encouraging. Spacious gym which is always spotless.

Fantastic gym, top quality equipment, class variety is excellent. Staff are always on hand to support and help out. Always greeted with a smile. Could not recommend highly enough.

Every time I went to the gym, I had to concentrate on presenting the payment receipts because I left two different cards to make payments and the system they use is always giving me an error. They are excellent at sales but poor at providing customer service. Very chaotic. avoid

DO NOT REGISTER ON THEIR WEBSITE Had a horrible experience with them. 5 minutes after registration they started calling me and did not stop. Also got two emails about their gym. Really aggressive sales tactics. Just shows how badly they want your money.

Great gym with really good classes, especially Sophie’s Saturday/Sunday Raw Flow classes

After my last review the gym was in contact with me to solve the problem and refunded me of the membership. Its unfortunate that i had to go over so much stress during pregnancy because of membership problem and also that no one from customer service tried to solve or help be until I started complaining in places. Still have to give them credit for getting back to me and refunding me. Now about the gym: It is a good gym, but as any other there as specific times that you wont get a mat for stretching or floor exercises because they lack a bit on them. So if you can go on the odd time nobody else normally goes. All equipment's are good and new, also place is clean and well organized.

Lovely gym in Donnybrook with amazing equipment, exceptional COVID-19 measures in place and friendly staff. Big shout out to Fin for pushing me to my limits, John for getting me going, Natalia for the chats and all the staff there really. You're all lovely bunch. October 21st 2020 will be a hard one with a 6 week closure. I'll miss going but I look forward to the return and wish all staff and members well. 💪🏻🤓😊🥰.

Great modern gym! Other than the rush hour of 5pm - 8pm its mostly empty. If you're more of a weights person, they have 6 squat racks which is a great surprise. 3 bench press.. plenty of free weights on both floors. Not a huge selection of cardio machines (outside of their cycling classes) BUT hardly ever used. 4 great treadmills, 3 bikes, 2 row machines, 4 elliptical machines, etc. Huge cross training area, 2 studio where they host classes. An assortment of iso machines on both floors and 5 - 10 benches I think I saw between the two floors. The staff is very friendly. Towel service is 15 a month add. Clean bathrooms plenty of stalls and showers. Bike parking outside, situated in a nice quiet neighborhood, near a Spar. For 50 a month I think this place is a steal. My only gripe is that there are no TV's anywhere. Wish there was news or sports in-between sets or on the treadmill. Oh and its extremely dark, great for those that don't want to feel insecure.

Really great staff and choice of classes - there is a class and time to suit all requirements. Everyone is very friendly and helpful! Always space to workout and no overcrowding. Manager is doing a fantastic job at keeping everything running smoothly.

I’m a member since 2019 in Donnybrook, and I have to say that Raw is the best gym in Dublin. The space is spotless, staff is super friendly, equipment is great, love their atmosphere and I love their classes (they are always bringing something new, like Pound fit classes - amazing). Happy that they are opening at 5 am too!! Highly recommend!!!!

I’ve been a member at Raw Donnybrook for just over a year and it’s truly one of the best gyms and communities I’ve been a part of! When I first joined here, I was terrified of the gym and with the help of the Strength classes I’ve come a long way! I’m super grateful to the trainers Derrick, Sophie, Sarah, Annie, Chrissy, Sabina, Kass, Karl and everyone else for making the gym and classes so much fun and creating such a great environment…really everyone that works here is so friendly and talented! In addition, I would highly recommend Derrick as a personal trainer - he is great for 1:1 sessions. Raw also has a summer run club that Chrissy leads and we had so much fun this year! I really love this gym and would highly recommend. There is something for everyone!

With all the equipment you could need for a great workout, Raw provides a fantastic environment to achieve all your fitness goals. As well as that, the staff are super friendly and helpful, especially at reception! Raw also offers a wide range of personal trainer packages. After signing up for several of these training packages, I found each session to be fun and educational, and in the end I surpassed all my goals I had set with the trainer at the beginning. The gym is kept pristine condition and very well organised. Finally, Raw is not just a place to workout: there really is a great sense of community contributed to by both members and staff. It’s always a bit of laugh to go workout here. I’d highly recommended this gym!

All the basic equipment you need, and a fair amount of variety. Somewhat spacious, although because it is underground it doesn't feel well ventilated or open. The lighting is very dark, and the equipment is lower spec, but reasonable for the price. If you want somewhere open with natural lighting for some me-time, that's not Raw. If you want somewhere to lift, and that's the end of it, it'll do the trick, but only just.

Really love training at RAW. The equipment is great and everything is laid out so well, really good of use of the space and it’s also never too busy. The staff are all so nice. Big shout out to Sophie and Annie, always have me in great form whenever I see them.

Literally such a good gym and all the staff are so so lovely. Changing rooms are very clean and modern. Same with the equipment well kept. Very spacious gym but still has lots of atmosphere.

This gym is awesome! Karl is a great manager and also a great person! I’m the S&C coach for UFC Welterweight Ian “The Future” Machado-Garry and this gym had everything I needed and more to make sure we were getting our sessions in! Awesome experience and awesome gym!

Amazing gym- No complaints about the gym as a whole has everything, really enjoy coming here! However, does it really need to be cleaned & mopped while people are working out?..

Love the gym, joined just over a year ago and as a space to workout, classes, personal training and a community it’s the best gym I’ve been to. Derrick is a fantastic trainer and I’ve seen real progress since I started working with him. His initial assessment is thorough and he makes a real effort to understand what his clients are looking for and their current circumstances to find a balanced way to achieve their goals. He was a wealth of knowledge related to his industry and is a clear communicator. He makes all our sessions great fun and I always end the session la feeling motivated to come back to the gym and keep working towards my goals.

Amazing gym, love the classes and the atmosphere! All the members and staff are super friendly.

I’ve worked out here for a few years now and love it. It never feels too crowded, I am always able to get a treadmill or machine I want to use. The staff are super friendly, and I’ve been doing personal training with Sabina this year and loving it! She’s been great at helping me understand how to use all the machines at the gym to achieve my goals. Thanks all!

I am currently a member of Raw Gyms Donnybrook. I find everything in need to get work out done easy to access, and you are not on top of each other we doing work out. There is a lot of class with many vereance of the i have just two core classes, both different. The stuff is very helpful and gave me ideas i could bring to my workouts. The gym is very clean and has no broken machines, all equipment are well maintained. All round i have had a good experience

I've been a member of RAW for a few years now and I think it's still the best gym in Dublin. I used to workout on my own but kept losing motivation so I started taking part in the classes and they have been a complete game-changer. I love the classes because they are so well organised and pre thought-out. There's never any waiting around which suits me because I like to just get in and get out quickly. Trainers such as Luke, Liz, Sophie and Patrick have really helped me by creating classes that I look forward to going to again. I also like the way that the trainers are respectful and accommodating. Even in classes I like to do the exercises on my own rather than team up with someone else and they never have a problem with it but instead encourage it because they know it's my preference. I've been in other gyms where trainers think they are my personal coach and almost start bossing you around but there's none of that here. The Club manager, Karl is great also. He's very friendly and is always asking for feedback on how the gym can improve. All-in-all it's a great gym with a great vibe. Would fully recommend.

Raw Donnybrook is a superb gym. Karl and his colleagues do an incredible job in catering to clients needs and in running an efficient and member- focussed operation. I row competitively and the space afforded me to train efficiently, with the support of Karl and his colleagues, is top class and unrivalled in my experience of other gyms. And my results since joining 5 months ago show it. Thank you Karl et al.

RAW is an such an incredible gym! They have so many classes on every day to suit your needs and the staff completely make the experience all the more enjoyable as they are all so incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! Hands down the best gym I have ever used.

Love Raw, a great gym with brilliant classes. Loads of encouragement from Chrissy who pushes me on each week to work harder. Have become so much stronger in the last few months! Thanks Chrissy and Raw 💪🏼

Fair play to RAW. Only back a few weeks after being out for so long. I was nervous as id put on weight and felt a bit gross going back. Everyone helpful ans considerate

Great gym! Nice staff that are always available to help. The gym is always clean and has great facilities!

Great gym, very clean and staff is super friendly and approachable. Love being there

Love Raw, it's clean and spacious. Loads of equipment and the staff are great. It's never too bist which is something that's really puts me off going to the gym normally. Highly recommend 👌

I just recently joined this gym as my PT is a staff here and I am loving it! The staff are great, the classes are very intense and the instructors are very professional and motivating. The gym is clean, organised and has a very private feeling. For me, it ticks all the boxes of a premium gym. I love my "me time" here, couldn't recommend it more.

Tried to do a trial or a day pass early this morning. The man on the front desk took my temperature, scanned my covid vaccine cert, took a few personal details, let me through the turnstiles, and then told me to hang on for a few minutes and disappeared out the back. Came back a few mins later only to tell me I couldn’t do either. Apparently you can only do a trial if you come with a member and there are no day passes. I asked how much membership costs - I thought, ok fair enough, maybe I’ll just join then - I was told to enquire online and that they didn’t have the price list at the desk. I just went home. Obviously not great.

Great gym, all facilities and equipment are top class, one of the few gyms around with all hammer strength equipment and great weightlifting platforms! Staff are great and always happy to help out. Would recommend to anyone looking to join a gym around south Dublin.

I recently joined Raw in Donnybrook and I absolutely love it. There is a huge variety of classes with lots of time slots available ! The classes are intense and the trainers are all really enthusiastic and encouraging! There is plenty of equipment and the 10 free personal training sessions are another great perk!

I've tried out most of the gym options in Dublin and without a doubt RAW is my favourite experience so far. From the huge amount of space and equipment meaning you never end up waiting around or feeling crowded, to the very friendly and helpful staff who would always be up for a chat. It's even got the air-conditioning down. I joined up during the opening period mid-pandemic over the Summer, and the measures to keep equipment sanitised and avoid risks were very impressive, and a lot of thought and care is clearly put into the running of the place and keeping the members as well looked after as possible. Can't wait to get back in when it's possible.

This is such a great gym, the staff are lovely and friendly, they're always willing to lend a hand. They've put so much effort into making this a great space to train with all Covid precautions clearly implemented. They've gone above and beyond for their members even while closed during lockdowns. Couldn't complement them enough.

Great to be back and trainng in what has to be one of the coolest gyms for value and quality of instructors. Both Donnybrook and Sandyford look fantastic and are kitted out for all levels and types of fitness. Plenty of space ensures safety and cleanliness with members cleaning equipment before and after use. I'm totally smitten with these clubs and the member events create a great sense of camaraderie.

The best gym! I went to Raw for nearly two years (off and on when it was open during the pandemic) and the only reason I stopped going was because I left the country. Great facilities. Always clean. Even during peak hours you could find space to workout. The trainers are all awesome too - super friendly & offer great advice during the classes. Highly recommend!!

Raw gyms is the best gym I’ve been in Dublin yet. I’ve tried 3 other gyms and none of them had the same quality of equipments, space, friendly staff and good environment as Raw. The trendy lighting are so cool and the “club” like vibe helps you to enjoy your workout. I personally like that much more than the super bright hospital like lighting that some other gyms have. They also have tons os classes for every taste. I would recommend to anyone that is in doubt if they should join them. It is really worth the investment.