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  • 5/5 mart g. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the Skids show here. Great spot for a gig and courteous staff. A pre gig pint can be had in the lovely bar. Paranoid Visions were the back up group. Nice to see them again. All in all, a great gig and a great spot.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Herb U. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to see the Black Angels on Monday 27th February 2023. What can I say, I love the venue. It is easy to get to, the staff are always friendly and the security means you can enjoy a good evening. The gig itself was fantastic, sound was perfect, lighting was spot on and the stage looked great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    'Reina Del Cid' and 'The Other Favourites' in a brilliant (covid-postponed) gig. The venue was perfect. Full but not "jammers". Standing room, stage, bar, toilets, merch counter all good.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hamish N. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous cozy and intimate venue. Has a bar at the back of the venue and a dance floor for 500 people and seating in the balcony. Best venue I’ve been to in years.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kevin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Wish I could give a zero …. The security at the entrance is super rude and are bullies… pushing around people for literally no reason …. And then the security lady at the door is another pain …. Super rude and disrespectful…. She literally was abusing a guy for showing her the other hand than the one on which the stamp was …. And she went all out cursing him …. Once you’re inside it’s good the atmosphere is nice the people working at the bar and the security inside is super cool …. But the attitude of the people at the door needs to change …. Hopefully the management sees this post ….
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Damien G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location and set up. Worth keeping an eye on who's playing and drop in. The sound system and set up is great. The bands sound amazing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meg S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really impressed with this venue, had very good line management and security. It is an intimate venue so understandably crowded but you get an amazing view of the band. Toilets were clean and general sound was really good. Would definitely go to another gig there.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shauna M. 2 years ago on Google
    Discrimination at their door. Supporting a two tier society for entry. Do not recommend, another for the Boycott list. Shame on them.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beatrice H. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant sound in this venue. Every gig I go to here, it's fantastic!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deirdre B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had great night on Sunday at the Button Factory .The Dublin based band RAGERRA were playing absolutely amazing they are made up of three lads Mark , Luke and Barry . This Band you got to see . Someone in the music business we have great Irish talent here in the Button Factory . Great Venue 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Obfuscandu 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue for gigs. A lot of fun always to be had there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fin G. 9 months ago on Google
    We need to celebrate small venues like this in Dublin. Great intimate place to see a band without having to watch them on a big screen with a zillion people in front of you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ciaran b. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the button factory! Great venue, nice bars, and the sound from the seated area upstairs is spot on if that's your thing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terese S. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to keywest in the button factory great location great venue
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mark C. 2 years ago on Google
    Any business taking part in Agenda 21 deserves no stars. The management are obviously are cowards or greedy. How much in subsidies do you get for implementing covid passport checks? Very much a legally questionable process and you carry on with it because the government said so? Not a place I'll be recommending to anyone

  • 5/5 Dirk H. 1 year ago on Google
    New Model Army Weekend 2022 - one of the best concerts I have ever been. Nice cost hall with erfect sound - size excellent for the interactions with the band. Staff top.

  • 5/5 Roberta P. 5 months ago on Google
    Really good venue! Bars close, toilets clean! 💯

  • 4/5 Lilian M. 6 months ago on Google
    Very cool space, good vibes. Solid show lineups usually. Can’t testify to the club nights

  • 4/5 John W. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb city centre intimate gig venue. I took away one star as the giant glitter ball obstructed the stage from the seats up above. Could be taken down for concerts?

  • 5/5 sofia p. 6 months ago on Google
    2 bars in 2 diferent floors very retro with a beautiful discoball. Acustic are good 2. First time to see She wants Revenge group.Loved it!!!

  • 5/5 Cianna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are friendly and helpful, saw a concert here and it was great! Lots of space and bar was super quick

  • 4/5 Vincent C. 5 months ago on Google
    Great venue for any type of live gig. A bit of a warren so get your bearings before imbibing of the beverages on offer. Plenty of staff and accessible exit doors so don't be fretting. Just give it a lash and enjoy. Slainte

  • 4/5 Rishabh J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for music events. The area in front of the main stage is big enough to accommodate people. It was St Patrick's day today, really busy but it was still easy enough to get alcohol from the bar. The crowd seemed to have been managed really well. There was another section at the venue for pop music if you weren't interested in the artist performing.

  • 4/5 Paul K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place for a night out! Tends to be very busy so get there with plenty of time for entry queues. I went on a night where a renowned DJ was playing and had a great time!

  • 5/5 Tomas F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience in the Button Factory. Started with very nice bouncers on entrance. Continued with fast service on bar. Reasonable prices. Just a positive experience with this place. So I can fully recommend visiting this place.

  • 5/5 Morgan C. J. 7 months ago on Google
    Saw the final gig of the All Ireland 32 County Tour with Isaac Jones, Passerby and Henry Earnest here. Brilliant gig. Terrific venue

  • 4/5 Alan and Kasia N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good venue pity about location ... temple bar is awful area ... always has the undercurrent of someone getting a good beating...

  • 5/5 Ibel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing, well organized. Got to see one of my favorite bands

  • 4/5 Romey E. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting venue across multiple levels. Staff are friendly and helpful. Quick to get served at the bar. Music could have been louder!

  • 5/5 dermot m. 2 years ago on Google
    Saw liveforever oasis tribute band. The staff were amazing no issues bar staff great and well on top keeping everyone well hydrated. 100% spotless great night had

  • 4/5 Barlas A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue, amazing music, lovely people and staff. I have single growth opportunity item. We were there last Saturday. There were too many flashing white lights during the performance which was not okay.

  • 4/5 Jacqueline C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue for sound, vibes and quick bar service, great security too. One star taken away as it was quite chilly. Warmed up after a good while but I hate the cold! Overall a fun night! 😃

  • 5/5 Christeen S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fancy vibe and really good songs played!

  • 5/5 glenn c. 2 years ago on Google
    always liked this venue, especially for metal bands,and the bar service is great,lookn forward to the next gig . 🤘 🤘 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 5 years ago on Google
    My wife and I toured the backrooms and the venue of the Button Factory with the The Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience tour. The stories of the different band riders was entertaining. There was a band here while we were on the tour, so it was neat to see everything in use. I'm sure this place is great when packed!

  • 5/5 Alexandra H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue for a concert! We really enjoyed the view from the upstairs balcony. Friendly staff ☺️

  • 5/5 Claire H. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic night in the button factory watching George Micheal tribute 👌

  • 4/5 Ben S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great for a small gig, not as much atmosphere for a normal night out.

  • 5/5 Laoise K. 2 years ago on Google
    Marcus is a gentleman. Brilliant venue where you never know if you're going to bump into someone who is a star or an up and coming band. Patient door staff also.

  • 5/5 maryanne o. 5 years ago on Google
    A must see tour for lovers of Music memorabilia and experience the walls of a recording studio where legends have recorded some well loved music albums. Would recommend to all music lovers seeing Dublin for the first time to experience this fantastic tour. Would return again just for the experience and great stories.

  • 5/5 Robert M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great music venue. Easily accessible city Centre location. Welcoming staff. Unobtrusive security. Good beer selection at s decent price. Always a great sound. Toilets always good. Usually a nice Nigerian guy on duty there. Love it.

  • 2/5 Wic E. 2 years ago on Google
    Bar staff were rude and cheeky to me


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