Dublin loses another nightclub: The Well on Stephen’s Green has closed down

Published 12:07 16 Jul 2024 BST

You'll be able to count Dublin nightclubs on one hand soon

The Well have announced that they have closed up their massive space on Stephen's Green. The spot which had three storeys, held a bar, restaurant and nightclub, and was a gigantic space perfect for bigger groups and parties. Known for its drag brunches, The Well was also home to events like Sweatbox, Disco Social, Church and loads more. Serving up Dublin Pizza Company alongside a solid brunch and bar menu.

"Our time has come" the team wrote on social media, adding "when we started The Well we got the opportunity to turn our pop up into a longer term reality. We were only supposed to be here a short time and we got much longer with you all than we expected." Thanking their staff and customers, the team ended on a slightly upbeat note which leaves the question of whether they'll be popping up in a new home open, "we shall dance again".

The space was home to Dandelion back in the day, we are hopeful that such a big spot in such a central location doesn't stay vacant for too long.

The number of nightclubs in Dublin and indeed in Ireland is shrinking year on year, with the campaigners Give Us The Night estimating that more than four in five Irish nightclubs have shut down since the Year 2000. There are calls for the government to step in with an initiative to support nightclubs and venues, with the group flagging issues with licensing and insurance industry prices as some of the major concerns.

Proposed late-night licensing laws that would allow nightclubs to open until later hours are yet to be enacted. Despite Minister for Justice Helen McEntee's intention for it to be implemented by this Summer.

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