The Dublin Castle: a special place in London

Every Camden regular knows The Dublin Castle.

If you don't know this emblematic place, I'll take you to discover it in this article.

Here we go!

The Dublin Castle: article summary

The Dublin Castle: a springboard for talent

After these dubious beginnings, the place quickly became an institution in Camdenthe Britpop movement of the 90s, and spawned countless new bands.

This is where the careers of :

• Blur
• Coldplay
• The Killers
• Arctic Monkeys
• Supergrass

Muse was signed to the pub after performing a set by Tony Gleed, described as electrifying.

The Libertines gave some of their first concerts here. Amy Winehouse was a regular at the pub, often performing here and being known to pop in behind the bar to pull pints for the occasional punter.

Unforgettable evenings

The back room of Dublin Castle has played host to many a noisy, beer-fuelled party.

As any music fan knows, it's an incredible place to see both established artists and the next big thing on the music scene, before they became famous.

It's easy to see how the pub became one of London's iconic and legendary concert venues.

Dublin Castle is not just a pub or a simple concert hall. It's a good old London bar, combined with a wide selection of talented artists.

The Dublin Castle: a lively place

The pub has witnessed its fair share of wild, outrageous and downright bizarre events. The place has been ransacked after concerts.

Around 1999, there was a stage invasion at a concert where two people started having sex on stage.

When you go there, it's like walking through the doors of a place where the party never stops.

A must-see in Camden

The venue has been a major player in Camden's music scene for around 40 years now, and has retained its individuality throughout.

In fact, little has changed for the pub. has been in the same family since it was founded in the 70s.

It's a small enclave steeped in history. Entering Dublin Castle offers much the same feeling today as it did 40 years ago, as the interior and ambience remain largely unchanged.

There's still that classic pub atmosphere and that electric concert atmosphere in the back room.

As for the music, it's as varied and well-chosen as ever. Offering incredible live music in an intimate space has been and always will be a major objective of the venue.

The Dublin Castle: opening times?

You can visit the site and enjoy the unique atmosphere:

• Monday to Thursday 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Friday to Sunday noon to 2 a.m.

The Dublin Castle is a must-see in London. During your visit to Camden, you can visit the castle and enjoy this mythical place alone or with friends.

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