Bar in Dublin, Ireland · Inside The Westbury Hotel

The Sidecar

100Pearl Points

Polished hotel bar

About The Sidecar

The Sidecar is the polished Dublin hotel-bar choice for a considered first drink or nightcap, backed by a 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin. It makes more sense for conversation, dates, and traveller-friendly central plans than for low-cost rounds or rowdy groups.

The verified facts for The Sidecar in Dublin are limited but useful: it holds a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin for 2026, has a smart casual dress code, and keeps afternoon-to-late opening hours through the week. Treat it as a Dublin venue to consider when those basics fit your plan, rather than relying on unverified claims about menu format, setting, pricing, or service style.

Hours are the clearest planning signal. The Sidecar opens from 2–11:30 PM Monday to Thursday, 12 PM–12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday, and 12–11 PM on Sunday. That makes it easier to place in an afternoon, evening, or late-night Dublin itinerary, especially when you want a stop with confirmed late weekend hours.

A Dublin venue with confirmed recognition and smart casual dress

The confirmed 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin is the main verified recognition attached to The Sidecar. Beyond that, the safest reading is simple: plan around the published hours and the smart casual dress code, and check the venue directly for any details that are not listed here, such as reservations, menus, pricing, seating, or special services.

If you are comparing options for a wider night out, our full Dublin bars guide can help you decide whether The Sidecar fits the tone you want. If the evening also involves dinner or a stay in the city, use our full Dublin restaurants guide or our full Dublin hotels guide alongside the confirmed information above.

Go earlier if conversation matters

Because the verified hours extend into the evening and later on Friday and Saturday, timing is the practical decision. Earlier visits may suit people who want a more measured start to the evening, while the later weekend close gives more flexibility after dinner or other Dublin plans. Specifics about atmosphere, crowd, and seating should be confirmed with the venue rather than assumed.

For travellers building a broader Dublin itinerary, use The Sidecar as one possible evening stop and compare it with other Dublin options by occasion, timing, and dress expectations. The grounded decision is direct: choose it when the confirmed hours, Dublin location, smart casual dress code, and 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin fit your plans; choose elsewhere when you need details that have not been verified here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sidecar good for groups?

The verified information does not confirm group suitability, seating, or booking requirements. The safest plan is to check with The Sidecar directly if you are arranging a group visit. For a more casual comparison, P. Mac's is another Dublin option to consider.

Does The Sidecar have happy hour deals?

Happy hour deals are not verified here. The confirmed information covers The Sidecar's Dublin location, hours, smart casual dress code, and 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin. If you want a more casual comparison, Mary's Bar & Hardware is another Dublin option. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

What's the crowd like at The Sidecar?

The verified facts do not confirm the usual crowd or atmosphere at The Sidecar. What is confirmed is that it is in Dublin, has a smart casual dress code, and holds a 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin. Loose Canon is another Dublin venue to compare if you are weighing different styles of night out.

Is The Sidecar open late?

Yes. The Sidecar is open until 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is open 2–11:30 PM Monday to Thursday and 12–11 PM on Sunday. Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant is another Dublin option to compare if you are planning a broader evening.

Does The Sidecar have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not verified here, so do not plan around it without checking directly with The Sidecar. The confirmed details are its Dublin location, hours, smart casual dress code, and 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin. The Bar With No Name is another Dublin venue to compare while planning. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Location

The Westbury, Balfe St, Dublin, Ireland

Compare The Sidecar

The Sidecar vs. Similar Venues

Venue	Awards	Booking Difficulty
The Sidecar	Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026)	Easy
Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant		Unknown
Loose Canon		Unknown
The Bar With No Name		Unknown
Mary's Bar & Hardware		Unknown
P. Mac's		Unknown

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant, Notable alternative
Loose Canon, Notable alternative
The Bar With No Name, Notable alternative
Mary's Bar & Hardware, Notable alternative
P. Mac's, Notable alternative

How it compares in Dublin

Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant is the better cross-shop if the group wants a broader bar-and-restaurant setup rather than a hotel cocktail room. The Sidecar is the smarter pick for a more composed drink in a central hotel setting; Farrier & Draper is easier to justify when food, movement, and a bigger social plan matter more than a polished round.

Loose Canon is the more casual choice for wine-led drinking, while The Sidecar is stronger for a formal cocktail stop. If the night is about value, quick decisions, and a less dressed-up feel, Loose Canon has the edge. If the plan needs a neater room for a date, visiting parents, or a pre-dinner drink, The Sidecar is the safer call.

The Bar With No Name, Mary's Bar & Hardware, and P. Mac's are better fits when the goal is informality and a livelier pub-style night. The Sidecar is not the choice for stretching a budget across many rounds; it is the choice when one or two better-made drinks in a calmer city-centre setting are the point.