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Opium is a restaurant, bar and nightclub on three floors at 26 Wexford Street in Dublin 2.
- Opened
- n/a
- Capacity
- 700
- Sound
- House
Opium: quick facts
Checked Sep 2026- Address
- 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX93, Ireland Directions
- Capacity
- 700 people
- Rooms
- Opium Live nightclub, restaurant, Botanical Garden bar and rooftop
- Founders
- Mercantile Group
About Opium
Opium is a restaurant, bar and nightclub on three floors at 26 Wexford Street in Dublin 2. By day it serves Asian fusion food from Thailand, Japan and Vietnam with cocktails, and its heated Botanical Garden bar turns into the Electric Garden at night, with disco lights and Pioneer speakers. The nightclub, Opium Live, has been refurbished with several LED screens, two bars, a smoking area and a large dance floor, takes its look from Tokyo and manga, and holds 700 people standing. Guests over the years include Sasha, Todd Terry, Maya Jane Coles, Dimitri From Paris, Danny Tenaglia, Henrik Schwarz, Sunil Sharpe and Grandmaster Flash. The venue belongs to the Mercantile Group and also hosts drag brunches, themed parties and private events.
Where to stay near Opium
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Frequently asked questions
What people search about OpiumWhat is the capacity of Opium Dublin?
The nightclub at Opium, called Opium Live, holds 700 people standing. It has several LED screens, two bar areas, a smoking area and a large dance floor, and it is also hired out for large events and corporate parties.
Where is Opium in Dublin?
Opium is at 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX93, in the city centre. The building has three floors with a restaurant, the Botanical Garden bar, a rooftop and the Opium Live nightclub.
What events are on at Opium Dublin in October 2026?
Opium lists a Hocus Pocus drag brunch with tickets at EUR 29 and DJ De Los Muertos, a tech house Halloween party with four DJs in Opium Garden on Friday 23 October 2026 from 18:00 to 02:00, with tickets on Eventbrite.
Who has played at Opium Dublin?
Opium says its nightclub has featured Dublin DJs and international names including Sasha, Todd Terry, Maya Jane Coles, The Magician, Dimitri From Paris, Danny Tenaglia, Henrik Schwarz, Sunil Sharpe and Grandmaster Flash.
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