A Little Bit of Culture

Now in its fourteenth  year, Culture Night is an annual event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts on the island of Ireland.

This year, Culture Night takes place on Friday the 21st of September.

On Culture Night, visitor attractions, arts and cultural organisations, extend their opening hours to allow after-hours access to the public. Special and unique events are planned for each location and each event is available to attend free of charge.

The concept of Culture Night began as a Dublin based initiative in 2006 and has grown since then to the national event that it is today.

The event grows in popularity each year to the extent that this year there is a Culture Night App which facilitates listings and bookings of each event for the public.

Culture Night at ely

Both ely wine bar and ELY BAR&GRILL are housed in buildings steeped in history and culture.



ELY BAR&GRILL, in Dublin’s Docklands, is Ireland’s oldest wine venue located within beautifully restored wine vaults. The original 1821 cellars, part of the CHQ building, have been transformed to become the architecturally stunning venue it is today.

On Culture Night we are serving dinner at ELY BAR&GRILL from 5pm,with our pre theatre menu available until 6.30pm, followed by dinner in the vaults.

Our Atrium Bar is open for drinks and bar bites for the entire evening and makes a convenient Culture Night pit stop for events being hosted at EPIC, the Customs House and Dublin Docklands.

Located in an intimate, elegant setting in the heart of Georgian Dublin beside St. Stephen’s Green,
ely wine bar is well regarded for its extensive wine list, commitment to food provenance and friendly service.

ely wine bar, just minutes from St. Stephens Green is located in the heart of Culture Night activities. On the doorstep of the The RHA Gallery, The National Gallery, The Little Museum

and The National Library of Ireland.

On Culture Night we are serving our pre theatre menu at ely wine bar from 5pm, until 6.30pm.

Our kitchens are open until late on Friday the 21st serving dinner and bar bites, and our
bar even later for a Cultural Night Cap!

Contact us to reserve your table for Culture Night and enjoy the evening!