Formerly named the Irish Film Theatre, The Sugar Club was opened in its current location in 1999. Since then, this brilliant venue has hosted a multitude of exciting events. Live music performances, theatre productions, movie screenings, panel discussions, live podcast shows, private parties and much more have all been enjoyed here. You name it, The Sugar Club has probably hosted it.
Since it’s hosted so many events over the past 20 years, The Sugar Club is one of Dublin’s most prized venues. We’ve compiled a list of fun facts about this brilliant setting to find out why this venue is one of Dublin’s best spots to take in music performances, movie showings and more.
1. Famous Faces
The Sugar Club has hosted an impressive selection of music’s biggest stars over the years. From beloved Irish singer songwriters to international superstars, this place has seen them all. Big names including Hozier, Erykah Badu, The Script, Charles Bradley and Thundercat have all graced this venue with their biggest hits and mesmerising stage presence.
2. Top-Notch Sound Systems
Let’s face it, most of music’s biggest names wouldn’t perform at a venue that doesn’t own state-of-the-art facilities. Luckily for The Sugar Club, the venue has a Funktion-One sound system, a full in-house DJ set and first-rate laser projector, so best believe this place is ready for anything no matter the occasion.
3. Pizza Kitchen
As if The Sugar Club didn’t already have it all, the venue also comes equipped with a pizza bar offering delicious 10 inch pizzas for under €9. Why not indulge in a yummy margarita, veggie, pepperoni or deluxe pizza before or after the show? You can also take advantage of their special wine deal that lets concertgoers enjoy a delish pizza and bottle of house red or white for just €10. Bargains all around!
4. Enjoy a Tipple and a Show
Not only does The Sugar Club have tasty Italian crowd-pleasers on offer, but it also has a fully-serviced bar offering beer, wine, spirits and snacks. The lush tiered banquet seating comes equipped with side tables so you can leave your bottle of bubbly next to your seat while boogieing the night away to live music.
5. A Trip to the Movies
Since the venue was initially built as a movie theatre, it’s only right that The Sugar Club still screens the best that Hollywood has to offer. Their large 4.5x3m screen and brand new laser projector makes this the ideal spot to screen movies, music videos and more. Who needs a commercial cinema when you’ve got this place?
Story Party
Aside from live music events and movie screenings, The Sugar Club also hosts Story Party, an unforgettably hilarious experience where comedians share their most intimate, strange and downright embarrassing dating stories to a room full of strangers.
Hear hysterically funny dating anecdotes that are sure to put a smile on your face and help you realise that your own love life woes and past pains could definitely be worse.