Piano Bar Nº5 Reopens in Dublin: Live Music, Private Events & Group Bookings

One of Dublin 2’s more discreet late-night rooms is back under the No.5 name. Tucked into Merrion Court just off Merrion Row, Piano Bar Nº5 is positioning itself around live music, cocktails, private events and group bookings — with a new programme of event nights and a Safegram presence for discovery, booking enquiries and more information.

Key takeaways

Piano Bar Nº5 is back in Merrion Court. The venue’s official website describes No.5 Piano Bar as reopened and places it in the heart of Dublin 2.

Live music is part of the regular offer. The official site currently advertises live musicians every Friday and Saturday from 9pm until late, with the venue itself open from 5pm until late on those nights.

Private events and group bookings are a major opportunity. The venue says it is taking Christmas bookings and can cater for up to 150 people across its indoor and outdoor areas.

A special Industrial Night has been promoted for the reopening period. Event artwork supplied to Safegram News advertises DJ Dr. Flamer & Friends, soulful house music and a start time of 8pm on .

Piano Bar Nº5 is now on Safegram. Users can search for the venue there for booking enquiries and more information.

Dublin 2 gets one of its hidden night-time rooms back

Dublin does not lack bars, but Merrion Court has always had a different feel. It sits just off the movement of Merrion Row, close to St Stephen’s Green, but the courtyard setting gives it the sense of a place discovered rather than simply passed on the street.

Piano Bar Nº5 is now trading again under the No.5 name. Its official website says the venue has reopened, with live music, wine, cocktails and food from The Unicorn Restaurant next door. The regular programme currently highlights live musicians every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm until late.

The room also carries some history. When The Unicorn relaunched at Merrion Court, The Irish Times noted that the adjoining late-night wine-bar space — then operating as In Vino Veritas and formerly known as No 5 Piano Bar — was continuing the location’s tradition of late-night piano entertainment. The return of the No.5 name therefore feels less like a completely new concept and more like a familiar Dublin room being given another chapter.

The photographs supplied to Safegram News show why the venue has remained memorable: an outdoor courtyard with tables and patio heaters; a warm brick-walled dining room built around a glossy black piano; a smaller bottle-lined room that feels suited to intimate gatherings; and a champagne-and-cocktail atmosphere that is deliberately more grown-up than high-volume nightclub territory.

Industrial night adds a different energy to the reopening

Industrial Night shows a broader event direction for the reopened venue, moving beyond regular piano nights into DJ-led and themed events.

The reopening is not being framed around piano music alone.

Promotional artwork supplied to Safegram News advertises Industrial Night at Piano Bar Nº5, featuring DJ Dr. Flamer & Friends and described as a night of soulful house music. The poster gives an 8pm start on , showing how the venue can move between its classic piano-bar identity and more contemporary event-led nights.

That matters for the venue’s positioning. A city-centre bar that can host regular live music, DJ-led nights, private gatherings and special events has more reasons for groups to return than a venue built around one format.

The venue’s official website currently lists its regular public opening hours as Friday and Saturday from 5pm until late, so guests should check current event information before travelling when a special event falls outside those regular nights.

Private events and group bookings are a big part of the opportunity

The venue says it can cater for up to 150 people inside and outside, making private events and group bookings a central part of the reopening.

For anyone searching for a private event venue in Dublin, group bookings in Dublin 2 or a city-centre space for a celebration, No.5 has several practical advantages.

The venue’s own website says it can cater for up to 150 people inside and outside and is already taking Christmas booking enquiries. That gives it relevance for birthday celebrations, Christmas parties, team nights, client gatherings, small launches and other private occasions — subject, of course, to the format and availability agreed with the venue.

The layout helps. The supplied venue photographs show distinct spaces rather than one open room: the courtyard outside, the main piano room and a smaller intimate room with wall-to-wall bottle shelving. That can be useful for groups that want a dinner or drinks setting without the feel of a large function hall.

Food is another advantage. No.5 says food is provided from The Unicorn Restaurant, giving group organisers a route to combine drinks, atmosphere and food without moving a party between multiple locations.

For planners comparing private party venues in Dublin city centre, the practical questions remain the same: capacity, availability, food, music, layout, access and whether the space feels special enough to justify bringing a group together. No.5’s combination of a hidden-courtyard location and recognisable piano-room identity gives it a clear point of difference.

Live music, cocktails and a venue built around atmosphere

The official No.5 website puts live music at the centre of the regular weekend offer, alongside cocktails, wine and food. That is important because the best city-centre venues are rarely chosen by groups on capacity alone. People also want a reason to stay once they arrive.

The piano itself remains the visual anchor of the room, but the reopening materials point to a broader programme. Industrial Night brings house music into the mix, while the venue says more events are planned.

That wider programme could help No.5 appeal to several overlapping audiences: couples looking for a late drink, groups meeting after work, friends planning a birthday, teams arranging a Christmas night, and people who simply want live music in Dublin 2 without heading to a much larger venue.

The strongest version of the concept is not “another bar in Dublin”. It is a flexible, character-led venue where the event can change but the room still feels recognisable.

Why the location works for groups

Merrion Court is in Dublin 2’s South-East Inner City, immediately off Merrion Row and within walking distance of St Stephen’s Green and the wider city centre.

That location matters for group bookings. A central venue reduces the friction of getting people together from different parts of Dublin, while the courtyard setting creates a sense of separation once guests arrive.

The official site describes No.5 as being in the heart of Dublin 2. For searchers looking for a private event venue near St Stephen’s Green, a live music bar in Dublin 2 or a Christmas party venue in the city centre, that is a meaningful advantage.

Find piano bar nº5 on safegram

Piano Bar Nº5 is now on Safegram for venue discovery, booking enquiries and more information.

Piano Bar Nº5 is also now on Safegram, giving people another way to discover the venue, check information and make booking enquiries.

That is especially useful for groups. Someone organising a night out can find the venue on Safegram, share it with friends or colleagues and use Safegram Plans and Circles to move from “where should we go?” to a real-world meetup with the venue information in one ecosystem.

Safegram’s current public product pages describe Plans as a way to organise real-world meetups and Circles as smaller communities that can turn shared interests into Plans. That makes local venue discovery relevant not only to individual customers, but also to groups, communities, creators and teams arranging things together.

For Safegram, the listing is also a good example of what local discovery is intended to do: connect real venues with people actively looking for somewhere to meet, celebrate or book.

Safegram users should search for Piano Bar Nº5 for the latest listing information and booking options. Event times, availability and private-booking details should always be confirmed with the venue before making plans.

What to know before booking

The venue’s official website currently lists Friday and Saturday opening from 5pm until late, with live musicians from 9pm until late.

The venue says it is open for Christmas booking enquiries and can cater for up to 150 people across its indoor and outdoor areas.

Special events may operate outside the regular weekend schedule. The Industrial Night artwork supplied to Safegram News is one example, so guests should check the latest listing or contact the venue before travelling.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Piano Bar Nº5 in Dublin?

Piano Bar Nº5 is at Merrion Court, off Merrion Row in Dublin 2, in Dublin’s South-East Inner City and close to St Stephen’s Green.

Has Piano Bar Nº5 reopened?

Yes. The venue’s current official website describes No.5 Piano Bar as reopened and says it is back with live music, drinks and food from The Unicorn.

Does Piano Bar Nº5 have live music?

Yes. Its regular published programme currently advertises live musicians every Friday and Saturday from 9pm until late.

Can I book Piano Bar Nº5 for a private event?

The venue is taking booking enquiries and says it can cater for up to 150 people inside and outside. The exact format, minimum spend, food options and availability should be confirmed directly with the venue.

Is Piano Bar Nº5 suitable for group bookings in Dublin?

Its central Dublin 2 location, indoor and outdoor capacity, food connection with The Unicorn, live music and multiple spaces make it relevant for group celebrations and private gatherings. Specific group requirements should be agreed with the venue.

What is Industrial Night at Piano Bar Nº5?

Industrial Night is a special event promoted in artwork supplied to Safegram News, featuring DJ Dr. Flamer & Friends and soulful house music. It is one example of the broader event programme being introduced around the reopened venue.

Can I find Piano Bar Nº5 on Safegram?

Yes. Piano Bar Nº5 is now on Safegram for venue discovery, booking enquiries and more information.

What types of events could the venue suit?

Depending on availability and the agreed setup, No.5 may suit birthday celebrations, group nights, private parties, team gatherings, client events and Christmas bookings. The venue itself should confirm what can be accommodated for each enquiry.