Button Factory

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Temple Bar's custom-engineered live music and club institution, celebrated for pristine acoustics, international electronic headliners, and club marathons.

Neighbourhood

Dublin

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Age

18+ (local law)

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Dress code

No dress code listed

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Music & atmosphere

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Music

Techno House Electro Live music

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INDEX

A central Dublin club built around electronic bookings, a community-minded dance floor and event-led late-night programming.

Techno, Hard techno

Editorial

37.4 of 45

Editorial judgement based on reviewed venue and scene evidence. A score does not imply a first-hand visit.

Scene7.1 of 9

The venue’s role in its local nightlife scene.

Freshness6.0 of 17

Recency of observed Instagram activity. This is a signal, not proof of current operation.

Ratings5.0 of 10

Visitor ratings, adjusted toward the site average while reviews are limited. Applied once a venue reaches the minimum review count.

Impact4.4 of 11

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Longevity1.6 of 4

How long the venue has been open.

Saves0.0 of 4

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The editorial score reflects our review of venue and local scene information. It doesn’t mean we’ve visited in person. Venues can’t pay for a higher score.

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