Having Notions - A Singles Night That Isn't One

What to Expect

Having Notions pitches itself as a singles night for people who find formal speed dating events a bit much, running as a looser, more comedic social evening at BrewDog Dublin rather than a structured round of timed conversations. It is part of a small but growing run of alternative singles socials that have popped up around Dublin over the past year, alongside events like Singles Social games nights, aimed at people who want to meet others without the pressure of a traditional dating format. Expect games, mixers and prompts designed to get a room of strangers talking, with the emphasis on a fun, low-stakes evening rather than a serious matchmaking exercise.

BrewDog Dublin’s city centre bar suits this kind of event well, with the kind of casual, pint-in-hand atmosphere that takes the edge off a singles night format some people find intimidating. It runs as a one-off date rather than a fixed weekly or monthly series, so anyone interested should book ahead through Eventbrite rather than assuming another date will follow immediately.

Good to Know

• Monday 24 August 2026, starting 7:00pm
• Venue: BrewDog Dublin, Dublin 2
• Format: casual singles social with games and mixers, not formal speed dating
• Tickets via Eventbrite

Getting There

BrewDog Dublin is centrally located in Dublin 2, within easy reach of St Stephen’s Green and well served by Dublin Bus routes and the Luas Green Line. As the night runs on a weekday evening rather than a weekend, getting home afterward is straightforward on the regular bus and Luas timetable.

While You’re in Dublin

Dublin 2 has one of the highest concentrations of bars and casual venues in the city, so it is easy to grab dinner nearby beforehand or move on somewhere else after. There is more to see in Dublin and across Co. Dublin.