DJ Nights at Bar 23

What to Expect

Bar 23 is Westport’s dedicated over-23s late bar, part of the Westport Plaza Hotel group on Castlebar Street. It opens every Saturday from 10pm with live music and DJs playing through to the early hours, and on Bank Holiday Sundays the venue extends upstairs into The Castle, a separate late-night room with its own wooden floors, low ceilings and rustic character. Both spaces run alongside each other on bank holiday weekends, giving two distinct nightlife rooms under one roof. The look is rustic-chic throughout, with a signature cocktail list, a main bar area and an outdoor Garden Bar that stays open year-round for anyone who wants a quieter spot to start or finish the night.

Bar 23 markets itself as a premium option for an older crowd rather than a typical student-style nightclub, with the over-23s policy enforced at the door. The venue also takes bookings for private events and celebrations, using the VIP spaces and Garden Bar as separate areas that groups can reserve alongside the main late bar. Because the night runs weekly, the exact live acts and DJ line-up change from Saturday to Saturday and are announced closer to the date on Bar 23’s own channels rather than fixed in advance.

Good to Know

• Open every Saturday from 10pm till late
• Bank Holiday Sundays add The Castle, an 18+ upstairs late-night room, alongside Bar 23 itself
• Bar 23 operates an over-23s policy; photo ID is required
• Free entry
• Full cocktail bar and premium drinks selection
• Live DJs and live bands feature most weekends
• Outdoor Garden Bar available year-round, good for groups
• VIP spaces can be booked for private parties, birthdays and celebrations
• This is a recurring weekly night, not a one-off; the date above marks the next Saturday opening

Getting There

Bar 23 sits on Castlebar Street in Westport town centre, within the Westport Plaza Hotel, with on-street and nearby car park parking available for anyone driving in from outside the town.