Unleash your inner artist with us during Night Bites. As night falls, join us for this special edition of Drink & Draw to create your own Bram Stoker masterpiece in under two hours!
Absolutely no experience necessary – we have an artist to guide you through the whole process at our BYOB art studio in Smithfield.
There will be prizes. There will be music. There will be craic.
Bring a friend, bring a date, or come solo – it’s going to be a fang-tastic night out!
Since 2018, Drink & Draw have hosted over 50,000 people across four countries for the maddest paint party in Europe. Relax, unwind and get creative with alcohol or tea as you create your own unique masterpiece.
Part of Night Bites, Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival’s after-dark series presented in association with the Night-Time Economy Advisor.

| Duration | 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Doors | 8:45pm |
| Age Suitability | 18+ |
| Latecomers | Latecomers will be permitted. |
| Warnings | Strictly 18+ |
| Accessibility | This venue is partially wheelchair accessible. |
This Must Be The Place, 42 Arran Quay, Dublin 7, D07 WP8R
The closest Luas stop is Smithfield on the Red Line.
The closest Dublin Bus stops to 42 Arran Quay are:
Stop 7854, Arran Quay (Eastbound): 26, 39A, 52, 60, 782, C1, C2, C3, C4, S2
Stop 7453, Arran Quay (Southbound / across Mellows Bridge): 26, 37, 39A, 60, 69, 145, 860, S2
Stop 1647 & Stop 1715, Blackhall Place (Northbound / Southbound): 4, 37, 39, 39A, 52, 60, 70, C1, C2, C3, C4, N2, S2
Stop 1615 & Stop 1616, Church Street (Southbound / Northbound): 83, 83A
Part quiz/part guided research challenge, navigate the Library to find the answers you need before time runs out
Inspired by objects in the Museum, explore colour, texture & techniques while making unique faces in the Creativity Hub
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are €10.
Arrival
Located at 42 Arran Quay, Smithfield, Dublin 7. Fronts directly onto the Quays with level paved pedestrian footpaths and proximity to the Smithfield Red Line Luas stop.
The closest Dublin Bus stops to 42 Arran Quay are:
Stop 7854, Arran Quay (Eastbound): 26, 39A, 52, 60, 782, C1, C2, C3, C4, S2
Stop 7453, Arran Quay (Southbound / across Mellows Bridge): 26, 37, 39A, 60, 69, 145, 860, S2
Stop 1647 & Stop 1715, Blackhall Place (Northbound / Southbound): 4, 37, 39, 39A, 52, 60, 70, C1, C2, C3, C4, N2, S2
Stop 1615 & Stop 1616, Church Street (Southbound / Northbound): 83, 83A
Entry
There is step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance directly into the main studio space from street level.
Space
Open ground-level creative studio space.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
The internal toilets at this venue are not wheelchair accessible due to door widths and steps.
Bar
No bar facility.
Performance Space
Ground-floor open studio layout.
Seating
Movable loose seating.
Sound
Acoustic and local PA amplification.
Lighting
Standard studio lighting with atmospheric event accents.
Quieter Room
No designated quiet room.