Bello Bar, located at 1 Portobello Harbour in Dublin, Ireland, has established itself as one of the city's most distinctive and vital venues for live music and alternative nightlife. Situated beneath the Lower Deck pub, it occupies a unique setting in a vaulted basement space that historically reflected the area’s rich connection to the Grand Canal and the local pub culture. Emerging in the early 2010s, Bello Bar quickly garnered a reputation for its commitment to supporting both emerging and established acts across a diverse spectrum of genres.

Its intimate, low-ceilinged room, coupled with high-quality sound and atmospheric lighting, provides an ideal setting for immersive musical experiences, from indie rock to jazz, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental performances. Over time, the venue has remained in its original location, although it has undergone periodic improvements in sound and facilities to better accommodate both artists and audiences. Bello Bar is widely celebrated for fostering a sense of community and accessibility within Dublin’s creative scene, offering a vital platform for student acts from nearby colleges as well as serving as a launchpad for innovative Irish talent.

Its cultural significance lies not only in the breadth of music it regularly hosts but also in its role as a hub for DIY events, label showcases, and boundary-pushing collaborations that reflect the city’s dynamic and evolving musical identity. Notable artists who have performed at Bello Bar include internationally recognized acts such as Fontaines D.C.

, The Murder Capital, and Snapped Ankles, as well as prominent Irish musicians and groups like Saint Sister, Just Mustard, Girl Band (now Gilla Band), Kojaque, Lankum, Wyvern Lingo, Anna Mieke, and Sinead O’Brien. The venue has also welcomed visiting artists such as Cate Le Bon, Moor Mother, and Crack Cloud, adding to its reputation as a must-play stage for touring acts seeking an authentic Dublin audience.