Hoping some folk could help me out.

I've been living around the city for a few years but really haven't got much clue about the best or worst pubs and clubs for a night out.

I've got some pals coming here for a week in April so I'd like a couple of nights for us to get to the best places.

We are all in our early 30s, range of music taste is anything from folk to metal. We like live music. Casinos arent out of the equation either.

The only places I have been to are the Pitt (obviously) O'Neills, Malones, Rileys, Atik (felt like an old man), Krakatoa (though I am yet to see a band actually playing there) and the casino behind BrewDog. So aye....nae much.

Any suggestions??