The Academy, Middle Abbey Street in Dublin

01/03/2026: I went to Riot with my boyfriend recently, and we had a very upsetting experience. We actually go there frequently, so this situation was even more surprising and disappointing for us. When we arrived, the security guard refused to let us in and said he didn’t know us. This didn’t make sense, as we are regular customers and have never had any issues before. Just a few seconds later, other people — white guys — were allowed to enter without any problem. It was very difficult not to feel that we were being treated differently. We don’t understand the reason for denying us entry, and the situation left us feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, and unwelcome. It honestly made us question whether race played a role in what happened. We hope management takes this seriously and looks into the matter, because loyal customers should not be treated this way.

21/02/2026: Honestly very good cocktails and a great atmosphere