The Rink Roller Disco

The Rink Roller Disco, Long Mile Road, Walkinstown, Dublin, Ireland
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Rink Roller Disco is Dublin's premier indoor roller skating and dance entertainment center. Spanning an impressive 4,500 square feet, this vibrant venue delivers a healthy, high-energy environment where families can skate to a top-tier sound system and spectacular lighting rig. It stands out as one of the best things to do with kids in Dublin, providing a fantastic social space for older children, beginners looking to pick up a new hobby, and parents wanting to relive retro skate-date nostalgia.

General admission ticket prices start at €12.50 for midweek sessions, while weekend slots are priced at €14.50 per person. For families looking to hit the floor together, dedicated family bundles offer great value at €42.00 midweek and €48.00 on weekends, covering admission for two adults and two children. Because public sessions are tightly managed and require designated skate sizing, booking your slots in advance online is highly recommended to guarantee your group's entry.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this destination blends classic active entertainment with targeted skills coaching. Guests of all experience levels can comfortably slide into action, choosing between casual freestyle skates, comprehensive group classes, or action-packed birthday party celebrations.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Key Features

  • Massive Hardwood Floor: The rink centers around a pristine 4,500-square-foot skating arena explicitly built for smooth gliding and active dance turns.
  • State-of-the-Art Production: Equipped with a premium, concert-grade sound system and a dazzling moving-light rig that creates a true disco party atmosphere.
  • Comprehensive Skate Hire Included: Admission prices comprehensively cover your physical quad roller skate hire alongside essential wrist safety guards.

Detailed Highlights

  • General Public Roller Disco: These flagship open-skate sessions allow children and parents to move at their own pace around the main circuit under full music track supervision.
  • Pay-As-You-Go Skate Lessons: Held every Saturday morning, these 45-minute skills workshops cost €17.50 per session. Classes span multiple capability tiers, ranging from a Level 1 Introduction to advanced spin techniques.
  • Adult-Only Beginner Terms: Running on Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, these structured 6-week blocks cost €90.00 and teach parents basic stride control, stopping rules, and crossovers.
  • The Central DJ Stage: Acting as the focal point of the arena, this zone hosts interactive game announcements, crowd interactions, and birthday cake presentations during event bookings.
  • The Retro Diner Area: A dedicated, trackside seating plaza where spectators can sit down and children can purchase hot snacks, sweets, and chilled sodas between their active floor runs.

Beyond the Main Attraction: The facility operates far beyond basic public weekend entertainment. Outside of the public disco schedule, the venue's mirrored dance and fitness studios are available for private corporate events, choreography rehearsals, and creative community workshop hire. Furthermore, during the school terms from April to June, the arena adapts to run specialized primary school tours, accommodating large classroom groups of up to 80 children for a high-intensity sport day out.

Facilities

  • Toilets: Fully accessible toilet spaces and bathroom blocks are situated directly next to the skate-change zones.
  • Food Options: The on-site diner kiosk serves hot dogs, fresh pizza slices, party platters, coffees, and soft drinks. Note that outside food or family picnics are strictly prohibited.
  • Buggy Parking: Prams and buggies are permitted within the spectator seating areas at the discretion of the floor management team on duty.
  • Secure Cloakroom: A designated check-in desk where shoes, coats, and heavy bags are securely held by staff while you wear your rented skates.

What to see

What Visitors Love

  • The inclusion of high-quality wrist guards and skate hire inside the base ticket fee provides excellent value for money.
  • Floor marshalling guards are highly attentive, frequently pulling up to help fallen children or guide absolute beginners on their first laps.
  • The music selection tracks a great mix of energetic chart hits and throwbacks that keep both teenagers and parents entertained.
  • Splitting sessions strictly by time prevents the main floor from ever getting overcrowded or dangerously chaotic.

What Visitors Don't Like

  • Midweek sessions are capped at 90 minutes, which can feel slightly rushed by the time younger kids put on and secure all their safety gear.
  • Because outside food is prohibited, long queues can build up at the primary diner kiosk during the peak mid-session break.
  • Parking spaces inside the immediate business park can fill up quickly during busy weekend afternoon slots.

Pro-Tips

  • Double Shoe Exchange: When you check in for skate rental, the facility securely holds your physical outdoor shoes at the desk as a deposit until the quad skates are safely returned.
  • Mind the Flow: The main floor operates strict directional traffic safety codes. Skaters must keep moving in the designated circle, and complex trick moves or spins must be kept strictly to the center zone.
  • No Inline Skates: If you prefer bringing your own gear from home, ensure they are traditional quad style; inline rollerblades are not permitted on the hardwood floor layout.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

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  • Midweek Admission (90 Mins): €12.50 per skater (includes quad skate hire).
  • Weekend Admission (120 Mins): €14.50 per skater (includes quad skate hire).
  • Midweek Family Pass: €42.00 (covers 2 Adults & 2 Children).
  • Weekend Family Pass: €48.00 (covers 2 Adults & 2 Children).
  • Saturday Skate Lesson: €17.50 per child (Pay-As-You-Go basis).
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Pricing URL: https://www.therink.ie/roller-disco-general-admission

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

The arena is a legendary venue for kids' celebrations, providing fully managed, action-packed birthday options tailored for children aged 6 and up. Birthday party bookings require a minimum guest count and a mandatory €50.00 deposit to secure the space.

  • The Roller Skating Birthday Party: Includes full skate hire, wrist guards, a reserved VIP party booth, unlimited jugs of juice, and a formal cake presentation on the main stage.
  • Midweek Party Package: €18.00 per child (90-minute session structure).
  • Weekend Party Package: €20.00 per child (120-minute session structure).
  • Food Options Included: Every participating child gets a large slice of hot pizza or a classic diner hot dog with napkins provided.
  • The Hosted Disco Add-On: For an extra €2.00 per child, a dedicated party staff host will lead the group through private floor games and choreographed dance routines.

Direct Link for Birthday Parties: Explore The Rink Birthday Party Packages

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  • Wednesday: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Address: The Rink Roller Disco, Long Mile Road, Walkinstown, Dublin, Ireland

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Council: Dublin

County: Dublin

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  • By Car: Situated right inside Finches Business Park on the Longmile Road (Dublin 12), easily accessible from the Naas Road and the M50 interchange. Free off-street customer parking is available on-site.
  • By Public Transport: The Kylemore Luas Red Line station is roughly a 10-minute walk away, linking directly to the city centre. Alternatively, Dublin Bus routes 151, 56a, and S4 stop just a short distance from the business park entrance.
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