Cocktail bars in Dublin
From speakeasies to hotel bars, Dublin pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.
Cocktail bars in Dublin
Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Dublin, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.
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Drinking cocktails in Dublin
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Dublin is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Dublin vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Dublin
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (coordinates 53.35, -6.25, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Dublin: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
More cocktail bars nearby
Worth a short drive from Dublin: nearby towns with their own cocktail bars guides:
- Cocktail bars in Belfast (140 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Douglas (146 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Dublin cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Dublin with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Dublin?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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