Dublin's coolest bars are the ones with a story or something to do. These are the Dublin Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Bar 1661 The northside | Cocktail bar | 12:30am |
| Gallagher's Boxty house Temple Bar and Dame Street | Irish restaurant | 10pm |
| Her Upstairs North County Dublin | Cocktail bar | 12:30am |
| Jameson Distillery Bow St. Smithfield, Stoneybatter and the Liberties | Distillery bar | 7pm |
| Peruke & Periwig Grafton Street and South Great George's Street | Cocktail bar | 2am |
| The Norseman Temple Bar and Dame Street | Irish pub | 2:30am |
| The Sackville Lounge The northside | Cocktail bar | 1am |
| The Stapleton Grafton Street and South Great George's Street | Bar | 2:30am |
| Yamamori Izakaya - Japas & Sake Grafton Street and South Great George's Street | Japanese izakaya | 10:30pm |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
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The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 20 minutes on foot in total.
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Alcohol-free signature
A cocktail bar on Green Street built around Irish poitín.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe 1757
Alcohol-freeThe 1757 N/A
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 11:30pm, Fri 5pm to 12:30am, Sat 2pm to 12:30am, Sun 2pm to 11pm
Alcohol-free signature
A Temple Bar restaurant known for boxty potato pancakes, with Victorian stained-glass lamps and antique furniture.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureDebbie doesn't like it Refreshing summery cocktail. Very easy to drink
Alcohol-freeThe Godfather vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 9am to 10pm
Alcohol-free signature
A cocktail bar upstairs at The Central in Balbriggan.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSahida High Ball Bitterness from the Campari and lemon balanced out with the sweetness of honey and freshened up with the botanicals in gin and rosemary topped with soda water for a clean crispy finish.
Alcohol-freeSahida 00
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 3pm to 12:30am, Sun 3pm to 11pm
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The old Jameson distillery in Smithfield, with tours, tastings and a bar.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureShort and Sweet Don’t let the name fool you - Short and Sweet packs serious flavour. Jameson Black Barrel lays down a smooth, oaky base, lifted by zesty clarified lime and layered with fresh strawberry sweetness. Topped with a silky…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 6pm, Fri and Sat 10am to 7pm, Sun 10:45am to 6pm
Alcohol-free signature
A cocktail bar in a period townhouse on Dawson Street.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMoonlit Garden Refreshing & bright with a hint of sweetness.
Alcohol-freeGarden of Silence vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 5pm to 11:30pm, Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri and Sat 3pm to 2am, Sun 3pm to 11pm
Alcohol-free signature
A traditional Irish pub in Temple Bar that has kept its 120-year-old wooden partitions.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFrost & Flower Frost & Flower - a beautifully perfumed blend of Earl Grey tea, infused with delicate lavender, bright lime and smooth gin. Floral on the nose, crisp on the finish, it drifts in soft and leaves with a bite - like…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 10am to midnight, Thu 10am to 1am, Fri and Sat 10am to 2:30am, Sun 11am to midnight
Alcohol-free signature
A small bar on Sackville Place, just off O'Connell Street.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Dutch Clog
Alcohol-freeThe Dutch Clog N/A
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 3pm to 1am, Sun 3pm to midnight
Alcohol-free signature
A bar in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, a Georgian mansion off Grafton Street.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGin Sour Vibrant and tropical. Grapefruit-infused gin sharpens the sweetness of pineapple and lime, while the pink peppercorn brings a gentle heat. A playful balance of bright fruit, subtle spice, and smooth citrus depth.
Alcohol-freeTropical Sour
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 4pm to 11:30pm, Wed and Thu 1pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 1pm to 2:30am, Sun 1pm to 11:30pm
Alcohol-free signature
A Japanese izakaya on South Great George's Street with small plates and sake, under lanterns and manga art.
Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePerfume of Spring Perfume of Spring is a delicate, floral-forward cocktail that captures the essence of a blooming garden. Built on the elegant botanical profile of Roku Sakura gin, it’s layered with fragrant jasmine tea, sweet lychee…
Alcohol-freeSpring Without Sin vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri 5pm to 10:30pm, Sat 1pm to 10:30pm, Sun 1pm to 9pm
Start with Bar 1661, Gallagher's Boxty house, Her Upstairs, Jameson Distillery Bow St., Peruke & Periwig and The Norseman.
Most are. Her Upstairs is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 7 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Dublin Cocktail Week 2026, including The 1757 N/A at Bar 1661, The Godfather at Gallagher's Boxty house and Sahida 00 at Her Upstairs.
Yes. Bar 1661, The Stapleton, The Norseman, Gallagher's Boxty house and Yamamori Izakaya - Japas & Sake are about 20 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
The next Dublin Cocktail Week runs 4 to 13 June 2027. Signature cocktails start from €7 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
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The next Dublin Cocktail Week runs 4 to 13 June 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from €7 in bars across Dublin, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Dublin Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Dublin Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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