It’s not your ordinary Monday! Today, May 13th, is World Cocktail Day, and we’re here to give you recommendations on Dublin’s best bars and restaurants for cocktails!
Eleven – Loughlinstown
Delicious food, eclectic wines, classic cocktails and live Jazz/Blues set the tone for a great experience. Paired with friendly service in an unpretentious setting adorned with offbeat décor, dining at Eleven is the total package.
What we got: Mile High Club
Made up of vanilla Infused Vodka, St. Germaine, pineapple shrub, lime, and bubbles, garnished with a baby blue paper airplane. You’ll be sure to feel like you’re flying away after a sip of this electrifying drink.
Little Lemon – Dublin 2
With a captivating blend of Mediterranean cuisine, dramatic presentations, an extensive wine selection, and show-stopping cocktails (truly, performances), Little Lemon invite you to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more!
What we got: Pulpo En Llamas
This drink was made up of Tequila Patron Blanco, Tequila Patron Reposado, pineapple juice, cinnamon, lime, fresh passion fruit, and orange juice. It came to us served in a tall glass, surrounded by tentacles and…set on fire. An experience in itself!
The Devlin – Ranelagh
Devlin have assembled a crack-team of the very best bartenders in Ireland, who have developed a menu full of surprises. There are some wild and wonderful bottled cocktails, classic cocktails and cocktails with a twist. Americana Bar offers an extensive bar menu with tapas and delicious dishes on the menu for all day and night dining. With plenty of original art, great sounds, jazz nights and serious ambiance, Americana Bar is ready to impress.
What we got: Bubble Bee
We could almost hear it bzz’ing! This drink was made with aged rum, Maison Honey sour syrup, egg whites, angostura aromatic bitters. It was served in a large spherical glass, and the contents revealed a perfectly circular ball of ice. The whole get-up was ‘steaming’ with smoke. Sweet but citrusy, it was the perfect ode to bees!
The Ivy Collection – Dawson Street
Looking for luxury? The Ivy Collection invites you to step into a world of glamour, with cocktails on their signature menu inspired by the celebrities who have graced their doors over the years. They also offer a sensory experience like no other with their Aperitif Trolley, where you can get a selection of perfectly diluted, chilled and bottled drinks, with mixologists providing insider advice on the best pairing for each, so you can enjoy the spectacle of glass rinsing and garnishing, all happening tableside.
What we got: Strawberry Margarita
Made with olmeca Altos Plata, elderflower, lime, mint, and strawberry purée. Served in a beautiful crystal glass, ice cold, sweet and most importantly – refreshing! From presentation to experience, it was the full package.
Grapevine – Dalkey
If you’re looking for a cosy escape, the Grapevine is the perfect place. They have a generous terrace that is ideal for outdoor dining, and they have plenty of space indoors as well. As you enter, you arrive in a fantastic wine shop space, filled with over 500 wines. Their extensive wine collection is matched by their cocktails, full of flavour.
What we got: Old Fashioned
Made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey and garnishing with an orange slice and a cocktail cherry, it was served with ice in an old fashioned glass that transported us back in time with a sensory experience.
Sounds and tastes good. So what’re you waiting for? Celebrate this World Cocktail Day with some of the best drinks in Dublin city.
Looking for more? Travel2Ireland’s Izabella Chudzicka and Maria Uchoa gave us an in-depth look into the making and tasting of these drinks, you can find the Reel here.
