This bar was incredible! The bartenders were so kind and made this intimate experience so fun. My husband and I learned about Irish moonshine and Bar 1661 is the place to go. This bar does a great job of creating unique and delicious drinks using Irish moonshine. Once we sat at the bar we were given welcome drinks which had a clarified liquor in it. My husband and I love clarified alcohol! It gives you the flavor of the alcohol but removes the sediments that give you a hangover. We don't find this too often since the process takes 24 hours. This was such a nice start to our experience. After our welcome drinks, I started off with the Belfast coffee, which is the most popular drink. We tried a handful of drinks. The menu has a dedicated page to each cocktail. If you need help, the bartenders are more than willing to help you. There are snacks if you need something with your drinks too. read more

Bar 1661 - Cocktails - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

First Impressions- was recommended this spot by one of my tour guides and ended up here with a girl I met on same tour. They are very popular and you should make reservations. We were lucky enough to get a table that was open but we only had 45 mins with it until the next reservation came in... they must have been late because the hostess let us stay for just over an hour. The Noms (drinks): we had 2-3 each and they were all so good. Way easier on the wallet than the drinks in NYC. Easily could have ended up paying $35 each but it was very reasonably priced. In conclusion: definitely a cute date night spot or a place to meet up with friends.. or a new friend. Try to make reservations if you can... if I had more time I would have liked to try some of the food menu items read more

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What an interesting experience. This bar was recommended by a server we had at another restaurant in Dublin and informed it is a top ten in the world bar, like legit it got voted as one of the best ten in the f-in world. Enough said, it was on my mind to come to Bar 1661 once I heard this and the fact they served Poitin (illegal since 1661). Poitin, is basically moonshine, the ones that can now be legally served are not the old school kinds you may be able to find in a random part of West Ireland and taste more like Mezcal. Another interesting fact, all of their drinks are in their books of drinks with a note where the drink was originally served (all of the drinks are from famous bars all over the world). The atmosphere is that of a speakeasy (speakeasies got their name during prohibition when alcohol was illegal hence the term "Speak Easy" as to not draw attention to the police). It is not cheap at around 15 euro a drink but if you are trying to make a cheap night of Irish dancing and whisky there are plenty to find in Ireland, just stay clear of the area known as Temple Bar as it is designed for the tourist. I definitely recommend on your stay in Dublin to try it here but pro-tip you may need to book in advance we did to play it safe, and it got very busy after we got sat. The service is very good; they even gave us two tiny free drinks of some apple juice drink with liquor in it. Drinks were great. As always people SYOY!!! read more

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The Poitín Mecca in Ireland if not the world with a truly world class and award winning cocktail menu. This has been on my must visit list for over 3 years now and I finally made it. Bonus time was meeting the Poitín King of Ireland himself, Dave Mulligan, and feeling the passion for our native spirit ooze from his every pore. They have the biggest selection of Poitín on the island of Ireland along with a great Irish whiskey selection. Food offerings are as well curated as their drinks with lots of fantastic small bite offerings which are a must, as some of 28 cocktails on the list pack a punch! The team are rock stars with great attention to detail and impeccable service. Get in here. Enjoy great drinks. Tip well. read more

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An absolutely impressive cocktail experience in Dublin that you have to taste to believe. I wasn't familiar with poitin prior to my visit to Bar 1661 and I felt like I learned so much thanks to their incredibly helpful and knowledgeable staff. The place is a little out of the way if you are staying in South Dublin but totally worth traversing across the river for what you'll find at 1661. The cocktail menu is a literal book with thoughtful writing and beautiful photos. If you have trouble making decisions like I do, don't be shy in asking the bartenders to decide for you. I was so happy with the two cocktails that were recommended to me by the staff. I will say though, pace yourself if you're not familiar with poitin. That stuff is strong and two drinks was more than enough for me! You don't even realize how strong the drinks are because of how expertly they're mixed. I sat at the bar which was a great spot for getting to know fellow patrons. The rest of the bar includes cozy booth seating and the whole place is just a vibe. Every detail has real thought put into it and it shows. I can't recommend this spot enough! read more

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The service is inviting and friendly, ambience is tasteful, but the drinks are mind blowing! Unique, flavorful, well-balanced and delicious. We loved our first visit so much we made a reservation for the next night before we left the table. read more

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Popped in for a few cocktails en route to dinner elsewhere. Not our first time so we knew the drill. Three quick margaritas plus the complimentary poitin based aperitif and we were on our way. Lovely spot in Dublin 7, good vibe, friendly efficient staff and comfortable seating. Also great for people watching ! We'll be back. read more

Made a reservation and got a secluded table near the door. Cocktails are phenomenal. The Belfast Coffee was light and delicious - it's not what an American Irish Coffee comes close to!! The menu is one of the best I've ever seen - photos and a very simple explanation of every cocktail. read more

Bar 1661 - Belfast coffee - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

My absolute favorite spot for cocktails. We came late evening and were lucky to get an open table. It was romantically lit so it could be hard for some to read the menu. We didn't order food/snacks as we had already eaten but I believe they do have food service. They have a small booklet containing a menu of their drinks. We ordered quite a few. They were well balanced and thoughtfully created. We were given a small sample of a special fall punch (Dingle punch) that was exceptional. I ordered a Sliding Door and my buddy ordered an Island Donne and an 'Irish Coffee'. I ordered a Sliding Door and a full size Dingle Punch. We were very happy with our choices. read more

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We LOVED this bar. These are the best cocktails me and my husband have ever had. We went back multiple times on our trip. Our favorites were the Belfast coffee and the woven stone for me and his were the Irish coffee and the woven stone for him. We also really liked the other drinks I think we tried almost all of them. The staff there were also great both times our waitress was very friendly and helpful. They also explained what each drink was like which we both appreciated. We would 100% go back next time we are in Dublin. read more

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The staff and drinks were great! One amazing note - when my husband stepped away briefly, the bartender swooped in and put his cocktail into a fridge so it wouldn't warm before he could drink it. read more

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Visited early Friday evening. Given one hour at the bar table, but actually stayed for about 80 minutes without issue. As always, very friendly and knowledgeable bar staff, great selection of whiskey, and fun experience. The chicken liver pate was a great companion for any spirit or drinks. Gamey, savory, rich mouthfeel with the sweet fruit bread, but not too oily or overwhelming. read more

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Beautiful bar, craft cocktails. Ambient room with candlelight and comfortable seating

Hands down the best cocktail experience we had while in Ireland! We came here based on the recommendation of a friend as well as a tour guide we had at a distillery. We didn't have a reservation and would recommend you make one, but they were able to fit us in as someone had cancelled and the others were running late. The menu is like a story book with 32 different cocktails all made with local spirits! Everything was so so good! The wait staff was also extremely knowledgeable on each drink and were able to give recommendations based on what we like. My favorite was the Harvest! Would 100% recommend. read more

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Sooooo good. Drinks super unique and a long, explanatory menu. Don't skip this place! Service was 10/10, with little sample drinks coming out due to the wait. We loved it here and recommend to all in the area read more

Bar 1661 - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

This was a good spot. It is on par with other high end, high quality cocktail bars in other major cities. We liked it but we weren't blown away. We visited around 4 PM on a Sunday without a reservation and they were able to seat us at the bar. Their menu is a legit book -- actually bound like one -- with descriptions and photos. All the cocktails sounded interesting. Staff was very helpful. We got four cocktails total and a cheese plate. All was quality. The space is medium-sized, kind of dark, an appropriate atmosphere for a cocktail bar. read more

Bar 1661 - Cocktail and menu book - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

Great new spot with a creative and fun menu. My girlfriend saw this spot on tiktok as "one of Europe's best cocktail bars" and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was very moody and calm a great spot to sit down and enjoy your drink with a conversation. read more

Bar 1661 - Our cocktails - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

This is the best bar we've been to in Dublin for cocktails! We didn't have a reservation and by the looks of things I'd recommend one, but they let us sit at the bar and still took incredible care of us. They give a mini welcome cocktail that tastes like a cinnamon roll. The bartender had great recommendations and helped us pick drinks. I didn't get a single cocktail I disliked and overall had a great experience. read more

Bar 1661 - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

If only I could leave 6 stars.... The drinks are out of this world good. Best cocktails on either side of the pond. Honestly, probably better than across whichever pond you flew over to get here. The taste and presentation is unbeatable. The menu itself is also a joy to read and you'll learn a ton by reading the history snippets next to each drink. Stephie was our server and she really really knows her stuff. Just tell her or anyone there what drinks you usually lean towards and they will give you some solid recommendations. Dublin has a tremendous history of beer/spirits and this place fits right into that tradition while simultaneously leading the way for 21st century Ireland. An absolute gem! read more

Bar 1661 - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

If you want a quality cocktail, this is absolutely the place. They had you a full-on published bible of options when you sit down, arranged chronologically as it relates to Irish history. I got the Bottled on Bond which was an upleveled version of an old fashioned - complete with aromatic sprayed garnish. I will happily pay for cocktails of this quality, and enjoyed sitting at the bar to watch the bartenders climbing to reach even the most unreachable bottles off the wall read more

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Amazing cocktail selection. Very creative. Friendly local staff. A cool place away from all the tourists. read more

Bar 1661 - Amazing cocktails and very friendly bartenders. Delicious. - Bars Near Me - Dublin 7, D

EXCELLENT. The cocktails are creative and taste incredible. The service is 10/10. We visited a lot of bars during our stay in Dublin, and 1661 is definitely at the top. read more

A small, cozy, bar with an insane menu of spirits and cocktails with knowledgeable staff that get it right pretty much every time. There is just so many choices and combinations available. Don't be shy, just try something new each time you go. read more

I just read a story of how a fire broke out in a homeless hostel nearby last night and Bar 1661 cleared its patrons in order to house those affected for the night. That's enough reason for me to give 5 stars and come visit next time in Dublin. Well done! read more

Excellent. No surprise they got voted best cocktail bar in Ireland. Dave and the bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable. They have the best in irish spirits. The cocktails we had were best I experienced in Ireland. Service was amazing. Can't recommend this bar enough. read more

Great bar. Jill is amazing knowledgeable about Irish whiskey, beer, and Poitin! I had never heard of poitin. It's not quite scotch not quite vodka. But amazing. read more