This is a true speakeasy, which is really hard to come by. It's suggested to make a reservation…read morebecause they fill up quickly. We visited twice, and the first time was on a Wednesday night. They were able to accommodate us mid-week without a reservation, but Friday night we made one to come back. There were gobs of people waiting to get in so we're glad we did! The entrance is very non-descript. It's an ugly grey metal door with VCC randomly applied, so if you didn't know what was there it would look industrial. There is a door bell to the left of the door. Ring it a few times and someone will open the door and check you in. With reservations they do make you wait until exactly that time so don't be alarmed. Your table is already selected for you. The inside is loungy and very swanky. Both times we had extremely comfortable chairs. Service is immaculate. Their menu is massive, very well published and explained. Our servers were both able to explain exactly what the cocktail may taste like as some of the combos might blow your mind. I had the Dirty Wizard which sounds odd on based on ingredients but was delicious. I also had the Purple Pearl which was my perfect cocktail. My husband tried a few different whiskey concoctions and he was impressed by all of them. I highly recommend adding VCC to your Dublin itinerary!

Extensive menu of cocktails and bites and while not bad it was also not super memorable. The…read moreservice was good however. Inside are three floors of cozy cocktail lounges with antiques, art, and decor to match the name. The dim lighting added to its speakeasy vibe. Good for relaxing compared to the noisy bars nearby. Located in the middle of an alley - look for a plain metallic door with the letters VCC and ring the doorbell. A reservation is highly suggested though our small group did a walk-in.

They seem to have changed the name of the lounge to Liffey Lounge Dublin Airport. It got a…read moreremodel-ish(?) based on the photos. Not bad. Good place to rest. Its right before US preclearance. While it isn't bad it wasn't worth missing my flight for. Customs closes at 4pm even though all other websites note that it closes at 430 or 5....Got there at 4:05 and they said nope. Also preclearance is the worst thing ever. I would rather go through customs at JFK. Honestly ridiculous.

The Liffey Lounge was fine, but nothing fancy. It was pretty crowded when I got there on a Friday…read moreafternoon, but I found a place to sit. They have bread, meat, cheese, salads, soup, packaged sandwiches/salads/desserts, and alcohol and mixers to make your own cocktail plus wine, beer, and soda. I wouldn't go out of my way to go, but it was on the way to my gate. I also think it's worth stopping if you have time if you have the priority pass, but I don't think I would pay extra money to go.

time for an updated review! in the area for a few days and a local recommended it. large pub…read morewith lots of cozy areas. friendly welcoming service. generous pours. prawns to start were great, followed by a good steak dinner. off license attached with great wine selection. we are sure to go back while in the area!

Mmmm, spicy buffalo wings! That's the first thing I associate with the Carpenter, because they do…read moregreat wings, but the rest of the food isn't that nice. The pub is right behind a 37 busstop, so it's easy to get to and perfect for a wee break when you're waiting for the bus yet again. The Carpenter has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and the staff are nice and efficient. It's a lovely spot for a few quiet pints in the evening, but if you want to have something to eat- apart from the wings- this is probably not the pub for you.

Great staff & the lounge is nicely put together like any other one but, the ambiance can be updated…read moreslightly. Ireland breakfast is always excellent in my opinion & cannot ever go wrong.

Easy check-in although know that priority pass members will be downgraded for entry if the lounge…read moreis busy/full. Offerings are decent, similar to hotel breakfast menu of eggs beans toast ham bacon cheese and mixed fruit. There's a large can beverage selection. Seating area is modest, not as open and spacious as other lounges but overall, this does the job if you want a meal and beverage before the flight.

Love this place. Boneless Chicken are the best. The combo includes so many! The service was quick…read moreand good. More than enough TVs to watch some football. I finished my meal at 14 minutes and 23 seconds (Main) Chips are good, better than the average McDonald's, I was full after it and I still had some food left over! The ambiance was good. Overall. You'll be full for 5 months!

Went to the paddocks yesterday for Easter dinner with the family and the girl that gave us the…read moretable has absolutely no table manners what so ever absolutely rude ignorant and so abrupt not one bit nice no need to be how rude she was...they are still treating it like covid table for one hour & half...our table was up at 3pm and at 14.45 we asked could we order dessert told no your table up at 3pm....I got a combo meal my food was cold when given to me the roast dinner my mam got said the beef was like packets of beef....OUR EASTER SUNDAY OUT WAS RUINED BECAUSE OF THE ABRUPT MANNAR OF YOUR WAITRESS AND RUDENESS OFF YOUR WAITRESS in this day and age their no need to be rude when working in hospitality wouldn't recommend the paddocks to anyone

It's hard to feel like a grownup while schlepping around an airport at all hours, dragging bags and…read morecoated in the Passenger Sheen of sweat and plane air residue. But, whether you're about to leave or if you've just arrived, grab a seat at the Skyview Bar in Dublin Airport's landside mezzanine for an adult beverage and a moment of calm. Excellently appointed with unscuffed leather seats, bar stools and the prerequisite Jameson / Guinness paraphernalia (this is Dublin after all) here at last is best place to stop for an adult beverage and a moment's decompression. If you happen to stop in before the cocktail hour, SkyView offers any coffee or tea with a pastry for just €4.

Nice post-security bar in the airport. Great views over the runway and terminal 2. Nice place to…read moreburn some time before a flight and enjoy some drinks or small food items. Service was friendly and quick.

Last open spot and Christmas eve very pack but the people where supper friendly. Great selection of…read morebeers and the food was good outside smoking area was a plus and di I tell you 3 bars inside this place last one in the back is a resturant

Great whiskey tasting night, a lot of brands present, staff members were enthusiastic and super…read morehelpful. A bit too crowded and hot thought for a small venue.

We were so excited to visit the smallest Irish bar in Dublin, but the experience ended up being…read morereally disappointing. We got our drinks without a problem, but then we watched the bartender refuse service to an older lady and her three friends -- who didn't even seem to be drinking yet -- saying the bar was closed. She politely asked for just one beer to share, even saying they'd drink it quickly, and he still refused. A few minutes later, someone else came up asking for a Jack Daniels "to drink fast," and he laughed and poured it without hesitation. Then another girl asked for two Guinness, and despite claiming the bar was closed, he said, "How can I say no to that?" and served her. Watching the older lady get singled out like that felt awful and unfair. On top of that, the bathroom was disgusting -- no toilet paper, no paper towels, and the toilet seat wouldn't stay up. Definitely not clean. We came here excited, but it wasn't worth it at all. Just a few doors down there's a fantastic place with great service that was far better than this experience. Sad one person can make her break a place.

Tiny random door, once you walk in you have to go down a winding set of stairs. Once at the bottom…read moreyou're welcomed by a dark cozy pub. The bar tender was great as soon as I entered he asked for my order. Poured me a perfect pint of Guinness for an affordable price. There was no food.

Well appointed lounge. Perhaps a bit small for the volume of passengers though - all couches are…read moretaken.

As good as it gets. This is the finest lounge at Dublin airport. The place is not too big, but it…read moreis well laid out, clean, with a great selection of food and great staff. I was taking the morning flight to Abu Dhabi and had stopped here - you can get eggs made to order - how cool is that for a lounge. I had a hot breakfast prepared for myself. The place was not packed and quiet - unlike the other lounges.

Convenient spot right past US Preclearance, but overall a fairly average lounge experience. I had…read moreabout two hours here coming off an early morning flight from Helsinki before connecting home to Baltimore. After a 4 AM wake-up and a long day ahead, I wasn't particularly hungry or looking to drink much, so I mostly just used the space to kick back and recharge. The layout is open with plenty of seating options, power outlets, and good views of the tarmac. Food and drink setups looked standard for an airport lounge--nothing standout, but adequate. Nice wooden (chair) furniture, see my photos. I needed to change clothes but I had to sneak into the "family toilet" room. Weird announcements for departures. The TV was not accurate and they said they would call out the departure. After they announced it, I immediately went to the gate but they have been boarding for 10 minutes. Super strange to me. It gets the job done if you want a quiet, comfortable chair before a transatlantic flight, but don't expect anything memorable.

I have to admit that this is NOT REALLY a review - because they wouldn't let me in for the…read moreadvertised price of €50 - because it was "full" apparently. See this as a warning folks - unless you are travelling business class then do not count on getting in - even if you have a 4+ hour layover like me. And the other options for food in this wing of the airport are very limited indeed and sad :(