The Best Cosy Bars in Dublin

Bar 1661 is a fiercely independent Dublin cocktail haven celebrating Ireland’s native spirit, poitín. Cozy yet bold, this stylish Northside venue serves inventive drinks like the iconic Belfast Coffee and barrel‑aged Irish cocktails.

A theatrical Victorian‑inspired cocktail lounge on Dawson Street, Peruke & Periwig mesmerizes with velvet, mahogany, and even an 18th‑century wig or two — where every drink feels like stepping into history.

Step into The Chelsea Drugstore—a stylish, bohemian-chic cocktail bar in a repurposed early-1900s pharmacy on George’s Street. Dual-level dives, inventive drinks, and mellow grooves make this Dublin staple feel both secretive and social.