Bar 1661

Name: Bar 1661
Address: 1-5 Green St, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, DO7 YT6H
Telephone: (01) 878 8706
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

245 Reviews

€30 and under

Irish

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Awarded Ireland's best cocktail bar 2019. Staunchly Irish, at BAR 1661 we pay homage to all of Ireland’s native drinks, especially Poitín. Named for the year the once notorious Irish spirit was banned and driven underground in Ireland, our award-winning cocktail bar celebrates Poitín’s place in the modern canon of Irish drinks.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Irish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:30 am
Phone number
(01) 878 8706
Website
https://bar1661.ie/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1-5 Green St, Dublin, Dublin DO7 YT6H
Neighborhood
North City Centre
Cross street
Green Street & Little Britain Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

1661 - Belfast Coffee€9.00
Bán poitín, cold brew, cream, demerara, nutmeg
1759 - The Black Gate€13.50
Mad March Hare poitín, rum, roasted dandelion, tonka, bitter, Tokaji, Guinness, burnt sugar cream
1760 - Paperwork€12.50
Teeling poitín, Valentia Island vermouth, Kinsale Atlantic Dry Mead, Off the Cuffe Marmalade Citrus bitters, lavender, soda
1765 - La Racine€13.50
Hennessy, J.J. Corry The Hanson, Empirical Plum, raspberry, pineapple, amontillado, umeshu
1780 - Seven Seeds€13.50
Jameson, Plantation Pineapple rum, white chocolate, passion fruit, egg
1785 - The Gibney€14.00
Redbreast 12, rum, pineapple, black cardamom, aromatised wine, oloroso — Barrel Aged
1791 - Bottled in Bond€14.00
Powers Three Swallows, bourbon, apricot, mastic, bitters — Barrel Aged
1800 - Birdie, Non Alcoholic€9.00
Green tea, peppermint, rhubarb, plum, bitter
1830 - Parliment Spirit€13.00
Egan's Vintage Grain, Fierfield Barberry, sesame, banana, manzanilla, CO2
1838 - Charlie, Non Alcoholic€9.00
Noki & Co alcohol free gin, pineapple, macadamia, coconut, citrus
1845 - Lost Irish€13.50
Lost Irish, Mulroy Bay poitín, carrot, orange, nuts, cinnamon, raisins, milk, citrus
1848 - Generation Six€13.50
Micil poitín, tequila, Empirical Ayuuk, mango, bell pepper, sumac, lime, chipotle
1875 - Libertarian€14.00
Dunville's Peated, rye, sour cherry, dark chocolate, aromatised wine, bitters, preserved lemon — Barrel Aged
1887 - Percy's Press€12.50
Stillgarden Berrissimo aperitif, Longueville House cider brandy, rosé, pomegranate, CO2
1913 - The Shanley€13.50
Echlinville gin, Feckin gin, vermouth, Sauternes, jasmine, verbena, beeswax, popping boba
1919 - Vinegar Hill€12.50
Valentia Island vermouth, Killahora Apple Ice Wine, oloroso, fig, walnut, Cashel Blue cheese, Irish black butter
1931 - Kelly Green€13.00
Mulroy Bay poitín, Cocalero, rum blend, eucalyptus, peppermint, aloe vera, lime, CO2
1940 - Irish Coffee€9.00
Bushmills Black Bush, coffee, demerara, cream, nutmeg
1973 - Jago's Whip€13.50
Jameson Black Barrel, BAR 1661 fenugreek and oat liqueur, Madeira, red bean, condensed milk
1987 - Family Business€13.50
Teeling Single Malt, calvados, dark rum, jujube elderberry, butter, walnut, bitters
1997 - Golden Moment€13.50
Mad March Hare poitín, Killahora Pom'O, Champagne, grapefruit, soda bread, popping candy
1999 - Y2K€13.50
Titanic Distillers vodka, Yuzu sake, rhubarb, hibiscus, lemon, sarsaparilla, meringue, soda
2009 - Swan's Neck€13.50
Glendalough gin, Regal Rogue Daring Dry vermouth, génépy, olive leaf, sour grape
2012 - Shebeen Chic€13.50
Killowen poitín, Kalak Peated vodka, peach, coconut, pandan, CO2
2013 - Linen & Lime€13.50
Weavers gin, aquavite, melon, macadamia, cucumber, caper, lime
2015 - Brahms & Liszt€13.50
Bán poitín, Boatyard Double gin, ginger, warm spices, lychee, whites
2019 - Flat Iron€13.00
Ban poitín, sweet vermouth, bitter, strawberry wine, pine needles
2020 - Headway€13.50
Copeland Bordeaux Cask rum, pear EDV, caramel, kaffir lime, sour grain soup
2021 - Bloody Monk€12.50
Bán poitín, Buckfast, tomato, beetroot, dilisk, horseradish, caraway, pepper, celery, Tabasco
2022 - Mad March Mule€13.00
Mad March Hare poitín, ginger, DCB Pale Ale, orange blossom
Right To Fight€13.50
Micil poitín, mezcal, charred corn, saffron
Harvest€13.50
Roe & Co, brandy, bergamot, quince, citrus, rose

Poitín

Bán
Founded by the boss Dave, Bán has spearheaded the poitín revival at home and abroad
Mad March Hare
Our partner brand and the original backers of the bar
Micil
Six generations of illegal distilling with unmatched Poitín credentials
Mulroy Bay
Smallest distillery on the island doing things their own way
Killowen
Producing unique old fashioned recipes in direct fire stills
Tipperary
Home grown barley poitín by the countries leading female distiller
Glendalough
Pioneers of poitín who now focus on whiskey
Straw Boys
Teeling
New make from the Dublin 8 Whiskey Distillery
West Cork Distillers
Probably the biggest producers on the island
Plymouth

Irish Whiskey

Dunville's
A house favorite made by our friends at The Echlinville Distillery
Dingle
Single Malt produced by by one of Ireland's newest distilleries
Redbreast
Leading the Pot Still Irish Whiskey revival
Method & Madness
A modern brand from the powerhouse Midleton Distillery
Powers
Dublin born and bred. The Powers legacy surrounds our capital city
J.J. Corry
Made by Louise McGuane , Irelands leading whiskey bonder
Two Stacks
Next gen Irish Whiskey bonders and bottlers
Teeling
The most important Irish Whiskey family on the island
Bushmills
The worlds oldest licensed distillery
Old Comber
A legacy Irish Whiskey brand revived by The Echlinville Distillery
Lost Irish
One of the best new brands to come out of Ireland
Egan's
A house favorite made by our friends at The Echlinville Distillery

World Whiskey

SMWS
All single casks, all cask strength from the worlds largest whiskey club
Kavalan
Stunning whiskey from Taiwan
Stauning
Stunning Danish distillery making old scholl whiskey in a ultra modern distillery
East London Liquor Co.
East London cool kids with Irish hands working the stills
Michter's
Limited production American whiskeys
Woodford Reserve
Rye heavy bourbon made to old fashiomned recipes
George T. Stagg
Uncut, unfiltered, robust american whiskey
Bulleit
Pound for pound one of the best bourbons in town
WhistlePig
Single cask, rye heavy whiskey
Sazerac
American Rye whiskey stepped in history
Buffalo Trace
Producing some of the finest whiskey America has to offer

Gin

Echlinville
Gin made from barley to bottle by our friends at The Echlinville Distillery
Blackwater
Boatyard
Ornabrak
Beara
Micil
East London Liquor Co.
Glendalough
Del Professore
Stillgarden
Jawbox
Weavers

Agave

Quiquiriqui
One of our best friends and a female mezcal pioneer
Ocho
Vintage tequila from the Estes family
Del Maguey
Single village mezcal
Marca Negra
Authentic small batch mezcal
Don Julio
Big brand, big budget, tasty liquid
Dobel
Try the cristalino, it's devine
Ilegal
Super cool brand from a super cool team

Rhum

Plantation
Bertenders favorite from around the globe
Foursquare
The best of the best rum distillerys
Renegade
From the minds behind Waterford Distillery
Fuba
Zacapa
Saint James
Copeland, Non Alcoholic
Innovative Northern Irish Rum

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for creative cocktails
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Dublin 1
Innovative
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Hot spot
Dublin 1
Neighborhood gem
Dublin 1
Romantic
Dublin 1
Good for special occasions
Dublin 1
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GerardoR
Dublin
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice cocktails and great atmosphere
S
Siobhanwithafada
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Lovely pub, great service really interesting and different cocktails. I tried a few my favourite was the Belfast coffee. My friend got one called Golden moments which I tried some of and I plan to order next time . The oysters were delicious! It is quite loud with the noise of people chatting with dim lighting so may not suit people with hearing difficulties. This isnt intended as a criticism most pubs are loud of course but just something I want to flag to others.
FK
FarrahK
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic evening, with expert mixologists and a lovely setting. We will definitely be back.
E
Elaine
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly welcome, dark decor, dimmed lighting. The cocktail menu is different and special, each one delicious 😋
S
Samv
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
Incredible drinks selection and very knowledgable and engaging bartenders. Will definitely return!
MC
MichelleC
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely love this place
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best cocktails in Ireland..Attention to detail on each one is incredible..Been plenty of times..it gets better with each visit
AA
AlexandruA
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing cocktails and great service. With every drink, you get a short intro about why it was made this way and makes it unique.
G
Gareth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience… staff where very helpful when ordering cocktails and went into the fine detail
F
Frennidini
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a nice bar, with great staff and amazing cocktails. Just perfect!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very much an elevated Irish cocktail experience, this place is definitely a step above almost any cocktail bar I've been in; either in Dublin or other European cities. The attention to detail in cocktail ingredients is incredible they do so much of it in house whilst supporting lots of great business in the area is brillant to see. Using the Aran St ceramic glass from their neighbour is a lovely touch. If you like your cocktails, book this place and go!!
GR
GerardoR
Dublin
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved the cocktails and the atmosphere
G
Gabrielle
Connacht
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Excellent service, the waitress was so knowledgeable of every cocktail on the menu. We received a small taster drink upon arrival which was a very nice touch. They also provided bottles of tap water which was much appreciated Intimate venue for a couple of drinks post the theater. We will be back again.
AM
AshM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
We didn’t eat, rather we had cocktails. Expensive but well presented
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing! It’s definitely been the best cocktail bar I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend the Paperwork, if you like sweet cocktails.
JM
JoMacS
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a gorgeous experience here on Saturday night. It’s bookings only & all table service and I absolutely adore this. We were greeted at the door and even tho we were a little early we were seated immediately. We got a welcome drink to enjoy while we waited for our first drink and then were regularly checked on throughout our stay, making it easy to re order drinks regularly. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly attentive- everything you’d want. The cocktails are so complex and layered, not anything you’re going to be able to easily replicate - the best cocktails I’ve had. This place deserves its title as the best bar in Ireland.
CS
CiaraSQ
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unreal cocktail list! Such exciting flavours and profiles - never has poitin tasted so delicious. If we lived in town we would be there every week. Amazing service and recommendations from the team. Thank you for a fantastic evening!
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Fghjbfh
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience4
The venue was very loud for a Wednesday night. It was impossible for our group to talk properly. The crowd wasn't that large so there's an issue with acoustics or layout or something. Wouldn't recommend for a big group that wants to chat.
IF
IsabelleF
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Pretty non-descript pub from the outside when approaching from Capel St. but very stylish inside. We enjoyed our evening there as soon as we stepped in with very attentive service, an amazing choice of cocktails and a short but perfectly formed list of snacks showcasing Irish producers. We will certainly be back!
I
Isabel
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent creative cocktails. Great atmosphere, great staff, so much fun. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious bar snacks, best drink on the world Belfast Coffee, consistency of this place is amazing, top!
AM
ArianaM
Richmond
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic staff and cocktails!
G
George
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best bar I’ve been to. Staff were great and the drinks were equally as good.
EZ
EugeneZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a joy to head out to Bar1661. Fantastic cocktails and great service as always! The cocktails once again live up to the mark.
SS
ShaneS
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were so polished. Great banter and lovely to chat too. They were so attentive and nothing was too much trouble. We had a lot of their cocktails and champagne from their extensive drinks menu, and each one was beautifully presented and produced. The bar is beautifully decorated and has a great vibe. Would totally recommend.
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dp350
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food1service5ambience4
A good choice of great cocktails. A really nice place to go out. We didn't eat there, we just had drinks.
CF
ClaireyF
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Gorgeous snug area, staff were so pleasant and helpful, drinks were delicious!
7
711dine
New England
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great Mixologist at this local Bar. We each tried 3 different drinks and all were fantastic. Very energetic and chill vibe at the same time. Highly recommend for a date night or a night out with friends.
AF
AllisonF
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent and inventive cocktails. A true gem in Dublin!
C
Conor
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great variety of drinks, friendly staff, enjoyable night
F
Fruks
Berlin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect. Just perfect. You can feel their love for the ingredients in every singlr sip you take of the spectactular cocktails. I'd move in if I could.
LB
LekB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cocktails, great service and amazing ambience
ZC
ZoCo
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as ever! The staff are skilled at what they do - from the mixologists to bar staff and always with good humour and a smile. Our table was ready when we arrived. Great atmosphere in the bar, bathrooms spotless. An incredible drinks list, something to suit everyone with a good selection of non alcoholic options. My friends home for Christmas loved it and will be back.
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Alexanderbuchaa
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing cocktails - what a menu! So much history and learning just from reading the menu. Tasty and delicious cocktails - a must visit
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kent
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This became my favourite place to go in Dublin while visiting. The staff are really helpful and friendly, the cocktails are amazing, and the place has a lovely atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting.
L
L02118
New England
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome creative drinks and phenomenal service.
JC
JenC
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely Christmas atmosphere and friendly, knowledge staff👏
AC
AC10
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and quality of cocktails in 1661 is just on another level compared to other places. The staff are always lovely and knowledgeable. Every time I go there I start planning my next visit 😃
JB
JamesB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere Great staff Super cocktails, even the mocktails
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening spent at 1661. My partner and I have been dieing to go here and it really didn’t let us down, we sat at the bar and had great chats with the bartenders. Cocktails not only look amazing but the taste and flavour is backed up. We tried a quite a few and I bought the book ! We will be back to try some more!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar 1661 is rated 4.9 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

1-5 Green St, Dublin, Dublin DO7 YT6H

Additional information

Cross street
Green Street & Little Britain Street
Neighborhood
North City Centre
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:30 am
Cuisines
Irish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://bar1661.ie/
Phone number
(01) 878 8706

Bar 1661

Make a reservation

Additional information

Award Winning Cocktails

1661 - Belfast Coffee€9.00

1759 - The Black Gate€13.50

1760 - Paperwork€12.50

1765 - La Racine€13.50

1780 - Seven Seeds€13.50

1785 - The Gibney€14.00

1791 - Bottled in Bond€14.00

1800 - Birdie, Non Alcoholic€9.00

1830 - Parliment Spirit€13.00

1838 - Charlie, Non Alcoholic€9.00

1845 - Lost Irish€13.50

1848 - Generation Six€13.50

1875 - Libertarian€14.00

1887 - Percy's Press€12.50

1913 - The Shanley€13.50

1919 - Vinegar Hill€12.50

1931 - Kelly Green€13.00

1940 - Irish Coffee€9.00

1973 - Jago's Whip€13.50

1987 - Family Business€13.50

1997 - Golden Moment€13.50

1999 - Y2K€13.50

2009 - Swan's Neck€13.50

2012 - Shebeen Chic€13.50

2013 - Linen & Lime€13.50

2015 - Brahms & Liszt€13.50

2019 - Flat Iron€13.00

2020 - Headway€13.50

2021 - Bloody Monk€12.50

2022 - Mad March Mule€13.00

Right To Fight€13.50

Harvest€13.50

Poitín

Bán

Mad March Hare

Micil

Mulroy Bay

Killowen

Tipperary

Glendalough

Straw Boys

Teeling

West Cork Distillers

Plymouth

Irish Whiskey

Dunville's

Dingle

Redbreast

Method & Madness

Powers

J.J. Corry

Two Stacks

Teeling

Bushmills

Old Comber

Lost Irish

Egan's

World Whiskey

SMWS

Kavalan

Stauning

East London Liquor Co.

Michter's

Woodford Reserve

George T. Stagg

Bulleit

WhistlePig

Sazerac

Buffalo Trace

Gin

Echlinville

Blackwater

Boatyard

Ornabrak

Beara

Micil