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Bar 1661, Dublin, Dublin

Bar 1661

4.9
4.9
391 reviews
€30 and under
Irish
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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2 people

19:00


Booked 25 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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

What 391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Best Overall

  • Dublin

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin

    Innovative

  • Dublin

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin

    Lively

  • Dublin 1

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 1

    Best Food

  • Dublin 1

    Best Service

  • Dublin 1

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin 1

    Best Value

  • Dublin 1

    Innovative

  • Dublin 1

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin 1

    Hot spot

  • Dublin 1

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dublin 1

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 1

    Lively

  • Dublin 1

    Most Booked

391 Reviews
  1. Krissy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice bar, yummy cocktails, great recommendations from our waitress which made the experience even better.

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  2. Isabel

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as usual. Consistently the best cocktails in Dublin.

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  3. Willow

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful interior, amazing cocktails and lovely staff.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is amazing, the waitress was lovely and the cocktails were really good, I haven’t been there before and it was such a surprise, perfect for date nights. It was a really good experience.

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  5. BillyT

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the most wonderful experience at 1661, the bar staff and floor staff are just wonderful. They have so much passion around their craft. I was blessed tonight by the whole team

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love visiting Bar 1661 - brilliant service, venue and selection!

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  7. Leanne

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best cocktails in Dublin. The perfect spot for meeting friends, a date or having a divine cocktail with a good book.

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  8. RhonaQ

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my 2nd visit but my husband’s 1st. He brought me out to celebrate our 5th Wedding Anniversary. We sampled so many delicious cocktails all masterfully made. The complementary celebration drink on arrival was such a lovely touch. Staff are amazing. Recommend 200%, you will not be disappointed.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best cocktails in town. Highly recommend having a few different ones and exploring the menu.

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  10. Kelvin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellence is service and experience, exceptional greetings, and servicce from all the staff. The cocktails were incredible with an amazing variety. Did not try the food but would not want to rate lower for not experiencing it. Will be back on my next trip to Dublin

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience as always. Such a welcoming environment, relaxed and chilled. Fantastic cocktails, staff knowledge top notch.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Couldn't recommend highly enough. Cocktails are the best I have had in Dublin, every time I've been I've been so impressed with the service. Staff's knowledge and attention to detail is excellent.

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  13. AT93

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had! This competes with some of the best cocktails bars globally. Easily goes toe to toe with multi award winning bars across Europe and the US.

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  14. Catherine

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every visit feels like a beautifully curated experience. My colleague said it was worth a trip to Dublin just to be there! Beautiful service, beautiful drinks, beautiful surrounds.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best drink bar with in Dublin! Great choice of drinks and great service too

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Glad you enjoyed the drinks! 🍸

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  16. MattB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar 1661 was recommended by no less than 4 different staffs in the weeks prior to our visit to Dublin - The Dead Rabbit and The Jeffery in NYC, The Merchant and Rattlebag in Belfast and from friends in Edinburgh. Definitely lived up to the hype with amazing cocktails, great bites and a friendly staff. A must visit anytime you're in Dublin!

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  17. Ronan

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been to 1661 many times and it never fails to disappoint. A drinks menu like no other, informed and charismatic staff all in a fabulous setting. Cocktails range from €12-€14 and are well worth it. Music was a bit loud for such a small space but that’s more of a personal opinion. Can’t wait to return again!

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Cheers Ronan, great review! See you again soon 🍸

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  18. FitFoodie

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic! The cocktails were creative and some of the best I’ve had. The service was absolutely wonderful as well!

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the great review FitFoodie! Hope you can join us again soon 🍸

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  19. EoinUaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A sumptuous experience that modernises Irish tradition without condescension.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Brilliant review Eoin. Thanks for coming in! 🍸

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  20. JasonK

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We recently booked a table at 1661 with the intention of celebrating a special occasion. We arrived at the bar on time for our reservation (8.19pm for an 8.15pm reservation) but found ourselves at the back of a long queue of customers, who also had reservations. By the time we got into the venue and were ‘greeted’ by a member of staff (at about 8.35pm), we were informed that there was no record of a reservation for us. Upon producing my confirmation email, I was then informed that our reservation had been cancelled, as we had not arrived within 15 minutes of our booking. I informed the member of staff that we had been waiting in line outside the venue waiting to get in (he knew there was a long line, as he was dealing with the customers in front of us) but he rudely told us that our table was gone (to whom, I wondered, if the folk in front of us also had reservations?) and that our only option was to sit at the bar. I informed him that we did not want to sit at the bar, as we had reserved a table but he said that was our only option (and he was not particularly friendly in doing so). We took a seat at the bar and saw a few tables open up, only for them to be given to walk-ins. We made a reservation elsewhere and left. Despite being a regular customer who would consider 1661 to be the best bar in Dublin, I will not be returning after this experience.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Hi Jason, As you have mentioned, you met us at our busiest point in the night where a queue of incoming bookings is expected with a significant wait time. It seems we missed your request to move from the bar to a table. Every seat in house is treasured, especially on a Saturday night but the bar seats in particular tend to be the most sought after. We're very sorry if we could have handled this better and it is unfortunate that we could not do something more to acccomodate on the night.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super knowledgable and friendly staff and incredible bar staff. Wide selection of delicious cocktails that suit all tastes and moods at reasonable prices. The bar has a really lovely ambiance and is a great setting for some date night cocktails! Really one of the best bars in the city.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Great review! Thanks for the feedback :)

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  22. Martina

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Best cocktail bar in Dublin. Definitely worth a visit

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the great review Martina! Hope to see you again :)

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  23. Rekab

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect sensory experience. Beautiful space and highly trained and knowledgeable staff.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the glowing review Rekab! Hope to see you again 🍸

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  24. JohnC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for the hard work and effort you put in the bar and restaurant guests

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed your visit 🍸

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  25. clover

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous experience , would highly recommend it!! Such a shame they don't do gift vouchers!!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Loved this bar from the moment we walked in staff were so attentive and friendly, presentation of cocktails was superb, lovely atmosphere very cool vibe we will definitely be returning here, well done to all

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the review! We look forward to having you visit again 🍸

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  27. SaraS

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place and delicious cocktails. Friendly staff!

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks Sara! Glad you enjoyed your visit :)

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  28. Seagull

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love it here. Can’t express enough how the staff, drinks and atmosphere create my happy space every time. Best bar in town, great menu and knowledgeable in every way of the word when it comes to making great drinks. Top tier no doubt.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Wow! Thanks for the great review! We love having you in too Seagull ;) See you again soon 🍸

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  29. JulijaN

    Leinster

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for unique and sophisticated cocktails.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the review Julija! 🍸

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing drinks, wonderful appetisers. Highly highly recommend this cocktail bar.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the recommendation! 🍸

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  31. LiamC

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Real cocktails made by real mixologists, great quality Irish tapas Føods plates , very knowledgeable staff

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Cheers Liam! Thanks for the great review, glad you enjoyed your visit :)

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  32. ClaudineM

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 August 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service, attentive, friendly with good recommendations. Nice atmosphere. Got a couple of free shot rounds - one was a welcome round and another was a celebratory round as we were on a hen's. Nice gesture. We didn't have food so rated it average as had to fill in something! Definitely one of my favourite bars in Dublin.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the feedback Claudine! Glad you and the gang had a great night celebrating. Hope to see you again! 🍸

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning cocktails for a very reasonable price considering the love put into them

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  34. JoeY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Easily the best cocktail bar in Dublin. Great, knowledgeable staff. The small plates are delicious, though a bit pricey, but for the quality of the ingredients its worth the money. A must-visit sort of place if you live in Dublin (or anywhere, really.)

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the feedback Joe! Glad you enjoyed your visit 🍸

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best cocktail bar in Dublin by far. I will always recommend

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  36. LouisaM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a real treat for a cocktail lover. We chose this to celebrate our 6 year wedding anniversary and were really impressed by the cocktails and the knowledge of the serving staff. They even gave us a litte treat of a free cocktail at the end. Thank you for a lovely experience.

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks for the great review Louisa! Delighted you spent your special occasion with us. We hope to see you again soon! 🍸

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were so generous with their time, and were great guides on what drink was going to best suit our tastes. Really knowledgeable about the history of poitin, and just a seriously friendly bunch of good people. Would (and will) go back in a heartbeat.

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  38. Kebabs

    Dublin

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing spot! Great cocktails 🍹 really cool vibe, highly recommend this place for any catch ups or night out!

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  39. Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Bar 1661 had a nice homely ambience, and at first the service was lovely. The menu was great and the explanation made us feel welcome, as did the amuse. After our first drinks, my partner ordered another one, but after 15 minutes of waiting we got a bit concerned about it since our first drinks arrived a lot more quickly. We had a bus to catch, and we didn't have loads of time, so we wanted to address the staff to ask about the drink. We found it difficult to get attention from the staff, as nobody made eyecontact with us, and we didn't want to stand up or wave around. We noticed the staff member who took our drink order had left, her shift may have ended and in the haste of things she might've forgot to put in our drink. Not a problem of course, but it took another 15 minutes for us to finally get the attention of a staff member, and we ended up just asking for the bill so we could catch our bus. On our way out we thanked the staff and said goodbye, but they looked away and said nothing. It gave us an overall strange feeling, which was surprising after the wonderful start of the evening. Things like this happen and we've only visited once, and I don't know how others experience the service. Regardless, the menu was great and if you enjoy a good cocktail menu I recommend it.

    Bar 1661Responded on 23 August 2023

    Hi Indiana, Thanks for taking the time to give us some honest feedback on your experience. By the sounds of it, it does seem that there was a huge lack of consistency when it came to service. This breakdown in communication has been noted and shared with the team. We are very sorry that this was your first experience with us as we strive to give each our guests our best at all times. We hope to see you again for another try! Thanks :)

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  40. CharlotteE

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at bar 1661. Best cocktails in Dublin!!

    Bar 1661Responded on 28 August 2023

    Thanks Charlotte! 🍸🍸

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar 1661 is rated 4.9 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

19:00


Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Bar 1661

1-5 Green St, Dublin, Dublin DO7 YT6H

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Green Street & Little Britain Street
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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