Ireland’s Bar of the Year Awards is now in its 17th year. The competition recognises excellence and innovation in the bar trade.
BAR 1661, an independent cocktail bar located in Dublin 7, has won Ireland’s Bar of the Year award for 2022. The awards were sponsored by Licensing World.
The winner was revealed at a gala ceremony hosted by Alan Shortt on Monday, August 22 at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin.
As well as winning Ireland’s best bar, Bar 1661 also won gold for Innovative Bar of the Year and bronze for Cocktail Bar of the Year.
Ireland’s bar of the year winner revealed – Bar 1661
Dave Mulligan, owner and founder of BAR 1661 said, “This is a huge reward for our team, who have worked tirelessly for over two years to bring BAR 1661 to unrivalled standards.
“A shared love of cocktail bars and Irish spirits drives us to be the best we can be and shining a spotlight on poitín makes it all worthwhile. Winning Bar of the Year is an amazing result for independent cocktail culture.”
He then went on to say, “When we opened in April 2019 our mission was to give our sometimes-maligned national spirit the home it deserves, to elevate Irish cocktail culture, and to create a place for locals and visitors alike.”
BAR 1661 – Dublin 7
The winning bar is located in Dublin 7. Having opened in 2019, the team are set to launch an ambitious new cocktail menu next month.
The year-long menu will consist of 32 signature cocktails. Each cocktail is inspired by a pinnacle moment in the history of Irish drinks from 1661 to the present day.
BAR 1661 competed against 500 other bars in Ireland to take home the ultimate prize of Ireland’s bar of the Year.
Ireland’s Bar of the Year Awards – the 2022 winners
Back after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the Bar of the Year Awards are the premium awards for the licensed drinks trade.
Winners in other categories were diverse across the country. The Tack Room at Adare Manor in County Limerick took home the awards for Cocktail Bar of the Year.
R.I.O.T Bar in Dublin was awarded the Late Bar/Nightclub of the Year. Meanwhile, Piglet Wine Bar in Dublin won Wine Bar of the Year.
Dolan’s Pub in Limerick was named the overall winner of the Dingle’s Gin People’s Choice Award. This was an award voted for by the public.
It also took home the award for People’s Choice for the Province of Munster. You can find out more winners at the awards here.
