About The Vintage Cocktail Club
For a classy twist on Docklands pubs, head to The Vintage Cocktail Club in the CHQ Building on Custom House Quay. This speakeasy-style spot elevates the North Docklands scene, hidden behind a faux bookcase in the old customs house vaults , pure Dublin history with a 1920s glamour vibe. Amid the IFSC finance crowd, it's where you sip exquisite cocktails crafted by mixologists using rare spirits, fresh botanicals, and theatrical flair. No Guinness here, but negronis, old fashioneds, and Irish twists like poitín martinis steal the show.
What to Expect
Dim lighting, velvet booths, art deco mirrors, and jazz crooning overhead create intimacy for dates or small groups. Small plates like charcuterie or truffle arancini complement drinks. Expert staff guide pairings; it's educational fun. Capacity is cosy, so it feels exclusive, buzzing softly till late.
Insider Tips
Secret entrance via the bookcase , tell the doorstaff 'cocktails' for smooth entry. Reserve online; walk-ins rare. Try the seasonal menu's 'Vintage Special' with foraged Irish ingredients. Post-drink, amble to nearby EPIC museum. Perfect quiet Friday; avoid suited hordes post-8pm. Elevates pubs in Docklands Dublin to sophisticated heights.