BAR 1661

About

Staunchly Irish and fiercely independent, we at BAR 1661 have two things on our mind. To introduce the world to poitín, and lift Irish cocktail culture to fresh heights.

Our Team

Ray Manager
Ivana Beverage Director
Dave Taylor Head Bartender
Dave Owner
Yuri Head of Drinks Preperation
Brendan Bar
Annie Front of house Manager
Roberto Bar
Dean Bar
Jess Front of House
Stefi Bar
Jordan Front of House
We absolutley believe in the power and influence of the collective, and our local community helps make us what we are.

Awards

Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards 2025

Winner Cocktail Bar of the Year

Spirited Awards 2025

BAR 1661 – World’s Best Cocktail Menu Finalist Top 4

Spirited Awards 2025

BAR 1661 World’s Best Cocktail Menu Nominee Top 10

Spirited Awards 2025

BAR 1661 – Best Bar Team Europe Regional Top 10 Honoree

Irish Restaurant Awards 2025

BAR 1661 – Innovator of The Year 

Food & Wine Awards 2024

BAR 1661 – Highly Commended Best Cocktail Experience

Spirited Awards 2024
BAR 1661 – Best Bar Team Europe Regional Top 10 Honoree

Food&Wine Awards 2023: BAR 1661
Winner Best Cocktail Experience   

Bar of the Year Awards 2023: BAR 1661
Winner Cocktail Bar of the Year

Bar of the Year Awards 2023: BAR 1661
Winner Innovative Bar of the Year 

Spirited Awards 2023
BAR 1661 – Best Bar Team Europe Regional Top 10 Honoree

Bar of the Year Awards 2022
BAR 1661 – Bronze Cocktail Bar of the Year

Bar of the Year Awards 2022
BAR 1661 – Gold Innovative Bar of the Year

Bar of the Year Awards 2022
BAR 1661 – Overall Winner Ireland’s Bar of the Year

Irish Made Awards 2021
Craft Cocktails: Winner Best Drinks

Food&Wine Awards 2021
Dave Mulligan (Craft Cocktails / BAR 1661) – Innovator of the Year

Irish Craft Cocktail Awards 2019
BAR 1661 – Best Cocktail Bar Dublin

Irish Craft Cocktail Awards 2019
BAR 1661 – Best Bar Team  

Irish Craft Cocktail Awards 2019
BAR 1661 – Ireland’s Best New Cocktail Bar

Irish Craft Cocktail Awards 2019
BAR 1661 – Ireland’s Best Overall Cocktail Bar