Dublin gin spots

Aoife Byrne

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Right, so between shifts I've developed what my friends generously call a 'research habit' and less generously call a problem — either way, here's the grand list of where I actually go for a proper G&T in this city. Some are hidden gems near me in Stoneybatter, some are worth the trip across the Liffey. All tested, all approved, no notes withheld.

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Dublin gin spots — 8 items
Name	Address	City	Signature Gin	Best For	My take
1The Virginia Plain	178 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough	Dublin	Local Irish craft gins on rotation	A cosy midweek pint of gin	Deadly little spot near enough to Stoneybatter that I've no excuse not to go more often — grand atmosphere, no notions.
2The Barber's Bar at The Dean	33 Harcourt Street	Dublin	Extensive rotating gin list	Dressing up a bit	Bit more glam than my usual, but sure everyone deserves a fancy G&T after a twelve-hour shift.
3Vintage Cocktail Club	15 Crown Alley, Temple Bar	Dublin	Gin-forward vintage-style cocktails	A speakeasy sort of night	You have to ring a bell to get in, which delights me more than it probably should.
4Drury Buildings	55 Drury Street	Dublin	Seasonal gin cocktails	Rooftop sunshine, on the rare day we get one	Grand for catching actual sun with a gin in hand — Dublin weather permitting, which is a big if.
5The Palace Bar	21 Fleet Street	Dublin	Solid traditional gin and tonic	No-frills classic pub gin	Sometimes you don't want a fancy botanical garnish, you just want a decent G&T in a proper old pub.
6J.W. Sweetman	1-2 Burgh Quay	Dublin	Wide gin selection alongside house brews	A riverside gin with a view	Nice spot along the quays — handy for a sneaky one before heading home to Stoneybatter.
7The Church	Mary Street, Junction of Mary Street and Jervis Street	Dublin	Gin served in a converted church setting	Novelty and a good story	Drinking gin under stained glass never stops being a small delight, even on the tenth visit.
8L. Mulligan Grocer	18 Stoneybatter	Dublin	Curated Irish and international gin list	The home turf pint of gin	My local, basically — can't do a list like this without giving my own neighbourhood its due credit.

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