I had a couple of drinks here before dinner at the Cliff Townhouse. Its a funky bar with a youngish vibe and clientele. The bar staff are friendly and the atmosphere is good. We had a couple of drinks and enjoyed the place. I like gin and I was surprised at the small amount of brands available. They only had club tonic- no schweppes, fentimans or fever tree, which surprised me. I had heard that they are known for their cocktails and as gin is such a happening drink now, I thought gin and tonic would feature well here. However I know its not everyones favourite drink so maybe its just me being picky! I enjoyed 37 and I will pop in again when I am nearby. read more

Discrimination at the door!! Stay away! Arrived at the bar a few steps behind a group of three friends and was blocked by the bouncer and asked if I had a reservation.... or when he eventually realized a connection.... if I was with the group ahead (who were not stopped). We were going for drinks late Friday night and the place was not even busy.. Left immediately... Was not going to support an establishment that encourages that discrimination. Not to say I was not well dressed or anything of the sort, so it would seem that the colour of my skin seemed to be a problem for this mofo! read more

Without doubt my favourite spot when I'm home in Dublin!!! I go so often the staff know me by name. I've done all kinds of nights here - girls nights mostly but just recently did Father's Day with my dad n brother, celebrated my book launch here, went to a friends books launch and me and my mom regularly come here post shopping spree for a bite n some cocktails. Their food and cocktails are second to none. Adore their head bartender Stephen - service with a smile and a Tom cruise style whip of cocktail shaking! Archie, Hannah, Olivia they're all fab!! I can't wait for my next trip! read more

37 Dawson Street - Brothers engagement! - Bars Near Me - Dublin, D

Price worths the catering,ambience,dishes, conditions! Really creative decoration for a light bar on the Dawson St. Not noisy and comfortable. such a great place to go after work. Enjoy the animals on the wall! read more

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im a fan. But its a "type" of place. like its a after work posey crowd! and dont get me wrong sometimes that can be a laugh but other times you just want to sit with friends and have a laugh! the cocktails are hit and miss ! i order an amaretto sour and got a beautiful one and then came during the week and god knows what in a glass! from working in a cocktail bar its probably the worst ive ever had! so like i said hit or miss! lovely decor though. and band was great on a thursday! read more

Don't go to the late bar on a weekend night. It's crowded and they are pretentious at the door. I haven't tried the food in the restaurant but after the rude bouncer would not care to go back. Many other options with nicer staff. Don't bother to tell people to cue up if you are not planning to let anyone in...it's not Vegas. Thumbs down. read more

The superfood, steak and cheese, and the vegetable and goat cheese wraps were very good; simple but fresh. The calamari salad was also very fresh and tender. The prawn wrap left a bit to be desired. Would recommend going for lunch. read more

Well... I like the decor and I'm pretty sure I would like their brunch but I came here on a Friday night and....well, no. Not my thang, duuurlin'. We got there around 10ish and it was about 40degrees in there. It quickly became clear why. They do cater for their patrons to wear very little clothing and still be comfortably temperatured. But not to the extend that the fake than would run off. On both genders. So overall, not really my crowd. Cocktails were what we came here for (and because Peruke& Periwig was packed) but 37Dawson doesn't do a cocktail menu. You tell the 'whatever they are called these days cocktail mixing people bar-guru mixologist' what kind of spirit you like and whether you want your drink fruity, refreshing or sweet. Our first round of rum based cocktails was nice. No idea what went in them but they were nice enough to get a second round and do more people watching. On the second round however, the bar was packed and the 'same again' didn't work on the different cocktail person that was there now. After waiting ages and p*ssing off some regulars as they also had to wait for their vodka& coke, we got 3 completely different cocktails, all of them pretty awful. Don't pride yourself in cocktail making if you don't have enough bar staff, a short menu would help both you and your guests on a busy Friday night and please don't make up stuff as you go along. For 11Euro a pop that's just not cool. read more

The decor and atmosphere here is AMAZING!!! It's also the only bar in the area that's open late Sunday nights!! We honestly lovedd it!! The bartender Hanah was the bestttt!! Give us tips and everything great drinks great place!! Don't miss it!! read more

I've only visited 37 Dawson Street for brunch but I definitely want to come back for dinner or drinks some time to see the difference. The atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed lazy brunch (we sat there chatting for a good 2 hours) and I liked the wacky decor even if it was trying slightly too hard. Our table was made out of a large drum that you could bang on if you wanted to be annoying. The food was excellent, I had the vegetarian breakfast and it was a bargain for only 7 euro, I almost couldn't finish it there was so much. The service is fantastic, very friendly and attentive. read more

I have been there at my friend's birthday celebration, and I think the interior is funky and cool - you can see real chairs glued to the walls and some fun art stuff. Cocktailswise I just think I wasn't lucky - mine was over sugary so I decided to end the night with Guinness. Also for Friday night dance floor was quite empty and the music really sucked. When I went outside I saw a line of people waiting to get in, and I don't understand why they would make them wait, there were not that many people inside, some more people wouldn't hurt. So, 3 starts for now, maybe I will overview the place in the future and try to give it another shot. read more

I was there last during new year's celebration. Me and a couple of friends had dinner and then went on to the bar downstairs. It was as usual, wonderful. The dinner was delicious and there was plenty of food, the waitresses were lovely and the atmosphere was just relaxed and friendly. I will visit again soon :) read more

The decor in this place is eclectic but very well done! We went in on a Thursday evening for food and drinks... we tried the nachos, chicken skewers, and wings... food was good! We didn't try any drink, only had beer. The waitstaff though was super friendly, very attentive, and helpful! I like that they have no drink menu, you can order whatever you want and they will make it... cute spot highly recommend! read more

I had brunch here at the weekend as my friend is booking an area here for her 30th & wanted to check it out. Its nicely decorated, a cross between classy & vintage kitsch. It had comfy booths to sit in & a nice atmosphere The crowd is a tad pretentious for my taste but nice places seem to attract posh types. The staff are very friendly and helpful and all terribly good looking. The food was tasty, decent bar food & an OK price. I can see myself going back but cant vouch for what its like at night time. read more

Probably the best hot whiskey I have ever had, make sure to ask for their signature one if ordering.

I can't say enough about 37 Dawson street. We booked the Whiskey bar for a meeting, party food and drinks for 22 people. The staff are amazing- so friendly, helpful. They really know how to do great customer service. We ordered a round of drinks for 22 and when we ordered a second one the young guy remember who was drinking what. That's pretty impressive. He walked around just handing everyone the right drinks. That's a skill if you ask me. Ron in the whiskey bar is a gent and a total professional. The room itself is gorgeous. It was perfect for us, really comfortable and everyone loved it. Usually party food is just there on the side to pick at - but this party food was the main attraction. It was beautiful. Well presented, lots of it and just so tasty. We ordered some special dishes for 2 staff and normally in other places you can be let down.. but not here. They were given their own little platters. Which was more than impressive. I can't wait to try the restaurant - if the food is anything like the bar food I will be impressed. Although they don't have Bacardi when I asked the barman for it - he said would you like a taster of a different type of white rum and proceeded to give me a shot glass taster of a Jamaican white rum. I don't think I've ever had that happen. The crowd in 37 was lovely - after work type atmosphere. It's going to be one of my new haunts and new favourite spot in Dublin. I am a fusspot and expect the best- that is exactly what we got yesterday. We all love it and can't wait to go back. read more

Amazing food, outstanding servigice by girl called Anna, the night to remember. We had calamari for starter, fish for a main course and selection of desserts, finger licking good :) Decor is just stunning and I couldnt say anything bad about this place . Cannot wait to be back :) read more

good place to hang out, be it day or night. for starters, They have a brunch menu that goes well into the late afternoon on the weekend - not at all a given in Dublin and in my books that's already a winner. Brunches are delicious here and the staff is friendly. At night, this is one of my favourite places to go out in Dublin. Crowd can be a little pretentious, but then I'd prefer that over scruffy. Place is never too packed, bouncers make sure of it, which is great. The atmosphere is lovely, thanks to the clearly well thought out decor, the people and the music. Sometimes the DJ can be a bit here and there, jumping from one genre to another randomly, but generally it's a great place for a drink and a dance for sure. Upstairs area is also great for bookings for birthdays and the likes. read more

Although a great spot for a drink, I recently had dinner in its restaurant upstairs. Great view of the mansion house, but food was a bit below average. Dry, chicken skewers, tartlets completely ruined with an overpowering aniseed flavour, with a slow enough service. These dishes are small, and at 8-10 euro a pop, not really worth it. read more

My wife and i spent our last night in Dublin here and wish we would have found it sooner. First the place has a great vibe. The decor is funky and in each section the walls and the seating is different in the bar. The food was good. We chose the calamari and the sliders. Good value and good flavor. The real reason you have to come here is for the drinks and the bartenders. They dont go with a playbook, you give them a spirit and they create something special for you. Dan made us a Rum punch that would we a top seller in any tiki bar. Matt created a one of a kind take on the old fashioned that he calls "The Melbourne" and Shane took the flavors of his favorite ice cream and created a martini version, that of which my wife loved. The bar staff was also great to interact with and fun to watch on a busy Saturday night. This place has a whiskey room as well as a dance area so it should appeal to everyone. read more

I was here last night (thursday) and I have to agree with the other reviewers the staff are excellent. The pub has had a total makeover from its Ron Black days, the only way you would recognise it is from the loos! The lighting is very flattering but not ideal for a sunny thursday evening. The only negative is that its long and narrow so on nights like last night when it is jammers it is a bit like being in a rugby scrum! Still great vibe, really cool decor and nice ambiance. I didn't eat anything but the food looked great and my colleagues were really enjoying it. Definitely my favourite place on the Dawson St strip. read more

I love this place. It never let's me down and it's one of the few places where the bartenders ask you if you want a drink! Plus I always run into random people I haven't seen in ages. Seems everyone makes their way through there at some stage in the night! It's easy, price of drinks don't make my wallet cry and good music. :) top night. read more

Everything about this place is wonderful from the bar staff to the food to the cocktails. They make the best French Martini I have ever had and at this point I go weekly. Some of the bartenders do a little bit of flair bartending, too which is very enjoyable. A must-visit in Dublin read more

Great for smaller and mid-sized groups. They make it a little exclusive and have a person greeting you at the main entrance. Fancy drinks and normal beverages can be supplied. Went here for a birthday party and a goodbye party. They serve food as well and you can reserve a place. The interior is really interesting, so bring a friend here if the weather is horrible and explore the place. In the back you can find a whiskey parlour, which is usually reserved for a group of guests. However, you can be served with some of the golden drops they hide in here. read more

I really like this bar! I've had good nights here and lovely drinks! Its great for an afternoon drink or for a night out! what I love is that it has a great selection of nice wines - probably because they also have a restaurant in the building - which i haven't tried but would love to. I may not go here for lunch because it seems a little cold but defo for the evening. The decor is pretty cool! Theres is no cocktail menu which I like because you can ask them for anything and they'll make it for you :) read more

We've been here for brunch, lunch and dinner and never been disappointed! Also, the bartender makes a great signature whiskey sour. Definitely give their cocktails a try! read more

I've been to 37 many times over the past year on nights out and it came to mind when I was looking for Dublin restaurant with a good set menu for 20 people for a hen. Our table was set out on the balcony over the dancefloor, and actually felt as though we were eating in a club once the music came on- perfect for a hen as you can imagine! The 28euro set menu didn't disappoint and there were some very happy faces around the table with our incredibly entertaining waitor for the evening. We had every intention of heading off after the meal but when our table was cleared we made the area into our own private dancefloor where we danced all night! Impeccable service, great food and one of the best nights we've had out in Dublin in a long time. These guys are doing it right! Definitely recommend for a group night out. read more

Food is delicious and well presented, deserves a five in itself. However, the service was very poor, slow and not very helpful. Atmosphere is very nice, a relaxing old timey lounge. I would give a 5 star but the service was so poor you cannot ignore it. read more

Great relaxing place for lunch - we had a table with large comfy sofas that made it easy to linger over lunch. Food was excellent- I enjoyed the soup of the day followed by a chicken Caesar salad- that had so much chicken that I could not eat it all. The decor is interesting and eclectic and the service was attentive. read more

Met up here for a get together with old friends and it was fantastic from booking through to paying...apart from the tab which was a bit on the high side but worth it considering the high quality surrounds and service. Couldn't believe how much of a buzz there was for a random Wednesday night. Will definitely be back... especially for the wings! read more

Fantastic burger sliders, all "tapas" options are delicious. Great atmosphere and decor. Serve a great old fashioned. Guinness 6/10...but it's the cocktails you want here 10/10 read more

Being trying to book a table for 6 days. Website doesn't work, only get voicemail when I phone and when I dropped in barman told me to phone! read more

Nice, big, lounge with dancing. Music from the 80's was ok. Staff was ok. Not too crowded on a Wednesday night. Crowd was a good mix in good attire. Fun. read more

Went there last Friday, the place was far too quiet and lacked atmosphere, so we went next door where there were lots more people, and stayed there for the night. read more

What a rip off. Went in ordered 2 glasses of wine & got charged 17 euro. It's safe to say I will never darken their door again. Are we really so stupid that we'll go back to rediculous Celtic tigers prices. Much better options around such as House which is a lot more reasonable read more

I was passing to go elsewhere and knew the doorman, was chatting to him about the place and he said to take a look so it was only a quick visit. The place was pretty packed, it was a friday around 2 am, but there was still some seating around as no one sat for long. The music was decent, very loud. At the bar we were served pretty quickly and i asked for a cocktail list, and the barman said there was none but he could make anything. Intruiged though skeptical i ordered a mai tai, as its one that varies across the board so its a good control to see what a bar is like. It was ok, nothing special, but was 11 euro which was pretty steep. A pint of heineken for 6. The crowd here was very very drunk, boisterous and pretentious which i didnt like st all but the decor, the place itself, is pretty cool and hyper trendy. I just stayed for the one. Because of the prices i probably wouldnt go there for a night out but its an ok place. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch and enjoyed both the food (I had leafless salad with smoked salmon, he had lamb skewers) and the drinks. The wine was particularly good. Service was attentive without being obtrusive. Eclectic decor and great music in the background. read more