Excellent shop! I have had many people recommend this place to me, and I will be continuing that…read moretradition. A great selection, floor to ceiling packed with a great variety of wines. I'm always on the look out for a good Portuguese wine (and Port wine) section and this place clearly has a few carefully selected gems, was very happy with what I found there. We've been very happy with the Douro wines we've picked up here, as well as some excellent LBV and Tawny Ports, from the better but more obscure vineyards, which is always refreshing. The staff are very friendly and so helpful, they really know their stuff and the best part about it is there's nothing pretentious about this place at all! Just good wine and good people, you can't ask for more!

It's official - I have found the source of all my future wine-related purchases. The Corkscrew is…read morethe BEST wine stockist I have ventured into thus far in my Dublin meanderings. Why, you ask? Well, firstly because they have the most incredible range of wine from all over the world. They even stock my favourite label from Western Australia, Vasse Felix, which I've not found ANYWHERE else in Ireland. Secondly, their staff are wonderful. They are not the haughty, pretentious types you might expect to find in such an establishment. Oh no, they take the time to talk to every customer who enters the store, ask about their wine preferences, suggest future purchases for the expansion of the customer's palate, and discuss wines previously purchased and liked/disliked. Chris, a lovely guy from the UK, spoke to me while I was in store, and while I'm by no means a wine connoisseur, or a bulk-buyer, he still took the time out to find out about the kind of vino I like to drink. From there he formed a kind of 'career trajectory' for my wine tastes, based on what I drink now and what I should be trying. I found him incredibly helpful and not at all dismissive of my 'bargain bin' level of wine knowledge. While I was in the store I heard the other sales assistant speaking to a woman who'd had a less than amicable experience with her last purchase. They discussed the reasons for her not enjoying that particular bottle (these things happen, everyone has different tastes), and he made suggestions on wines that might provide her with an experience more to her liking. The fact that she came back to the store and trusted these guys to advise her on her next purchase really says something about the level of service provided here. So you see, at The Corkscrew, wine, as life, is about the journey, not the destination, it's about branching out and trying something new and it's not about sticking to the tried and true (although, in fairness to these guys, they have tried nearly every bottle in store). If you want a wine merchant who will know you by name, and who in less than 10 minutes will be able to diagnose your particular drinking condition and provide you with the remedy, make The Corkscrew your off-licence of choice.

You're an American and you want to get some Irish whiskey you can't get in the states - and you're…read morein Dublin. You come here. Period. This place is amazing. So much great stuff. Guy there absolutely knows his stuff. Interesting he was recommending a Dunville whiskey to someone that I bought in a similar store in Belfast that the guy there recommended to me (and their recommendation was correct). This is also near the Whiskey Museum which I recommend too. Hit the museum, then come to this place. You will leave a very happy camper.

Literally from the second I walked in to the time I left the service here was too notch. Everyone…read morewas kind and pleasant. It's not too big but also not too small either. Literally the perfect selection of whiskey and more. I loved how the employees explained the whiskey to me and gave their personal recommendations as well. I just loved the vibe here and would highly recommend it to all.

We did two different experiences here. First was the tour and whiskey tasting and second was…read morecocktail mailing class. The tour part was not really too fun for us but the cocktail making class was a 10/10. Our mixologist specialist André was the best ever. He was very knowledgeable and dealt with our group of rowdy individuals with professionalism. We made a whiskey sour (the best I have ever had), an old fashioned, and a version of an Irish coffee which was also the best ever! If you do a later tour, be sure to visit the shop beforehand because it'll be closed afterwards so that was a bit of a disappointment. I highly recommend the cocktail making class for sure! Thanks for the fun time and good drinks!

This was such an informative and interesting 45-minute tour. Our tour guide, Matt, was funny,…read moreengaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the history of whiskey, where it originated, and how it's made today. We chose the classic tasting, which included three different whiskeys to sample. One of the most interesting things we learned was how adding just a drop of water can completely change the chemistry and flavor profile of whiskey. The tastings were all very distinct: **Skellig** (my personal favorite) - sweet, rich, and warm with a woodsy aroma and smooth flavor. **Fercullen Falls** (my husband's favorite) - smoky and peppery with a slightly sweet scent, followed by a spicy, woodsy flavor and a light vanilla finish. **Ardara** (not my favorite) - heavily peated and smoky. To me, it smelled like burnt rubber and old tires, with a bitter flavor and strong burnt aftertaste that lingered. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and a great way to learn more about Irish whiskey in a fun and approachable setting. Highly recommend for both whiskey lovers and beginners alike!

This place is gorgeous. Straight up amazing facility. It's part of the powers court estate and the…read morewhole facility is a must see. We did not have a tour or anything but grabbed a seat in the visitor center for the distillery and had some pretty great food. The cheese board and pate is awfully great! The staff is also incredibly friendly and super helpful. The whiskey is worth the drive. So VERY worth the drive. I took two bottles back to the states with me. If I get back to Ireland it's one of the few places I will make it a point to return to.

A sweet spot. On a rainy day it was a treat to do the full flight. A few snacks on hand, but we…read morewere impressed with the quality of the whisky. Got some bottles to go. They did not last.

On the hunt for a certain miraculous Shriaz (on my Must Find list since our favourite wine shop…read morestopped stocking it) I hopped on the LUAS for a look at Enowine. This dedicated IFSC vintner (not surprisingly) takes their stock very seriously. The attached bistro features a menu that leans heavily on pairings for structure, but it's all done so elegantly. Here, selecting the vintages you'd like a taste of is always done with care. Throw €20 on one of their in house wine cards and you'll buy a few sips of practically anything in the shop. With a little assistance I was able to pinpoint a country (Australia) and a region (Victoria) that made wines I loved to taste... but maybe I shouldn't have been so disappointed to find the bottle I was really looking for wasn't here. My search continues...

great wine bar! and very innovative for dublin! when you get in, you buy a card and top it up with…read moreas much euro as you want (min 10). then you can sample from a big variety of wines (red and white, about 30) by entering your card into the machine and then choosing which wine you want to taste. you can choose to taste either a small shot (usually less than 1 euro) or a small glass (3-4 euro) or big glass (5-6). this is a great way to taste the wine before you buy it so there are no surprises when you open it at home. they should have more places like this in dublin!!

Absolutely perfect. We were looking for cheap breakfast on our way from Dublin to Kilkenny, and…read morethis hit the spot. Irish breakfast, avocado toast, pastries and coffee. It was perfect. Wish we had more of these in the US!

It took me a few years to warm to this place and really Im not sold on the coffee shop / cafe. Its…read moretoo small and chaotic. I do however love the fresh veg and organic selection of sauces etc that as someone with allergies to food items or additives I have a hard time finding the healthy options. I can find it here. I cannot however find it in the food they serve here. Not much is GF including the soup so eating here is problematic. I usually have a coffee while my mum or sister eats and I watch. Fun, not. The owners are nice and friendly. They have a good wine selection and you can even bottle your own from the casket if you wish. I find the wine over priced so not a win here I'm afraid. It is difficult to find parking and it can be crazy at certain hours like breakfast lunch etc so I avoid these times. I'm putting an addition as this summer all prices went up 20 percent. When I asked staff about it they justified it by saying they had no increases in a few year's. When I mentioned the worst recession in history they were dismissive. This does not impress me. You're still sitting in a deli it's not a restaurant yet it is more expensive than one and no waiters.

Now this is a store that knows what it's talking about, it sells a vast range of wines for all…read moretastes, there are so many bottles around that it is almost overwhelming. Don't let this put you off though because the people that work there are very knowledgeable about wines and what wines complement what foods and so on. I am not a wine connoisseur myself and will risk any wine really (sometimes only to find that whatever i picked up tastes like vinegar!) but i have never bought a bad wine in this shop. This is mainly because I took the advice of the shop assistant and they have always chosen well for me. I would definitely recommend a visit if your in the mood for a nice wine!

An amazing Museum about the history of Ireland! The building is beautiful. It was actually built to…read morehouse the Museum. It has a beautiful dome and mosaic floor and walls in the entrance. The inside has a vaulted ceiling over three floors. The floors and exhibits surround the main space in the exhibits are really interesting, especially the bog people. These bodies were found in the bogs and were very well preserved due to the climate of the bog. The Museum also has exhibits on the Vikings that invaded Ireland other historical periods. It has lots of artifacts. The museum is free. It is a great place to spend a rainy day.

Wonderful museum. It is in the smaller side and a bit dark but it feels cozy somehow…read more The exhibitions tell a story of the history of Ireland. I wanted to visit to view the big bodies and I was not disappointed. They also had hordes of gold in display which were surrounded by beautiful jewelry. The museum is free.