#297Global
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Dublin, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
BAR 1661 is an independent Dublin cocktail bar focused on poitín, modern Irish drinks and menus shaped by collaboration with local producers and its Dublin 7 community.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-20
Plan Your Visit
1-5 Green St, Rotunda, Dublin, D07 YT6H, Ireland
Check before visiting. Sources disagree about hours; confirm the latest details with the venue.
- Style
- Modern Irish poitín-focused cocktail barChecked 2026-09-20 · Source
- Booking
- The owner links standard table bookings through SevenRooms. Regular bookings over 10 guests are not accepted; the Cocktail Factory's separate 10–50 person private-event option is not a standard table booking.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
- Prices
- The current owner menu lists Aurora at €15, City Within at €16 and non-alcoholic Chez Nous at €10.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
39.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 86.2
- World's 50 Best
- 3.0
- Top 500 Bars
- 49.2
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 18.5
- Serious press
- 12.2
- Social Vibes
- 64.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
92/ 100
Score context
Green Street poitín house: illustrated menu book, Belfast Coffee, welcome mini-serve. OpenTable 4.9 / Google ~4.8. Guests rave about drinks and staff; book ahead — small, dark, fills fast.
Guest score details
What guests like
- poitín-led storytelling menu
- Belfast Coffee and illustrated book
- attentive informed staff
- welcome mini cocktail
What to know
- small dark room fills fast
- For current booking information, see Plan Your Visit.
- not a cheap night
- snacks secondary to drinks
Source excerpt
“Creative, interesting and delicious cocktails only to be bested by the genuine, informed and attentive service.”
Source: opentable.com (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Crowd signal
Google 4.8★ across 1,669 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
World’s 50 Best
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.