Botanic House

Botanical: 1. Helen O’Dwyer and Conor Doyle; 2. Lynne Ferrari  and Andrea Donegan; 3. Claire Malone and Maria Fusco. (Pix. BMcE)

The naissance of the latest new Gastro pub in North Dublin was celebrated recently with the new look Botanic House in Glasnevin.  This place has always been a familiar and friendly façade on the busy Botanic Road and now offers a superb Gastro menu served 7 days a week overseen by chef Callum Watson, who has worked for Marco Pierre White as Head Chef in many of his restaurants.

Offering a restaurant quality menu to suit all tastes at a reasonable price with excellent service standards, the aim of the new management team at Botanic House is to become a leading venue for food. With years of experience in the bar and restaurant trade managing some of London’s most exciting venues, this team are bringing their experience to revitalise one of  Dublin’s oldest establishments.

A host of familiar faces from Dublin’s social scene attended the Botanic Bar with live entertainment and great food. Guests on the night included Niall Quinn and wife Gillian, Boyband Level 5 (just released their new single with Mary Byrne for Christmas) and Claire Malone.

 

Exchequer is 3

Happy Birthday: 1. Aising and Peter Rock; 2. Aoife Cogan and Jenny Lee Masterson; 3. Suzanne Cairns and Aislinn O'Toole. (Pix. Malachy Geelan)

The Exchequer bar on Exchequer Street continues to go from strength to strength and celebrated its 3rd birthday party recently.  A fun filled night of great food, drink and music saw guests partying until late – the elements of any great night at The Exchequer.

Among the party guests were model Aoife Cogan, wife of co-owner Gordon D’arcy, Rosanna Davison, PR gal Astrid Brennan, Ruth Griffin, Roz Lipsett, Jenny Lee Masterson, photographer Alex Sapienza, businessman Paul McGlade and Anna Lavery of Paramount Pictures. The Heineken Cup even made an appearance!

 

VCC

Vintage:  1. Eve Hodginson; 2. JP O’Neil and Helen Clarke; 3. Gemma Sherlock and Danielle Pearson. (Pix. Kieran Narnett)

Discerning drinkers have a new temple to worship at with Dublin’s newest cocktail emporium (and best kept secret) the Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC).  Guests on the night included Bressie, actor Chris O’Dowd, Mary Scott of TV3’s Head Chef fame; model Julie Kavanagh, TV and radio presenter Aidan Power and Today FM’s Ray Foley.

Situated in the heart of Dublin’s city centre in Crown Alley, Dublin 2 the stylish new venue is spread over three floors and offers a unique nightlife experience like never before seen in Ireland.  As the name suggests it’s vintage by nature with quirky decor and a laid back, speakeasy vibe.

Upon arrival, guests were treated to a selection of VCC’s cocktails all of which were created by VCC’s Head Mixologist and General Manager, Gareth Lambe. The party atmosphere was also kept in full swing with entertainment on the night by Ireland’s leading ragtime pianist Colm ‘Stride’ O’Brien.

If you’re looking for brash cocktails with loud attitude then keep walking, chances are you’ll have missed VCC’s discreet doorway presence anyway.

www.vintagecocktailclub.com

Wilde

Gone Wilde: 1. Katherine Lynch and Julian Benson; 2. Keith Thomas and Emma Quinlan; 3. Danielle Moyles and Emily McKeogh. (Pix. BMcE)

After much hype new bar and club Wilde has seen its official launch on the Dublin social scene.  The sound of beating drums, Fire eaters, stilt walkers, snake charmers and dancers greeted guests upon arrival with no expense spared on the lavish soiree. 

Creating the most stunning floral arrangements, Elegant Flowers had the venue resemble an Aladdin’s Cave. Absolut cocktails flowed all night with Berry Mojito’s and Mango & Apple Martini’s being the favourites. Wilde also spoiled its guests with exclusive catering from Ali Davis who flew in celebratory chef Kristen Zschokke to give their guests delicious, decadent, food.

The venue will operate as an upmarket bar in the early evenings before introducing an eclectic entertainment programme and club elements later in the night.  Open 7 nights a week from 6pm until late, Wilde will have an exciting and varied entertainment programme catering for all tastes. 

Dandelion

Clubbing: 1. Bressie with Rozanna Purcell, Rosanna Davison and Pippa O’Connor; 2. Miriam Hunt and Sean McConnon. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Dandelion Bar & Club on St Stephens Green Dublin hosted a fun filled summer party recently to celebrate the stunning new VIP Bar at the club that has just be unveiled by the new owner Pat Curtin.

The fresh new look Dandelion oozes style and opulence but the VIP area designed by Annemarie O’Neill brings a whole new dimension to the club.  The eye is drawn to a striking original artwork which brings drama and theatre to this nocturnal playground with mood lighting, luxurious bespoke seating and draped walls and a viewing area over the whole club to soak up the sounds and electric atmosphere.

Celebrity guest DJ Bressie was on the decks and kept the dance floor filled while guests including Liam Cunningham, models Aisling Quinn who stepped out with boyfriend Jared Cella, Roz Purcell, Rosanna Davison, Pippa O’Connor and Sonja Mohlich.

Dandelion is a 22,000sq foot venue open from midday until close 7 days a week, while the Library restaurant under new Head Chef Robert Sabonji (ex. Town Bar & Grill), it is set to be the cornerstone of Dublin society.