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5th June 2025
12:58pm BST
Brought to you by Jameson Distillery Bow St. Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly.
Here at Lovin HQ, we champion the city cocktail bar, which is why we're particularly pleased to have the opportunity to shout out one of Dublin 7's best kept secrets.
Head to the heart of Smithfield and you'll find JJ's Bar tucked inside the iconic Jameson Distillery Bow St, an award-winning attraction.
Here's why we're big fans of JJ's Bar:
The red line LUAS stop Smithfield is practically on JJ's Bar's doorstep, but that's not all. It's a stone's throw away from the Light House Cinema and the Cobblestone, making it the perfect spot for a drink before a night at the movies or a trad session.
In addition to these buzzy Smithfield spots, JJ's Bar is part of the Jameson Distillery Bow St. While the site no longer functions as a working distillery, it is now home to a wealth of award-winning experiences. Visitors can tour the grounds with the Bow St Experience Tour, take part in a cocktail-making class or get to grips with cask whiskey tasting. They can even blend their very own bottle.
A ticket for the Jameson Distillery Bow St is not required to visit JJ's Bar. However, if you do fancy checking out one of the distillery's many immersive experiences, pre-booking is advised through this link.
JJ's Bar is a favourite among the hospitality crowd, and that's down to its versatile drinks offering. The bar's cocktail menu varies season to season and right now the go-to cocktails are a Bow St Collins, a Pear and Blackcurrant Sour and a Crested Old Fashioned.
On top of this cocktail selection, JJ's Bar serves plenty of non-alcoholic options. Made with zero-proof options, these cocktails don't exist to fill a gap on a menu. These cocktails are thoughtfully created and full of flavour.
Whether you're planning a casual catch-up with a friend, a date night or a group gathering, JJ's Bar is an ideal destination. It also opens on Sundays and Mondays to suit folks who have midweek weekends.
You can learn more right here.
Brought to you by Jameson Distillery Bow St. Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly.
