What to order at Peruke and Periwig

Signature drink
Dealers Choice cocktail
Editor tip
Three floors; the basement is the speakeasy room. Bookings essential Friday and Saturday; the ground-floor bar takes walk-ins.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar
Price€€€
Neighborhoodsouth-city-centre
HoursMon-Tue 17:00-23:00, Wed 17:00-23:30, Thu 17:00-01:00, Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat 15:00-02:00, Sun 15:00-22:00
Signature drinkDealers Choice cocktail
Last verified

Food program: Bar snacks only

Tip: Three floors; the basement is the speakeasy room. Bookings essential Friday and Saturday; the ground-floor bar takes walk-ins.

Location

Address: 31 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 DR58

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