2020 Celtic Cocktail Trail

Whether it is a wine trail, a cocktail trail or a coffee trail, I strongly believe a trail of any sort is the best way to explore a new part of town. It’s a well thought out way to hit the best that the area has to offer, typically put together by people who know the area very well and can get you that local experience you crave. Lucky for us, Dublin is home to a few different types of trails, one of my most favorite ones being the Celtic Cocktail Trail.

Quick rundown → The Celtic Cocktail Trail (in it’s third year) highlights the best of Dublin dining and craft cocktails with an Irish Flair. There are 18 different spots (the most ever), with five being brand new (Beer Barrel, La Scala, Coast Wine House, Urban’s Pint House and Café Istanbul) on the trail. At each of the different stops, you will enjoy a delicious (custom to the trail) beverage. If you complete 5 trail stops, you can redeem your guidebook for a commemorative koozie. Complete 11 stops and you’ll score an exclusive Celtic Celtic Cocktail t-shirt! 

Something new to the 2020 edition are the 11 stops offering “Zero-Proof” cocktails. Redeem stamps from all “ZP” stops and turn in your passport for a t-shirt!

Here’s How it Works:

1. Pick up your Guidebook at the Dublin Visitor & Information Center at 9 S. High St. in Downtown Dublin or download and print.

2. Visit the destinations on the Celtic Cocktail Trail.

3. Present your Guidebook to your friendly local bartender to collect a stamp.

4. Mail-in or leave your completed form and passport at the Dublin Visitor & Information Center. (9 S. High St.)

5. The Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau will mail your koozie or exclusive Celtic Cocktail Trail t-shirt to the address provided on the completed form within 30 days.

Make sure you use the hashtag #CelticCocktails when sharing photos on social media!

I don’t want to spoil it all, but here are a few of the cocktails

Emerald Irish Manhattan from Tucci’s
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Vermouth, Orange Bitters.

Irish Tri-Colour from VASO Rooftop Lounge
Tullamore DEW, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Orgeat, Fresh Lime Juice, Green Chartreuse.

Pineapple Fizzy from Z Cucina {Zero-proof}

Irish Sunset from Fado Pub & Kitchen
Teelings Small Batch, Aperol, Lime Juice, Pineapple-Infused Syrup.

If you want to see the rest of the cocktails, you can check them out here.

I can’t wait to get back to Dublin and get a few more stamps in my guidebook!

P.S. – THE CELTIC COCKTAIL TRAIL IS NOT MEANT TO BE COMPLETED IN ONE DAY. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY AND PLAN A SAFE RIDE WHEN TAKING THE TRAIL

PS – Check out this blog post to see a few more of my favorite spots in Dublin!