The Stapleton Bar

The Main Bar at The Stapleton is the heart of the venue — open, social, and designed for easy, everyday enjoyment. It is walk-in only, with no reservations required and no expectation beyond coming in and having a good drink.

Set on the ground floor and mezzanine, the Main Bar brings together the character of its Georgian surroundings with the energy of a modern Dublin bar. Original architectural details sit comfortably alongside warm lighting and a relaxed layout that encourages conversation, movement, and spontaneity.

This is a bar designed to work in many ways. Drop in for a single drink, meet friends after work, call by on a Saturday afternoon, or stay as the room fills and the night builds. Seating is informal and first come, first served, with a bar-led service model that keeps the atmosphere flowing and unforced.

The drinks offering is broad, confident, and approachable. Alongside classic and contemporary cocktails, the Main Bar serves quality spirits, good wine, and a properly poured pint of Guinness — all treated with the same care. The emphasis is on drinking well across the board, without fuss, ceremony, or over-complication.

As the day moves into evening, the mood shifts naturally. Afternoons are relaxed and easy-going; nights are lively without feeling chaotic. Music, lighting, and service evolve with the room, creating a space that feels welcoming at any hour.

The Main Bar is not about rules or reservations. It’s about comfort, conversation, and returning again and again. At its core, it’s exactly what it should be — a great Dublin bar, open to all, and ready when you are.

A cozy, dimly lit lounge with dark wood walls, velvet seating, and small round tables with brass lamps. Christmas decorations with golden ornaments and garland are visible, creating a festive atmosphere.
A cozy, dimly lit restaurant with dark wood-paneled walls and antique-style furniture. Small tables with yellow lamps are arranged along the sides, and a decorated fireplace with garlands is at the back, creating a festive atmosphere.
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A champagne glass filled with a light-colored cocktail, garnished with a lemon peel twist, sits on a marble-topped table in a restaurant or lounge setting.
Group of people holding various cocktails in glasses for a toast, including a dark beer, a pink cocktail, a yellow cocktail with an orange slice, and a light-colored bubbly drink with lemon peel.
Two glasses of pink champagne on a marble table with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rosé champagne.