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Private Cocktail Masterclass at a Dublin Distillery
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Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8 is the real thing - an actual working distillery, not a bar that’s been dressed up to look like one. The cocktail masterclass here is run by award-winning spirits specialists who also work behind some of Dublin’s top bars, so the techniques you pick up are the ones used in professional settings, not simplified versions made palatable for tourists.
The class is private and intimate, which means the whole thing shapes around your group. You’ll be welcomed with a cocktail on arrival, then you’ll create two signature cocktails from scratch while hearing proper insider knowledge about distillation and craft spirits. You don’t need any cocktail experience going in - this works equally well for complete beginners and people who already spend time behind a home bar. Non-alcoholic mocktails are available for anyone who doesn’t drink.
Meeting point: Meet your host directly at Stillgarden Distillery, Dublin 8. Check the ‘before you go’ section of your voucher for the exact address and a Google Maps link.
Dublin 8 is one of the city’s oldest and most interesting neighbourhoods. The area around the Liberties, where Stillgarden sits, has been associated with distilling since the 18th century. It’s worth arriving a few minutes early and walking around the block - the industrial architecture and street art around here tell a lot of the neighbourhood’s story.
The class moves at a comfortable pace for an hour. You won’t feel rushed, but you also won’t have time to dawdle too much between steps. If your group is particularly interested in the distilling side of things (as opposed to the cocktail-making), mention it beforehand and your host can adjust the balance of the conversation.
Non-drinkers are genuinely well catered for here. The mocktail versions use the same techniques and the same attention to ingredient quality as the full cocktail versions, so it’s not an afterthought. If anyone in your group doesn’t drink, they won’t feel like they’re getting a lesser experience.
Stillgarden is in the Liberties, which is close to a few other things worth your time. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a 10-minute walk. The vintage and antiques quarter on Francis Street is even closer. If you’re making a day of the Dublin 8 area, the class fits naturally into a wider afternoon.
Book your spot with enough lead time. This is a small, private class and the team here stays busy. A week’s notice is comfortable for most dates; closer to the weekend or during peak summer months, a bit more is safer.