Poitín is one of the world's oldest spirits - first distilled in the 6th Century, banned in 1661 by the British Crown, only legalised in 1997 - Ireland's native spirit is now protected like Champagne in France. Bar 1661 is the global flagship for Irish Poitín and a platform for small and local producers all across the island of Ireland, the only bar in the country focusing on our often overlooked native spirit. Join us on Mondays and Thursdays for our regular Poitín masterclasses and meet some of the most passionate Poitín fans you will find anywhere in the world.

Enjoy a short tour of our historic cross street nestled amongst Dublin's historic fruit markets while your welcome drink is being prepared. Return to the bar for our house cocktail - the Belfast Coffee, a cold brewed poitín version of a classic Irish Coffee, served around our custom centre table made from local Dublin Sycamore.

We will then take you on a guided tasting through the history of poitín and on a journey from the 14th century right through to modern day. There will be four poitíns to try, each tying in with the spirit's notorious history. Guests are welcome to stay as long as they wish and sample one of the largest selections of Irish spirits in the country.

Beir Bua...!