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Bar 1661
1-5 Green St, Rotunda, D07 YT6H
Stout Score Breakdown
- Pour Technique 119.5s Two-Stage
- Cellar Temp 5.8°C (Optimal)
- Head Retention Velvety Domed Cap
- Line Hygiene High Rotation Fresh
- Recommended Order: Belfast Coffee (Cold brew, Bán Poitín, Cream)
Verified Opening Hours
*Hours conform to standard Dublin licensing laws. Subject to bank holiday adjustments.
Heritage Lore & Pub Highlights
Voted Ireland's Bar of the Year, Bar 1661 champions native Irish spirits and craft poitín with innovative, world-class cocktail artistry.
Pub Features & Atmosphere
Visiting Bar 1661 on a Dublin Pub Crawl
Whether you are stepping into Bar 1661 for an afternoon quiet pint in a snug or making it a core stop along your evening walking route, remember that counter seating operates on a traditional first-come, first-served basis. Order at the bar, allow the bartender the full two-stage pour to let the stout settle, and enjoy the conversation.
Bar 1661 — Capel St & North City Heritage & Walking Guide
Opened in 2019 in the heart of Capel St & North City, Bar 1661 combines contemporary Dublin hospitality with rigorous traditional cellar standards and high-turnover draught lines.
Located at 1-5 Green St, Rotunda, D07 YT6H (exact GPS coordinates 53.34926, -6.27046), Bar 1661 is known for its Ireland's Bar of the Year & Poitín Flagship atmosphere and signature features including Award Winning, Irish Poitín, World-Class Cocktails. Patrons visiting for a pint of plain or the house specialty (Belfast Coffee (Cold brew, Bán Poitín, Cream)) rate the cellar quality at 9.1/10 on the Guinness Stout Score™ index.
When building a self-guided walking route through Capel St & North City, the three closest neighbouring stops are The Black Sheep (107m away, ⭐ 9.2), Underdog (179m away, ⭐ 9.6), and McNeill's Pub (202m away, ⭐ 9.5).
Walking Distance from Bar 1661 to Dublin Landmarks
- Trinity College Front Gate934 m (~12 min walk)
- St. Stephen's Green (Fusiliers' Arch)1232 m (~16 min walk)
- Ha'penny Bridge (River Liffey)590 m (~8 min walk)
- Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate)1353 m (~17 min walk)
- Connolly / Pearse DART Hub1.61 km (~21 min walk)
Nearby Historic Pubs
Closest authentic taverns within easy walking distance
The Black Sheep
⭐ 9.2Northside / Smithfield · Est. 2011
On Dublin's newly pedestrianized Capel Street. 20+ craft beer taps and rotating micro-stouts.
Underdog
⭐ 9.6Northside / Smithfield · Est. 2017
Dublin's premier independent craft beer taphouse on Capel Street, championing rare Irish micro-stouts, porters, and DIPAs.
McNeill's Pub
⭐ 9.5Northside / Smithfield · Est. 1860
Former musical instrument shop. Intimate hearth fireside trad sessions where musicians gather nightly.
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Frequently Asked Questions · Bar 1661
Verified InfoWhat is the Guinness Stout Score™ rating at Bar 1661? ▾
Bar 1661 holds a verified Guinness Stout Score™ of 9.1/10 based on 310 independent pint evaluations across cellar temperature (6–8°C), line hygiene, 119.5-second two-part surge, glassware cleanliness, and dome creaminess.
Where is Bar 1661 located in Dublin? ▾
Bar 1661 is located at 1-5 Green St, Rotunda, D07 YT6H, Dublin (GPS: 53.349263, -6.270465). You can use our interactive walking map or click 'Directions' on this page for step-by-step walking navigation.
What are the opening hours for Bar 1661? ▾
Bar 1661 is open Monday–Thursday from 10:30 to 23:30, Friday–Saturday from 10:30 to 00:30, and Sunday from 12:30 to 23:00 (hours may vary on Irish bank holidays).
What makes Bar 1661 famous on a Dublin pub crawl? ▾
Voted Ireland's Bar of the Year, Bar 1661 champions native Irish spirits and craft poitín with innovative, world-class cocktail artistry. It is one of the 118 curated historic heritage taverns featured in the Dublin Pub Crawl Directory.
More Dublin Pubs in the Dublin Pub Crawl Directory
The Black Sheep • Underdog • McNeill's Pub • The King's Inn • The Sidecar at The Westbury • 9 Below