The Dylan Whisky Bar
The Dylan Whisky Bar
The Dylan Whisky Bar
4.5
11:00 - 00:30
Monday
15:00 - 23:30
Tuesday
15:00 - 23:30
Wednesday
15:00 - 23:30
Thursday
15:00 - 23:30
Friday
11:00 - 00:30
Saturday
11:00 - 00:30
Sunday
12:30 - 23:30
About
The d.W.b is a fine, early 1900's styled victorian bar, adorned with an ornate mahogany bar & fitments. Beautiful advertising mirrors grace its walls, while an open turf fire provides a unique warmth & cosiness while you sink into its comfortable leather seating & private snugs.Here at The Dylan we aim to serve the highest quality potations from our discerning menus of draft beers, wines & fine cocktails, but the real 'spirit' of the d.W.b is our ever expanding selection of the finest whisk(e)y's and superior gins the world has to offer.Our 'Spirit Library' currently consists of over 200 whisk(e)ys, and 30 gins, with both whisk(e)y and gin tasting trays available at the bar. Once you've discovered your drink of choice why not experience it within the comfort of our Award Winning Snug at the front of the bar. B'th a newcomer or a regular always Taste, Feel & Experience 'The Spirit of The Dylan' The Dylan Whisky Bar (The d.W.b)
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Conor K
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Charged €147 for a pint and a gin and tonic. I understand people make mistakes but this is a costly one. Promised that the money would be refunded immediately, I am still waiting on a refund. After processing the refund the manager then charged me again after his worker had made the costly mistake. When the money had not been returned immediately, I asked to speak to the manager again but he had miraculously gone home. Still waiting on my refund. Avoid avoid avoid.
Written 20 March 2023
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Spailpin123
Dublin, Ireland50 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
We called to this pub a couple of evenings ago. We ordered 2 alcoholic drinks and 2 glasses of tap water. We were told (and not pleasantly) that the glasses of water would cost €2 each (we didn't even want ice!). This is, in our view, an unacceptable charge and not at all normal in Ireland. So we left. If we had stayed we would have bought 5 alcoholic drinks so would have spent about €35 minimum. Drink prices in Kilkenny city are not particularly cheap (about Dublin suburban prices rather than rural Ireland prices) so I think the Dylan would have made enough profit from us without this added attempt to price goudge us. We might have enjoyed it if we had stayed as there were a couple of great guitarists. But this experience was very unpleasant. Bad marks to you Dylan.
Written 9 March 2024
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Helen M
Kilkenny, Ireland22 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This is the second time we had to leave the Dylan as we couldn't get served in a timely manner - I would hare to be in there if it was busy. The older lady serving was on her own and told us there were customers in front of us to be served but there didn't seem to be any organisation to the place. Won't be going there again and we are from Kilkenny.
Written 5 June 2023
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Alan OC
7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We arrived into the bar and asked if there were any whiskeys with honey in them to which we were quickly told "no" by the not so friendly bar man. Perhaps he could have started his next sentence with "But the closest thing to a whiskey honey is..." I later discovered that there were a number of whiskeys which contained honey. He locked the front door at 11.30 which is the usual procedure but then disappeared from the bar and never even called last orders!! Disappointing experience from a whiskey enthusiast. Lovely interior to the bar.
Written 27 June 2022
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Rachel
2 contributions
Apr 2022
Bianca is a friendly and very knowledgeable bartender! She could tell us anything we wanted to know about Irish whiskey and gin. And Owen makes a fantastic gimlet! Everything from the music to the lighting was perfect. We had a great time at this classy yet laid back bar.
Written 10 April 2022
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Bill F
Sarnia, Canada4 contributions
May 2022
This bar supports the Kilkenny Whiskey Guild. The staff are very knowledgeable and personable. Fortunately for us, the night we visited was not too busy so we were able to benefit from a very positive educational session on Irish Whiskies. As whiskey enthusiasts we were very much at home here and closing time came much too soon.
Written 21 May 2022
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jjmcb
Freeport, ME3 contributions
Sept 2022
We had a great experience at Dylan's during our recent holiday to Kilkenny - in part because Jimmy spent some time talking to us about the Whiskey Guild and Irish Whiskey in general. Great staff, wonderful whiskeys and craft cocktails by Katie. Can't wait for our next trip!
Written 21 September 2022
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bob
Hamilton, Canada1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Friends
We visited Dylan’s after dinner last night. It was a perfect spot with dark wood bar, leather high back chairs and red hews. Bianca was working the bar and had extensive knowledge of the over hundred whiskeys. I would definitely return and hope Bianca would be there to take care of us.
Written 25 October 2022
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Derek B
Dublin, Ireland260 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Stopped off in this great pub for a drink, just a short walk from our hotel, and on the way to our chosen restaurant. Great selection of drinks, including my personal favourite Irish whiskey. A cosy pub, and very comfortable. Recommended.
Written 4 October 2021
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Candj9173
North West England, UK843 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
This is a fabulous place for a whisky lover to hole up for a few hours. There is a very extensive list of whisky options. Sadly not us but there was a great drinks choice and very friendly service. Other customers were trying out the whisky flights.
Written 8 July 2024
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We have a good selection of old - vintage and discontinued Whiskies available to purchase. Unfortunately we don’t ship so you got to visit and see some of the rare gems in stock. These Whiskies change continuously due to their rarity so - if what’s in shop today sells, it might never be seen again.
Written 11 September 2018
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