We are firmly in our social era when terraces open for the summer, menus pop and cocktails dominate.\u2026<\/p>\n
The Rooftop embraces full escape mode with a Mexican-inspired seasonal takeover, pairing skyline views with punchy flavours and a distinctly upbeat cocktail list. Executive Chef Gareth Mullins<\/a> brings Mayan classics into an Irish context, from sea bass ceviche with blood orange and habanero to BBQ tiger prawns with mango and avocado, carne asada and pork belly with mole, all designed for sharing and slow grazing. Cocktails are occasionally smoky and always moreish, from jalape\u00f1o tequila blends to berry vodka mixes and a non-alcoholic spritz that still feels like it made an effort. It\u2019s a place where one drink can easily turn into three in the blink of an eye. @<\/a>anantarathemarkerdublin<\/a><\/p>\n Wilde<\/a> brings a polished taste of Provence to Dublin with its summer menu, running through to September. The focus is all about elegant seafood, chilled ros\u00e9 and the kind of terrace that makes you forget that you\u2019re in the city at all, surrounded by white blooms and a distinctly Riviera mood. Expect a generous tasting experience, from Carlingford Lough oysters and seared tuna sashimi to West Cork mussels, prawns and brown crab claws, with optional caviar if the moment calls for it. Ros\u00e9 takes centre stage with a curated flight from Ch\u00e2teau La Coste, turning lunch or dinner into a Proven\u00e7al escape without leaving the country. @wildedublin<\/a><\/p>\n Suesey Street<\/a> is doing exactly what a good city terrace should do in summer, maximising every possible dry hour with cocktails, jazz and a slightly celebratory sense of urgency. The new drinks menu focuses on refreshed classics and lighter seasonal serves, including ginger and grain whiskey highball and the golden hour non-alcoholic cocktail created for Dublin Cocktail Week, alongside \u20ac5 Friday corkage that feels almost suspiciously generous. The Garden Terrace runs on wine, cheese boards and sharing plates, while monthly jazz nights from Stella Bass and Charlie Moon add a softly nostalgic soundtrack. It\u2019s relaxed, a bit glam and one of the better places to lose track of time by the canal. Bag of cans not required. @sueseystreet<\/a><\/p>\n BAR 1661<\/a> continues its run as one of the most internationally recognised names in Irish cocktails, once again shortlisted for World\u2019s Best Cocktail Menu at the Spirited Awards. The current power menu has helped reframe poit\u00edn for a global audience, moving it firmly into modern craft cocktail conversation. This summer is also the final chance to try the current menu before a new concept arrives in the autumn, making it a slightly bittersweet moment for regulars. Expect immersive tasting experiences, carefully considered drinks and a terrace where Dublin briefly convinces itself it might be somewhere warmer. @1661bar<\/a><\/p>\n Lottie\u2019s<\/a> has stepped into summer with a new terrace that understands the assignment: cocktails and no unnecessary complications. The drinks list includes Aperol spritzes, cherry gin and ginger spritzes, and pickle martinis built for long unhurried afternoons. A new Saturday lunch offering keeps things deliberately flexible \u2013 full menu, no set requirements and no minimum spend, which is utterly refreshing. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it\u2019s weather permitting in theory, but very much weather encouraging in practice. @lottiesrathmines<\/a><\/p>\n Pig\u2019s Lane<\/a> is going transatlantic for one night only on June 4, hosting a takeover with famous New York joint The Dead Rabbit, one of the most influential Irish hospitality names abroad. The evening promises cocktails and storytelling, with cult serves like their Irish coffee alongside the black shtuff, a cold brew cocktail with a name that does exactly what it says on the tin. It\u2019s a meeting of two Irish bar cultures \u2013 one homegrown and one globally exported \u2013 coming together underground in Kerry for a night that feels part party, part pilgrimage. @pigslane<\/a><\/p>\n The River Club at The River Lee<\/a> is leaning fully into summer with a terrace refresh that swaps restraint for scoops, spritz and riverside ease. This timely collaboration with Irish gelato makers Sc\u00fap Gelato brings an Italian-inspired twist to Cork, complete with florals and a menu built for lingering. Expect indulgent sundaes layered with custard, fruit and gelato alongside spritz cocktails that are citrusy, sparkling and occasionally alcohol-free. Thursdays add a small ritual worth knowing about: complimentary scoops of Sc\u00fap gelato between 6pm and 6.15pm with a cocktail. @theriverclubcork<\/a><\/p>\n Dingle Distillery<\/a> has welcomed a new chapter with Dingle Gin Orange & Sea Salt, its first major new bottle in years. Built on the original botanical recipe, the new release adds hand-selected organic Spanish oranges and West of Dingle sea salt for a subtle coastal note and mineral finish. It\u2019s a distinctly local collab at heart, with sea salt harvested on the peninsula, resulting in a crisp finish. Sea salt and orange Tom Collins, anyone? Just add an umbrella for your very own cocktail experience at home. @dingledistillery<\/p>\n