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    Star Wine List 2026

    Ely Wine Bar

    Mansion House B, Dublin

    Bar in Dublin, Ireland

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    Why go

    Ely Wine Bar is the Dublin 2 pick when the night should revolve around wine rather than cocktails or pub energy. Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible signal for bottle-led dates, client drinks, and small celebrations, especially when conversation matters more than a high-volume room.

    About Ely Wine Bar

    Star Wine List recognition in 2023 is the clearest signal for Ely Wine Bar in Dublin. The basics are simple: it is open Tuesday to Saturday evenings, closed Monday and Sunday, and has a smart-casual dress code.

    A Dublin wine-bar choice for evening plans

    Consider this when the plan suits an evening setting in Dublin and a smart-casual room. Its hours make it a Tuesday-to-Saturday option rather than a lunch or Sunday plan: Tuesday to Friday from 5–11:30 PM, and Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM.

    The main reason to choose it is category fit. Ely Wine Bar has Star Wine List recognition from 2023, so it makes sense to consider it when that recognition matters to your evening. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Dublin bars guide, then cross-check dinner options in our full Dublin restaurants guide if the night needs other plans around it.

    Choose it when the details match your night

    The practical case is strongest when the group wants an evening plan in Dublin, a smart-casual dress code, and a venue with Star Wine List recognition. Details about lunch service, outdoor seating, menu format, prices, seat count, or a specific service style are not available, so those should be checked directly with the venue before planning around them.

    For travellers building a full Dublin plan, it may be useful to compare Ely Wine Bar with other Dublin options depending on the mood of the evening. Other alternatives and contrasts include Drawing Rooms, Margadh, No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar, O'Donoghues Bar, and The Lord Mayor's Lounge. Useful planning can also start with our full Dublin hotels guide if the night is part of a wider stay.

    The practical call: choose Ely Wine Bar for a Dublin evening when the hours, smart-casual dress code, and Star Wine List recognition fit the plan. Skip it if you need lunch service, Sunday opening, Monday opening, or specific facilities you require.

    The takeEly is best for evening visits when the neighbourhood pivots from daytime business to considered hospitality. It's an ideal stop for a focused wine outing — whether you want a relaxed date night, a post-work glass, or a chance to explore a thoughtfully curated list. The venue's repeated Star Wine List recognition positions it as a go-to for anyone who cares about list range and regional depth, so it suits diners who want to treat wine as the main event without committing to a full tasting-menu experience.
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    Planning details

    Location
    22 Ely Pl, Dublin 2, D02 AH73, Ireland
    Website
    elywinebar.ie
    Phone
    +353 1 676 8986
    Bar contextDublin, Ireland
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Ely Wine Bar sits in a Georgian shell that the copy treats as sincere and unshowy, so the room reads as historic and quietly refined rather than flashy. The bar leans into wine-first hospitality: lists that aim for depth and regional breadth give the space a sophisticated seriousness while the overall presentation stays measured and classic. The result is an intimate, charming pocket of evening-led hospitality on Ely Place — a place that feels considered, rooted in its neighbourhood fabric and focused on the wine rather than theatrical froufrou.

    Best For

    Ely is best for evening visits when the neighbourhood pivots from daytime business to considered hospitality. It's an ideal stop for a focused wine outing — whether you want a relaxed date night, a post-work glass, or a chance to explore a thoughtfully curated list. The venue's repeated Star Wine List recognition positions it as a go-to for anyone who cares about list range and regional depth, so it suits diners who want to treat wine as the main event without committing to a full tasting-menu experience.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean on the wine programme: the write-up emphasizes list depth and quality-to-value, so browsing the list will often reward curiosity. The venue is described as accessible rather than didactic, so feel free to order by the glass or ask staff for regional recommendations instead of signing up for a formal tasting. Above all, expect a wine-led experience where the list, and the people who know it, guide your choices.

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    Ambiance

    Cozy and inviting with warm fireplace, basement booths, and an elegant, intimate atmosphere.

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    Date NightAfter WorkCasual Hangout

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    Wine Bar
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    22 Ely Pl, Dublin 2, D02 AH73, Ireland
    Planning details

    Location

    22 Ely Pl, Dublin 2, D02 AH73, Ireland · Directions

    +353 1 676 8986

    elywinebar.ie

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • O'Donoghues Bar, Notable alternative
    • Drawing Rooms, Notable alternative
    • Margadh, Notable alternative
    • No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar, Notable alternative
    • The Lord Mayor's Lounge, Notable alternative
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    How it compares with Dublin peers

    Choose O'Donoghues Bar when the priority is a classic Dublin pub feel; choose Ely Wine Bar when the priority is wine and a calmer special-occasion setup. O'Donoghues is the more casual, socially driven call, while Ely is better for dates, client drinks, and small groups that want the drinks choice to feel considered.

    Drawing Rooms, No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar, and The Lord Mayor's Lounge are stronger fits when hotel polish, formal service, or a more occasion-coded room matters. Ely is the sharper pick when the drink decision starts with wine rather than the setting. For a business drink, the hotel options may feel more conventional; for a date, Ely feels less scripted.

    Margadh is the cross-shop for readers who want a contemporary food-and-drink angle in Dublin rather than a pure wine-bar decision. If Ely is full or the group wants something with a broader dining feel, Margadh is the easier pivot. If the brief is specifically wine-first, Ely remains the cleaner booking.

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    Ely Wine Bar Dublin and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Ely Wine BarDublin
    Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1
    O'Donoghues BarDublinNo published awards
    Drawing RoomsDublinNo published awards
    MargadhDublinNo published awards
    No. 27 The Shelbourne BarDublinNo published awards
    The Lord Mayor's LoungeDublinNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the food good at Ely Wine Bar?
    Is Ely Wine Bar good for a date?

    It can be a fit for a Dublin evening date if the details match your plan: Tuesday-to-Saturday evening hours, smart-casual dress code, and Star Wine List recognition from 2023. For a different kind of Dublin bar plan, O'Donoghues Bar is a separate option to compare.

    What's the best time to go to Ely Wine Bar?

    It is open Tuesday to Friday from 5–11:30 PM, and Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM. It is closed Monday and Sunday. Information on quieter or busier periods is not available.

    Does Ely Wine Bar have outdoor seating?
    Is Ely Wine Bar good for groups?

    Seat count, room size, or group details are not available. If you are planning for a group, check directly with the venue. For a different Dublin bar setting, No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar is a natural comparison.

    What's the crowd like at Ely Wine Bar?

    Crowd profile or atmosphere details are not available. Ely Wine Bar is in Dublin, has a smart-casual dress code, and has Star Wine List recognition from 2023. If you want a lounge comparison, The Lord Mayor's Lounge is another Dublin option.

    Is Ely Wine Bar open late?

    Yes, Ely Wine Bar is open Tuesday to Friday until 11:30 PM and Saturday until midnight. It is closed Monday and Sunday.