Ely Wine Bar
Mansion House B, Dublin
Bar in Dublin, Ireland
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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, 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 verified signal for Ely Wine Bar in Dublin. The confirmed basics are simple: it is open Tuesday to Saturday evenings, closed Monday and Sunday, 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. The verified hours make it a Tuesday-to-Saturday option rather than a lunch or Sunday plan: Tuesday to Friday from 5–11:30 PM, Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM.
The main reason to choose it is category fit. Ely Wine Bar has confirmed 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 confirmed details match your night
The practical case is strongest when the group wants an evening plan in Dublin, a smart-casual dress code, a venue with verified Star Wine List recognition. The available facts do not confirm lunch service, outdoor seating, menu format, prices, seat count, or a specific service style, so those details 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, 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 verified hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition fit the plan. Skip it if you need a confirmed lunch service, Sunday opening, Monday opening, or specific facilities that have not been verified.
Planning details
- Location
- 22 Ely Pl, Dublin 2, D02 AH73, Ireland
- Website
- elywinebar.ie
- Phone
- +353 1 676 8986
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.
Planning details
Location
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
Bar context
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, small groups that want the drinks choice to feel considered.
Drawing Rooms, No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar, 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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Compare Ely Wine Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ely Wine Bar | Dublin | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1 |
| O'Donoghues Bar | Dublin | No published awards |
| Drawing Rooms | Dublin | No published awards |
| Margadh | Dublin | No published awards |
| No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Lord Mayor's Lounge | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ely Wine Bar good for a date?
It can be a fit for a Dublin evening date if the confirmed details match your plan: Tuesday-to-Saturday evening hours, smart-casual dress code, 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?
Use the verified opening hours as the starting point: Tuesday to Friday from 5–11:30 PM, Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM. It is closed Monday and Sunday. The available facts do not confirm quieter or busier periods.
Is Ely Wine Bar open late?
Yes, based on the verified hours, Ely Wine Bar is open Tuesday to Friday until 11:30 PM and Saturday until midnight. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
