Peruke & Periwig
Mansion House B, Dublin
Bar in Dublin, Ireland
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Georgian-Frame Cocktail Craft
Why go
Peruke & Periwig is a good Dublin 2 choice for drinks-first plans, especially dates or small groups that want a dressed-up central bar rather than a casual pub. Its Top 500 Bars Best Bars #360 ranking in 2025 gives it a useful trust signal, but wine and food details are not strong enough to make it the obvious pick for a dinner-led night.
About Peruke & Periwig
Consider Peruke & Periwig if you are looking for a Dublin bar with a smart-casual dress code and a notable recognition point: Top 500 Bars Best Bars listed it at #360 in 2025. Beyond those basics, keep the plan flexible rather than assuming a specific food menu, drinks format, pricing, seating setup, or reservation policy.
First-timers should check directly before going if the occasion depends on particular details. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Dublin bars guide, then compare other Dublin dining options through our full Dublin restaurants guide if dinner is part of the same night.
A Dublin bar for flexible plans
The safest way to plan around Peruke & Periwig is as a Dublin stop with a smart-casual dress code and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #360 recognition in 2025. Keep plans flexible on cuisine, menu format, price point, outdoor setup, service style.
If your evening depends on a particular type of drink, a detailed food offering, or a specific booking arrangement, check the venue's official channels before committing. You can also compare it with other Dublin options, including Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant, Mary's Bar & Hardware, No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar, The Lord Mayor's Lounge, The Sidecar.
Who should choose it, who should book elsewhere
Choose Peruke & Periwig when the essentials are enough for the occasion: Dublin, smart casual, Top 500 Bars Best Bars #360 in 2025. That recognition is a useful trust signal, but it should not be stretched into assumptions about menu depth, prices, atmosphere, seating, or service.
Skip it if the night depends on specific pricing, detailed food information, a confirmed outdoor arrangement, or a guaranteed reservation process before arrival. In that case, use our full Dublin hotels guide for hotel-lounge alternatives, or compare other Dublin bars and restaurants before setting the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 31 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 DR58
- Website
- peruke.ie
- Phone
- +353 1 672 7190
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Peruke & Periwig sits within a Georgian stretch of Dawson Street and leans into that civic history with deliberate branding and interior choices. The room favors warm lighting and booth seating, creating a compact, elegant atmosphere that feels both classic and slightly whimsical. The bar’s technical rigor—evidenced by its placement on the World's Top 500 Bars list—adds a layer of sophistication without feeling ostentatious. Overall, the space reads as a refined, intimate cocktail room that honors Dublin’s architectural past while delivering a polished, welcoming drinking experience.
Best For
The bar suits quiet, considered nights out and polished after-work drinks alike. Its location on a busy Dawson Street corridor means passing office workers, solicitors and students commonly drop in, so it works well for stop-in cocktails after the workday. At the same time, the intimate, well-designed interior and the bar’s international recognition make it a comfortable choice for date nights and small special-occasion gatherings. The steady, consistent program rewards repeat visits rather than one-off novelty-seeking nights.
Ordering Tips
Expect cocktails to be the focus: the write-up highlights a technically rigorous program and a ranking in the World's Top 500 Bars, so quality and consistency are the priorities. Ask the bartenders about their point of view—classics executed precisely or house variations—and allow time to savour crafted serves. With booth seating and a room designed for conversation, orders are best enjoyed slowly rather than as a rush of rounds; the bar rewards attentive tasting and repeated visits over one-off spectacle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Candlelit tables, plush red velvet seating, dark wood, old oil paintings, and boudoir-like intimate upstairs dining rooms creating a decadent, cozy, and elegant vintage atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Jazz
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Zed's Dead
- Dia Del Muertos
- Bonded Martini
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a more formal lounge, choose The Sidecar or No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar. If the plan needs a more casual fallback, Mary's Bar & Hardware is the easier fit.
Bar context
How it compares in Dublin
Choose Peruke & Periwig over Mary's Bar & Hardware when the plan needs to feel more polished and less casual. Mary's is the easier call for a looser, pub-style meet-up; this is better for a date, a small group, or a visitor who wants a more dressed room without moving into full hotel-lounge territory.
No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar, The Lord Mayor's Lounge, The Sidecar are the stronger cross-shops if service polish and hotel setting matter more than bar energy. Pick those for a calmer, more formal occasion; pick Peruke & Periwig when the night should feel like a bar first.
Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant is the better fallback when the group needs a broader bar-and-restaurant format. Peruke & Periwig is the cleaner decision for drinks-led plans in central Dublin; Farrier & Draper makes more sense when food, group flexibility, a longer evening are bigger priorities.
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Compare Peruke & Periwig
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Peruke & Periwig | Dublin | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #360 |
| No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Lord Mayor's Lounge | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Sidecar | Dublin | No published awards |
| Mary's Bar & Hardware | Dublin | No published awards |
| Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peruke & Periwig good for groups?
It may work for a group, but details such as seating capacity, booking policy, group format should be checked directly. The core facts are that it is in Dublin, has a smart-casual dress code, was listed by Top 500 Bars Best Bars at #360 in 2025. Check directly before planning around a group visit.
Does Peruke & Periwig have happy hour deals?
Do not plan around happy hour deals unless you have checked directly with the venue.
Is Peruke & Periwig good for a date?
It can be considered for a Dublin plan, especially if a smart-casual dress code and the Top 500 Bars Best Bars #360 (2025) recognition fit the occasion. For specific atmosphere, seating, or booking expectations, confirm directly before going.
Is the food good at Peruke & Periwig?
If the plan needs a clearer food angle, compare other Dublin options such as Farrier & Draper - Bar & Restaurant, check Peruke & Periwig's official channels for current details.
Do I need a reservation at Peruke & Periwig?
Check directly with Peruke & Periwig before going, especially if timing matters. If you want another Dublin bar to compare, No. 27 The Shelbourne Bar is a natural alternative to review.
