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    The Mint Bar

    Mansion House A, Dublin

    Bar in Dublin, Ireland

    Why go

    Book The Mint Bar for a polished central Dublin cocktail stop with a former-bank-vault setting, smart-casual feel and enough food to make it more than a quick round. It is strongest for dates, hotel guests, small groups who want atmosphere without a hard-to-read door policy.

    About The Mint Bar

    Should you plan on The Mint Bar in Dublin? Yes, if you want a smart-casual option with hours and a clear price signal. The basics are direct: The Mint Bar is in Dublin, the expected spend is about $45 per person, the dress code is smart casual.

    The main planning point is timing. The Mint Bar opens at 4 PM from Monday to Thursday and Sunday, at 2 PM on Friday and Saturday. Closing is listed as 12 AM on Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. For broader planning around the city, use Dublin bars guide, Dublin restaurants guide, Dublin hotels guide to decide whether this should be the main stop or one part of a wider Dublin evening.

    A Dublin venue best judged by the basics

    The confirmed profile is simple: Dublin location, smart-casual dress code, $45 per person, afternoon-to-late or evening-to-late hours depending on the day. That makes The Mint Bar easiest to evaluate as a planned stop rather than a fully documented dining destination. If you need detailed confirmation on the food menu, drinks list, seating layout, accessibility, or event programming, check directly with the venue before building the night around those specifics.

    Dress code is worth noting. Smart casual gives the visit a slightly more polished frame than an anything-goes stop, without requiring a formal plan. That makes it a reasonable choice when you want a Dublin visit that feels considered and easy to fit around dinner or other plans in the city.

    Hours, price and what to confirm before you go

    Listed hours are Mon: 4 PM–12 AM; Tue: 4 PM–12 AM; Wed: 4 PM–12 AM; Thu: 4 PM–12 AM; Fri: 2 PM–12:30 AM; Sat: 2 PM–12:30 AM; Sun: 4 PM–12 AM. The later Friday and Saturday closing time gives a little more flexibility for weekend plans, while the 4 PM opening on most days keeps the venue positioned for afternoon-to-evening visits rather than lunch.

    Price is $45 per person. Treat that as a planning estimate, not a guarantee of what any individual order will cost. If dinner is the priority, check the full Dublin restaurants guide first; if the evening is mainly about a Dublin stop, this page gives the grounded essentials.

    Who should choose it first

    Choose The Mint Bar if you want a Dublin venue with smart-casual expectations, a verified $45 per-person price signal, hours that work for an evening plan. It is a better fit for people who value a planned, polished stop than for anyone looking only for the lowest-cost option in Dublin. For a wider city itinerary, pair this page with Dublin planning resources and Dublin wineries guide. The verdict: consider it for a smart-casual Dublin evening; confirm any menu, drinks, booking, or seating details directly before relying on them.

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    Planning details

    Location
    The College Green Hotel Dublin, Westmoreland St, College Green, Dublin, D02 HR67, Ireland
    Website
    thecollegegreenhotel.com/the-mint-bar.html
    Phone
    +353 1 645 1000
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Low-lit and atmospheric with a vaulted ceiling and discreet alcoves, combining the feel of a historic bank vault with chic, sophisticated hotel-bar glamour; it feels exclusive yet welcoming, with lively energy on live-music nights and a more intimate, lounge-like vibe at other times.

    Tags

    Vibe

    SophisticatedElegantIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkLate Night

    Experience

    Live MusicHistoric BuildingDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Live Music on Friday and Saturday Nights, Typically in a Relaxed Lounge / Acoustic Bar Style.
    Live Music
    Yes
    Planning details

    Location

    The College Green Hotel Dublin, Westmoreland St, College Green, Dublin, D02 HR67, Ireland · Directions

    +353 1 645 1000

    thecollegegreenhotel.com/the-mint-bar.html

    Also consider

    If you can't make it work

    For a more cocktail-led backup, try Vintage Cocktail Club or Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge. For a more casual Dublin pub-style alternative, look at Mulligan's or Mary's Bar & Hardware.

    For wine-bar planning beyond the centre, keep 64 Wine in Glasthule on the list; for other Ireland and Europe bar ideas, compare Amber Lounge in Cork and ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián.

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    How it compares in Dublin

    Mulligan's is the better call for a classic Dublin pub mood, while The Mint Bar is the easier fit for a composed hotel-bar drink around College Green. Choose The Mint Bar when convenience and a calmer room matter; choose Mulligan's when the point of the night is pub character.

    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge and Vintage Cocktail Club are stronger cross-shops for a cocktail-focused plan. The Mint Bar wins on low-friction central access and easier booking; those two make more sense when the bar itself is the main event.

    Mary's Bar & Hardware is better for a looser, more casual night, The Temple Bar Pub suits visitors who want the busier tourist-centre energy. The Mint Bar is the choice for a quieter first stop, a date, or a small-group drink where conversation matters more than crowd spectacle.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is The Mint Bar open late?

    Yes. The hours run until 12 AM from Monday to Thursday and Sunday, until 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. Friday and Saturday opening is listed from 2 PM; Monday to Thursday and Sunday opening is listed from 4 PM.

    Is The Mint Bar good for groups?

    It may work as a Dublin option for a planned evening, but groups should contact The Mint Bar directly before relying on availability or layout.

    What's the best time to go to The Mint Bar?

    Use the opening hours as the main guide. Go from 4 PM on Monday to Thursday or Sunday, or from 2 PM on Friday and Saturday. If you want more certainty around space or atmosphere, check with the venue before you go.

    Do I need a reservation at The Mint Bar?

    Because the venue has a smart-casual dress code and a $45 per-person price signal, planning ahead is sensible, especially if timing matters.