This Spring brings news of the launch of The Distilled Experience, Bar 1661’s latest bespoke offering comprising a slick 90-minute spin through their greatest hits.
If their full throttle three-hour Immersive Experience feels like a marathon, to our minds the Distilled version seems like a more lightly paced sprint.
Early adopters are describing it as akin to a highlight reel featuring fourteen mini serves, sandwiched between their cult Belfast Coffee and wrapped up neatly with a delicious Irish Coffee.
Guided by the team who’ve made this northside spot a global talking point, it successfully pulls off the delicate balancing act of being part tasting menu, part behind-the-scenes deep dive into their modern Irish drinks wizardry.
With just ten seats available per session it all feels pretty intimate, and at €90 a head, the experience takes pride of place in their adjacent cocktail factory from 5pm to 6.30pm on Saturdays, nicely situated in prime pre-dinner mischief territory, perfect for date nights, mate nights or gifting glory.
Words: Martina Murray
