Dublin's relationship with mixed drinks dates back to the 19th century, when the Shelbourne Hotel first introduced cocktail service to the city. The historic Bailey Bar played a crucial role in developing the city's sophisticated drinking culture.
While traditional pubs dominated most of the 20th century, the Celtic Tiger era of the 1990s sparked interest in cocktail culture. The real transformation began in the early 2000s with dedicated cocktail establishments, while the 2010s saw an explosion of craft cocktail bars and a renewed interest in Irish spirits.