Long acknowledged as Dublin’s number one meeting place, The Horseshoe Bar has seen it all down through the years. The bar’s name derives from the shape of its counter – that of a horseshoe – although some think it is through a long association with the racing and hunting set who often sat around the bar counter discussing the form and guessing the odds. Atmospheric and wholly distinctive, the Horseshoe Bar has always been a meeting point for politicians and journalists, sportsmen and movie stars, visiting dignitaries and local personalities. It opened in 1957 and was designed by Sam Stephenson. It is handsome and evocative, with Hogarth prints, a white counter top and shining brass, and if its rich red walls could talk they would have some fascinating stories to tell. An Irish institution with class, character and distinction, to experience the unique ‘craic’ in The Horseshoe Bar is to get a true flavour of Irish life. A distinctive feature are the Hogarth(1697-1764) Prints above the bar - Hogarth, famous for his satirical prints condemning social ills of the era (1700’s) like the cheap gin that drove the poor to unemployment, dissolution, suicide, and the dangers of moral laxity among the moneyed classes.
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Long acknowledged as Dublin’s number one meeting place, The Horseshoe Bar has seen it all down through the years. The bar’s name derives from the shape of its counter – that of a horseshoe – although some think it is through a long association with the racing and hunting set who often sat around the bar counter discussing the form and guessing the odds.
Atmospheric and wholly distinctive, the Horseshoe Bar has always been a meeting point for politicians and journalists, sportsmen and movie stars, visiting dignitaries and local personalities. It opened in 1957 and was designed by Sam Stephenson. It is handsome and evocative, with Hogarth prints, a white counter top and shining brass, and if its rich red walls could talk they would have some fascinating stories to tell.
An Irish institution with class, character and distinction, to experience the unique ‘craic’ in The Horseshoe Bar is to get a true flavour of Irish life.
A distinctive feature are the Hogarth(1697-1764) Prints above the bar - Hogarth, famous for his satirical prints condemning social ills of the era (1700’s) like the cheap gin that drove the poor to unemployment, dissolution, suicide, and the dangers of moral laxity among the moneyed classes.
An Exclusive Scotch Flight Celebrating Robert Burns Night
Only available on Saturday 25th of January. The annual celebration of the life and works of Robert
Burns, regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Horseshoe Bar team has created a bespoke Scotch Flight, to entice our regular Irish Whiskey drinkers, and to sate the tastes of proud Scotch drinkers.
Johnnie Walker Blue The crown jewel in the walker series, harking back to 1867, when Alex Walker was looking to
create a blend indicative of the flavours of the "four corners of Scotland"
Sweet, subtle, and appropriately luxurious. Wisps of peat smoke, hints of charred oak, rich vanilla cream, sweet chili pepper flake and bittersweet chocolate
Macallan AmberPart of the 1824 Series, created to reflect the founding of the distillery, which also happens
to coincide with our own founding here at the Shelbourne, a happy coincidence?
Cinnamon and boozy raisins. Rich texture, mouthfilling, but still precise and clean. Easy to drink.
Glenmorangie 18A rare and exciting Whiskey. The distillers set aside their signature dram for 15 years in American white oak casks. 30% in Spanish Oloroso casks, while the remainder stays in
the American white oak to be married later.
The palate is tropical and creamy with nectarines in yoghurt, acacia honey, peaches in cream and butterscotch.
Laphraoig 10A real peat lovers go to, rich smoke and salinity matches well with the iodine touch of seaweed.
Seaweed, vanilla, spices, cardamom, black pepper, lemon, pear.
For bookings please enquire with your server.
SCOTCH WHISKY FLIGHT | 35 PER PERSON
Our Wines are poured 175ml per glass
Gls Btl WHITE WINES
Agnus Dei Albarino, Rias Baixis, Spain 2018 13 51
Domaine Le Verger Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2018 13 53
Terre Forti Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy, 2018 10.9
Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2018 14 56
Daniel Chotard Sancerre, France, 2018 13.5 55
ROSE WINE Chateau le Gordonne
Côte de Provence, France 2018 9.5 38
43
RED WINES Gls Btl
Louis Latour Pinot Noir, Domaine de Valmoissine, France 2016 13.5 57
Monte Del Frà Valpolicella Ripasso, Classico Superiore, 2016 14.5 55
Hacienda El Olmo Tempranillo Crianza, Rioja, Spain, 2016 10.5 42
Château Penin Bordeaux Superieur , France, 2015 13 47
Moet et Chandon Brut Vintage, Champagne, France, 2009
Deutz Brut Classic NV, Reims, Champagne, France
Dom Perignon, Epernay, Champagne, France, 2008
Krug Grand Cuvee Brut, Reims, Champagne, France NV
Celene Opale, Blanc de Blanc, Cremant de Bordeaux, France
Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Laurent Perrier, Champagne, France, NV Grand Siecle
Laurent Perrier, Champagne, France, 2009
160
250
200
9 8 8 8 8 9
8.5 8 8.5
7.5
VODKA Absolut, Sweden Absolut Elyx, Sweden Kalak Vodka, Ireland Sausage Tree, Ireland Crystal Head, USA Tito’s, USA Ketel One, Holland
Belvedere, Poland
Grey Goose, France Beluga, Russia Stolichnaya Elite, Russia
7.25 7.5 11.5
12 7.5 8.5 10 9.5 9.5
10.5
11
6.7 8
6.6 8.5 7 7
RUM Havana Club 3yr Old, Cuba Havana Club 7yr Old, Cuba Havana Club 15yr Old, Cuba Bacardi, Cuba Bacardi 8, Cuba Morgan Spiced, Puerto Rico Appleton VX, Jamaica Ron Zacapa, Guatemala Diplomatico Reserva, Venezuela Gosling Black Seal, Bermuda Angostura 1824, Trinidad
15 10.5 6.6 14
6.6 9.5
8.97.1
7.5
6.8
11 15
7.5 8.5
14
GIN Gunpowder, Ireland Dingle, Ireland Bertha’s Revenge, Ireland Glendalough Wild Winter, Ireland Mór Gin, IrelandMethod & Maddness, IrelandChinnery, IrelandOrnabrak, Ireland Silver Spear, Ireland Jawbox, Northern IrelandHendricks, Scotland The Botanist, ScotlandBeefeater, EnglandBeefeater 24, EnglandPortobello Road, England Sipsmith, England Tanqueray, EnglandBombay Sapphire, England Whitley Neill, England Tanqueray 10, England Monkey 47, Germany Gin Mare, Spain
1312.5
Please note that not all of our Spirits are listed. Please ask your Server for any enquiries.
WHISKEY COCKTAILS | 15Whiskey Sour
Jameson Black Barrell, Lemon, Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Egg WhitePaperplane
Buffalo Trace, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon
PenicilinJohnnie Walker Black, Laphroaig, Honey and Ginger Syrup, Lemon
OLD FASHIONED AND MANHATTAN IRISH Jameson Caskmates
Tullamore 12 15
Tullamore XO 15
Black Bush 15
Redbreast 12 16
AMERICAN
Buffalo Trace 15
Sazerac 15 20
17
Rittenhouse Rye Whistle Pig Hudson Baby
RUM
Ron Zacapa 20
Diplomatico 15
Bacardi 8 15
Angostura 1824 18
MANHATTAN CHOICE OF VERMOUTH: Cocchi di Torino, Cocchi Americano, Antica Formula, Punt e Mes, Lillet Blanc, Belsazar Dry, Belsazar Red, Martini Dry, Martini Rosso, BITTERS: Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Grapefruit Bitters, Peychaud’s Bitters
GARNISH: Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit
BARRELL AGED COCKTAILS Please Speak with your Server for more Details 15
Redbreast Lustau
Slane
16
15
15
15
WHISKEY FLIGHT
Please ask our bartender about our premium whiskey flight exploring the four provinces of Ireland
WHISKEY FLIGHT | 35 PER PERSON
ConnachtConnemara 12
Light and lemony, with smoke on the nose. Sweet pears and apples, light smoke to finish
MunsterMidleton Very Rare
Hints of pear and pot still spice. Smooth with vanilla, citrus and cloves
LeinsterGreen Spot
Gentle spice and fresh green apple on the nose. Tropical fruits, honey and touches of spice to finish
UlsterBushmills 10
Sweet cereal on the nose. Light chocolate and honey on the palate
BAR MANAGER SEAN MCGOLDRICK RESERVE COLLECTION
Dingle Single Malt Batch 2
Redbreast Single Cask 2001
Redbreast Single Cask 1997
Midleton Single Cask 2001
Powers 17 yr Old
Taketsuru 17
Green Spot Rare 10 yr Old
Pappy Van Winkle Family Collection
35
80
100
130
60
100
Please Speak with your Server for more Details
100
8
7.5
9
7.7
20
60 12
8
17
22
10
IRISH WHISKEY SELECTION
Jameson
Jameson Caskmates
Jameson Crested
Jameson Select Black Barrel
Roe & Co
Tullamore Dew 12yr
Tullamore Dew 15yr
Tullamore Dew 18yr
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve
Teelings Brabazon
Black Bush
Bushmills Malt 10yr Old
Bushmills 16yr Old
Bushmills 21yr Old
Powers 12yr Old Johns Lane
Redbreast 12yr Old
Redbreast Lustau
Redbreast 15yr Old
Redbreast 21yr Old
Slane Whiskey
Green Spot
Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton
Yellow Spot 12yr Old
Red Spot
Midleton Very Rare 1973
Midleton Barry Crocket
Midleton Dair Ghealach
Method and Madness 28 yr Old
Method and Madness Single Grain
Method and Madness Single Malt
Irishman 12yr Old
Irishman Cask Strength
Writers Tears Copper Head
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2019
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2017
12
14 19
30
11 14
13
520
40
65
285
9
13
8.5
6.8
7
30
8
12
23
8
16
17
14
Please note that not all of our Whiskeys are listed. Please ask your Server for any
enquiries.
7.5 10 9 10
10 28 25 100
BRANDY | COGNAC Hennessy VS Hennessy Fine De Cognac Longueville House Rémy Martin VSOP Brandy Remy Martin VS Hennessy VSOP Hennessy XO Remy Martin XO Hennessy Paradis Hennessy Richard 200
ARMAGNAC | CALVADOS
BAS VSOP 8 BAS XO 11 Berneroy VSOP 8.2
TEQUILA
12 OlmecaMontolobos Don Julio Blanco
Don Julio 1942
11.5 27
7
LIQUEURS KahluaTia Maria Amaretto Baileys Five Farms Irish Cream Benedictine CointreauGrand Marnier Irish MistGalliano Lemoncello Sambuca Ramazotti Southern Comfort
IRISH WHISKEYIrish Whiskey is generally distilled three times, making it a sweeter and smoother styled Whiskey. By Law, it must be aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of three years here in Ireland before it can be labelled 'Irish Whiskey.' Irish Whiskey comes in Four different styles.
Blended - The most common and mass produced. It is usually a sweeter tasting whiskey. Very appealing to a wider audience.
Pot Still - A Whiskey with much more spice and depth of flavour. Can tend to be a little harsher to an inexperienced Whiskey drinker.
Single Malt - A smoother, creamier mouthfeel and taste is produced from these Whiskeys due to only malted barley being used.
Single Grain - Typically a lighter style of Whiskey. The maturation in various types of casks adds the layers of flavour in this relatively newer style of Irish Whiskey.
SCOTCH WHISKYHailing from the proud country of Scotland, this fantastic and ranging spirit not only drops the 'E' in Whiskey, it comes in Five unique styles which can be broken down based on the Five regions of Scotland.
Speyside - Lies in the North Eastern part of Scotland and produces Whiskys known for being less heavily peated and more fruit forward.
Lowland - South of Scotland bordering England, this region produces softer and smoother Whiskies. Overall a lighter Whisky of the Scotch choices.
Highland - The North of Scotland. The largest of the regions, it takes on many characteristics and can vary greatly. It includes some coastal regions and Island, leading to some heavily peated and sea saltiness styles Whisky.
Campbelltown - A peninsula to the West of the Main Land. This location produces Whisky with hints of salt with some vibrant fruit and vanilla notes.
Islay - An Island West of Scotland and slightly North of Campbelltown. Produces whisky that is heavily peated, full of flavour and earth tones with a backbone of salinity.
AMERICAN WHISKEYAmerican Whiskey is split between two very different styles, Bourbon and Rye. Unique to American Whiskey, the spirit by Law must be aged in New American Oak barrels, this is what leads to a lot Bourbon barrell usage in other Whiskey producing countries.
Bourbon - Must be made from a mimimum 51% corn and generally distilled in column Stills. This Whiskey tends to be on the sweeter side and full bodied.
Rye - Has to be made from at least 51% rye grain by Law. This produces a spirit with much more spice characteristics and subtle fruit tones.
