Blackrock Cellar

14/03/2022

22/03/2020

Dear Customers
We have decided it might be best practice not to allow anyone in the store for the present time. From Monday,
We will only do Order & Collect (or Delivery) on the following hours:
Monday to Saturday 10.30 - 6. Sunday closed.
Thanks!
Joël & staff

10/03/2020

Night, night...

25/01/2020

Ye Pow'rs, wha mak mankind your care,
And dish them out their bill o fare,
Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware
That jaups in luggies:
But, if ye wish her gratefu prayer,
Gie her a Haggis' Happy Burns Night! Raise a glass to the Bard of Ayrshire with us...🥃

21/01/2020

It's the start of the new year and the start of a new collaboration for us with two events at Dublin Cookery School. What's more - they do all the cooking at these special popup dining nights! This award winning school is situated right here in Blackrock with state of the art facilities. Their 3,000 square foot design has three distinctive areas: a demonstration kitchen; a hands on kitchen and a dining room.

Our own Eóin Shiel will be representing us at 'Toyko Ramen Bar' on the 6th February. Inspired by the distinct flavours of the traditional Japanese izakaya and the luscious, savoury notes from bowls of ramen, Dublin Cookery School have certainly struck gold in terms of the delicious/satisfaction quotient here. The night will open with a quick demo to highlight one or two of their favourite dishes from the menu and then jump right into the world of craft beers where you can expect to compare and contrast a carefully curated selection of five beers chosen by Eóin to complement various aspects of the menu. You'll then choose your favourite beers to enjoy with both your starter and main courses.

Our other expert, Ross Turner, will be taking part in 'Tour de France - the Languedoc-Roussillon region' on the 21st February. South-West France is what gastronomic dreams are made of. With outstanding local ingredients like cèpes, walnuts and jambon de bayonne to specialties like salade landaise and cassoulet, Lynda and her team at Dublin Cookery School have got a terrific mélange of ideas to play with.

You can expect to start off the night with a quick Demo to highlight one or two of our favourite dishes from the menu and then jump right into this region's love for wine, led by Ross. He'll compare and contrast a carefully curated selection of five wines chosen to complement various aspects of the menu and you'll then choose your favourite glasses to enjoy with both your starter and main courses.

Full details for both events here: https://www.dublincookeryschool.ie/courses/categories/demo-and-dine-events

31/12/2019

That's it for 2019 - thanks to all our customers and suppliers for a great year. Happy New Year to you all (hopefully you won't get into as much trouble as Eoin did earlier today). Reader, he lived... 🎥 We re-open on Thursday 2nd Jan at 10:30am

13/12/2019

Thanks to the generosity of all the craft brewers who attended our recent Christmas Beer Fair we're delighted to announce a charity raffle in aid of Blackrock Hospice. Four super hampers to be won - tickets €2.50 each (5 for €10). Winners drawn on 22nd Dec 🎄Good luck 🤞

11/12/2019

Our friends at the Dublin Cookery School here in Blackrock have some very appealing Christmas Pop-Up Restaurant Nights this month with Chefs Philippe Launois and Cathal O'Concubhair (starting this Thursday 12th December) - a great way to kickoff the season 🎅

Full details: https://t.co/VSAhbO5hbn

02/12/2019

A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, this 1989 vintage Charles Heidsieck Champagne has spent over eight years ageing in the peaceful sanctuary of their cellars. Only 360 of these bottles have been produced. We're delighted to have two of them in stock - an outstanding release for a very special occasion...🍾

30/11/2019

Our annual Christmas Beer Festival is just one week away on Saturday 7th December. We're very excited and hope you are too!

Over ten Irish breweries will be here in our special function room with plenty of beers to sample. We'll also have snacks and hampers to be won in a charity raffle.

Our late session is fully booked out but there is still some availability for the 1-4:30pm tasting. Tickets €15 (including a €10 voucher) are available to buy in-store or over the phone on 01 278 3844

17/09/2019

Many thanks to the 3 Leaves gang for hosting and serving us a delicious meal last evening. It's always sad when someone leaves the Blackrock Cellar family - we'll really miss Katarina and wish her bon voyage and the very best for the future...👋

16/09/2019

We have a few tickets left for our Portuguese Wine Club this coming Friday evening. With the weather today a bit gloomy, this event is bound to put a smile on your face.

Portugal is home to more than 250 indigenous grape varieties – many of them tongue-twistingly difficult to pronounce.

It's this commitment to championing native varieties thats paying dividends for both wine makers and wine drinkers. The varied climate and topography of the country produces a wide and appealing range of styles from the bright, fresh whites of Vinho Verde in the northwest to the ripe, sun filled reds of the Alentejo in the south.

Discover an exciting range of wines from the Alentejo, Dão, Douro and Vinho Verde with Joe Coyle from Liberty Wines. Tickets (€26 each, including a guided tasting with food) are available for purchase in-store or over the phone on 01 278 3844

25/06/2019

Our Wine & Beer Clubs are taking a well earned break over the summer (it is summer, right?). Thanks to everyone for making them such a great success. Wish them Bon Voyage...✈ and they'll return in September

18/06/2019

Hamish McRae from Forrest Wines in NZ visits Blackrock Cellar for a special Wine Club extra event this Friday at 7:30pm. Tickets (€26 each, including a guided tasting with food) are available for purchase in-store or over the phone on 01 278 3844. Don't miss out!

13/06/2019

Just over a week to go to welcome Hamish McRae from Forrest Wine to a special Wine Club event here at Blackrock Cellar. Hamish will give you a fascinating introduction to the company with samples of Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay; Riesling; Pinot Gris; Grüner Veltliner; Pinot Noir; Rosé and more!

Tickets (€26 each, including a guided tasting with food) for this one off evening on Friday 21st June at 7:30pm are available for purchase in-store or over the phone with credit card on 01 278 3844

21/05/2019

Head on over to our Twitter account - between now and close of business on Wednesday (10pm) to be in with a chance to win two tickets to our May Beer Club with Boundary Brewing. Just like and retweet the special post to enter the draw. Good luck! 🤞

17/05/2019

It's a tale of two Gareths here at Blackrock Cellar this weekend. Join Gareth Wyatt from Cassidy Wines this evening from 5:30-8pm and La Rousse Wines's Gareth Kirwan on Saturday afternoon from 3-6pm. Gareth wine tastings times two - who will emerge victorious...only you can decide!

13/05/2019

We're giving away two pairs of tickets to this year's Irish Beer Festival out at Dun Laoghaire Harbour this weekend. Just like & retweet us over on Twitter () between now and close of business on Wednesday (10pm) to be in with a chance to win 🍻 Good luck 🤞

Ireland's Largest and Best Craft Beer Festival - RDS Dublin - September 8th - 10th. Get your tickets today.