Have
you noticed all the quirky spots popping up around Dublin? Well House is certainly one of these, having opened
its doors last year.
House is a unique spot, located on Leeson
Street in two converted Georgian houses. The premises is spacious and the
interior has been designed so that people feel at home and never want to leave.
The
weather was freezing on my visit, so it felt warm and cosy as soon as I stepped
into the front parlour.
The
fire was roaring and the armchairs and sofas were inviting.
The
place was empty at that time, it was actually lovely to be able to have a good
glimpse at all the different areas and wander around before it became too busy.
Here
is the bar area with stools and long table.
The
conservatory is a beautiful bright room.
The
covered terrace even has a small fireplace.
Then
the glasshouse has an impressive long bar, it's an absolutely stunning space.
We sat
in the garden, a little Eden in the middle of the city. We had the place for
ourselves, which actually made this little oasis very romantic.
We
felt like we were away on holidays in a warmer country, surrounded by olive,
citrus and palm trees. So of course we ordered cocktails (prices range from €10
to €12).
I had
the 'Forget me not' which consists of freshly squeezed lemon juice, kumquats,
vanilla and basil sugar, rhubarb liqueur and Absolut vodka. I loved the
presentation with the palm tree leaf wrapped around the glass, the portion was
descent and it was lovely although very sweet.
Mr.
FFID had the 'Mariposa', a cocktail of lime juice, passion fruit puree, Aperol,
Havana Club and Champagne. He really enjoyed it too, both cocktails were good for the price.
House
serves food too and has lots of nibbles available to order on their dinner
menu.
The
croquetas de Jamon (ham croquettes) were crisp outside and creamy inside,
however the aoili sauce was quite bland but overall they went down well with
the cocktails.
The
portion of patatas bravas was only a fiver, and while I thought they could have
had a bit more spice Mr. FFID enjoyed them.
We
also went for their platter of meats and cheese which I wasn't a big fan of,
mostly because of the cheese selection. I’d have to say the quality of the products wasn't great, I
should probably stick to wine bars for this type of food in the future.
Not a
mind-blowing meal, House is mainly a place to go for drinks. We managed to stay
for a long time enjoying a few drinks until the garden became too packed for
us. House is a beautiful venue, quirky and cosy, perfect for afternoon drinks
and the staff are friendly and attentive. However, it was Saturday night and by
the time we left at about 9pm, people were all glammed up, the music loud and
it turned into a fancy night club, which was less my cup of tea.
Next
time I’ll wait and eat afterwards, but I’d certainly go back for afternoon
cocktails in this beautiful venue.
House
27 Lower Leeson Street
