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31st May 2019

This hidden cinema bar is one of Dublin’s best-kept secrets

Eoghan Doherty

Secret bar

Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world…

Heading out in Dublin and fancy trying something new? We’ve got just the thing.

Did you know there’s a hidden bar in Rathmines? And it’s the perfect place to grab a drink before checking out all the latest cinema releases.

Get ready for the perfect night out at the movies because you’ll be able to sit back and relax in the very cool, movie-themed Omniplex VIP Lounge before your film kicks off, with the bar open from 7.30 – 9.30pm every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

The great news is that this hidden gem is exclusively for customers heading to the cinema, so you’ll be guaranteed to enjoy your drink in peace.

Yep, that means there’ll be no one suddenly turning into a bloodsucking From Dusk Til Dawn-style vampire and you definitely won’t have to be worried about the bar being besieged by brain-munching Shaun Of The Dead zombies.

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We can’t, however, promise that Tom Cruise will be on hand for cocktail duty, but there is something for everyone with a full range of drink options including Guinness on tap, goblets of berry-filled Gordon’s Pink Gin & Tonic, chilled prosecco snipes and – wait for it – popcorn and nachos available at the bar!

Did you hear that?

POPCORN. AND. NACHOS. AVAILABLE. AT. THE. BAR.

And don’t worry if you’re tight on time – our expert tip is to ask the bartenders for a plastic cup to take your drink from the bar into the screen, so you don’t miss a second of your movie.

All you have to do to find this hidden bar is rock up to Omniplex Rathmines, go upstairs with your E-Ticket and let them know you’re heading down to the bar.

It’s that simple and you can find it right here.

So it’s time get your movie-loving friends together for a brilliant night out at the cinema in the VIP Lounge.

Enjoy!

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