Thomas Read & The Oak

Named after the adjacent Thomas Reads Cutler's Shop (the city's oldest shop) and situated on the fringes of the Temple Bar district, this bar has three distinct areas with something to offer everyone.

Thomas Reads Café/Bar
This is a very popular spot for lunch or coffee during the day where you can relax as the bustling city passes by. Lunchtime attracts business people and tourists alike, whilst at night this European Style café offers a range of local & continental beers in mellow surroundings.

The Oak Bar
The oak panelled interior of this bar is salvaged from the Mauritania and in contrast to the adjoining Thomas Reads, this area offers a more traditional feel with a relaxed atmosphere and of course a great pint.

The Cellar Room
Below the bars is the Cellar Room which opens on weekend nights as a club with its own style of rock/grunge music. It is also the perfect city centre location for a private party or get-together.

Thomas Read Group

The Thomas Read Group has successfully operated some of Dublin 's finest, cutting-edge and market-leading Bars/ Restaurant s in Dublin City . Along with the original Thomas Read & Oak Bar , the group's portfolio has expanded into different markets and includes popular venues such as Ron Black's , The Champagne Bar, The Bailey , Searsons, Lincoln's Inn, The Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookshop, The Globe , Rí-Rá, Pravda, Harbourmaster, Floridita Dublin, Thomas Read Smithfield , Thomas House, TRG Airport, Bodega Wine & Tapas Bar , Kingswood Country House and of course the charming Dawson Lounge , which at 350 sq. feet is the smallest bar in the city.

Recent additions such as the very stylish The Champagne Bar and The Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookshop prove once again the company's commitment to leading the way by identifying market niches in a young & vibrant City.

The Award winning Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookshop is situated on Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1. Specialising in simple Irish cooking with an organic direction and extensive wine list, their latest award is the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand . I ts ‘unique' atmosphere has been maintained and many of its original clientele still visit the restaurant and bookshop daily. The Winding Stair establishment is widely seen as one of Dublin 's hidden gems.

The Champagne Bar , located on the 1st Floor above Ron Black's , is renowned for its large selection of Champagnes & Wines and its beautiful décor.

On the back of this, the Thomas Read Group has secured the ‘exclusive distribution' rights for Henri Abelé Champagne in Ireland . Henri Abelé is the third oldest Champagne House and this year is celebrating 250 years producing its hand-crafted champagnes. This excellent Brut Traditional NV is true, highly-spirited champagne with distinctive floral aromas and a pleasing crispness.

The Thomas Read Group re-opened the Lincoln's Inn . Known for its connections to James Joyce and Nora Barnacle, as well as being an ‘institution' in Dublin, the opening of the bar has guaranteed “the conservation and repair of existing historical features” and continues to stay true to tradition as a “pint drinker's pub”.

Most recently, the Thomas Read Group opened the new Cú Bar in Pier D of Dublin Airport. Using the best in Irish design, TRG hope that this will stand up as an ambassador for the group and the changing face of Dublin Airport .