Cocktails

Oisin Davis on spirits: Why aren’t more venues championing Irish drinks?

The dedication to Irish food we see in many bars and restaurants doesn’t always carry over to their drinks offerings

Colin Hession of L Mulligan Grocer in Dublin: ‘We are looking for balance and sustainability across everything.’ Picture: Fergal Ward

It always puts a smile on my face when I'm in a restaurant, bar or hotel and see the regional provenance of their Irish food suppliers. Many Irish chefs and venue owners are so proud of their locavore credentials that they'll list their suppliers on a first name basis - the farmer who supplies their steaks, for example.

But for me, that type of dedication feels a little incomplete when I look at their bar, ...