The Hoxton will open its doors in where else but Dublin’s Creative Quarter, marking the brand’s first property in Ireland. Bringing its signature design-led, community-focussed ethos to historic Exchequer Street, the restored Victorian building (once the Central Hotel) will be home to 129 rooms, an inviting lobby complete with bar and Viking-era ruins, an all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina, sandwich spot by day and natural wine bar by night Dollars, local landmark The Library Bar and Groundwork, The Hoxton’s first ever nightlife venue.
With Ennismore’s in-house design team at AIME Studios leading on design throughout the hotel, the Lobby Bar and lounge on entry is, in true Hox-fashion, homey yet refined. With nods to the traditional Irish pub, the space plays with more stripped back, industrial elements for a contemporary feel, and pays tribute to the Viking history of the site discovered during development. Offered up as the neighbourhood’s unofficial living room, the atmosphere will shift with the day: laptops and lattes give way to spritzes and small plates, with a curated drinks list featuring great wines, house cocktails and local favourites.
The 129 bedrooms come in classic Hox categories including Snug, Cosy, Roomy and Biggy, with colour palettes taking inspiration from an autumnal Irish landscape (think leafy greens, auburns and deep browns), while design pairs traditional, decorative elements like scalloping and fringing, with bold contemporary details.
Cantina Valentina, the hotel’s ground-floor restaurant and bar, serves up vibrant Peruvian flavours all-day, every day. With the concept already well-established and well-loved at The Hoxton, Brussels, Cantina Valentina blends the warmth of a traditional family-run picantería with a modern, playful spirit from the food and drinks to the design and atmosphere.
Dollars is a laidback sandwich shop inspired by New York deli culture, with a focus on only the best produce, whether it’s a loaded sandwich, sweet treat or artisanal coffee by day, or a chilled glass of wine and playful bar snacks in the evening. Designed for the community, Dollars will be a spot for any mood or moment.
As well as an exciting first for Hox in the form of Groundwork, a basement nightlife venue celebrating community, inclusiveness and classic club culture, in-the-know locals will be pleased to hear that old classic The Library Bar will be back to represent a friendly meeting point for Dubliners. Always ready to serve up a cheese toastie and a Guinness by the fire, the design of the space will honour the rich history of The Library Bar, with traditional furniture and dark timber finishes to breathe new life into the local landmark.
Aptly situated in Dublin’s Creative Quarter, The Hoxton will neighbour iconic Drury Street, which is characterised by independent and vintage shops, artisan craft stores and contemporary spots to grab a cup of coffee, glass of wine or a bite to eat. George’s Street Arcade and Powerscourt Townhouse Centre are shopping hubs just a stone’s throw from the hotel for locals and visitors alike to explore local makers and creatives. For those after a bit more hustle and bustle, Grafton Street for higher-end shops and Temple Bar for a plethora of iconic Irish pubs are just a short walk from the hotel too. A famously walkable city, The Hox will be the perfect base to discover Dublin on foot, or to hop on the Luas for spots a little further afield.
The Hoxton, Dublin
1-5 Exchequer Street
Dublin, D02 E044
Ireland
