Dicey Reilly's
Dicey Reilly's (Dicey's Garden) is a Dublin bar and all-weather beer garden within the Russell Court Hotel on Harcourt Street, part of a multi-venue complex with 40 hotel rooms, two nightclubs, three function rooms, and event catering serving tourists, corporate groups, and local social crowds.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Dicey Reilly's does
Dicey Reilly's (operated under the Russell Court Hotel brand) is a Dublin-based multi-venue hospitality business occupying a Georgian period building at 21-25 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. The property combines 40 individually styled bedrooms, Dicey's Garden bar and all-weather beer garden (with 23 large screens for sports viewing), two nightclubs (Krystle and the over-30s Bond), three private function rooms (The Library Bar, The Global Bar, and The La Canard Salle Suite), and food and beverage service operating seven nights per week with late bar and live entertainment. Underlying infrastructure is conventional hospitality venue management — bars, club, function rooms, hotel rooms, and catering — with online bookings handled through a third-party techotel.dk engine; no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability is disclosed.
Revenue is generated through four streams: hotel room bookings, food and beverage across the bars/restaurant/beer garden, function room hire (corporate events, Christmas parties, BBQs, private functions), and nightclub access. Pricing is unit-based: BBQ packages from €7.50 per head (May–September), tiered function room hire with free room hire on the two smaller rooms against drink purchase, while Christmas packages accommodate 10–1,000 guests. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through walk-ins, online booking, and a dedicated events team ([email protected]). Marketing is limited to Facebook, Twitter, and an email newsletter; there is no paid acquisition or third-party distribution disclosed.
The customer base is intentionally diversified across three primary segments — tourists and leisure travellers (proximity to Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green), corporate and business groups (function rooms, corporate balcony bookings, Christmas parties), and the local Dublin social crowd (sports viewing, late bar, themed clubs). The business carries Fáilte Ireland quality standard certification. With only 11 disclosed employees operating across all venues, the structure suggests high operational leverage and shared overhead across revenue streams — but also a thin management layer relative to the scope of activity.
Dicey Reilly's firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dicey Reilly's
- Legal name
- Russell Court Hotel
- Website
- https://russellcourthotel.ie
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Dicey Reilly's (Dicey's Garden) is a Dublin bar and all-weather beer garden within the Russell Court Hotel on Harcourt Street, part of a multi-venue complex with 40 hotel rooms, two nightclubs, three function rooms, and event catering serving tourists, corporate groups, and local social crowds.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dicey Reilly's industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hospitality and nightlife entertainment
- NAICS
- Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC), Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)
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Where Dicey Reilly's is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dublin
- HQ country
- Ireland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Dicey Reilly's business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hotel Room Bookings: 40 individually styled Georgian rooms offering overnight accommodation with noise environment from adjacent nightlife
- Food and Beverage: Bar food service, restaurant dining, and drinks sales across Dicey's Garden, Global Bar, Library Bar, and nightclub venues. Open 7 nights per week with late bar and live entertainment.
- Function Room Hire: Three private function rooms (The Library Bar 40-70 people, The Global Bar 70-150 people, The La Canard Salle Suite 100-200 people) available for corporate events, Christmas parties, BBQs, and private functions with food and beverage packages
- Nightclub Access: Krystle nightclub and Bond (over 30s nightclub) generating revenue through door charges and drink sales
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Corporate BBQ Menu |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Christmas Party Packages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Parking (Q-Park Stephens Green) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Dicey Reilly's product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dicey Reilly's (Dicey's Garden) is a bar and all-weather beer garden venue operating within the Russell Court Hotel on Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. The venue offers food and drinks, live bands and DJs seven nights a week, 23 large screens for sports viewing, and corporate balcony bookings for after-work drinks. It sits alongside 40 Georgian-style hotel bedrooms, two nightclubs (Krystle and Bond), three private function rooms, and catering services including corporate BBQs and Christmas party packages.
Product overview
Dicey Reilly's (Dicey's Garden) is a bar and beer garden venue located within the Russell Court Hotel in Dublin. It operates as part of a multi-venue complex that includes two nightclubs (Krystle and Bond), three function rooms (The Library Bar, The Global Bar, and The La Canard Salle Suite), a 40-room hotel, and catering services including corporate BBQs and Christmas party packages. The venue features 23 screens for sporting events, late bar access 7 nights per week, live bands and DJs, and corporate balcony bookings for after-work drinks.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Krystle Nightclub: Exclusive nightclub venue within the Russell Court Hotel complex.
- Bond Nightclub
Products and services
- Dicey's Garden (Bar and Beer Garden)
- Krystle Nightclub
- Bond Nightclub (Over 30s)
- The Library Bar (Function Room)
- The Global Bar (Function Room)
- The La Canard Salle Suite (Function Room)
- Russell Court Hotel Bedrooms (40 Georgian Rooms)
- Corporate BBQ Packages
- Christmas Party Packages
Companies that use Dicey Reilly's
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Dicey Reilly's technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Dicey Reilly's partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Dicey Reilly's competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Café en Seine: Multi-level Dublin bar and nightclub venue on Dawson Street offering food, cocktails, late bar, and multiple entertainment spaces — directly comparable to Dicey's as a Dublin multi-space venue combining bar, restaurant, and nightclub under one roof.
- The Temple Bar (pub): Iconic Dublin pub and tourist magnet in the Temple Bar district offering live music, food, and drink in a high-traffic central location — directly comparable to Dicey's Garden as a high-volume central Dublin bar with live entertainment and tourist focus.
- The Quays Bar: Three-story traditional Dublin pub in Temple Bar with live music nightly and restaurant service — comparable to Dicey's Garden as a traditional Dublin pub with high-volume live music and tourist traffic.
- The Baggot Inn: Historic Dublin pub and live music venue near Baggot Street — comparable to Dicey's Garden as a Dublin music-led bar combining traditional pub atmosphere with live entertainment programming.
- Whelan's: Long-established Dublin live music bar and venue on Wexford Street — comparable to Dicey's Garden as a music-led Dublin bar with strong local following and 7-night live programming.
- The Workman's Club: Dublin live music venue, bar, and club on Wellington Quay offering live bands, DJ nights, and club events — comparable to Dicey's Garden as a central Dublin venue running 7-night live entertainment programming.
- Copper Face Jacks: Large Dublin nightclub and bar complex catering to the over-25s crowd with food, drinks, and dancing — comparable to Dicey's combined Krystle/Bond nightclub and bar offering, particularly the Bond over-30s positioning.
Regional players
- The Palace Bar: Historic Dublin city centre pub on Fleet Street — comparable as a heritage Dublin drinking establishment, though it lacks the nightclub and hotel components that distinguish Dicey's multi-venue model.
Broad incumbents
- JD Wetherspoon: Large UK pub operator with an expanding Irish estate offering food, drinks, and hotel rooms (some locations) — comparable to the broader Russell Court Hotel model of combining hotel + bar + food under one roof, though at much larger scale and lower price point.
- The Guinness Storehouse: Ireland's most-visited tourist attraction with bars, restaurants, and event spaces at St. James's Gate — comparable as a Dublin hospitality destination combining F&B, tourism, and event hosting, though far larger and tourism-anchored rather than nightlife-anchored.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Dicey Reilly's leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Dicey Reilly's subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Dicey Reilly's funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
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Dicey Reilly's M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Dicey Reilly's
What does Dicey Reilly's do?
Dicey Reilly's (Dicey's Garden) is a bar and all-weather beer garden venue operating within the Russell Court Hotel on Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. The venue offers food and drinks, live bands and DJs seven nights a week, 23 large screens for sports viewing, and corporate balcony bookings for after-work drinks. It sits alongside 40 Georgian-style hotel bedrooms, two nightclubs (Krystle and Bond), three private function rooms, and catering services including corporate BBQs and Christmas party packages.
Is Dicey Reilly's a public or private company?
Dicey Reilly's is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Dicey Reilly's founded?
Dicey Reilly's was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Dicey Reilly's based?
Dicey Reilly's is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, in the Europe region.
How does Dicey Reilly's make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hotel Room Bookings are the primary driver. The others are food and Beverage, function Room Hire and nightclub Access.
Who are Dicey Reilly's's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Café en Seine, The Temple Bar (pub), The Quays Bar, The Baggot Inn, Whelan's, The Workman's Club and Copper Face Jacks. The Palace Bar is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are JD Wetherspoon and The Guinness Storehouse.
Does Dicey Reilly's have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dicey Reilly's.
What industry is Dicey Reilly's in?
Dicey Reilly's's product category is Hospitality and nightlife entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAEAA, Neighborhood & Sports Bars, with a secondary code of THAFAEAC, Nightclubs & Dance Clubs. Its NAICS code is 72241 and its SIC code is 5810.