Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC)

What Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC) does

Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC) is a privately-held, single-location speakeasy cocktail bar founded in 2012 in Dublin's Temple Bar district, operating with 11 employees across three floors including a roof terrace. The venue is differentiated by a hidden entrance behind a discreet black door, a 1920s prohibition-era aesthetic with antique furniture, and a strict 23+ age policy enforced via regular ID checks. The core product is the in-venue cocktail and dining experience, featuring an extensive menu of spirits, signature and classic cocktails made-to-order using seasonal ingredients, and a food menu of sharing bites.

The business operates four revenue streams: on-site bar and dining sales (booked via OpenTable), third-party cocktail delivery via Just Eat, Deliveroo, and UberEats (single serves at €12.95 and party packs at €65-€85), cocktail masterclasses for groups of 6-12 persons (€40-€75 per person plus service fee), and private events through the VCC Collection. Pricing is transactional per-unit for delivery and per-session for masterclasses, with on-site bar pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution is entirely domestic (Ireland), with operational infrastructure including gift card sales and careers handled via pressup.ie, indicating an operational affiliation with Press Up Hospitality Group.

The company's technology footprint is minimal — limited to reservation and delivery marketplace integrations — with no disclosed AI, data, or proprietary software capabilities. VCC has accumulated industry recognition through consecutive awards from NHA (National Hospitality Awards), ICCA (Irish Craft Cocktail Awards), RAI (Restaurant Association of Ireland), and Sky Bar Awards between 2013 and 2026, establishing brand authority within the Irish premium cocktail segment.

Name

Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC)

Legal name

Vintage Cocktail Club

Website

https://vintagecocktailclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC) is a privately-held 1920s-style speakeasy cocktail bar in Dublin's Temple Bar, founded in 2012, serving adults 23+ with award-winning made-to-order cocktails, food, group masterclasses, and cocktail delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cocktail Bar / Speakeasy Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Bars & Speakeasies (THAFAEAE)

Keywords

• Speakeasy cocktail bar
• Craft cocktail lounge
• Group cocktail masterclass
• Cocktail delivery service
• Vintage bar experience

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. On-site Bar Sales: In-venue cocktail and dining experience with an extensive menu of spirits and specially crafted award-winning cocktails. Includes food menu of delectable bites. Covers after-work gatherings, pre-show cocktails, and late-night entertainment.
2. Cocktail Delivery: Delivery service via Just Eat, Deliveroo, and UberEats platforms. Classic Range single serve €12.95 (130ml), Signature Range single serve €12.95 (200ml), Party Packs (€65 for 4 cocktails, €85 for 6 cocktails). Also includes alcohol-free options and Peroni beer.
3. Cocktail Masterclasses: Group cocktail-making classes with three packages: 2 Cocktails €40, 3 Cocktails €60, 4 Cocktails €75. Additional 12.5% service fee. Minimum 6 persons, maximum 12 persons per class. Suited for team building, hen parties, and corporate events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC) operates a 1920s-style speakeasy cocktail bar and dining venue in Dublin's Temple Bar, set over three floors including a roof terrace. The business serves an extensive menu of award-winning classic and signature cocktails crafted to order using seasonal ingredients, alongside a food menu of small plates and sharing boards, with a strict 23+ age policy. Revenue is extended through cocktail delivery via Just Eat, Deliveroo, and UberEats, group cocktail masterclasses for 6-12 persons, and private event bookings through the VCC Collection.

Product overview

Vintage Cocktail Club (VCC) is a single-venue hospitality business offering an integrated cocktail bar and dining experience. The core offering is the physical speakeasy venue in Dublin's Temple Bar, set over three floors including a roof terrace, serving award-winning cocktails since 2012. The business extends this core through ancillary products: a cocktail delivery service (VCC Cocktail Delivery) with classic and signature ranges available via third-party platforms; cocktail masterclasses for groups; and private event bookings through the VCC Collection. The portfolio also includes food menus, gift cards, and an age-restricted entry policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vintage Cocktail Club (Venue Experience) Exclusive 1920s-style speakeasy cocktail bar and dining experience in Dublin's Temple Bar, set over three floors with a roof terrace, serving award-winning cocktails and food in a vintage-themed atmosphere to adult patrons aged 23+.
• VCC Cocktail Delivery

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as Dublin's premier speakeasy cocktail bar with consistent award recognition since 2012

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Just EatsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery platform for VCC cocktail delivery. Delivery hours: Mon-Wed 3pm-10pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-10pm.
• DeliveroosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform for VCC cocktail delivery. Available for city centre delivery during specified hours.
• UberEatssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform for VCC cocktail delivery. Expands delivery reach to UberEats user base.
• OpenTablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTable reservation platform for booking tables at VCC. Allows customers to book tables online for dining and cocktails experience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Dead Rabbit: Multi-award-winning speakeasy-style cocktail bar in New York City, widely regarded as one of the world's best cocktail venues. Highly comparable in concept (prohibition-era speakeasy, award-driven cocktail program) and customer target (cocktail enthusiasts seeking curated drinking experiences).
• The Liquor Rooms: Multi-level Dublin cocktail bar in the city centre. Direct local peer in Temple Bar-area casual-premium cocktail venue segment, sharing the same Dublin cocktail-enthusiast customer base.
• Satan's Whiskers: East London cocktail bar recognized in international bar rankings. Direct peer on craft cocktail credibility, adult-only atmosphere, and competitive positioning in a saturated cocktail-bar market.
• Black Lamb: Dublin-based cocktail bar operating in a similar premium nightlife district. Direct local competitor targeting the same cocktail-enthusiast demographic in the Dublin market.
• The Connaught Bar: Award-winning London hotel cocktail bar repeatedly named the world's best bar. Direct peer on premium cocktail positioning, award-led reputation, and exclusive adult atmosphere — though hosted inside a luxury hotel rather than a standalone venue.
• 69 Colebrooke Row: London 'almost-secret' cocktail bar known for speakeasy aesthetic and serious cocktail program. Direct peer on hidden-venue positioning, intimate adult atmosphere, and craft cocktail focus.
• Lyaness (Mr Lyan): Award-winning London cocktail bar from the Mr Lyan group, focused on innovative cocktail menus and immersive drinking experiences. Comparable in craft cocktail positioning, food-cocktail pairing, and exclusive adult venue atmosphere.
• Bar Termini: London cocktail and Italian aperitivo bar known for high-quality, classic-style cocktails in a compact, intimate setting. Comparable in adult-only cocktail positioning and emphasis on classic-craft technique over scale.
• Please Don't Tell (PDT): Iconic New York speakeasy cocktail bar accessed through a hidden entrance inside a hot dog shop. Direct peer in the hidden-door speakeasy concept targeting cocktail enthusiasts seeking intimate, exclusive drinking experiences.

Broad incumbents

• American Bar at The Savoy: Historic London hotel cocktail bar operating for over a century. Comparable in award-winning cocktail craftsmanship and adult premium positioning, but a much larger establishment serving a broader international hospitality audience within a luxury hotel context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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