The Hoxton is set to open its first Irish property in Dublin this November, featuring the brand's first-ever nightlife venue alongside Viking-era ruins discovered during development of the hotel. Olivia Palamountain reports

The Hoxton hotel group will open its first Irish property in Dublin's Creative Quarter in November, occupying a former Central Hotel building on historic Exchequer Street.

Viking ruins found during construction will be displayed within the ground-floor bar and lounge area, cleverly incorporated by Ennismore's in-house design team.

Groundwork, located in the basement, signals The Hoxton's first venture into nightlife programming, celebrating what the hotel describes as "community, inclusiveness and classic club culture."
The hotel will also revive The Library Bar, a local landmark that previously operated in the building, maintaining traditional furniture and dark timber finishes whilst serving cheese toasties and Guinness by the fire.

Multiple dining concepts will operate within the property, including Cantina Valentina, an all-day Peruvian restaurant already established at The Hoxton Brussels, and Dollars, which will function as a New York deli-inspired sandwich shop during the day before transitioning into a natural wine bar at night.The 129 bedrooms follow The Hoxton's established categories of Snug, Cosy, Roomy and Biggy, with colour palettes inspired by autumnal Irish landscapes featuring leafy greens, auburns and deep browns.

The hotel sits near independent shops, artisan craft stores and contemporary cafes on Drury Street, with George's Street Arcade and Powerscourt Townhouse Centre providing nearby shopping destinations. The walkable location offers access to Grafton Street's retail offerings and Temple Bar's pub district.
The opening includes promotional offers for early bookings, with 20% off rooms, €30 towards food and drink, and complimentary Guinness for reservations made before 20 November using code GRAND. Ennismore's Dis-loyalty membership programme provides 50% off newly opened hotels within their portfolio, offering half-price rates during The Hoxton Dublin's first three months of operation.
The Dublin property will continue The Hoxton's expansion across Europe and North America, with previous openings including Vienna in 2024 and Florence and Edinburgh in 2025. Each hotel reflects its neighbourhood character whilst maintaining the brand's community-focused approach to hospitality.