Premium Cocktail Class

The rum starts the conversation. At Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin, you spend two hours in Ireland’s only tiki bar, tasting three cocktails and stepping behind the counter to make one with help from a mixologist. It is part lesson, part night out, and a good fit if you want more than a standard drink at a bar.

I like the three-cocktail format, since you get to sample the bar’s style while still having time to learn. I also like the chance to use the bar itself, with more than 200 rums from all seven continents and over 30 cocktails on the menu. The main drawback is the pricing information: the headline price is listed as $49 per person, while the detailed offer says €30, with one Zombie-style drink costing another €6. Confirm the current price before paying.

Key Points Before You Book

• Three cocktails are included: You receive three drinks, and one is made by you behind the bar with a mixologist’s help.
• Ireland’s only tiki bar: The venue is built around tiki drinks, rum, tropical presentation, and a playful night-out atmosphere.
• More than 200 rums: The rum collection covers all seven continents, giving the class a broad base for learning.
• Two-hour schedule: The class has enough time for tasting and instruction without taking up an entire evening.
• The 40 Foot Drop costs extra: This version of the Zombie cocktail is available for an additional €6, payable on the day.
• Several languages are available: Instruction is offered in English, Polish, and Portuguese.

A Cocktail Class With a Proper Tiki Setting

Many cocktail classes happen in a plain bar or a rented room. Ohana Tiki Bar gives the lesson a clear identity from the moment you arrive. This is a tiki bar first, and the cocktail class uses that setting rather than treating it as a background detail.

The venue is in Dublin County. Look for the purple lights running up the building, then head downstairs to enter. That arrival detail matters because the entrance is not presented as a street-level doorway with a large, obvious sign. If you are meeting friends, agree on the purple lights as your visual marker.

Once inside, the focus is rum. The bar has more than 200 rums from all seven continents, which gives the class a stronger sense of place than a generic lesson built around a few familiar spirits. You are not simply learning how to mix one fashionable drink. You are getting an introduction to the spirit that defines tiki cocktails.

The setting should suit you if you enjoy a little theatre with your food and drink. The language around the bar is playful, including the invitation to get lei’d, and the experience is clearly designed as a social night out. If you prefer a quiet, technical spirits seminar, this may feel too lighthearted.

What Happens During the Two Hours

The class runs for two hours, with starting times based on availability. The exact order of drinks is not specified, so you should not expect a fixed menu unless the bar confirms one before the session.

The central structure is simple. You receive three cocktails, and one of those is prepared by you behind the bar with guidance from a mixologist. That gives you a useful balance. You can enjoy two drinks without needing to measure, shake, or assemble everything yourself, then take part when it is time to make your own.

Your behind-the-bar drink is the part that gives the class its practical value. You are not just watching someone prepare a cocktail across the room. You step into the working area and make one with help. The mixologist is there to guide you, so this is suitable even if your previous cocktail-making experience begins and ends with pouring a spirit over ice.

You should think of the lesson as an introduction rather than professional training. The phrase cocktail expert is used in a fun sense. In two hours, you can learn the basic feel of making a tiki drink, but you will not leave with formal bartending qualifications or a full course in spirits.

The experience ends back at the bar, so there is no transport between stops and no separate return point to find. That makes the plan easy to fit into an evening in Dublin.

The Drinks Are the Main Event

The strongest reason to book is the included drink package. Three cocktails for €30 gives you a clear amount of value, provided the detailed euro price is still current. You are paying for drinks, instruction, access to the bar area, and the social setting, not only for a short demonstration.

The $49 per-person price shown in the summary does not match the €30 amount stated in the detailed description. That is a large enough difference to affect the decision, especially for a group. Check the live booking page or ask Ohana Tiki Bar which currency and price apply to your date.

The class also gives you a chance to try more than one style of cocktail. The bar offers over 30 cocktails, so the setting is not limited to a single house recipe. Still, no specific three-drink menu is provided. If you have allergies, dislike certain spirits, or want to know the exact drinks in advance, ask before booking.

The extra €6 option is the bar’s version of a Zombie, called the 40 Foot Drop. The Zombie is known as a strong, rum-heavy tiki cocktail, but the supplied details do not state its ingredients or alcohol content. Treat it as an optional upgrade, not part of the standard three-cocktail package.

That extra drink may appeal to serious rum fans, but it is not essential to getting the main experience. You already have three cocktails included. If you are watching your spending or planning to walk around Dublin afterward, keep the €6 option in perspective.

Learning From a Mixologist, Not Just Watching

The class works best for you if you want a hands-on activity. One of the three cocktails is made by you with help from a mixologist, which turns the drink into a small achievement rather than something simply placed in front of you.

The guidance also removes much of the pressure. You do not need to arrive knowing how to balance flavors or handle bar equipment. The activity is designed around assistance, so beginners can take part without feeling they are holding up the group.

At the same time, the available information does not promise a detailed lesson on every technique. It does not specify whether you will cover shaking, stirring, muddling, measuring, garnish work, rum history, or cocktail theory. You should book this for the practical fun of making one drink, not for a complete bartending syllabus.

The three-drink format may also help you understand what you like. Tiki cocktails can be sweet, sour, fruity, spicy, or spirit-forward. Trying several drinks gives you a better sense of the bar’s style than ordering one cocktail from a standard menu.

For a couple or small group, the class offers an easy shared activity. You can compare the drinks, laugh over the behind-the-bar attempt, and continue your evening at the same venue. It is less suited to anyone seeking a private, silent lesson, since the available details do not promise an individual class.

The Rum Collection Gives the Bar Its Character

The collection of more than 200 rums is one of the most distinctive details here. It covers all seven continents, which is a remarkable range for a tiki bar and gives the venue plenty to talk about beyond the included cocktails.

You do not need to be a rum collector to benefit from that selection. The point is not simply the number of bottles. A wide rum range means the bar can show how different rums shape a drink. Even if the class does not compare several rums side by side, the collection supports the bar’s focus and gives you a reason to return for a separate drink.

The information does not state that every cocktail class includes a rum tasting or a tour of the collection. Keep your expectations focused on the three cocktails and one hands-on preparation. The 200-plus bottles are part of the bar’s identity, not a guaranteed separate tasting session.

This is also where the tiki theme feels more convincing. A tropical cocktail menu without a serious rum selection can feel like decoration. Here, the range of rum gives the concept more substance.

Entering the Venue and Handling Access

The meeting point is easy to describe once you know what to look for. Purple lights go up the building, and you enter by going downstairs. The activity ends at that same meeting point.

The stairs deserve attention. The activity is marked as wheelchair accessible, but the entrance description says you go downstairs. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, contact Ohana Tiki Bar before booking and ask about the accessible route into the venue. The available details do not explain how those two points work together.

The class is for adults aged 18 and over. That restriction matters because this is not a family activity with alcohol-free alternatives listed. Bring identification if the venue requires age verification, though no specific identification policy is provided.

Instruction is available in English, Polish, and Portuguese. That is helpful if one of those languages makes it easier for you to follow the steps behind the bar. The available information does not state whether every session offers all three languages, so confirm your preferred language when arranging the booking.

Is €30 Good Value?

At the detailed price of €30, the offer is straightforward: three cocktails, one hands-on preparation, and a two-hour session. For someone who would already spend money on drinks during a Dublin evening, that can be good value.

The class is less attractive if you rarely drink cocktails or mainly want a formal educational course. You are paying for the drinks and the social setting as much as for instruction. The lesson is a strong bonus, but it is not described as an advanced bartending program.

The uncertain price is the one practical concern. The summary gives $49 per person, while the offer details say €30. Currency conversions can change, but these figures do not appear equivalent at the time of writing. Check the price shown for your chosen date, and remember that the 40 Foot Drop is not included.

The reserve-now, pay-later option can help if your Dublin plans are still changing. You can hold a place without paying immediately. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, which gives you a reasonable buffer if your schedule shifts.

Who Will Enjoy This Most

I would recommend this class to you if you meet several of these descriptions:

• You enjoy rum or want a friendly introduction to tiki cocktails.
• You prefer activities where you take part instead of sitting through a demonstration.
• You are planning an evening with friends, a date, or a birthday outing.
• You like unusual bars with a clear theme.
• You want three drinks included rather than paying separately for each cocktail.
• You are comfortable with a playful, social atmosphere.

It may not suit you if you avoid alcohol, need a child-friendly activity, or want a quiet technical class. The venue’s identity is central to the experience, so you should enjoy the tiki theme rather than merely tolerate it.

The two-hour length is also useful for planning. It is long enough to feel like a proper activity but short enough to pair with dinner or another evening plan. Since no food inclusion is listed, arrange a meal separately if you need one.

Should You Book the Ohana Cocktail Class?

Book it if you want an entertaining Dublin night built around rum, three cocktails, and a chance to make one drink yourself. The strongest features are the unusual tiki setting, the large rum collection, and the fact that you actually step behind the bar instead of only watching a mixologist work.

Before booking, verify the current price and ask about the exact cocktail menu if that matters to you. Also check the access arrangements if you need step-free entry. With those points settled, the class offers good social value for an adult evening, especially at the stated €30 price.

FAQ

Where does the cocktail class take place?

It takes place at Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin in Dublin County, Ireland. Look for the purple lights going up the building, then go downstairs to enter the venue.

How long does the cocktail class last?

The activity lasts two hours. Starting times depend on availability.

How many cocktails are included?

Three cocktails are included. You make one of them behind the bar with help from a mixologist.

How much does the cocktail class cost?

The detailed activity information states a price of €30 per person. The summary also shows $49 per person, so confirm the current price and currency before booking.

Is the 40 Foot Drop included?

No. The 40 Foot Drop, Ohana’s version of a Zombie cocktail, costs an additional €6 payable on the day.

What languages are available?

Instruction is available in English, Polish, and Portuguese.

Can children attend the cocktail class?

No. The activity is not suitable for children under 18.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, keeping your plans flexible.