Premium Cocktail Class

Ireland’s only tiki bar makes this more than a standard drink tasting. At Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin, you get three cocktails during a two-hour class, then step behind the bar to make one yourself with a mixologist guiding you through it.

I like the hands-on format and the chance to see a bar built around more than 200 rums from all seven continents. I also like that the class is social without requiring you to spend the whole evening on a formal tour. The main thing to check before paying is the price: the supplied details show both $49 and €30, so confirm the current amount and currency when you book.

Key points

• Three cocktails in two hours: Two are served to you, and you make one behind the bar with help from a mixologist.
• Ireland’s only tiki bar: Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin gives the class a clear setting and a strong rum focus.
• A huge rum selection: The bar carries more than 200 rums from all seven continents.
• Optional Zombie-style drink: The bar’s version, called the 40 Foot Drop, costs an extra €6.
• Several teaching languages: Instruction is available in English, Polish, and Portuguese.
• Adults only: You must be at least 18 to take part.

A cocktail class with a proper tiki setting

Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin is not presenting this as a dry classroom lesson. The setting is a working tiki bar, with more than 30 cocktails on the menu and a rum collection that reaches far beyond the usual Caribbean lineup.

That matters because the class has a sense of place. You are not simply learning a recipe in a neutral room. You are learning cocktail basics inside a bar built around rum, tropical drinks, and tiki style. The experience is aimed at people who enjoy the atmosphere as much as the technique.

The class lasts two hours. That gives you enough time to make one drink with guidance, enjoy the other two cocktails, and get a feel for the bar without turning the session into an all-day commitment.

You should think of this as a light, social introduction to cocktail making. It is not described as a professional bartending course, and the information provided does not promise advanced mixology training or a formal certificate. You will, however, get direct help from a mixologist while making one of your drinks.

Finding the purple lights and downstairs entrance

The meeting point is easy to identify if you know what to look for. Purple lights run up the building, and the entrance is down a set of stairs into the venue.

That entrance detail is worth noting before you set out. This is not a street-level meeting point where you simply spot a guide holding a sign. Look for the purple-lit building and prepare to go downstairs. The class ends back at the same place, so you do not need to arrange transport between different parts of Dublin.

The venue is listed as wheelchair accessible. Still, because the entrance description specifically mentions stairs, you should confirm the access arrangements directly when booking if you use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns. The supplied information gives both details, but it does not explain the exact route or lift arrangements.

What happens during the two-hour class

The central feature is simple: you receive three cocktails, and one of them is made by you behind the bar with help from a mixologist.

The two drinks you do not make give you time to settle into the room and enjoy the tiki-bar setting. The information does not specify the exact cocktail lineup, so you should not assume that particular recipes, spirits, or garnishes are included on every date.

When it is your turn, you step behind the bar. A mixologist helps you make the cocktail, so the experience is designed for beginners as well as people who already know their way around a shaker. The appeal is in taking part rather than simply watching a demonstration.

You may learn about the balance of spirits, mixers, and other cocktail ingredients as you prepare the drink, but the exact teaching content is not listed. If you have a strong preference, such as rum-forward drinks or a particular cocktail style, ask what will be made before the class begins.

The class gives you a taste of several sides of the bar. You sample cocktails, handle the preparation of one drink, and get a closer look at the rum-centered concept behind Ohana. For a two-hour activity, that is a sensible amount of structure.

Why the rum collection matters

More than 200 rums from all seven continents is the most distinctive fact about the venue. The number alone is not the whole point. It tells you that rum is not an afterthought here, and that the bar’s drinks are likely to be built around a much wider range of styles than a basic pub menu.

The class can be a good introduction if you know little about rum. You may encounter different regions and expressions, though the provided details do not say how many rums are formally discussed or tasted during the session. Do not book expecting a dedicated rum lecture unless the bar confirms that separately.

For anyone already interested in spirits, the collection adds another reason to stay for a drink after the class. The class itself includes three cocktails, but the bar offers more than 30 cocktails overall. That gives you room to continue the tiki theme, at an additional cost, if you want to try something outside the class menu.

The bar’s scale also makes the experience feel more specific to Dublin. You are not taking a generic cocktail lesson that could happen anywhere. You are visiting a venue with a clear identity and a large spirit selection behind it.

The 40 Foot Drop costs extra

The class includes three cocktails, but the bar’s version of a Zombie, called the 40 Foot Drop, is not part of the standard package. It costs an additional €6, payable on the day.

That is useful to know because the Zombie is one of the drinks most closely associated with tiki-bar culture. If you want to try Ohana’s version, budget for the extra charge. If you are mainly interested in making a cocktail yourself, the standard class should cover the core activity without requiring the add-on.

The 40 Foot Drop is an optional choice, not a required part of the class. The information provided does not give its ingredients, size, alcohol strength, or whether you make it yourself. Ask the mixologist about those points before ordering, especially if you plan to keep drinking after the class.

Is the price fair for three cocktails?

The supplied information gives two different prices: $49 per person in the summary and €30 in the detailed activity description. That is too large a difference to ignore. Check the current booking page and confirm the currency before you reserve.

At €30, the value looks reasonable if you would otherwise buy three cocktails and pay for a bar-based activity separately. You are getting three drinks, a two-hour session, and hands-on instruction for one cocktail. The class also gives you access to an unusual venue rather than a generic bar counter.

At $49, the value depends more heavily on the size and quality of the cocktails, the group format, and how much instruction you receive. Those details are not supplied, so I would not judge the higher price without confirming what applies to your date.

The strongest value comes from the combination of drinks and participation. If you only want three cocktails, you may prefer ordering from the regular menu. If you want to learn by making one drink yourself and enjoy a themed bar, the class offers more than a simple night out.

The 40 Foot Drop costs €6 extra, so include that in your budget if it appeals to you. The class price does not appear to include additional drinks from the wider menu.

Who will enjoy this most

This is best suited to adults who like cocktails, rum, and social activities with a bit of theater behind them. You do not need to be an expert. In fact, the guided preparation makes the class especially suitable if you have always wanted to learn how cocktails are made but have never stepped behind a bar.

It also works well for a small celebration or an evening with friends. The class is long enough to feel like an activity, but short enough to fit into a wider Dublin night.

Language should not be a barrier for many participants. Instruction is available in English, Polish, and Portuguese. You should select the language you need when checking availability, since the available instructor may vary by time.

Children under 18 cannot take part. This is an adults-only activity because cocktails and spirits are central to the experience.

The class may be less suitable if you want a quiet, highly technical lesson. The provided information focuses on making one cocktail and enjoying three drinks, not on professional certification, detailed theory, or repeated practice.

Practical timing and planning advice

Set aside the full two hours rather than treating this as a quick pre-dinner drink. The class has a start time that varies, so you need to check availability for the date you want.

Arrive with the purple lights and downstairs entrance in mind. You will not need to move elsewhere at the end, since the activity finishes back at the meeting point.

Because three cocktails are included, pace yourself. The information does not state the alcohol measures, so you cannot judge the total strength in advance. If you plan to eat afterward, arranging food separately is sensible because no meal is included in the package details.

The class is wheelchair accessible according to the supplied information. If the stairs mentioned at the entrance affect you, confirm the exact accessible route before arrival. This is a practical check, not a reason to dismiss the activity, since the venue is specifically described as accessible.

Cancellation is flexible up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Dublin schedule is still changing.

What the rating tells you, and what it does not

The experience has a 4.5 rating from four reviews. That is a strong early signal, but the sample is small. I would treat it as encouragement rather than a guarantee that every class will match the same experience.

The most clearly praised features are the unusual tiki-bar setting, the large rum selection, and the hands-on cocktail format. Those are also the parts that make this class different from an ordinary bar visit.

There is not enough information to judge details such as group size, the exact cocktail recipes, how much time each person spends behind the bar, or the depth of the instruction. If any of those points matter to you, ask Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin before booking.

Should you book the Ohana cocktail class?

Book it if you want an adult evening activity with three cocktails, a distinctive rum setting, and the chance to make one drink behind the bar. The combination is particularly appealing at the stated €30 price, provided that is the current amount for your date.

Think twice if you are seeking an advanced bartending course, a full rum tasting, or a meal-and-drinks package. Those features are not promised. Also confirm the price, since the supplied details list both $49 and €30.

For a first taste of tiki cocktails in Dublin, this is a focused and unusual choice. Check the currency, confirm the cocktail lineup if you have preferences, and allow the full two hours.

FAQ

Where does the Premium Cocktail Class take place?

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

How long does the cocktail class last?

The activity lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability for your preferred date.

How many cocktails are included?

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

Do I need cocktail-making experience?

No previous experience is stated as a requirement. The mixologist helps you make one cocktail, so the class is designed to include hands-on guidance.

What languages are available?

Instruction is available in English, Polish, and Portuguese.

Is the 40 Foot Drop included?

No. Ohana’s version of the Zombie, called the 40 Foot Drop, costs an extra €6 and can be paid on the day.

Can people under 18 join?

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.