The Dead Rabbit

Cleanliness is next to godliness. When it comes to Guinness, we’ve talked you through our controversial three-part pour, our divisive Split the G Wall of Fame, and what defines the perfect Schtick.

Next, we’re talking glassware. Like everything we do, we’ve researched the perfect pint to the nth degree. And we’ve heard all the theories. “It’s all about the ambience of the place… the time of day… what you’ve just eaten… the length of the lines from keg to tap… how the kegs are stored…” And so on.

But there’s something else - the glass. Specifically, how it’s washed and dried.

Our diligent system follows a precise sequence - washing glasses with and without detergent, using both hot and cold water, and an air-drying and rotation system.

Confused? Jack’ll be talking you through the whole process in an upcoming video. And hopefully, this one won’t cause any arguments.

Although, given our track record, we wouldn’t bet on it….

We’ve got three new seasonal cocktails live in The Parlor, here until Jingle Jangle takes over the whole building in just a few weeks.

Tomato, Tomato brings together Grey Goose, Acid Spirits Celery and Horseradish, tomato water, melon and Bloody Mary foam, while Money in the Banana Stand combines Ron Zacapa 23, Myers’s Jamaican Dark Rum, Banana Amaro, Yellow Chartreuse, butter bread cream and egg.

And then there’s our ever-changing frozen cocktail, with a new one landing each week.

Stop in Tuesday - Saturday, 5pm - 1am, or Sunday, 4pm - midnight, and catch them while you can.

Halloween might be just one day, but at The Dead Rabbit New York and Austin, Samhain spans four whole weeks.

From October 5th ‘til November 1st, things get a little eerie on both sides of the country as we look back to the ancient Irish festival that gave rise to many spooky-season traditions we know today.

Corn stalks, corn dolls and carved turnips will take over the bars, while Púca, Stingy Jack and the Cailleach emerge from Irish folklore as the barrier between the physical and spirit worlds grows thin.

We’ll have a costume party at both bars on October 31st, and everyone’s invited - the stranger the outfit, the better.

Come over to the dark side.

Yesterday, Seac Mac Fhearraigh shared his memories of growing up in Belfast during the darkest days of the Drumcree dispute, and why the decision to allow an Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road troubled him so deeply.

Today, thousands of people have gathered on that same road. The residents who live there have made their feelings abundantly clear, and, at the time of writing, the march has not proceeded.

Whatever happens next, we hope above all else that calm prevails.

The North of Ireland has come too far, and too many people worked too hard for peace, for any community to be dragged back towards the fear, anger and division that defined those years.

The people of Garvaghy Road deserve to feel safe in their own homes, and everyone involved has a responsibility to ensure that today ends without violence.

There is nothing to be gained from reopening old wounds - instead, may we listen to the people who still carry them.

🎨 Drumcree Sunset by Joseph McWilliams, 2003.

We never miss an opportunity to celebrate Guinness.

And today, September 24th, marks Arthur’s Day - live now at all of our venues. Here on Water Street, that means $8 pints of Guinness from open ‘til close, plus $2 oysters ‘til 10pm.

Why? Because 267 years ago, Arthur Guinness signed his famous 9,000-year lease at St. James’s Gate.

Born in County Kildare, Arthur was just 34 when he took over the then-disused Dublin brewery in 1759, paying an annual rent of £45. He started out brewing ale before turning his attention to porter, eventually laying the foundations for the stout now poured in pubs around the world.

Any excuse for a party - but this one’s particularly good.

It’s no secret that the United States goes big for Halloween, but did you know you have us to thank for at least some of the tradition?

Sure, not us personally, but Ireland.

Halloween can trace its roots back more than 2,000 years to Samhain, the ancient Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest and beginning of winter - a time when the boundary between this world and the Otherworld was believed to grow thin.

Fast-forward a couple of millennia, and Irish immigrants carried many of their customs across the Atlantic, where old traditions evolved into the Halloween celebrations we know today.

And yes, we were carving faces into vegetables long before pumpkins arrived.
We’ll be celebrating Samhain at The Dead Rabbit NY & TX, The Irish Exit Atlanta, and San Patricios, - with a little Día de Mu***os sprinkled in at the latter, too.

Stay tuned for details. And when it comes to picking out your cat ears this year, remember to thank the Emerald Isle.

Today, Dublin’s BAR 1661 was named No. 98 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 51-100 list - the first Irish bar to feature since The Merchant debuted at No. 17 in 2011.

That’s 15 years without an Irish-based bar on the list - and Dave Mulligan and his team at Green Street are the ones to break the drought.

Staunchly Irish and fiercely independent, 1661 has spent years championing Irish drinks, Irish hospitality and the country’s bar scene on its own terms. Dave and his team have done incredible work leading that scene forward, and while we’re delighted to see them finally get the international recognition they deserve, we firmly believe they deserve to be much higher up that list.

We also sincerely hope this isn’t a one-off.

Ireland is home to so many innovative, hospitable, incredible bars - places adored by the communities around them, doing genuinely world-class work and worthy of international acclaim.

Today, BAR 1661 put Ireland back on the list. Here’s hoping they’ve opened the door for more to follow.

It’s said that Labor Day marks the unofficial end of Summer and the start of Fall - and we’re ready.

Samhain and Jingle Jangle are still a wee while away, but last week, seven brand-new drinks land on our Taproom menu, alongside seasonal updates to a few familiar favorites - and here they are.

Expect autumnal takes on everything from Sours and Margaritas to Gimlets, Negronis and Manhattans, something a little more tropical, and a brand-new non-alcoholic punch.

And yep… we’re almost ready for turnip-carving season.

Yesterday, we not-so-quietly launched our new Fall menu.

Down in The Taproom, we’ve seven brand-new drinks, while The Parlor has three new seasonal cocktails, available alongside the full Tradition Meets Tomorrow menu.

And the kitchen’s been busy, too. We’ve got 11 new, revised, refreshed, and resurrected dishes - including the return of one autumnal cult favorite. Yep, she’s back.

Chicken Pot Pie - slow-cooked chicken, lashings of gravy, mashed potato, and cranberry on the side.

From Manchester to Manhattan.

Earlier this year, Jack McGarry headed north to join the SCHOFIELD’S crew behind the bar for Paddy’s Day. Tomorrow night, we finally get to return the favor as SCHOFIELD’S lands on Water Street.

On September 15th, co-owner Daniel Schofield and Head Bartender Jack Mitchell take over our Taproom Extension from 5pm - 8pm, having recently announced their upcoming London opening.

They’re bringing four cocktails with them - the In Bloom, William Wallace, Whoopsie Daisy, and their very own Irish Coffee, made with Teeling Small Batch Irish Wh***ey, illy coffee, vanilla cream, and honey. Howd’s it compare to ours? There’s only one way to find out…

Bookings are available; walk-ins are welcome.

https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/the-dead-rabbit?seats=2&date=2026-09-15

And just like that, The Irish Exit Atlanta is three months old - though it feels like just yesterday we were surveying the site in hard hats.

We opened our doors straight into the World Cup, welcomed fans and film crews from around the world, watched Atlanta Stadium turn back into The Benz, hosted an opening party - and plenty has changed around us, too.

With neighbors like Shake Shack and Cosm, alongside The Mitchell and Hotel Pheonix, Centennial Yards is quickly becoming the place to be here in Downtown ATL.

And with Virgin Hotels and Chops Lobster Bar still to come, we’re in very good company.

Three months down. Plenty more to come.

Follow our journey: https://www.instagram.com/theirishexitpubatl/

Yep, Beoga just performed with the one and only Ed Sheeran during his global Loop Tour, but that didn’t stop them from making a bit of time for their old pals here on Water Street, supported by Guinness.

Last week, Damian McKee, Seán Óg Graham, Liam Bradley, Eamon Murray, and Niamh Dunne popped into our Taproom for an impromptu performance - their third time playing live for us - and what a performance it was.

The five-piece have already stopped in Nashville, Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Paul, Toronto, and New York, with Boston still to come.

If you get the chance to see them live, don’t think twice.

How are you spending the long weekend?

Labor Day has been a New York tradition since 1882, when thousands of workers took to the streets of Manhattan for the country’s first Labor Day parade.

And sure, we weren’t around then - but 30 Water Street was, built in 1828 - and John Morrissey was roaming the streets with the Dead Rabbit gang around the same time, too. So, we like to think we’ve got a little in common with the holiday.

We’re open as normal, with plenty of reasons to make the most of that extra day off. Sure, it’s basically another Sunday, right?

Manhattan is known as the Concrete Jungle, but there’s more green among the gray than you might think - including nearly 100,000 trees.

And sometimes a stroll through nature, with every sense engaged by lush greenery and bright blossoms, is just what you want to perk up your day. Walk in The Woods conjures up that exact experience, balancing herbaceous and floral elements, grounded by Irish Wh***ey.

All the benefits of 10,000 steps, without having to break a sweat.

Powers John’s Lane Irish Wh***ey, stinging nettle, honeysuckle, lemon - only available in The Parlor.

The Dead Rabbit x The Life of Reilly - we’re heading to Mexico City.

Later this week, Christy & Neha are off to CDMX with Condesa Gin for a very busy couple of days. First up, they’ll be supporting San Patricios GAA at Copa Azteca on September 5th, before taking over Café de Nadie on September 6th, 8pm - 11pm.

This music-obsessed bar was listed No. 47 on North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and No. 17 in 2024 - known for working with ingredients from the surrounding Xochimilco region, and they know how to throw a good party.

Join us to try four drinks, including two from The Parlor and two from The Life of Reilly, featuring Condesa Gin and Patrón Tequila, including a Martini, Smash, Daisy, and El Presidente - not forgetting our iconic Irish Coffee.

Walk-ins only - we’ll see you in CDMX.

Back in July, we announced our third gig with West Belfast comedian, Paddy McDonnell.

The 6pm sitting quickly sold out - so we’ve released new tickets for 9pm - and you’ll want to be speedy about it.

Joining us on September 3rd, Paddy has shared the stage with Frankie Boyle, Jason Manford, Paddy Kielty, and Andrew Maxwell, and has sold out headline shows across the city.

Drawing on stories from his days as a taxi driver to the everyday chaos of family life, his comedy is sharp, relatable, and very funny - best enjoyed with a pint in one hand and a cocktail in the other.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddy-mcdonnell-paddy-power-full-late-show-thats-deadly-comedy-tickets-1998206083185?aff=oddtdtcreator

Founded in 2009 to mark 250 years of Guinness, Arthur’s Day is dedicated to the enjoyment of our favorite stout - the black stuff.

For those who don’t know, Arthur Guinness was just 34 when, in 1759, he signed that now-famous 9,000-year lease on a disused Dublin brewery, for an annual rent of just £45. Not a bad bit of business, in hindsight.

So, how are we celebrating? On September 24th, we’re running Happy Hour pricing all day at The Dead Rabbit NY, as well as The Dead Rabbit Austin, The Irish Exit NY and ATL, San Patricios, and The Life of Reilly.

Here on Water Street, that means $8 pints of Guinness from open ‘til close, plus $2 oysters ‘til 10pm.

Let the countdown begin.