Property Overview
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The Odeon is a striking two-storey over basement licensed premises, occupying the landmark former Harcourt Street Railway Station in the heart of Dublin 2. Originally constructed in 1857, the property was utilised as the railway station terminus for the Dublin to Bray service up to 1958 when it was sold and then occupied as offices until its most recent transformation into a premier hospitality venue in 1998. Now hailed as one of the city’s most distinctive and popular hospitality venues, The Odeon retains many of its original period features and showcases these elements with elegant marble arches and columns fronting onto Harcourt Street, together with the property’s historic character and architectural details thoughtfully preserved and incorporated into its impressive café-bar style interior.
The Odeon is laid out over two principal levels and boasts a main bar alongside three further bars to ground floor level (capacity 650) together with the Bourbon Bar to first floor level (capacity 200), all finished to a high standard and capable of hosting multiple events simultaneously, with a total capacity of up to 850 guests.
The venue is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated décor, and versatility, making it a sought-after destination for private parties, corporate events, and social gatherings. Excellent feature outdoor areas are also incorporated into the design of these premises with a spacious, enclosed beer garden and heated outdoor terrace, providing valuable al fresco space fronting onto Harcourt Street. Internally The Odeon also benefits from dedicated DJ and AV setup, further enhancing its appeal for a wide range of events and clientele.
The Odeon is a striking two-storey over basement licensed premises, occupying the landmark former Harcourt Street Railway Station in the heart of Dublin 2. Originally constructed in 1857, the property was utilised as the railway station terminus for the Dublin to Bray service up to 1958 when it was sold
The Odeon is a striking two-storey over basement licensed premises, occupying the landmark former Harcourt Street Railway Station in the heart of Dublin 2. Originally constructed in 1857, the property was utilised as the railway station terminus for the Dublin to Bray service up to 1958 when it was sold and then occupied as offices until its most recent transformation into a premier hospitality venue in 1998. Now hailed as one of the city’s most distinctive and popular hospitality venues, The Odeon retains many of its original period features and showcases these elements with elegant marble arches and columns fronting onto Harcourt Street, together with the property’s historic character and architectural details thoughtfully preserved and incorporated into its impressive café-bar style interior.
The Odeon is laid out over two principal levels and boasts a main bar alongside three further bars to ground floor level (capacity 650) together with the Bourbon Bar to first floor level (capacity 200), all finished to a high standard and capable of hosting multiple events simultaneously, with a total capacity of up to 850 guests.
The venue is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated décor, and versatility, making it a sought-after destination for private parties, corporate events, and social gatherings. Excellent feature outdoor areas are also incorporated into the design of these premises with a spacious, enclosed beer garden and heated outdoor terrace, providing valuable al fresco space fronting onto Harcourt Street. Internally The Odeon also benefits from dedicated DJ and AV setup, further enhancing its appeal for a wide range of events and clientele.
- One of Dublin’s most iconic “café bar” style licnesed premises pivotally positioned within an established commercial, tourism and entertainment district of the city centre
- Originally constructed as the Harcourt Street Railway Station terminus in 1857, The Odeon is regarded as one of the city’s premier Licensed Hospitality complexes.
- The sale of The Odeon reflects an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Dublin’s most iconic and historic “Café Bar” style Licensed Premises which is capable of sustaining high volumes of trade with excellent future business development potential in an established hospitality and entertainment quadrant of the City that continues to witness key growth and corporate demand.
Originally constructed in 1857, The Odeon is recognised as one of Dublin’s most premier and iconic licensed hospitality complexes. Occupying the landmark former Harcourt Street Railway Station the property is positioned within a bustling Tourism, Corporate, & Entertainment district of the city centre. Grafton Street, Dublin’s premier retailing street, together both St. Stephens Green Park and Shopping Centre are only 800 meters to the north, whilst other established attractions such as the Iveagh Gardens, National Concert Hall, Trinity College and Dublin Castle are all within easy walking distance. The immediate surrounding area also offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafés, and cultural attractions making this a highly sought-after location for both business and entertainment.
The Odeon is superbly located in Dublin’s South city centre, adjacent to the new KPMG headquarters currently under construction, which will accommodate approx. 4,000 employees, the new Deloitte headquarters which will accommodate approx. 3000 employees and a host of other large scale office developments such as Hardwick House, Park Place, Styne House togeter with notable occupiers such as WeWork, Marsh Ireland, The IDA and SEAI all of which further enhance the area’s commercial vibrancy.
The property is surrounded by leading office occupiers including EY, Arthur Cox, Aviva, AerCap Holdings and Eversheds, as well as top hotels and leisure amenities to include The Fitzwilliam Hotel, The Shelbourne Hotel, & The Merrion Hotel.
The immediate area benefits from strong weekday and evening trade, supported by the return-to-office policies of nearby occupiers, with most major firms now operating hybrid models requiring staff to be present in the office three to four days per week, and a gradual trend towards increased office attendance. The Odeon also enjoys the benefit of being positioned immediately upon the Harcourt Green Line Luas stop located directly outside the premises, providing direct tram access across the city and to the neighbouring suburbs of Ranelagh, Dartry, Dundrum and on to the terminus at Cherrywood & Brides Glen.
Originally constructed in 1857, The Odeon is recognised as one of Dublin’s most premier and iconic licensed hospitality complexes. Occupying the landmark former Harcourt Street Railway Station the property is positioned within a bustling Tourism, Corporate, & Entertainment district of the city
Originally constructed in 1857, The Odeon is recognised as one of Dublin’s most premier and iconic licensed hospitality complexes. Occupying the landmark former Harcourt Street Railway Station the property is positioned within a bustling Tourism, Corporate, & Entertainment district of the city centre. Grafton Street, Dublin’s premier retailing street, together both St. Stephens Green Park and Shopping Centre are only 800 meters to the north, whilst other established attractions such as the Iveagh Gardens, National Concert Hall, Trinity College and Dublin Castle are all within easy walking distance. The immediate surrounding area also offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafés, and cultural attractions making this a highly sought-after location for both business and entertainment.
The Odeon is superbly located in Dublin’s South city centre, adjacent to the new KPMG headquarters currently under construction, which will accommodate approx. 4,000 employees, the new Deloitte headquarters which will accommodate approx. 3000 employees and a host of other large scale office developments such as Hardwick House, Park Place, Styne House togeter with notable occupiers such as WeWork, Marsh Ireland, The IDA and SEAI all of which further enhance the area’s commercial vibrancy.
The property is surrounded by leading office occupiers including EY, Arthur Cox, Aviva, AerCap Holdings and Eversheds, as well as top hotels and leisure amenities to include The Fitzwilliam Hotel, The Shelbourne Hotel, & The Merrion Hotel.
The immediate area benefits from strong weekday and evening trade, supported by the return-to-office policies of nearby occupiers, with most major firms now operating hybrid models requiring staff to be present in the office three to four days per week, and a gradual trend towards increased office attendance. The Odeon also enjoys the benefit of being positioned immediately upon the Harcourt Green Line Luas stop located directly outside the premises, providing direct tram access across the city and to the neighbouring suburbs of Ranelagh, Dartry, Dundrum and on to the terminus at Cherrywood & Brides Glen.
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