IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WESTBURY
Enjoy a luxurious stay at The Westbury, the perfect base for completing all your shopping …
Last year, The Westbury marked its 40th season, with something to suit every type of celebration. Popping in for a bite to eat or a drink with friends after shopping in the Westbury Mall, Balfes bar and brasserie is buzzy and cosmopolitan and brings a New York vibe. There’s a great value three-course lunch for €66 per person or three-course dinner from €78. Guests can choose to dine outdoors on the heated terrace and watch the world go by or inside where perfect lighting, banquette seats and striking artwork all combine to create a stylish ambiance.
Afternoon Tea in the Gallery at The Westbury is a much loved tradition, where guests return again and again. Enjoy dainty finger sandwiches, desserts and scones served with a selection of fragrant teas from around the world. Priced at €75 per person, or with a glass of Charles Heidsieck Champagne, €98 per person. Book ahead; sittings are available from 12.30pm to 5.30pm.
For evening celebrations, The Sidecar Bar remains our choice of Art Deco-inspired haunt, where glamorous guests are guaranteed as are expertly mixed cocktails which are often the prelude to dinner in Wilde. The restaurant hits the sweet spot – creating a sense of occasion if needed with its pretty backdrop, excellent lighting and consistent menu of foodie favourites – but it’s also casually chic and always has the most attentive staff. (A three-course dinner is from €89 per person).
Why not treat yourself to an overnight stay? Last year saw the launch of a newly refurbished suite level on the fourth floor of the hotel – the culmination of a three-year project that created 30 suites including two elegant Terrace Suites and the premiere PV Doyle Suite.
There are a number of options for overnight stays, including a Family Suite Stay in one of the new signature suites for two adults and two children or the Family Moments package. The latter includes accommodation for two people sharing in a luxurious bedroom or suite, bespoke in-room amenities on arrival, breakfast the following morning in Wilde, plus an exclusive 20-minute family portrait session for up to five people with renowned photographer Emily Quinn. This costs from €630 for two people sharing. Additional or adjoining bedrooms are available upon request at an additional cost.
If staying, make the most of The Westbury’s prime position by visiting some of the city’s cultural highlights – The Museum of Literature is a short stroll across St Stephen’s Green and Dublin’s Creative Quarter is right on its doorstep.
Finally, don’t leave without visiting The Westbury shop, open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sundays from 11.30am to 5pm. Or shop online at www.shop.doylecollection.com. Here you’ll find gorgeous gifts ranging from champagne coupes to elegant door wreaths, the hotel’s signature Donegal Turf candle, Art-Deco baubles, plus lots more. These gifts come beautifully wrapped and will be cherished by the receiver. Another option is to give the gift of a Westbury experience with a specially presented gift voucher that’s sure to impress.
To find out more, visit www.doylecollection.com and don’t forget to tag your experiences if visiting this season: @westburydublin