Premium Cocktail Class

Ohana Tiki Bar’s hands-on cocktail class gives you more than a drink at the bar. You make one cocktail behind the counter with help from a mixologist, then enjoy two more drinks during a two-hour visit. The setting is unusual: this is billed as Ireland’s only tiki bar, with more than 200 rums from all seven continents.

I like the generous three-cocktail format and the chance to handle the drink-making yourself instead of watching a demonstration from the sidelines. I also like the broad rum selection, which gives the class a clear sense of place and purpose. The main consideration is the price information: the detailed offer says €30, while another price shown is $49 per person, so confirm the amount in your booking currency before paying.

Key points to know before booking

• Three cocktails are included, with one made by you behind the bar under mixologist guidance.
• Ohana is presented as Ireland’s only tiki bar, a fun choice if you want something different from a standard pub visit.
• The rum collection includes more than 200 bottles from all seven continents, giving the class a strong rum-focused identity.
• The optional 40 Foot Drop, a version of the Zombie cocktail, costs an extra €6 and is paid on the day.
• Classes last two hours and are available in English, Polish, and Portuguese.
• The experience is for adults aged 18 and over, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

A tiki bar with a clear point of view

Many cocktail classes could take place in almost any modern bar. Ohana Tiki Bar gives this one a stronger identity. You are not simply learning a few standard mixed drinks in a neutral room. You are entering a Polynesian-inspired tiki setting, with more than 200 rums and a menu of over 30 cocktails.

That matters because the surroundings help explain the drinks. Tiki cocktails are often built around rum, fruit flavors, syrups, and layers of ingredients. The large rum collection gives the mixologist plenty to discuss, even though the exact drinks served during your session are not specified in advance.

You should look for purple lights leading up the building and then go downstairs to enter the venue. The meeting point and ending point are the same, so you will not need transport between parts of the activity. That makes this a simple add-on to an evening in Dublin.

The room’s theme also makes this a good choice for a celebration, a date, or a night out with friends. You get a shared activity, not just a seat and a drink. Still, the atmosphere is built around the bar itself, so you should book this because you enjoy cocktails and themed venues, not because you want a general sightseeing tour of Dublin.

What happens during the two-hour class

The experience includes three cocktails in total. One of them is the practical part of the class: you go behind the bar and make it with help from a mixologist. The other two are included drinks, giving you a chance to enjoy the menu without spending the whole visit measuring and mixing.

The hands-on cocktail is the strongest part of the offer. You are not expected to arrive with prior experience. The mixologist guides you through the process, helping you make the drink rather than leaving you to guess your way through it.

The wording of the experience presents the session as a chance to become a cocktail expert for the day. Take that as playful bar language rather than a professional qualification. You will learn by doing, but a two-hour class is better viewed as an entertaining introduction to cocktail making than as formal training.

The exact order of the drinks is not provided, and neither are the names of the standard cocktails included. That is worth checking when you book if you have strong preferences about rum, sweetness, fruit, or drink strength. The class does promise three cocktails, but the available information does not promise a specific menu.

The pace should suit people who want a relaxed evening activity. Two hours gives the mixologist time to help you make your drink while leaving room to enjoy the other two. If you prefer a quick tasting with little instruction, this may feel long. If you like learning through a social activity, the length is more useful.

Why the three-drink format matters

At €30, the detailed pricing says you receive three cocktails, including the one you make yourself. That is a fair structure for a bar-based experience, provided you were already planning to have drinks during your evening. You are paying for both the alcohol and the guided activity.

The separate price shown elsewhere is $49 per person. Since the information gives both figures, do not assume they are interchangeable. Check the final booking page for the actual currency, total, and any changes before confirming.

The value is strongest if you enjoy all three drinks. Someone who does not drink much may find the package less appealing, since the offer is centered on consuming three cocktails in a two-hour period. The experience is also not designed for children, and participants must be at least 18.

The extra €6 option is the 40 Foot Drop, Ohana’s version of the Zombie cocktail. It is not part of the standard three-drink package. You can pay for it on the day if you want to try it, but the available information does not explain its exact ingredients or size.

I would treat the extra drink as optional rather than an essential part of the class. The main offer already includes three cocktails, and the class itself is the reason to book. If you are especially interested in tiki drinks or Zombies, the add-on gives you another choice.

A rum collection that gives the class its identity

The headline feature is the selection of more than 200 rums from all seven continents. That is an unusually large collection for a bar-based cocktail class, and it gives the venue a clear specialty.

You do not need to be a rum collector to enjoy this. The range can simply make the class more interesting because rum is not treated as one generic spirit. Different rums can bring different levels of sweetness, spice, oak, fruit, or strength, though the specific tasting format is not stated.

The collection also gives you a reason to return after the class. During the session, you make one guided cocktail. Later, you might want to come back and explore more of the rum list or try another drink from the menu of more than 30 cocktails.

Do not assume the class includes a formal tasting of several neat rums. The information confirms the size and global scope of the collection, but it does not promise a dedicated rum flight. If that is your main interest, ask the bar what the class includes before you arrive.

The practical arrival details

The entrance is marked by purple lights running up the building. You then go downstairs to reach the venue. This is useful to know in advance, especially if you are meeting friends or arriving after dark.

The activity begins and ends at the same place. There is no walking tour, transfer, or separate finishing point to plan around. You can arrange the class as part of an evening in Dublin without having to organize transport between stops.

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the entrance description includes stairs leading down to the venue. If you use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns, contact the provider before booking to confirm the exact accessible route and entrance arrangements. The two details should be checked together rather than taken at face value.

Instruction is available in English, Polish, and Portuguese. That makes the class more flexible for mixed-language groups, though the information does not specify which instructor will lead a particular session.

Starting times vary, so check availability before planning dinner, entertainment, or other evening bookings. Allow enough time to find the purple-lit entrance and get downstairs without rushing.

Who will enjoy this class most

I would recommend the experience to you if you enjoy trying drinks in a setting with a strong theme. It also suits people who prefer an activity with a clear social element. Making one cocktail together gives a group something to talk about and do.

It is a good fit for:

• Couples looking for a different evening activity
• Friends who enjoy rum and mixed drinks
• Visitors who want a break from ordinary pub stops
• Adults interested in learning basic cocktail techniques
• Anyone curious about tiki bars and unusual drink menus

It may not suit you if you do not drink alcohol, dislike sweet or rum-based cocktails, or want a quiet educational tasting. The offer is built around three cocktails, and the class takes place in a bar rather than a classroom.

The experience is also not aimed at young families. Participants must be 18 or older. If your group includes anyone under that age, choose a different activity.

What the limited rating tells you

The experience currently has a 4.5 rating from four ratings. That is a positive signal, but the sample is small. I would treat it as encouragement, not as proof that every session will be perfect.

The strongest concrete advantages are easy to identify: you get three cocktails, you make one yourself, and the venue has a rare rum collection. Those are not minor extras. They form the central value of the class.

At the same time, the available information does not provide individual guide names or detailed comments about the drinks, group size, music, food, or exact teaching style. You should not book expecting a particular instructor or a specific cocktail unless the provider confirms it.

The lack of a fixed cocktail list can work both ways. It may allow the mixologist to adapt the session, but it also means you cannot plan around a favorite drink in advance. If you have allergies, strong dislikes, or a preference for a less sweet cocktail, ask before the class begins.

Booking, cancellation, and timing

You can reserve the experience and pay later, which helps if your Dublin plans are still changing. The activity also offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

That policy gives you useful breathing room, but do not leave cancellation until the last day. Check the precise start time when booking, since sessions are not described as having one fixed daily departure.

The class lasts two hours. Since all three cocktails are part of the experience, plan a sensible remainder of the evening. The information does not mention food, so do not assume a meal is included. If you want dinner as well, arrange it separately.

Should you book Ohana’s cocktail class?

Book it if you want a themed Dublin night built around rum, hands-on mixing, and three cocktails. The combination of making one drink behind the bar, exploring a collection of more than 200 rums, and spending two hours in Ireland’s only tiki bar gives the experience a clear personality.

I would be more cautious if you are focused on exact cocktail recipes, a formal spirits lesson, or a detailed tasting menu. Those elements are not promised. Confirm the final price, the cocktails included, and any accessibility needs before paying, especially because the listed amounts appear as both €30 and $49.

For adults who enjoy trying something playful and different, this is a sensible choice. The class is less about becoming a professional bartender and more about learning a few techniques while enjoying the setting and the drinks.

FAQ

How many cocktails are included?

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

How long does the cocktail class last?

The activity lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability when booking.

How much does the experience cost?

The detailed offer states €30 per person, while another price shown is $49 per person. Confirm the final price and currency at checkout.

Is the 40 Foot Drop included?

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

What languages are available?

Instruction is available in English, Polish, and Portuguese.

Can children join the class?

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