Elevate your winter outings at VASO Rooftop Lounge, home of the igloos, where you can dine and sip in a life-sized snow globe atop the AC Marriot Hotel in Dublin. Don't sleep (or hibernate) on this - the igloos will be gone before you know it!
Read on for details on why VASO should be at the top of your winter bucket list this season:
Igloos
This winter, travelers and locals can welcome the season with a feast of VASO's unparalleled tapas and handcrafted cocktails with stunning rooftop views - no matter the temperature. Even though the patio is closed, the seasonal igloos have officially made their return providing a life-sized, snow globe-like experience under the stars, complete with cozy fur-covered chairs, blankets, call pods and twinkling lights.
The details: Each igloo seats up to 8 guest and there is a 2-hour minimum. Sunday - Thursday, $250 spending minimum for two hours. Friday - Saturday, $400 spending minimum for two hours. All rates are a food and beverage spending minimum prior to tax and an automatic 24% gratuity. Any food + beverage that is ordered during your experience will go towards this minimum.
For more information and to make a reservation, book at this link or call (614) 698-2525.
Artisan Handcrafted Cocktails
The cocktail menu is out and spoiler alert, it’s a work of art. You never know, the bartender serving you the drink could be the one who invented it in the first place, as VASO encourages creativity among its staff. Here are our favorites from the new menu.
Classic American Love Story – Watershed vodka, lavender, Earl Grey tea, lemon
Last Call, Norm! – raisin infused Myers's dark rum, Pasubio, house cola, malic acid
Stay Golden – OYO honey vanilla vodka, Brother's Drake apple pie mead, lemon poppy, citric acid
Picture It – rosemary infused Knob Creek rye, Mezcal Verde Amarás, fresh peach juice, demerara syrup, lemon, Angostura bitters
What She Said – Wheatley vodka, Ketel One Citroen, Amaro Montenegro, Maggie's Farm falernum, Cocchi Americano, lemongrass, lemon, clarified with Fruit Loop milk
Don’t worry – they still have your favorites including their signature Gin & Tonic, garnished to the nines with baby’s breath, orange peel and juniper berries.
Fantastic Food
There's never a lack of creativity on VASO’s menu, crafted under Executive Chef, David Belknap, and their fall offerings are no exception. Here are some of our favorites:
Picar (To Nibble)
Volcano Deviled Eggs – tamari, tempura flake, crab, sriracha
Charcuterie Board – assorted Spanish meats, cheeses, marmalade, crostini
Black Bean Hummus – blue corn tortilla chips, pico de gallo
Pan Con (With Bread)
Bruschetta – smoked burrata, roasted heirloom tomatoes, sherry gastrique
Ropa Vieja Flatbread – 12-hour brisket, roasted garlic, smoked gouda, corn salsa
Spanish Grilled Cheese – truffle aioli, spiced honey
Empanadas De Carne – seasoned beef, tomatillo crema, mozzarella
Carne + Mar (Meat & Sea)
Lamb Lollipops – garlic toum, espelette
Mussels + Linguini – house-made linguini, mussels, garlic, chardonnay, butter
Grilled Flank Steak – crispy coconut rice, plantains, black bean, chimichurri
Vaso Seafood Paella – saffron rice, mussels, clams, shrimp, pork, chorizo
Curious? You can find their complete menu here.