| Overlooking the River Liffey on Eden Quay, the sophisticated Metropolitan urban lounge and club is the latest
place to be. Successfully launched in February 2003, the lounge and club score highly on every level: from their
rich colour schemes to their leading deejays and club nights through to their highly complimented food menu.
The subject of a €2.5million refurbishment has seen the transformation into a sizeable venue that will cater for
a range of tastes and sensibilities; from the office socialite to the seasoned clubber. |
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Metropolitan, a contemporary urban ethos that is at once stylish, inviting and non-imposing. Set over three levels,
the Metropolitan comprises of a mezzanine floor, a lounge area, and a basement club that hold 200, 400, and 250 patrons
respectively. Also situated upstairs, the Liffey Bar is a private function room which affords guests impressive views
of the River Liffey and its quays and holds up to 100 patrons making it ideal for office parties. |
| The interior of the Metropolitan employs a blend of rich mahogany woodwork with an almost rustic colour scheme to
create an atmosphere that is as much akin to a classic 1920's London club as it is to a contemporary cosmopolitan urban
lounge. A welcome change from the chrome and neon that has overrun the city's pubs and clubs, the subtle hues are gently
reinforced by soft lighting and thoughtfully positioned greenery. |
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| The venue also sports some excellent pieces of artwork, including a series of 'light box' pieces in the upper level of
the lounge and some fine examples of digital artwork throughout. Of equal note are the video collages of urban images on
three plasma screens.
Both the mezzanine and lounge contain impressive feature glass-work bars. Elegantly lit and stylishly adorned, the bars
serve as an excellent centrepiece to the establishment. Downstairs, the club opts for a curvature of mosaic mirrored
tiles behind the bar, quite a talking point. |
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The club area has a striking red and black colour scheme running throughout. The polar opposite of the 'country barn'
style that is unfortunately gaining prominence at the moment, the club features plenty of nooks and crannies with rich
red velvet high back seating. Extra brownie points are given to the management for their decision not to opt for mirrors
on the spacious dance floor. |
| A strong point of the venue is the diversity of drinks on offer. From a selection of world wines and beers to classic
cocktails, you can find yourself relaxing equally with a glass of Heineken or Erdinger, La Grande Dame champagne or sipping
an uber cool Metropolitan cocktail. In addition, the Metropolitan serves what has to one of the best freshly ground
roast coffees in town. Team this with the perfect pint and a complimentary daily paper and patrons will be left with no
doubt that the Metropolitan is the perfect place to sit back and unwind. |
| The Metropolitan must also be commended for its commitment to providing the best in contemporary club sounds. The
Metropolitan club opens at 11pm from Thursday to Saturday. Thursday nights consist of a blend of house, electro and
techno music bought to you by Electric City, with entry at only a fiver! Friday nights put a glide in your stride with
northern soul, retro and indie mixed by the hugely successful Mojoclub team. Refuge up the Saturday tempo, showcasing
Dublin's only regular drum and bass night. All club nights host international artists. |
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| The final feather in the Metropolitan's cap is its excellent cuisine, which is served from 12.00pm to 8pm. Prepared
by Head Chef Paul Royston, the menus feature a sumptuous selection of dishes ranging from superb paninis, filling fresh
salads such as Roasted Pepper and Goats Cheese Salad to hearty Metropolitan Stew of the Day. It's also great to see vegan
and vegetarian appetites welcomed. |
