Drawing Room
Step Into Victorian Elegance in Dublin 4
The Drawing Room at Ariel House in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 is a peaceful retreat where historic Victorian character meets the relaxed comfort of a boutique guesthouse.
Overlooking Lansdowne Road, this beautifully refurbished space invites guests to slow down and enjoy a quieter side of Dublin. Soft natural light fills the room throughout the day, while plush sofas and comfortable armchairs create the perfect setting to relax after exploring the city.
Guests are welcome to browse our curated collection of Irish art, literature, and cultural history books, or enjoy one of our complimentary daily newspapers while unwinding in the calm surroundings of this elegant Victorian townhouse.
For many visitors, the Drawing Room quickly becomes a favourite place to pause between a day discovering Dublin’s attractions and an evening in the city.
Home-Made Treats & All-Day Refreshments
Each morning, Head Chef Rose prepares a delicious selection of homemade baked treats for guests to enjoy throughout the day in the Drawing Room. Fresh cakes, pastries, and sweet bakes are served alongside a choice of teas, herbal infusions, and freshly brewed coffee, allowing guests to help themselves whenever they wish.
This small but thoughtful ritual reflects the warm and personal hospitality that defines a stay at Ariel House. Whether enjoyed with a quiet moment of reading or shared with fellow travellers, these daily treats add a gentle touch of indulgence to the guest experience.
The Honesty Bar
The Drawing Room is also home to the Honesty Bar, one of the most charming traditions of boutique guesthouse hospitality.
An honesty bar is a self-service bar where guests may pour their own drinks and simply note what they enjoy, with the cost added to their bill at the end of their stay. The concept reflects a spirit of trust and relaxed hospitality, allowing guests to feel entirely at home during their time at Ariel House.
Our Honesty Bar offers a carefully selected collection of drinks including:
- Irish whiskey
- Local craft gin
- Red, white and rosé wines
- Champagne for special occasions
Guests often enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif before heading out to nearby restaurants in Ballsbridge, or return after an evening at the Aviva Stadium, the RDS Arena, or one of Dublin’s theatres to unwind with a quiet nightcap by the fire. With its intimate atmosphere and elegant surroundings, the Honesty Bar adds another layer of warmth and character to the Ariel House experience.
The Drawing Room at Ariel House is a newly refurbished, elegant lounge space with Victorian character, located in our boutique guesthouse in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Guests can relax on plush sofas and armchairs, enjoy complimentary homemade cakes and biscuits, and help themselves to tea and coffee from dawn until dusk. An optional “Honesty Bar” offers wines, local gin and Irish whiskey for a self-service aperitif or nightcap.
Yes. In the Drawing Room you’ll find complimentary tea, coffee, and homemade bakes prepared each morning by our head chef. If you’d like something stronger, our self-service Honesty Bar offers a selection of spirits, wines and champagne by the bottle or glass, guests pour and record their drink, creating a relaxed aperitif or night-cap experience.