Irish Spirits Festival with Embassy of Ireland:  Join us at the Dupont Circle Hotel to indulge in an Irish Spirits Festival with Irish spirits, live music, & culture

Join us at the Dupont Circle Hotel to indulge in an Irish Spirits Festival with the Embassy of Ireland. Attend on your own or with friends to enjoy Irish spirits, live music, & culture as you make new friends. 

Event Date

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Event Address

The Doyle Dupont Circle (Pembroke or other luxurious event space)
 1500 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
Washington DC 20036

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire requested. All attendees MUST be 21 and over. Event will be presented rain, shine, or snow.

Event Description

Step into an evening of Irish spirit, live music, and culture as the International Club of DC, in partnership with the Embassy of Ireland and The Dupont Circle hotel present an immersive celebration of Ireland's distilling tradition.

Join us on your own or with friends to explore over 20 varieties of Irish spirits ranging from world-renowned labels to hard-to-find gems as you meet other ICDC members and make new friends.

Your all-inclusive ticket includes:

• A curated tasting of over 20 Irish spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka
• Crafted cocktail samplings featuring featured distillers
• Irish-inspired savory bites
• Live traditional Irish music
• An interactive Irish language and culture experience

A curated tasting of over 20 Irish spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka

This lively soirée invites you to explore the rich heritage of Ireland’s distilling tradition through a curated tasting of over 20 Irish spirits, from world-renowned favorites to rare and hard-to-find pours. Journey across the Emerald Isle through guided tastings of whiskey, gin, and vodka, and discover the distinctive character of each—from the creamy depth of Single Pot Still whiskey to the bright, botanical elegance of coastal Irish gin.

Irish-inspired savory bites
Throughout the evening, enjoy a selection of Irish-inspired bites thoughtfully paired to complement the featured spirits, while engaging with distilling experts who bring the stories behind each pour to life.

Live traditional Irish music
The experience is further enriched with cultural programming curated in collaboration with the Embassy of Ireland. Enjoy live traditional Irish music performed by The Irish Inn Mates, and take part in a unique and engaging Irish language session led by cultural advocate Vivienne Sayers O’Callaghan, offering a contemporary window into Ireland’s living heritage.

Featured Distillers & Rare Pours:

• Dingle*
• Boatyard*
• West Cork*
• Roe & Co
• Slane
• Teeling
• Wilde*
• Irelandes*
• Tellamore Dew
• Jameson
• Redbreast
• Skellig*

(*indicates rare pours)

Join us for an elegant and spirited evening celebrating the craftsmanship, culture, and conviviality of Ireland in the heart of Washington, DC.

All guests must be 21 and over.

 

           TICKETS           
All online ticket sales are final. We are unable to issue refunds for tickets purchased due to expenses incurred to present the event.

Event Agenda (May change)

7:30 PM Admission commences
9:30 PM Event Concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

Limited valet parking is available at The Dupont Circle Hotel for an additional cost, with nearby street parking and garages also in the area. As parking can be limited, we recommend Metro or a rideshare service for convenience.
Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.