Blackrock Cellar is independent fine wine and craft beer store and winner of the 2017 and 2019 National Off-licence Of The Year at the Noffla Awards.

Opened on March 9th 2012, by Joel Durand, a trained chef who has been in the off-licence business for thirteen years. Joel has a vast experience in wine and spirits acquired while working around Europe in prestigious restaurants (France, Italy, England and Ireland).

All the WSET staff trained, Joel, Ross (Wine Buyer), Eoin (Beer Manager), Des, Josh, Martin and Emma will help you discover our wines, beer, spirits and foods.

The worldwide wine selection now reaches over 500 small producer wines with a special focus on Organics and Bio-dynamic. Food and Wine pairing service too. With more than 450 Irish and international Craft Beers with constant new arrivals you are spoiled for choice. A vast choice of Whiskeys, Gins, Rums, Vodka and world liquors complement the offering.

Awards & Distinctions

2020

Customer Service Excellence at Noffla Awards 2020

2019

National Off Licence of the Year at Noffla Awards
Sunday Business Post Best Beer specialist retailer in Ireland 2019

2018

Customer Service Excellence at Noffla Awards 2018
Sunday Business Post Best Beer specialist retailer in Ireland 2018

2017

National Off-licence of the year at Noffla Awards

2016

Best Dublin Off Licence 2016 at Noffla Awards
Sunday Business Post Best Beer specialist retailer in Ireland 2016
Sunday business top three best Dublin wine retailer specialist 2016

2015

Best Wine Specialist in Ireland at Noffla Awards
Sunday Business Post Best Specialist Beer Retailer in Ireland
Irish Times Best Shop in Ireland finalist 2015 (voted by the public) – In Top 10 food and wine retailer

2014

Best New Off-licence at Noffla Awards
Sunday Business Post Wine Awards – in Top 10 wine specialist Dublin