Dublin Airport passengers flying out of Terminal 2 can now enjoy a last taste of Ireland thanks to the opening of Ryan’s Pub, a full-service Irish bar and kitchen situated air-side immediately after duty-free. The concept, developed by hospitality operator The Wright Group in partnership with airport authority DAA, was formally unveiled on 21 January and is already trading from 04:00 daily to capture the early-morning trans-Atlantic rush.
Ryan’s pays homage to a famous 1970 photograph that showed Mary Ryan hanging out washing beneath an Aer Lingus jumbo jet; several generations of the Ryan family have since worked at the airport. The interior design features warm timber, traditional snugs and live-music space, while the menu offers breakfast blaas, Ploughman’s lunches and locally sourced smoked salmon alongside draught Guinness and a curated Irish-whiskey list.
For frequent flyers and corporate travel managers the new outlet is more than a novelty. Dublin has grown into a strategic Atlantic hub for multinationals headquartered in Ireland, and feedback from corporate-travel surveys showed demand for authentic ‘sense-of-place’ F&B options where travellers can schedule informal meetings before boarding. Ryan’s provides 120 seats with power outlets and reliable Wi-Fi, making it a practical alternative to crowded departure gates or airline lounges that fill up quickly at peak times.
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Before locking in itineraries, corporate-travel coordinators should verify entry requirements for Ireland and onward destinations. VisaHQ’s online platform (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) streamlines the process by providing real-time visa and passport guidance, courier services and dedicated account management—making it easier for organisations to integrate compliance checks alongside logistical updates such as the opening of Ryan’s Pub.
DAA’s Commercial Director Ronan Fitzsimons said the pub is part of a broader food-and-beverage refresh that will continue through 2026, including a new wine bar and an expanded Korean fast-casual concept in Terminal 1 Arrivals. The upgrades are timed to coincide with passenger-cap litigation: Dublin Airport handled a record 36.4 million travellers in 2025 and is seeking permission to raise the current 32-million planning cap to 40 million.
From a mobility-programme standpoint, the addition should reduce ‘dwell-time pain points’ that have emerged as security queues fluctuate. Travel-policy teams may wish to update airport-orientation guides and pre-trip briefings to highlight the new venue, particularly for VIP movements and group departures.
Ryan’s pays homage to a famous 1970 photograph that showed Mary Ryan hanging out washing beneath an Aer Lingus jumbo jet; several generations of the Ryan family have since worked at the airport. The interior design features warm timber, traditional snugs and live-music space, while the menu offers breakfast blaas, Ploughman’s lunches and locally sourced smoked salmon alongside draught Guinness and a curated Irish-whiskey list.
For frequent flyers and corporate travel managers the new outlet is more than a novelty. Dublin has grown into a strategic Atlantic hub for multinationals headquartered in Ireland, and feedback from corporate-travel surveys showed demand for authentic ‘sense-of-place’ F&B options where travellers can schedule informal meetings before boarding. Ryan’s provides 120 seats with power outlets and reliable Wi-Fi, making it a practical alternative to crowded departure gates or airline lounges that fill up quickly at peak times.
Before locking in itineraries, corporate-travel coordinators should verify entry requirements for Ireland and onward destinations. VisaHQ’s online platform (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) streamlines the process by providing real-time visa and passport guidance, courier services and dedicated account management—making it easier for organisations to integrate compliance checks alongside logistical updates such as the opening of Ryan’s Pub.
DAA’s Commercial Director Ronan Fitzsimons said the pub is part of a broader food-and-beverage refresh that will continue through 2026, including a new wine bar and an expanded Korean fast-casual concept in Terminal 1 Arrivals. The upgrades are timed to coincide with passenger-cap litigation: Dublin Airport handled a record 36.4 million travellers in 2025 and is seeking permission to raise the current 32-million planning cap to 40 million.
From a mobility-programme standpoint, the addition should reduce ‘dwell-time pain points’ that have emerged as security queues fluctuate. Travel-policy teams may wish to update airport-orientation guides and pre-trip briefings to highlight the new venue, particularly for VIP movements and group departures.
