Dublin Restaurant Tour: The Secret Door & 5,000 Litres of Water

Ever wondered what it takes to run a high-end restaurant in the heart of Dublin? Join Darren for an all-access tour of Delahunt at 39 Camden Street. From the historic original features of our 1900s building to the frantic prep in the kitchen, we’re showing you everything. We’ll take you from the main dining room through to the "secret" cocktail bar upstairs, and even down into the basement to see the logistics that keep us serving—including our massive water storage and the "Tighty Whitey" laundry department. What we cover in this tour: Restoration: How we kept the original 1900s spirit alive. Logistics: The reality of storage, spares, and basement prep rooms. Hidden Spaces: The upstairs bar, the "secret door," and the courtyard. Dublin History: Discover who lived here in the 1900s census. Whether you're a regular at Delahunt, a fellow restaurant owner, or just love Dublin's architectural history, there's something in here for you. 0:00 Welcome to Delahunt 0:24 The Window Seat & Table for Two 0:42 Restoring the Original Bar 1:33 The Back Section & Botanical Prints 2:53 "The Snug" 3:41 Kitchen & The Coffee Station 4:46 The Courtyard 5:46 Back of House: Logistics & Bin Battles 7:01 Into the Basement: 5,000 Litres of Water 8:01 The "Tighty Whitey" Laundry Dept 8:45 Why we keep spares of everything 10:16 What’s behind the "Secret" Door? 11:46 History of the Upstairs Cocktail Bar 12:50 Victorian Life: Fireplaces etc 14:50 Drink Studio: The Cocktail Lab 16:15 Leave your questions below! Got a question about the building or the restaurant? Let’s chat in the comments! #DelahuntRestaurant #DublinFood #RestaurantManagement #HistoricDublin #BehindTheScenes #CamdenStreet #DublinCocktails