Welcome On Board

Step back into maritime history on the MV Cill Airne, at its new resting-place on the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin Docklands. This newly renovated former training vessel is now home to the elegant Quay 16 Restaurant and the bustling Blue River Bistro Bar. The Quay 16 Restaurant offers modern European food in a smart casual setting. The Blue River Bistro Bar is a casual bistro with full bar facilities - a perfect location to experience unrivalled views of the waterfront.

The MV Cill Airne is open 7 days a week and has full bar facilities on board. The upper deck has expansive outdoor seating - a promising option for a sunny afternoon on the Liffey.Please Note: In the interest of health and safety children are not permitted to board the MV Cill Airne.
On board the MV Cill Airne the dress code is smart casual - no training shoes or tracksuits are permitted.
MV Cill Airne reserves the right to refuse entry based on inappropriate attire.

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Heading to the O2 or the Grand Canal Theatre?
Begin or end your evening on board. We are within 5 minutes walk of the O2 and a short stroll across the Samuel Beckett Bridge to the Grand Canal Theatre.

See our Pre-Theatre Menu for the Quay 16 Restaurant, available from 5.30pm, tables vacated by 7.30pm.

MV Cill Airne featured on the RTE 1 No Frontiers programme on January 3rd 2010.