Beloved Dublin venue 'closing forever' saying 'it's harder to stay afloat in this economy'
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A popular Dublin space has closed its doors forever in a heartbreak to customers.
The Clockwork Door on Wellington Quay was the first ever "time house" in Ireland when it opened in 2016. The coworking space quickly went on to become a popular spot for booze-free social events.
The pay-per-minute venue boasted a fabulous selection of board games, study spaces, and meeting rooms with unlimited snacks and drinks. An emotional message on Facebook said: "The Clockwork Door is Closing forever. It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce The Clockwork Door is to cease operations from Monday 2nd June 2025.
"We have been a hub for social events and interactions for 9 years. Each and every day we have given our love and soul to the great vibe in this place and created friendships that will long outlast us.
"As one of the few Sober venues in Dublin we have helped many people enjoy socialising and discovering sobriety. We have seen relationships and marriages start here. We have held the greatest of games, to thrills of a dice roll, the stories told, the music played, and the love found. We pioneered the concept of Time House in Ireland; were so proud of all that.
"This closure isn't due to any one cause but 1000 small factors. We have seen Dublin change massively in our years and unfortunately in a way that doesn't suit for small businesses.
"It is getting harder to stay afloat in this hard economy. Something has to change soon, this city is dying; one closure at a time."
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