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Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
'This city is dying, one closure at a time' -- Popular Dublin venue shuts its doors
One of the most popular social hubs in Temple Bar in Dublin has been forced to close its doors for the final time. The Clockwork Door, an event space in the centre of Dublin for the past 9 years says it has seen the city change beyond recognition over that time. In a statement issued on social media, the owners of Clockwork Door said they are not closing for one reason, but for a thousand little reasons. The Clockwork Door. Their website described the hub as being 'a social space where you do you'. 'A comfortable living room where you can engage in many pursuits or none'. The venue had a café where you could enjoy a coffee, play one of their huge collection of board games, borrow a book from the well stocked library, try your hand at playing one of the many musical instruments in the place, and comfy couches to lounge on to soak up the atmosphere. Pic: Shutterstock The venue was one of only a handful of 'Alcohol free' venues in the city and also provided Escape Rooms and party spaces. The owners of the Clockwork Door posted a sad goodbye on their Instagram page saying they have seen Dublin change in a way that no longer suits small business. Sad times indeed.
Dublin Live
5 days ago
- Business
- Dublin Live
Beloved Dublin venue 'closing forever' saying 'it's harder to stay afloat in this economy'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info 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." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
