Drinking at The Kitchen
When U2 were just getting started, rehearsals were held in Larry Mullen Jr.’s childhood kitchen. Hence, why they named their nightclub, “The Kitchen” when Bono and The Edge bought part of The Clarence Hotel.
I, along with a friend I made on the trip (Leslie from Wisconsin), was determined to hang out in this magical club at least once in our lifetime, so that’s where we went on our last night in Dublin.
We dressed up a bit, stood in a long line with the the rest of the U2 fans and headed downstairs where we’d been told some of the Red Hot Chili Peppers had been hanging out.
The vibe was fun, the ceiling architecture looked like Swiss cheese and the bartender was oh so Irish, and cute.
I sauntered right up past some men who were waiting and got my drink order in—a Jameson and Coke—which cutie bartender seemed impressed by.
Leslie and I found a small table, chatting and people-watching as we enjoyed our drinks, but the music left something to be desired (it was more techno than U2). Nonetheless, we were still glad we went.
The Kitchen soon closed down, but in recent years re-opened. I hope this version of it lasts until I can go back to Ireland and check it out once more.