ABOUT The Winding stair

The Winding Stair Bookshop & Café became a famous Dublin landmark in the 70's and a popular meeting place for writers, musicians and artists. In an era of few venues it played host to dozens of readings & book launches and for many an unofficial office where long afternoons were spent meeting people. When its closure was announced in 2005 there were muttering about the end of an era – but, in 2006 the Thomas Read Group brought this much-loved Bookshop & Restaurant back and it's better than ever.

The Bookshop continues in the same format as before, with plenty of second-hand books, unusual new publications and a terrific range of children's books.

The upstairs Restaurant has maintained the nostalgic ambiance of the famous building and specialises in a simple, high quality Irish cooking with an organic direction and extensive wine list.

Thomas Read Group

The Thomas Read Group has successfully operated some of Dublin 's finest, cutting-edge and market-leading Bars/ Restaurant s in Dublin City . Along with the original Thomas Read & Oak Bar , the group's portfolio has expanded into different markets and includes popular venues such as Ron Black's , The Champagne Bar, The Bailey , Searsons, Lincoln's Inn, The Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookshop, The Globe , Rí-Rá, Pravda, Harbourmaster, Floridita Dublin, Thomas Read Smithfield , Thomas House, TRG Airport, Bodega Wine & Tapas Bar , Kingswood Country House and of course the charming Dawson Lounge , which at 350 sq. feet is the smallest bar in the city.

Recent additions such as the very stylish The Champagne Bar and The Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookshop prove once again the company's commitment to leading the way by identifying market niches in a young & vibrant City.

The Award winning Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookshop is situated on Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1. Specialising in simple Irish cooking with an organic direction and extensive wine list, their latest award is the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand . I ts ‘unique' atmosphere has been maintained and many of its original clientele still visit the restaurant and bookshop daily. The Winding Stair establishment is widely seen as one of Dublin 's hidden gems.

The Champagne Bar , located on the 1st Floor above Ron Black's , is renowned for its large selection of Champagnes & Wines and its beautiful décor.

On the back of this, the Thomas Read Group has secured the ‘exclusive distribution' rights for Henri Abelé Champagne in Ireland . Henri Abelé is the third oldest Champagne House and this year is celebrating 250 years producing its hand-crafted champagnes. This excellent Brut Traditional NV is true, highly-spirited champagne with distinctive floral aromas and a pleasing crispness.

The Thomas Read Group re-opened the Lincoln's Inn . Known for its connections to James Joyce and Nora Barnacle, as well as being an ‘institution' in Dublin, the opening of the bar has guaranteed “the conservation and repair of existing historical features” and continues to stay true to tradition as a “pint drinker's pub”.

Most recently, the Thomas Read Group opened the new Cú Bar in Pier D of Dublin Airport. Using the best in Irish design, TRG hope that this will stand up as an ambassador for the group and the changing face of Dublin Airport .