About Us
Since 1986, we’ve been recreating a little bit of Ireland at events across continental Europe - delivering reliable, premium event bar hire and Irish bar event rentals that feels like a real Irish pub. Our experienced Irish pub bartenders serve great Guinness on draught and other Irish drinks with pace, professionalism and a healthy dose of Irish banter. We’re here for the moments that matter: trade shows & exhibitions (lead-generating booth bars and on-stand after-parties), Ireland-themed nights, weddings, private events and festivals.
Over the decades we’ve earned our reputation the right way, one excellent pint at a time, turning exhibition aisles into meeting points and receptions into stories your guests retell. So what makes us different?
- Our People: Most of our team are Ireland-based with years behind busy bar counters, so expect fast hands, perfect pours, and natural hosts. Oh, and don’t be surprised if a bartender breaks into song: there’s usually a guitar near the bar, and we’re happy to belt one out
- Our Approach: We realise that hiring us for your event is only one of numerous tasks on your to-do list, so we want to make your life easier. We do this by offering a no hassle service, where we just get on with things, while still paying attention to the finer details.
Recent pours and activations include convention halls such as Hannover Messegelände, Messe München and Nürnberg Messe, while we’re equally at home in Messe Frankfurt, Fira Barcelona (Gran Via) and Paris Nord Villepinte. From first enquiry to final breakdown, our promise is simple: setup that’s easy, service that’s seamless, and an atmosphere that feels authentically Irish. Wherever your event, make it memorable the Irish way. Book The Pop Up Irish Pub and create Emerald Memories - with Guinness on draught, friendly Irish pub bartenders, and a bar experience guests gravitate to.
What We Do
We’re a specialist pop-up Irish pub provider offering full-service event bar hire for organisers, brands, brides, venues and private clients. Every booking is built on three pillars:
- The Pour: Proper draught service led by experienced Irish pub bartenders: swift, consistent and photo-ready.
- The People: High-volume hospitality with Irish warmth, wit and professionalism. (Don’t be surprised if a bartender bursts into song—there’s usually a guitar within reach!)
- The Presentation: Formats that fit your footprint and elevate your space, from compact mobile setups to show-stopping builds, including our 4.5 m Guinness Glass Bar.
We plan around each venue’s realities, early access, power/water, cable runs and footfall, so service feels effortless whether you’re in Koelnmesse (Cologne), IFEMA Madrid or Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Where We Fit
- Trade Shows & Exhibitions: Exhibition-stand hospitality, lead-generating booth bars and on-stand after-parties that keep your brand top-of-mind.
- Weddings: The authentic, welcoming Irish pub atmosphere - from the first toast to the last dance
- Private Parties: Milestone birthdays, Irish-themed nights, corporate receptions, company gatherings and club events.
- Festivals & Public Events: Fast, friendly, high-throughput service designed for busy crowds.
What We Pour
We serve a range of quintessentially Irish drinks on draught and from the bottle. We focus on doing fundamentals exceptionally well: the right temperature, immaculate glassware and a pour you’ll be proud to post, professionally served with a smile.
On Draught: Our pop-up Irish bars can run between 1 and 8 beer taps depending on the setup, allowing a broad selection and faster service of the most popular drinks.
- Draught Guinness (signature)
- Kilkenny Irish Red Ale
- Hop House 13 Lager
- Stowford Apple Cider
- Other international or regional beers on request
Spirits & Liqueurs:
- Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskeys (Original, Honey, Cider Cask, Rum Cask, 12-Year, 14-Year Single Malt)
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Garnish Island Irish Gin, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
- Additional classics (e.g., rum, coffee liqueur, crème de menthe)
Shots (popular selections): Baby Guinness • Irish Flag • Cuppugino • Baby Irish Coffee
Non-alcoholic: Guinness 0.0 • Cola • Orange • Lemonade • Tonic • Ginger Ale • Still/Sparkling Water
Other Drinks On Request: wines, local beers and international selections.
Add-On Experiences
An important part of Irish life is song, dance and good food. They bring life to an event and make it a truly authentic Irish experience. Dial up the atmosphere at your next party - fully managed by us or with trusted partners:
- Live Music: We book outstanding Irish and contemporary artists across folk, rock, pop, country, jazz, blues and classical. Tell us the mood; we’ll match the singer or band. DJs can also be arranged.
- Irish Dancers: For a truly unique emerald moment, a troupe can light up your stage with the thunder of tap shoes and precision footwork.
- Catering: From canapés to a full Irish-themed buffet. Perfect for on-stand parties: Irish cheeses, meats and fish selections. For heartier affairs, freshly prepared hot dishes such as:
- Award-winning Irish Beef & Guinness Stew
- Irish Vegan Stew with Guinness
- Pulled pork with Tullamore D.E.W. BBQ glaze
- Irish pork sausages • Beef burgers
- Regional specialities available on request
Formats That Fit
All our portable bar formats are engineered for efficient builds, neat cable/plumbing runs and tidy breakdowns that respect venue rules and timelines.
- KiWo Bar: A full, roofed pub with stage, kitchen and indoor seating. Built for headline moments; suitable for up to ~600 guests.
- Guinness Glass Bar (4.5 m): A unique vintage-glass silhouette that turns heads and draws a crowd; suitable for up to ~400 guests.
- Mobile Irish Bar: Rapid-setup efficiency for corporate hospitality and tighter spaces; suitable for up to ~300 guests.
- Custom Bars: From a single Guinness tap to fitting out a full venue; solutions tailored precisely to your brief.
(Capacities are indicative; we scale staffing to match demand.)
Track Record & Proof Points
- Kieler Woche: Present since 1986; among the International Market’s longest-serving stands at the world-famous sailing event (c. 3.5 million visitors). Link Here.
- Culinary Recognition: Irish Beef & Guinness Stew awarded top marks four years running by the Kieler Nachrichten daily newspaper. Link Here.
- Selected Appearances: CPHI (Fiera Milano – Rho, Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, Messe Frankfurt), IMOT (Messe München), Consumenta (NürnbergMesse), INFA (Hannover Messegelände), Maimarkt (Mannheim), plus numerous Irish nights, street festivals and private bookings across Europe.
Selected European Exhibition Centres (worked + major halls):
Messe Frankfurt (Frankfurt) · Hannover Messegelände (Hanover) · Fiera Milano (Rho) (Milan) · Koelnmesse (Cologne) · Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf) · Paris Nord Villepinte (Paris/Villepinte) · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Paris) · Fira Barcelona (Gran Via) (Barcelona) · IFEMA Madrid (Madrid) · Messe München (Munich) · Messe Berlin (Berlin) · NürnbergMesse (Nuremberg) · Messe Stuttgart (Stuttgart) · Messe Wien (Vienna) · Palexpo (Geneva) · Messe Basel (Basel) · Ptak Warsaw Expo (Warsaw/Nadarzyn) · RAI Amsterdam (Amsterdam) · Eurexpo (Lyon) · Messe Berlin (Berlin) · ExCeL London (London) · NEC (Birmingham)*
*UK venues available as part of wider Europe by request
Service Footprint
Base: Kells, Ireland
Geographical Coverage: EU-wide across continental Europe (other markets by request)
Use Cases: Product launches, exhibition-stand hospitality and on-stand after-parties, corporate receptions, Ireland-themed nights, weddings, private parties, street and music festivals.
How It Works
- Enquiry & Scope: Share dates, location and audience size; pick a pop-up Irish pub or mobile Irish bar format.
- Planning: We align on power/water (if required), service windows and venue compliance.
- Setup: Efficient build, safety checks, clean branded presentation.
- Service: Perfect pours, queue-smart staffing, friendly pace—and the odd song if the room invites it.
- Breakdown: Fast teardown; we leave the space as we found it.
Why It Works
- Authenticity: A real Irish pub feeling with experienced Irish pub bartenders, genuine hospitality and plenty of craic.
- Simplicity: One partner for the bar, staffing and add-ons.
- calability: Formats for intimate gatherings through to high-footfall shows.
- Memorability: “Let’s meet at the Irish bar.” That’s footfall—and brand recall—you can measure.
Fast Facts
- Since: 1986
- Core offering: Premium event bar hire and Irish pub event hire (continental Europe - Other locations upon request).
- Signature Serve: Draught Guinness
- Also served: Authentic Irish draught drinks, Irish whiskeys, non-alcoholic drinks (including Guinness 0.0), water and soft drinks. Other regional and international brands available upon request.
- Formats: KiWo Bar (roofed pub, with stage, kitchen and seating area), Guinness Glass Bar (4.5m height), Mobile Irish Bar on wheels, Custom bars where we adapt to your requirements.
- Add-ons: Live music, DJs, Irish dancers, catering
- Typical clients: Trade fairs & exhibitions, wedding couples, private hosts, festival organisers
- Tagline: Emerald Memories