Dublin Airport passengers flying out of Terminal 2 can now enjoy a last taste of Ireland thanks to the opening of Ryan’s Pub, a full-service Irish bar and kitchen situated air-side immediately after duty-free. The concept, developed by hospitality operator The Wright Group in partnership with airport authority DAA, was formally unveiled on 21 January and is already trading from 04:00 daily to capture the early-morning trans-Atlantic rush.
Ryan’s pays homage to a famous 1970 photograph that showed Mary Ryan hanging out washing beneath an Aer Lingus jumbo jet; several generations of the Ryan family have since worked at the airport. The interior design features warm timber, traditional snugs and live-music space, while the menu offers breakfast blaas, Ploughman’s lunches and locally sourced smoked salmon alongside draught Guinness and a curated Irish-whiskey list.
![Dublin Airport adds Ryan’s Pub in Terminal 2, boosting passenger experience for business travellers]()
For frequent flyers and corporate travel managers the new outlet is more than a novelty. Dublin has grown into a strategic Atlantic hub for multinationals headquartered in Ireland, and feedback from corporate-travel surveys showed demand for authentic ‘sense-of-place’ F&B options where travellers can schedule informal meetings before boarding. Ryan’s provides 120 seats with power outlets and reliable Wi-Fi, making it a practical alternative to crowded departure gates or airline lounges that fill up quickly at peak times.
DAA’s Commercial Director Ronan Fitzsimons said the pub is part of a broader food-and-beverage refresh that will continue through 2026, including a new wine bar and an expanded Korean fast-casual concept in Terminal 1 Arrivals. The upgrades are timed to coincide with passenger-cap litigation: Dublin Airport handled a record 36.4 million travellers in 2025 and is seeking permission to raise the current 32-million planning cap to 40 million.
From a mobility-programme standpoint, the addition should reduce ‘dwell-time pain points’ that have emerged as security queues fluctuate. Travel-policy teams may wish to update airport-orientation guides and pre-trip briefings to highlight the new venue, particularly for VIP movements and group departures.
Ryan’s pays homage to a famous 1970 photograph that showed Mary Ryan hanging out washing beneath an Aer Lingus jumbo jet; several generations of the Ryan family have since worked at the airport. The interior design features warm timber, traditional snugs and live-music space, while the menu offers breakfast blaas, Ploughman’s lunches and locally sourced smoked salmon alongside draught Guinness and a curated Irish-whiskey list.
For frequent flyers and corporate travel managers the new outlet is more than a novelty. Dublin has grown into a strategic Atlantic hub for multinationals headquartered in Ireland, and feedback from corporate-travel surveys showed demand for authentic ‘sense-of-place’ F&B options where travellers can schedule informal meetings before boarding. Ryan’s provides 120 seats with power outlets and reliable Wi-Fi, making it a practical alternative to crowded departure gates or airline lounges that fill up quickly at peak times.
DAA’s Commercial Director Ronan Fitzsimons said the pub is part of a broader food-and-beverage refresh that will continue through 2026, including a new wine bar and an expanded Korean fast-casual concept in Terminal 1 Arrivals. The upgrades are timed to coincide with passenger-cap litigation: Dublin Airport handled a record 36.4 million travellers in 2025 and is seeking permission to raise the current 32-million planning cap to 40 million.
From a mobility-programme standpoint, the addition should reduce ‘dwell-time pain points’ that have emerged as security queues fluctuate. Travel-policy teams may wish to update airport-orientation guides and pre-trip briefings to highlight the new venue, particularly for VIP movements and group departures.
Source: The Moodie Davitt Report
