Introducing Cork in Bloom at The River Club in partnership with The Boatyard Distillery

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Introducing Cork in Bloom at The River Club in partnership with The Boatyard Distillery

The terrace at The River Club has undergone a stunning transformation just in time for summer in the city. Continuing in its series of visually beautiful seasonal installations, Cork in Bloom in partnership with The Boatyard Distillery at  The River Club is the latest  riverside experience on the popular terrace at The River Lee.

Created with Cork’s most innovative florist and long-time collaborator, Fox Flowers, the new décor is an ode to the quintessential florals found growing wild in the spectacular West Cork countryside. A beautiful lush, green escape, the Cork in Bloom Terrace is adorned with apple blossom, hydrangea, primrose and foxglove, rambling fuchsia and crocosmia, turning this riverside spot in the heart of Cork into an idyllic Irish country garden. And of course in preparation for every version of an Irish summer, the terrace can also be transformed into an open air oasis or fully heated and covered summer hideaway at a moment’s notice. 

A rising tide lifts all boats so along with its fresh new look, The River Club has teamed up with the multi-award winning Boatyard Distillery to create a brand-new drinks menu exclusive to the Cork in Bloom Terrace. Earlier this year, Boatyard’s Double Gin was crowned the number two trending gin brand in the world in the Drinks International Brands Report, while Boatyard’s Vodka was named as a newcomer on the bestselling vodka brands list for 2025. A Certified B Corp company, Boatyard Distillery have a keen eye on sustainability in everything they do, using only organic botanicals in their gin, they take an eco-friendly approach to packaging and recently launched a 2.8L refill pouch. The Distillery also offers a refill service to reduce glass waste. 

From their lakeside location in County Fermanagh, The Boatyard Distillery are taking their worldwide appeal to the banks of the River Lee with a menu of Boatyard centric drinks. Boatyard Double Gin was made with Martinis in mind! Crafted for classic serves, built on timeless quality and meant to elevate every pour, the classic Boatyard Martini with Boatyard double gin, dry vermouth and orange bitters, is ice cold and the perfectly crisp grown up cocktail to order this summer. Opt for something refreshing with the Fuchsia Fizz made with Boatyard Double Gin, raspberry Italicus, Liqueur Poire William, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic and the Crocosmo, mixing Boatyard Vodka, Chambord, raspberry purée, lemon juice, vanilla syrup and prosecco. With summer tipples sorted, the team at The River Club will be serving a selection of Mediterranean inspired small plates like the ever-popular Italian burrata with pea and mint chicory salad and Sicilian flatbread, a classic Caesar salad and a local English Market tasting board.

The stylish Cork in Bloom Terrace in partnership with The Boatyard Distillery at The River Club will launch on the 1st of May and run all summer long, summer in the city has never looked (or tasted) so good!

 

Open 7 days from 11 until late, for enquiries please call 021 493 7772 or visit theriverclubcork.ie