Book Lovers Day takes place on August 9th
If, like us, reading is a huge part of your life and you’ll celebrate it at any given chance, then Sunday is the day for you. This Sunday, August 9th, is Book Lovers Day, and we cannot wait to celebrate the art of storytelling, the magic of books, and the authors we love most.
We’ve found the perfect event taking place on August 9th to mark the occasion.
The five-star Conrad Dublin is inviting guests to enjoy afternoon tea, cocktails, and a cultural stay inspired by one of Ireland’s greatest literary masterpieces, as the hotel continues its celebration of the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, first published in 1726.
Located on Earlsfort Terrace, just moments from St Stephen’s Green and many of Dublin’s most treasured literary landmarks, Conrad Dublin places guests at the heart of the capital, where literature, music, architecture, galleries, and exceptional dining come together in one of Europe’s great literary cities.
At Conrad Dublin, culture is woven throughout the guest experience. Whether exploring nearby museums, wandering the Georgian streets surrounding Merrion Square, discovering independent bookshops, or spending an evening at the National Concert Hall opposite the hotel, guests are perfectly placed to discover Dublin with curiosity.
The hotel’s literary connection comes to life at Lemuel’s, Conrad Dublin’s award-winning cocktail bar named after Jonathan Swift’s famous traveller, Lemuel Gulliver. Inspired by the four extraordinary lands of the novel – Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, and the land of the Houyhnhnms – the cocktail menu transforms Swift’s storytelling into an immersive drinks experience, inviting guests to journey through the novel one cocktail at a time.
To mark the novel’s 300th anniversary, Conrad Dublin has also introduced its Gulliver’s Travels Afternoon Tea, a limited-edition experience inspired by the same literary adventure. Carefully crafted by the hotel’s culinary team, the menu draws inspiration from Swift’s iconic voyage through imaginative pastries, savouries, and sweet treats, offering a fresh interpretation of one of Ireland’s greatest works of literature.
This Book Lovers Day, Conrad Dublin invites guests to rediscover Gulliver’s Travels not simply by reading its pages, but by stepping into its world – celebrating 300 years of one of Ireland’s greatest literary adventures through storytelling, flavour, and unforgettable experiences.
To book Lemuel’s or Gulliver’s Travels Afternoon Tea, visit conraddublinrestaurants.com.
We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Book Lovers Day.
