Once An Unfinished Roof, Years Later, His Restaurant Sits Above the Center of Dublin

Alan Clancy, the Hospitality Entrepreneur behind DÍON, has developed and operated bars, restaurants and late-night venues in Ireland. His approach combines ambitious design with close attention to the customer journey, from transforming a rooftop above Dublin’s former Central Bank building to reconsidering the weight of the front door. Watch now to learn how Clancy transformed a rooftop above Dublin’s former Central Bank building, why he asked other hospitality leaders for guidance and how small details shape the customer experience. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://toast.partner-experience.com/... Chapters: [01:34] - Building Above Dublin’s Central Bank [06:13] - Studying the World’s Best Restaurants [09:43] - Technology Keeps Leaders on the Floor [21:44] - The Meaning Behind DÍON [29:28] - The Night Coolio Took Over Dublin SPONSORS: RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS IS PRESENTED BY TOAST — Restaurant Influencers is brought to you by Toast, the powerful restaurant point of sale and management system that helps restaurants improve operations, increase sales and create a better guest experience. • Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://toast.partner-experience.com/... PEPSICO IS A SPONSOR OF THE RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS PODCAST — Restaurant Influencers is proud to have PepsiCo as a sponsor of this episode. Partnering with PepsiCo Foodservice helps restaurant operators drive sustainable growth through smarter digital experiences, AI-backed menu optimization, and tools designed to create more profitable online orders. Check out PepsiCo Foodservice Episode Links: DÍON: https://diondublin.ie/ DÍON Rooftop Restaurant & Bar Instagram:   / dion.restaurant.dublin   DÍON Rooftop Restaurant & Bar TikTok:   / dion.restaurant.dublin   DÍON Rooftop Restaurant & Bar LinkedIn:   / d%c3%adon-rooftop-restaurant-bar   Key Takeaways: Look Again With Different Eyes: Alan Clancy did not win the original tender for the rooftop that became DÍON. After COVID forced him to rethink his hospitality business, he returned with a clearer vision and turned the unfinished space into an 18,000-square-foot restaurant above Dublin. Ask Where Others Fell Down: Alan Clancy knew he needed guidance to create something Ireland had not seen before. He sought advice from experienced hospitality professionals, studied international restaurant concepts and asked where others had made mistakes before moving forward with DÍON. Design Every Detail Around the Guest: Alan Clancy believes the customer journey begins before anyone reaches the table. From the weight of the front door to cocktail stories and coasters that signal still or sparkling water, every decision inside DÍON is an opportunity to make hospitality feel intentional. *** ABOUT ALAN CLANCY — Alan Clancy is the Hospitality Entrepreneur behind DÍON, an 18,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant above Dublin’s former Central Bank of Ireland building. His experience includes developing and operating bars, restaurants and late-night venues, including House and 37 Dawson Street. At DÍON, Clancy has brought together Irish identity, international design influences, dining and entertainment to create a restaurant intended for both everyday visits and special occasions. ABOUT RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS — Restaurant Influencers is a weekly video podcast series presented by Entrepreneur Media and Cali BBQ Media. Every week host and restaurant owner Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) talks with business leaders like Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Dyrdek, Emeril Lagasse, Mayim Bialik, Jon Taffer, Robert Irvine, Toast co-founder Aman Narang, and more, about their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling, marketing, branding, and how to show up where customers are engaging online. Published by Entrepreneur Media - https://entreprenuer.com Produced by Cali BBQ Media - https://betheshow.media