Garret is a father of 2 amazing girls, and, alongside Catherine, Alison, and father Seamus, set up Baggot Street Wines in 2011. Having spent 11 years previous working with Oddbins, he has over 25 years of experience in the wine trade. When he's not in-shop he can be seen running marathons, pushing a running buggy, or supporting the Dubs & Leinster while sipping on a variety of rich velvety reds.

Catherine, second in command and here from the very beginning. That’s 10 years for anyone who’s counting! Linchpin might be a cliched term but I can guarantee that Catherine is definitely holding this place together with sheer work ethic and attention to detail. There probably isn’t a wine in the shop that Catherine hasn’t tried so her recommendations are spectacular. She always provides some much needed ‘Natural Wine’ scepticism (we cant all be fanatics).

Alison has been with Baggot Street Wines since Day 1! Garret and Alison married in 2016 and they are the proud parents of beautiful Pearl. You could say that Baggot Street Wines brought their whole family together!....If she's not in the shop you'll find her dining in one of Dublin's many great eateries, (to be ticked off her never-ending bucket-list) or sipping on a rum and ginger beer with a generous chunk of lime. Alison has her Intermediate WSET Certificate and particularly enjoys Spanish reds and whites. Fond of a beer, her craft beer glass collection is also expanding at a great rate! Originally from Claremorris in Co. Mayo, she knows what it's like to be an underdog but still insists Mayo are number 1!

Shay is Garret's Dad and helped Garret set up the shop back in 2011! He's more likely to be floating about in retirement these days but still loves a drop of vino now and again!

Colette is the type of employee who makes every customer feel like they’ve just bought something from a friend. You might suspect it’s all an act, but I promise she really is that affable. If ‘volume of tea drank a day’ was a world record then we suspect Colette would win hands down, but she does find space for wine and beer as well so don’t worry her recommendations are top notch! She’s no slouch with the studies also, having passed her Level 3 WSET.

Tim may be too polite to brag, but he’s got one of the best tasting palettes in the country. He’d have to because he’s completing his WSET Diploma, which is a formidable wine exam. He uses that highly trained nose to sniff out some excellent wines for the discerning customer.

An ex finance man and avid golfer, Peter joined the Baggot Street team in September 2022 having completed his WSET level 3 with flying colours earlier that same year. A fan of fuller bodied reds such as Riojas and Bordeaux, Peter is your go to man if you are looking for that special bottle for somebody but also has a wealth of knowledge on wines in all price brackets.

Originally from Cardiff, Wales, Rhiannon joined the Baggot Street team in March 2025 after studying Film and TV production. She has a soft spot for grapes like Nebbiolo and Aligoté, and a growing appreciation for Port. She’s always excited to try something new - especially while travelling and learning about different cultures, languages, and local food traditions.

Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Ruairí joined Baggot Street in May 2025. With a background in bars and a solid knowledge of spirits, she’s now diving into the world of wine with an open and a curious palate. She’s especially drawn to Burgundy Pinot Noirs, but also anything a little off the beaten path. A big fan of cooking and playing around with food pairings, Ruairí’s enjoying discovering how wine fits into the wider world of flavour and culture.

Hailing from Guatemala, Stephany joined the Baggot Street team with experience working for Spanish wine companies, including Matsu. She’s especially fond of bold, expressive reds - Argentinian Malbecs being a firm favourite - but what she loves most is how wine connects people, cultures and stories.