Meaghan Dorman is currently the Bar Director & partner of New York City’s Raines Law Room (2009), Raines Law Room at the William (2014), Dear Irving (2014) and Dear Irving on Hudson (2019) & Dear Irving on Broadway (2024).

The bars have become essential cocktail stops in NYC, and received recognition from World’s 50 Best: North America, Tales of the Cocktail and Esquire Magazine’s “Best Bars”. Meaghan was Vinepair Awards choice for “2025: Drinks Professional of the Year” A passionate teambuilder and creative force, Meaghan was a Top 4 finalist for 2022 & 2025 Tales of the Cocktail Best American Bar Mentor.  Meaghan was named Imbibe Magazine 2016 “Bartender of the Year” and has been profiled by the New York Times for the unique success of her venues. She was a finalist in the 2013 International G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program, taking home the “Best Technical Skills” award. Meaghan was a 2013 inductee in TOTC’s Dames Hall of Fame and co-founded the annual TOTC Catalyst Luncheon. A supporter of charity-focused hospitality events, Meaghan is a veteran judge and volunteer for Speed Rack and has served as Spirits Chair of Citymeals on Wheels Chef’s Tribute annual fundraiser.  Tenets of Meaghan’s bar programs are consistency & collaboration, leading to dynamic teams and nightly bar magic. 

Generously supported by Rye Walsh