First time here in ireland and its a great irish pub. The food was awesome and the staff were…read morewonderful. Its a geeat spot if youre traveling alone or in a group. We will be back

Came for a hearty meal and some Guinness and did not leave disappointed. Now note that we're…read moretourists. So temper your expectations of this review unless you are also a tourist. Food was good. Beer excellent. Prices reasonable. We ate on the second floor where it was quieter and easier to get the barkeeps attention. The live music was on the first floor so if you want to listen to that, stay there. Five stars is we'd go back again even if it were out of our way. No, but it's a solid four stars we'd eat there again with no complaints whatsoever.

When I think of beef stew, I think of my mom's homemade version. So one of the things I was most…read morelooking forward to in Ireland was trying authentic Irish stew. Our first meal in Dublin was at The Old Mill Restaurant, right in the heart of Temple Bar. It's been serving traditional Irish fare since the 1980s and has become a favorite stop for both locals and visitors looking for classic comfort food. After about a 20-minute wait, we were seated in the warm, inviting dining room. Susan ordered the mussels, one of her favorites, while I went with the Traditional Irish Stew and my daughter chose the Braised Beef & Guinness Stew. Both were exactly what we hoped for: hearty, flavorful, and perfect after a day of sightseeing. I finally understood why the Guinness stew had such a rich, dark color, and I have to admit, I came home a big fan of Irish stew. We finished with the Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding topped with fresh cream and custard, a comforting dessert that was the perfect ending to the meal. Service, atmosphere, value, and food were all five out of five. We also enjoyed chatting with the floor manager, whose pride in the restaurant and his team was obvious. That kind of hospitality made a great meal even more memorable.

Stopped in for dinner... after looking at the menu, we ordered the following items:…read more- Duo of Freshly Steamed Mussels & a bowl of Creamy Seafood Chowder - breaded warm goats cheese & walnut salad - traditional Irish stew - pan fried bangers & mash Overall, the food was decent, but nothing to write home about. The mash was too thick and chunky, the bangers were bit overcooked. The mussels was disappointing, seafood chowder was ok. The restaurant is located on the second floor. We made a reservation, but was asked to wait while they cleaned up the table. Unfortunately, the table they wanted to seat us, the folks decided to have a long after dinner conversation, thus we ended up waiting longer than expected. Then they seated us at a larger table after waiting 15 minutes or so. The service was decent... wasn't fan of tipping request, EU needs to stop adopting USA's stupid system :)

Great ambiance…read more Mussels were in a large pot and seasoned very well. I ordered a French martini and it was made to perfection. Not too strong and not too soft. My fiancé ordered lamb cutlets and was impressed with both quality and taste. Of course Guinness was very tasty for him as well. Finished off with apple strudel with ice cream - a must!!! Would recommend if you are in Dublin City Centre.

This place is fantastic! I'm shocked that no one has taken the time to write a review. The food &…read moreservice is great. First time I came in, I got their pancakes with compote. Perfect amount of sweet & fresh. The music in the background is chill & subtle. You can get a traditional irish breakfast for under 10 euro. The price point is good & if you ever are trying to meet someone in Dublin, you can just tell them to meet you at Sōma, by the Spire! Today, I'm having their eggs & hash. Eggs, potato, siracha, avocado, & spinach. Perfect balance & it came nice & hot! Tourists or locals, I feel will love this place. Enjoy! You won't be sorry! Xx

On vacation in Ireland and it can be hard to find a good place to eat. So lucky to have walked by…read moreSoMa and it looked really nice from the outside. We went in and very happy we did. We had breakfast and it was delicious. Great atmosphere and loved the style of the place. The server at the counter was super pleasant as was the man who served or meal to our table. Whether on holiday or someone living in the area I would make SoMa my go to restaurant. It also does lunch. I did try to go back for dinner but they don't do dinner. So sad.

Amazing seafood chowder! One bowl was enough to share between two people as an appetizer. The fish…read moreand chips were really good too. Service was friendly and the seating areas indoor and out were nice.

We found this place on Airbnb. What a lucky happenstance. I gotta say when we first got there and…read morefound out that we were on what I think is the top floor of a lot of somewhat narrow staircases. I was a bit intimidated due to some physical limitations with my knees and hips. The staff was friendly and they do offer to help you carry up your bags however we did not take them up on it. It ended up being OK, I get it that it's almost impossible to retrofit an elevator into these old buildings. It was quiet, I didn't hear any of the neighbors in the building. I felt very safe in both the apartment and in the area. Everything you need is within a couple blocks of walking distance. The bus that takes you back back-and-forth to the airport is about two blocks away and easy walk. The sidewalks are smooth enough that it's no problem to roll your suitcase. There's a lot of food choices and a big grocery store right on the same block. That brings me to the food. We did not cook in the apartment, but I suspect we could have if we wanted to put together something basic. There's a microwave and a kettle and a very handy refrigerator which we utilized. The attached restaurant feels like family. They treat you like family. The food was great, although that fish and chips put me down for the count. It's just so much food oh my goodness. I love the fact that they had delicious draft beer on tap, they had fantastic desserts, you could see right into the kitchen and see them preparing some food. Everybody on the whole staff was so friendly. I think maybe they are family I'm not sure about that but they certainly treat you like you are family. We got there early to check in and so we went in the restaurant and they put our bags in the corner where it was safe and by the time we were done eating, our room was ready. I saved this one in my book because I will definitely be back.

from Sept 2025...........Our first meal in Ireland did not disappoint. Excellent staff. My Irish…read morestew as very good as was my wife's fish and chips. Good cold beer and very relaxing atmosphere. We were so tired having just arrived and stayed up all day.....this is a great place to eat.

We came during the Cork vs Dublin game so it was packed but we were able to get a table on the…read morefirst floor. They had a large menu and all the food was so good. I had the Irish roast beef and it was delicious. My friends had the Irish stew which was also really good.

My very first time in Dublin my friend and I stumbled upon The Oval by accident after a long train…read moreride as we wandered. It was exactly what it looked like it was: a traditional Irish pub, but without feeling overwhelmed by people like many of the other main spots in town. It has a wonderful atmosphere and is right off the main drag, and has good prices to boot. The service was impeccable the first time and every time I've been back since. We usually sit upstairs (the view is great!) and the food has never been anything but excellent. I personally love the Guinness stew, but their chowder is also excellent, as is the salmon. I'll definitely stop again the next time I'm in town.

Smoked salmon was amazing as was the brown bread and fish chowder…read more Service was friendly and efficient. Great place to take a break on a rainy afternoon.

Absolutely bonkers is the only way to describe our meal here. We walked in with zero expectations…read moreand walked out already planning our next trip back to Dublin just to eat here again. We nearly broke our rule on not eating at the same restaurant twice while on vacation. Every single dish that came to our table was a small revelation. The flavors were bold, the presentation was beautiful, and you could tell real care went into every plate. We tried a little bit of everything and there was not a single miss. Huge shoutout to our server Matt, who took care of us all night. You can tell he has deep roots in this community and genuine pride in the history of the place, and it showed in how he talked about the menu and the restaurant. He made the whole experience even better with his warmth and knowledge. If you are visiting Dublin, do not skip The Boxty House. Ask for Matt if you can. Five stars, easily.

Never had a boxy before and it turns out they come in different variants. One was creamy corned…read morebeef without a pancake, while the other had beef filet and mushroom sauce with a pancake. Both were excellent, as was the chowder. Service was incredibly kind and efficient, even as the place got very busy shortly after we arrived. Would visit again and appreciate a very solid intro to the boxy!

Delicious traditional Irish food and music! I enjoyed the Guinness stew with an Orchard Thieves…read more The place was busy but service was still great! We enjoyed the live music. It's a loud place!

We drifted in here about 5 pm and the place was hopping. Live music and a short wait for a table…read more Great, loud pub ambiance. We ate an early dinner, including lamb shank and beef stew. Both were good and exactly what you think of for Irish comfort food. Friendly, efficient staff. It's a tourist spot, but a fun one. Btw: the name is not racial. The original owner was Dorcas Kelley, nickname Darkie.

This was a great restaurant to have a final meal in Dublin. It's a Michelin-recommended restaurant…read moreand I can see why. The care they take to put in the food and presentation is obvious. We did the tasting menu for €73 each and I thought it was worth it.

This lovely spot might be missed if walking fast because it looks like a house in a residential…read moreneighborhood. We sat in the lounge and had a glass of rose which was lovely. They didn't rush us to our table which was nice for a change. We started with the bread and butter which in Ireland is so yummy! We enjoyed the caesar salad a lot. We loved the heirloom tomato and burrata. I had the duck which was perfect! For dessert we had the tiramisu and cherry chocolate cheesecake. I am not a fan of tiramisu but loved this one. However the crust on the cheesecake was amazing. This restaurant is in the Michelin guide and it deserves it!