Aesthetically speaking, this place is small but incredibly cute and great for people watching…read more There's a good wine selection but I did find the prices by glass a bit expensive for the amount of wine you get. Really enjoyed the ham and cheese toastie but didn't find the service very friendly.

Loose Cannon comes highly rated by not only social media but locals alike. It has a super cool vibe…read moreinside. When I went in the afternoon, they were out of their classic toastie (which was disappointing). I ended up getting the ham and cheese. Honestly, it was the best grilled cheese I've had. I wish there were enough seats inside to enjoy it with a glass of their natural wines.

The food was phenomenal! Everything we had was special and tasty and affordable for what you get!…read moreWe had the goat cheese salad with beet puree, the homemade focaccia with fresh spicy olive oil, the scallops wrapped in bacon, the seafood risotto and the flourless chocolate cake. Every dish was beautifully presented and sooo good! Thank you for a great night!

We were greeted by a lovely Frenchman as soon as we walked in, and thankfully we made a reservation…read morebecause the place was definitely poppin'! We were seated upstairs in a cozy corner that felt intimate despite the place being so small and busy. - Cacio e Pepe: pretty straightforward and traditional. - Piglet Ragu: absolutely delicious! I definitely liked this one more than the cacio e pepe. We had a few different types of wines from their expansive wine list. This is definitely a great spot to hang out, but definitely make a reservation for dinner.

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 :)

Wandered into the Ruin Bar on our way back to the hotel after a night of enjoying Temple Bar…read moreDistrict, and were treated to a nice open bar/restaurant with amazing food and drinks. Way more chill than anything in the Temple Bar area. Food is served late so this is a great spot close to Trinity College. The atmosphere is laid back, the location is spacious, and the interior is super trendy - full of art and good vibes. They have a pool room and TVs to catch the latest game. The portions are large and reasonably priced - we shared everything. I'm super picky when it comes to fish so its not in my nature to order it, but since he wanted to try it, I gave in... turns out the seafood chowder was one of my faves. So much flavor!!! The goat cheese salad was the perfect accompaniment, and we couldn't leave without trying the curry fries. Now on to the cocktails...they have a great happy hour and the mixologist definitely knows how to shake up the perfect drink. I love when you can tell a bartender your favorite flavors and they mix you a custom libation! The entire staff was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this spot and will gladly return next time I'm in Dublin.

Stumbled into this bar looking for a place to set our bags down and enjoy a pint since we have 6…read morehrs til we need to be at the airport to head back to London. The vibe is chill and relaxed, music is GREAT - soul, NYC hip hop, trip, downtempo - all the best. Glad we came in!

This was an unexpected hidden gem for my first visit to Dublin. The wait staff were excellent & the…read morefood exceptional. We sat next to the fireplace in the bar area, which was cozy. This will be one of my must restaurants in future visits to Ireland.

With truly exceptional service, the "underground" bar truly is the meeting of an upscale vibe in a…read morewarm, cozy environment. If you have an appetite whilst there, the fish pie is beautiful! Oh, and the warm chocolate brownie is a gift from heaven, I kind you not. If you want great drinks, great food, great service, and a room full of Dublin history, look no further!

We are from New Orleans and found Krewe on out last night in Dublin. What a great experience! They…read morefit a six top in with only two hours notice. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was legit! We had Jambalaya, Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos, and fried chicken. We all raved about our dishes. The ambience was young and shirk. Lots of young couples on dates. We will def be back again when back in Dublin.

We ate at Krewe North for my wife's birthday .Upon entering you are welcomed by a classy interior…read morewith lit candles throughout the restaurant. The decor and music are great as well as the lighted artwork. We ordered bloody Mary's , the Fried chicken bisque , waffles and a side of scrambled eggs. The biscuit was a little dry and the sunny side egg was a little well done. The chicken was good as was the gray. The waffle were great as was the crispy bacon. Alex, the bartender made us bloody Mary's and took the time to make them from scratch. As a nice birthday surprise we surprised with and beignets and espresso martinis. I would definitely recommend this location to those traveling to Dublin.

And down below, in the basement of the former Stephen's Green Hibernian Club, built in 1756, where…read moremost of the interior is historically protected, is where the alchemical magic happens. A team passionate & dedicated about creating delectable flavor profiles that are unforgettable The space is luxuriously moody, openly intimate & comforting chic as it presents itself successfully on so many various levels. The cocktails, think art in a glass. Many pre-batched for flavor profile consistency with their syrups made in-house. I will yearn for their Mirage 9Below- their riff on an Old Fashioned-probably forever. And their terrific staff! Real standouts in the industry. A special shout out to one of their masters behind the bar, Connor; easily the best barman in Dublin...maybe the world.

Stunning 5/5! We…read morefirst arrived at 9 Below on a Sunday evening with no reservation. The kind host let us know right away that without a reservation, we were out of luck. The entire joint was booked out, including the bar seats. Disappointed, we left & found another cocktail bar within walking distance. Out of curiosity, we checked out the 9 Below Open Table, & saw that there was availability in just over an hour. We decided to book 2 spots & wait it out. When we returned, the host remembered us & remembered that we prefer to sit at the bar. They showed us to our reserved spots - at the bar! We first admired the interior. Underground! Somehow low-lit, archaic, well-lit, & modern, all at the same time. Lively but not noisy pop music was playing - Dua Lipa, etc. The actual physical menu was so cool. It was a beautifully designed picture-book inspired menu, with each cocktail having its own separate & artful page. I'm looking back on the menu & I think the drink I ordered was "Fight Club" (Don Julio Blanco, mango, Falernum, camomile, lemon, & sugar) & it was phenomenal. The bartender scorched a hot pepper & carefully placed it on top, which MADE the drink. He also made my partner a Paper Plane with Scotch. Delicious. Speaking of the bartender, he was a real champion. Such a nice guy with a bit of flair to his style of bartending. We really enjoyed chit chatting with him. It also seemed like the staff really vibed with each other & everyone was having a good time. Great atmosphere. The next time we're back in Dublin we will definitely be back to 9 Below Bar.

This is a hip restaurant/wine bar which we enjoyed. You…read morearrive and are escorted to the basement dining room which is quite a intimate setting. The server was quite attentive and provides clarity on a number of items This is not a "irish" menu. It's a creative menu featuring Irish ingredients. Starters were the Beetroot Salad and the Sourdough Bread. The former was all fresh veg. The latter griddled and served with a sun dried tomato butter. High Level stuff I had the fish if the day Blow Torched Cod with clams served over a parsnip emulsion and with a bier blanc sauce. Absolutely spot on. King scallops and polenta fries were paired for another main. It was very good with a pesto sauce. Also on the table was the Cauliflower Steak, the vegetarian option, it was reportedly good but not too filling. Don't get me wrong, vegetarian and vegans have strong options here. Lastly, the burger and chips were on the table. They disappeared quickly. High Marks for this place

Ely Winery has a really nice ambience, cosy and on the darker side, and the service is okay. The…read morestaff are fairly friendly. The food is usually really good here, but this visit was disappointing overall. The corn croquettes were cheesy and tasty, which was a nice highlight. However, the potatoes in my salad tasted stale, and the grilled cabbage side was mushy rather than having any crunch or depth of flavour. The bacon jam on the burger was not pleasant, and the fried onion ring was soggy and stale. I'm not sure if it was just an off day or if something has changed in the kitchen, but with so many other great options around, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon.

What did not go well. We are exhausted after a whirlwind 8-day bus trip through this incredible…read morecountry of Ireland and we needed a delicious meal, quiet date night. We have had good food all week, and were wondering if we should try an Italian restaurant in Ireland. Well, this place which serves Sardinian food, is a gem. There are no other restaurants I near the hotel, but, of course, the hotel does have a restaurant. We ate there last night, but our server literally disappeared and left us without checking out and I gen the staff could not find him. We wanted to eat somewhere else, and the food was fantastic. Yummy, hearty, flavorful, and as the menu said, with a Sardinian twist. We have never tried Sardinian food and we were not disappointed. Hubby had lasagna, and the sauce was definitely a gravy. I had the bus atino which was creamy without being moist and swimming in a sauce. The staff was super friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Great pizza & pasta joint near croke park pizza very tasty.. takeaway Also availableread more

We showed up without a reservation (I know, I know) and rang the bell. A nice young lady came down…read moreand took our phone number and said she would text us in about 15 minutes because we did not have a reservation. We decided to hang out a block away and waited for the text that ultimately never came. It was disappointing because had she just said they were full or a reservation was required we would have just left the Temple Bar area entirely but instead we stuck around wasting our evening.

This is a true speakeasy, which is really hard to come by. It's suggested to make a reservation…read morebecause they fill up quickly. We visited twice, and the first time was on a Wednesday night. They were able to accommodate us mid-week without a reservation, but Friday night we made one to come back. There were gobs of people waiting to get in so we're glad we did! The entrance is very non-descript. It's an ugly grey metal door with VCC randomly applied, so if you didn't know what was there it would look industrial. There is a door bell to the left of the door. Ring it a few times and someone will open the door and check you in. With reservations they do make you wait until exactly that time so don't be alarmed. Your table is already selected for you. The inside is loungy and very swanky. Both times we had extremely comfortable chairs. Service is immaculate. Their menu is massive, very well published and explained. Our servers were both able to explain exactly what the cocktail may taste like as some of the combos might blow your mind. I had the Dirty Wizard which sounds odd on based on ingredients but was delicious. I also had the Purple Pearl which was my perfect cocktail. My husband tried a few different whiskey concoctions and he was impressed by all of them. I highly recommend adding VCC to your Dublin itinerary!