Solid beer but the patrons and the staff are stuck up, and full of themselves. The bartender was telling the couple next to me that he works at the best bar in the state, not this bar, but another one, and can make them whatever they want. In general the people there all give you a strange look like you don't belong there which is weird for a roadside dive. Maybe I stumbled into gods gift to this green earth, and I just don't understand how sophisticated everyone here was, but I had a beer here and I had the same beer down the street. Good food, good beer... pretentious, spoiled brats. read more

We had a reservation for two (which was easy to get)/resy credit and were seated in the cute, somewhat private booth. The bar/pub atmosphere is lively, a bit crowded, and warm with some seats at the bar and tables for groups. Shoutout to Sam, who was very sweet, checked in on us, brought our orders out hot and fresh, and even gave us a small dessert at the end to celebrate an anniversary! We had the Dark Star Oatmeal Stout with our order of the brie fondue, corned beef reuben, and lamb burger. The brie fondue, to my surprise, was not 100% brie, but rather had a whipped and lighter texture. I thought the amount of bread/pears were enough, and we actually kept it to dip our sandwich/burger in. The presentation was beautiful and it was a great appetizer. The corned beef reuben was so good - the meat fell apart but wasn't fatty, the bread was toasted (one side was a bit too crispy but wasn't burnt which I'm fine with), and the fries were skinny and crispy. I only tried a bite of the lamb burger, but it was juicy and gamey. Yum! Price-wise it's a bit high for pub food, but it was still excellent. This would be a good spot for a date or if you want to go to a more fancy pub/bar! read more

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Excellent food and service and the food was served nice and hot! Came here for Mother's Day with family and we ordered some appetizers to share, including the kale and quinoa salad, Guinness brown bread, and Reuben rolls. The salad was fresh and the quinoa was toasted so it added a lovely crunch. The bread was served warm and the honey butter was delicious. The Reuben roll didn't quite do it for me but it seemed like a fun concept. For entrees I shared the fabled chicken and fish and chips, both of which were fantastic. The entrees were served hot and the portions were quite large. The chicken had lots going on but all good stuff, especially the jalapeño cornbread. The fish was also perfectly battered and light inside. Would definitely return! read more

Dublin 4 Gastropub - Fabled chicken and fish and chips - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Had a wonderful lunch today at Dublin 4. Danielle was our amazing server and is always so kind and efficient. Sam came by and said hello and we chatted a while and she was glowing with excitement over her upcoming wedding to Drew. The ambiance is always positive and upbeat. England and Croatia were in the big screens TV in their world cup competition. We started with the Guinness bread and drinks. Oh that bread is amazing. My wife had her favorite gastro burger and I had the Salmon. Good food, good times and good people. Highly recommended read more

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Your typical Irish bar but with a modern twist. It was definitely packed and lively here on a Friday night. I liked it much better than most very dark and dirty Irish bars I've been to. It was interesting because they had very nice antique Irish bar touches inside while feeling modern. The dirty martini was delicious and bucatini surprisingly tasty as well. The pasta tasted super fresh and was perfectly al dente. This is the sister restaurant adjacent to Wineworks for Everyone. If you're looking for a quieter and more intimate experience, stop by the Wineworks side. If you're looking for a lively social time, swing by Dublin 4. read more

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Another great experience at D4. This time we started with the jalapeño cornbread (4.5/5 - this tastes great but is difficult to eat as it falls apart with each bite) and the potato leek soup (5/5 - amazing especially with the tiny little potatoes and bacon lardons). For the mains, we had the fish and chips (always good 4.5/5) and the NY steak (4/5). Washed it down with a Harp. Great meal and great service. read more

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Folks say that you can tell a lot about a person by what some of his favorite dishes are, his go-to regular orders. For me I've always enjoyed a classic bangers and mash. There is profound joy in the simplicity of laying a couple of sausages over mashed potatoes, drizzling some simple gravy, and calling it a day. When it's done right it's hard to beat when you're hungry. Dublin 4 Gastropub gets this right. I enjoyed each bite like a person who had never had had the dish before and was just now awakening to its appeal. The same too with the fish n' chips. That dish like super delicious and I filed it away as a possibility for next time. The service was stellar. The server made sure we were taken care of, our orders came out fast, and we had no issues lingering at lunch. It was the picture of professionalism. So too was the ambience of the spot. It looked clean, refined, and still welcoming. I could shine other get-togethers here remarking how homey and local everyone feels and how it was just to relax inside because of the decor and flow of the room. This is a place the definitely deserves checking it out again. read more

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Came in and stopped by after a family photoshoot and I was pleasantly surprised!!!!! While this isn't the first time I've been here... I totally thought I missed the kitchen hours for lunch! But upon arriving a few minutes past 2:30, Phil the bartender was more than happy to run my food order back to the kitchen!!!! Seeing that I was starving I was so happy and thankful! Of course you can't come here and not order the Rubin rolls! They are absolutely delicious!!!! I've been dreaming about them for about a year. And... AND you can't visit this place and not get an Irish coffee! They make their own cream and it just makes the world of difference! In addition to the delicious food and drink, it's decorated for CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!! It's beautiful and festive! Thank you again! I'll have to bring my dad back so he knows what a real Irish coffee tastes like!!!! read more

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The most expensive Irish pub I've ever been! Ironic them beer drinking, green wearing, American stealing cuisines are famous for penny pinching and yet here prices nearly doubled compared to all over similar spots I've visited. And a valet? What's next a dude parking my car at In N Out? At least the atmosphere is fully pumped up to cozy days of yore, staff took great care of us, and the menu tempted us with many a good dish. We split a reuban app which seemed fantastic but was the one low point, dry, not quite anything appetizing. We did have a lot to love with a burger and cottage pie. Fresh well balanced flavors, rich meaty proteins, easy to eat and chow down. Sadly didn't have space for desserts since the food took a bit of time. I'd say save up for this place and really indulge with drinks, savor the sweet bar vibes, and delight in a dessert. read more

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I regret having to take away a star, but I was a bit disappointed after my recent visit. The calamari portion was significantly smaller than what I've had in the past; lots of arugula for filler, it seemed. It was also tough, chewy and pieces were small. It wasn't good. The brie was delicious as usual. Service was great, but prices are high for what you get and I'm a little tired of their happy hour menu options. read more

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This spot was such a great find! You'd never know from the outside what a high end and beautifully decorated place this is. We were lucky enough to arrive a few minutes before the kitchen closed for lunch. Danielle was very lovely and accommodating to seat us quickly and take took our order. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the lamb burger, both of which were very delicious. Highly recommend the Chapman Pilsner if you want to order a beer. Really such a beautifully decorated restaurant with a really nice bar that accompanies it right next door. Thank you Danielle for the great service! This place was a great find! read more

Dublin 4 Gastropub - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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We enjoyed a delicious meal with excellent service! A neighborhood treasure! A real gem! read more

Dublin 4 Gastropub - The citrus dessert is new and very delicious! - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Usually love this place. But last night at the bar the food was downright awful. My calamari order went to the people who sat down after us instead of us ( bartender totally noticed this and did apologize) and then when mine came, it was so salty I couldn't eat it. My friend ordered mussels and bread ( the bread & honey butter was yummy) - but I tried one of her mussels and it tasted off - by the second one - I gave up and spent the evening in the bathroom with a bum stomach. I ordered a jalapeño Margarita not on the menu that was okay but not nothing to rave about. I give the bartender effort but she only put one tiny slice of jalapeno? should have just stuck to a cider. Very unhappy about how my tummy reacted to their menu! read more

Dublin 4 Gastropub - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Had another great experience at this place. We ordered the Dublin 4 Burger and the Chicken Panini. The food did not disappoint and was delicious. The service was prompt and attentive. Our waitress did an outstanding job. There are several table seating options, all of which are comfortable. read more

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Terrible service.! Made reservations but order was delayed because "special guest ' came after us! They were served first with drinks and food and we were told they were special guests! read more

I came to this restaurant on a whim. It is sneakily located in a strip mall, but not does it not disappoint. The heirloom tomato soup was phenomenal, as well as the Guinness beer bread. For an entree we split the beef cottage pie... I'm literally speechless. Service was amazing, food was incredible, great happy hour deals. I felt like I was right in Ireland (even though I have never been). I will absolutely be returning and recommending to anyone who will listen. read more

Dublin 4 Gastropub - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

We were in Dublin this past summer and wanted to reminisce. The Guinness brown bread with whipped honey butter was so good!!! As good as any I remember in Dublin. The charred brussel sprouts were probably the next favorite. The mac & cheese had did not feel too heavy and had a perfect light but distinct truffle flavor. The reuben rolls were decent but overpowered by saltiness. The best entree was hands down the Bucatini. Pasta texture seemed home made. Fish and chips were pretty good. Fish wasn't as light and crispy as Dublin or London but still pretty good. Chicken was good but not as special as the other dishes. Also, I'm not a big fan of hot honey. Liked the cornbread and smoked collard greens. Definitely will be back to try some of the other dishes. read more

I'm mixed on this restaurant, I've had great food, and I have had okay food. appetizers are always spot on, but the main dishes just vary in consistency. I'll go back but will limit myself to the items I know are consistent. read more

This review is for Dublin parking only. We were so glad Dublin 4 Gastropub turned up when trying to search for a fish and chips place. We got there to find out the place is in a strange location right off the 5 Freeway with limited parking in front of the restaurant, with about a dozen spots, all taken. We then drove along that super narrow driveway and went to the back, which has a small lot with about twenty parking spots. After we parked and walking towards the restaurant, a guy came out and stopped us. He asked if we're going to the restaurant in front. We said yes, he proceeded to tell us we were not allowed to park back there, that was for valet parking only. Say what, so where are people supposed to be parking then? We drove back to the front of the restaurant again and it was full. We drove off and left. Weirdest thing we have ever seen. read more

Meh Fish and chips were extremely bland, as were the Ruben rolls. Everything extremely over priced. Guinness for 9.50? Reuben *sandwich* for 28$? Mkay... Service was good Don't get the draw of this place. read more

Reservations make being seated easy. Recommend getting there before the dinner rush because parking can be troublesome due to the small parking lot, but they also have valet. The inside is cozy and has a nice ambiance. The servers were really nice, although they took a while to come around each time. All the food we had really tasted great, but the pricing makes this more of a special treat vs somewhere to dine often. read more

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All I can say is this sad and bland plate of fish and chips cost me 32 dollars, a losing appetite, plus slow service wasted a lot of my time. read more

Dublin 4 Gastropub - 32 dollars worth of abomination - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

A few years ago I drank at Wineworks 4 Everyone next door. Dublin 4 Gastropub is a quaint, upscale Irish pub with low and high table tops also a bar top to watch TVs. This is probably going to be my spot for future Happy Hours; HH does end at 5:45pm. My gosh their food is heavenly! Try their Brie fondue. Calamari and sliders were good. Our nice server checked on us a couple times. Food came in a little slower than expected but worth the wait. Drinks are clean and already had water at the table. They have a cute hidden booth that might seat 4 people very comfortably. Bathrooms are shared in the back with Wineworks. Best to carpool as the parking is scarce: front, side, and back of the building. read more

Excellent. One of the ways, I like to decide if a restaurant is good or great is if when you look at the menu you see multiple items that you would order. Dublin 4 is one of the. On the mains section, I could have had 4-5 of the entrees, same with the starters. I did order the Cottage Pie and it was not only flavorful but pretty darn large. My friend had the bangers and mash. One of my favorites too and I tried a piece of the bangers. It was spot on, on how it should taste. Go there, it is worth it. read more

I tried the fish and chips and Caesar, and both were good and came out quickly. If I were to go back, I would made a reservation. I didn't expect it to be so busy given that it's in a small complex, but both the pub and wine works were busy. Luckily I found two seats at the bar. It's a little dark inside and loud, but I would come back. Though it's easy to park during the day, the lot small lot fills up and you may need to pay and valet. Factor in time for the valet (1 or 2 people) who stack the parking once the small garage is full. If you self park before it gets busy, keep in mind that the valet may block you in so you'll need to find them to get out. read more

The food was great, service was the best I've had in a while The brown bread was phenomenal The fish and chips were also pretty good overall great vibes I will definitely be coming back read more

Wow!! We didn't know about this best kept secret down the street from our home. The atmosphere and ambiance is so personable. The Mac & Cheese is fantastic! The burger amazing. Even my Perfect Pear cocktail my new favorite!! Customer service prompt and friendly. Thank you!!! We will be back for more date nights!! read more

Fabulous OC Restaurant Week Dinner Last Night. Very Creative. Really Enjoyed It. Great Service. Hank B. read more

Stopped by when we didn't really know what we wanted and were out driving around trying to figure it out. This place has been on my radar for a while now ... ssssooo glad we did. Food and service was 10/10. We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away. Our waitress, Samanatha, could not have been any nicer or more attentive. Food was amazing. Hubs and I split the fish and chips - how they fry food without making it greasy is a real art. It was light and the perfect size to share. We also had their potato pizza; good I wouldn't necessarily order it again; I'd just eat pototoes without the pizza crust. The prickly pear hard cider is now my obsession. And the callebaut chocolate budino was to DIE FOR - very rich, definitely need to split it. There were so many other things on the menu I want to try; already making plans with friends to come back! read more

Dublin 4 has the best fish and chips, also a great corned beef reuben! It's a welcoming restaurant with a great atmosphere. Alll of the dishes are prepared with love and it shows. read more

When you step into this restaurant, you'll feel as if you've been transported to another country. From the decorations on the walls to the dimmed lights--even down to the fine details of the glassware--the cozy ambience creates a relaxing atmosphere that makes you feel ready to hit the hay after your meal. The flavor of the food never fails to amaze me every time I dine in with my family. That said, I do wish the portion sizes matched the prices a bit better. Overall, it's a fantastic restaurant! Pros: -Great food -Excellent service Cons: -Limited parking (narrow area) -Expensive prices for small portions read more

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Amazing food! Short rib panini and the lamb burger was soooo dang delicious! Definitely coming back

Service was friendly. Cocktails a bit pricey at $18/ea. the meatball appetizer was incredible and the fried chicken equally delicious. I'm not a collard green fan but I ate these up quickly as they had wonderful flavor and were extremely tender. Parking can be tough, valet available. Make a reservation for dinner. kudos to the chef. read more

Dublin 4 Gastropub - Fried chicken - comes w Jalapeno cornbread, mashed potatoes and greens - Irish Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Outstanding salmon and broccolini -- both full of flavor. Service was excellent and the vibe was warm and welcoming with lots of locals. Only knocks: it's more upscale wine-bar dining than a pub, and prices are steep -- two beers, salmon (no sides), and broccolini ran over $70. Amazing food, just not a "pub" experience. read more

Had the best lunch today. Phil was great! Food was superb! The Caesar salad and Rueben sandwich were awesome! We will definitely be back!

Am I reviewing this place again? Yes. Why? Because it's simply SO good. Went here for a birthday dinner and had a fabulous time. The food was stunning as always, and it was crowded on a Friday night. I tried the truffle mac and cheese for the first time and it was creamy with a hint of truffle, and a delectably crispy crust. The short rib panini was delicious, and the Boursin cheese was heavenly. A tip to ascend to food heaven - some mac and cheese on the short rib. Wow. We didn't order dessert this time as we were stuffed, but another fantastic experience at Dublin. Keep it up - y'all are a hidden gem read more

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I brought a friend here for his birthday, and the server did not serve us half of our order. We ordered appetizers as well as our entrées, and the appetizers were not put in. I will not be returning, and I will not recommend this place to anybody. read more

We ordered the classic burger, fish and chips, Mac and cheese, and blueberry/lemon bread pudding and they were all phenomenal!! I would definitely recommend trying one of these dishes, if not all of them pending how much you can eat! The service was also excellent. We will be back! What a great gem of a restaurant in MV! read more

WOW! I was absolutely blown away by the food here. I came in with a friend for her birthday at 5:15 and I kid you not, our food arrived by 5:30PM. Our waitress, Sam, was so nice and was on top of service. We got four dishes and each tried some: the brown bread, the mac and cheese, the sausage roll, and the short rib panini. Brown bread: a little bit more dense that I expected but nonetheless delicious and served with a delectable honey butter. Mac and Cheese: this rivals my favorite mac and cheese of all time. The noodles were a perfect al dente and the white truffle crusty topping wasn't too overpowering -- the perfect amount of truffle. Sausage Roll: One of the most succulent sausages I've ever tasted. Came with super fresh crispy fries and curry ketchup. Panini: absolutely LOADED with short rib and perfectly cooked with a nice and refreshing side salad. The restaurant is small but it is so adorable, decoration wise. I'm so looking forward to coming back here as there are so many things I've yet to try and desperately want to. read more

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Bar searing, like always, to enjoy happy hour and watch Rafael mix cocktails. European vibe, great selections and very good food. Always exceptional read more

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