This hostel has great amenities and large open common areas downstairs, which I appreciated…read more However, I want to share a few negatives from my experience so other travelers are aware before booking. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt this was worth mentioning. I had been traveling for over a day and a half and was extremely exhausted. I politely asked the front desk if there was anywhere I could sit and rest my eyes for a few minutes until check-in. The staff member immediately said no and made it clear that resting or sleeping anywhere in the lobby was not allowed. The interaction felt dismissive and not very friendly, and I noticed a similar tone when he was speaking with other guests. Another issue was the bathroom setup. I stayed on the second floor and there were no women's restrooms on that floor, so I had to go up and down the stairs each time I needed to use the bathroom. After check-in, I finally fell asleep because I was so exhausted, but I was suddenly woken up by loud pounding on my door( not a gentle knock )The staff member said he had made a mistake and placed me in the wrong room. I understand mistakes happen -- I've stayed in hostels all over the world -- but the way it was handled felt disruptive. As I was getting up to move rooms, he suddenly said I could just stay where I was. I had originally booked a four-bed female dorm because I hoped to meet other travelers, so having the room to myself wasn't really what I expected-but ultimately, I was grateful that I did have the room to myself so that was one positive He said he would make it up to me with a free breakfast token, but the breakfast ended up being very minimal (bread, cheese, yogurt, cucumber, and cereal). Overall, the atmosphere just didn't feel very welcoming. If you're looking for something friendlier with a better vibe, I would recommend Abbey Court Hostel instead -- the staff there are VERY kind, the common areas are lively- and they won't kick you out if you need to rest your eyes for 30 minutes and it feels much more inviting for travelers. I really do hate to leave a negative review, but this is mainly to make awareness to other travelers

Staff was horrible. I made a booking mistake which according to policy could be easily corrected…read morebut was double charged, had to speak with 5 different staff members before it was corrected. Bathrooms are dirty and rundown and believe I brought back bed bugs from my stay at this hostel. Would never stay here again and recommend that those seeking somewhat comfort and competent staff stay elsewhere. You are better off paying a little extra for a hotel then staying at the Generator Dublin.

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.

Despite the mixed reviews I wanted to have one last fish and chips before we left Ireland and…read moreDarkeys delivered! I had not planned far enough ahead to get reservations at the Fish Shop so was lowering my expectations for lunch. Service was great, atmosphere was dark and definitely sports pub like. Not too noisy for lunch and a cute Irish family sat next to us. - fish and chips - 5/5 I thought these were excellent- almost like a tempura crust to the fish and the chips were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Mushy peas were not my favorite flavor so skipped those after a taste. Tartar sauce was solid. - seafood chowder - 3/5 my partner had this and it was more like two dozen (!) mussels in broth, not a chowder at all. He still enjoyed it but to be clear it wasn't a seafood chowder as there were only mussels and a broth

Had a lovely improvised lunch here yesterday with my husband. Some lovely glasses of a delicious…read morerioja and a selection of starters tapas style. It was delicious and promptly served by friendly helpful staff. And bonus of the manager kindly letting me have a book from the shelf when I gleefully discovered one on a subject I'm especially passionate about. We'll continue to come back for the drinks, food and service and to return the book once read!

The food is very good and decently priced. The drinks are quite expensive and the service is bad.read more

Excellent! Had the Lobster and Crab Ravioli and a few cocktails. My son and his friend had a few…read moredifferent dishes and recommended this place to us. Very highly recommended! The patio is nice and clean and the food and drinks are top notch!

Terrible service cleared plates from table without waiting for all partys in our group to finish…read moreeating them , when they brought out the bill there was a added service charge for a party of 4 that was not notified to any of us , I wouldn't mind usually but service was rubbish and when questioned about it not being written anywhere it was blamed on owner by a very rude staff member ,the same person that took the plates earlier

What a great little find. Not on the super touristy road, but a delight nonetheless-the-less. We…read morewaited a bit to be seated, but otherwise it was a quick service. I recommend reviewing the menu before arrival. The Beef Stew was absolutely the start dish. Great flavors, textures, and temp. A herbal delightful dish with some veggies and great mashed potatoes. The fish and chips were good, the batter light on flavor but still fresh. && the house white wine was wonderful. They do have a courtyard for drinks if that is more your fancy. If in the area, stop by this place is great!

Popped in here on Friday night only a small ten minute wait for the table. All staff friendly. The…read moreatmosphere felt very next worldly to me from sitting inside look out at the stone, felt medieval. We got 4 items to split; chowder ( did not care for), fish and chips ( okay), beef stew ( pretty good loved it and the freshness of the peas) and lastly bangers and mash ( 10/10 amazing !! Carrot puree and sausage were so so so good!)

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.

I wanted to love this place, but it missed in several areas. We had reservations and they were…read moretaking walk-ins. They told us our table was ready at the same time they were seating a walk-in. Our table was next to the window with decent space between tables, I saw the walk-in complain that where he was getting sat was in the middle of the restaurant with no space between the next table. He ended up just taking our table even with the waitress saying it wasn't his. They just shrugged and told us to sit in the middle. The mussels were good, and they had gluten free bread, but there were limited gluten free options, even the Shepards pie wasn't gluten free. I was hoping a mash potato topping would be available, but only the Irish stew. This had lamb, but also chicken, so you had to hunt down the lamb. The beef stew was good, but the overall experience and being squeezed in shoulder to shoulder made me feel like I stumbled into a tourist trap. I wouldn't recommend.

This was our first stop in Ireland. We were in look for a place for lunch & came across Third…read moreSpace. It is along a common area with plenty of seating & communal books to read through. I was wanting to try something authentically Irish. I went with the Black Pudding Sausage Roll. I have never had black pudding before & was going to give it a try. Its appearance was different than what I had envisioned but again I have never had it. The roll was quite tasty. My wife looked at the blacken pastry log with both discuss & curiosity. She looked up let her judgement down & speed to the internet for this mysterious beginning. Upon, learning of it origin asked if I had known what the contents were of this darken beast. Knowing the context of the question & that she would inform me of my potential horror I pressed on. The Black Pudding Sausage Roll was finished before the origins could be revealed. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has never experienced a true Irish meal.

I am going to start where it all began in Ireland, sort of…read more As I did not want to have a second straight continental breakfast, my tour guide suggested Third Space, a café not far from the hotel I was staying at. They allegedly serve an authentic Irish breakfast, which I had to try. It is all mostly delicious, affordable, and the service is friendly and fast to boot. The plate is arrayed beautifully, with the beans, sausage, rashers, and eggs tasting fresh. The generous amount of toast more than makes up for the heavy meats on the plate. Unfortunately I was not a fan of the pudding, and the hash browns did look a tad greasy, but the tomato and mushroom make up for them. They added good texture and balance to the meal. Sit back and relax, or get to work early and enjoy a nice breakfast here. It is a great way to start your day off right.

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.

Had a solid dinner experience at the Boxty House tonight; in and out in an hour and we didn't feel…read morerushed. It was not too loud in our seats by the window where we could watch the action in Temple Bar. Boxty - think of a potato version of a crepe (a little thicker) - Gaelic boxty - 4/5 solid offering with a generous portion of steak on top of the boxty and with mushrooms and mushroom sauce - Chicken boxty - 4/5 chicken breast wrapped in boxty with a roasted red pepper on top and slice of chorizo (I didn't care much for the chorizo but my partner happily ate it) with tasty sauce with cooked chopped onions - concannon - 4/5 basically mashed potatoes on top of a little bit of cooked kale (said cabbage too but I didn't see it) - green beans with lemon and goat cheese - 4/5, tangy lemon forward I know people say this is touristy and that is likely since it is in Temple Bar and I don't see why that's a problem! Definitely worth trying when you're in the area.

Amazing experience, amazing food, great service. We made a reservation in advance but it actually…read morewasn't very full when we came in on a weekday at 6pm. The food really impressed us, as it was elevated Irish cuisine and was creative and yummy. There was only 1 dish that we had that we weren't the biggest fan of and it was the fondue because it was so full of cheese and rich and really needed something else to balance it out. But overall I'd return again!

This is a cute little pub off the beaten path of the Liberties section of Dublin. I sat at the bar…read moreand it didn't disappoint. Service was friendly and efficient. I got the bone marrow and fish of sea bream. I washed down both with a pint of Guinness. I thought it was a bit pricey, but would recommend a try.

The restaurant was good, clean and well kept. The food was definitely my favorite out of all the…read moreplaces we ate across Ireland. Full breakfast, which has bacon (not American bacon--looks like ham), eggs, croissants, toast, puddings, hash browns, etc. It's the dinners that really made this place stand out from the rest, though. The bruschetta was phenominal. We were with a tour group so I can't remember the names of some of the dishes, but everything we had was great. They know how to use spice! That's the one thing I noticed with Ireland. They don't use much spice in any of their food. Service was tremendous!! Ask for Ruth! Such an incredibly sweet, attentive young woman. Jordan is extremely nice and attentive, too. On the days we were there, we had more interaction with Ruth as she was the only person there the first couple of nights. On our first night, we were looking for someone to help us get a drink at the bar. Their dining did not open till 6 and it was 5:30. Ruth walked in and immediately put her stuff down to take care of us right away. We told her to do what she needed to first, but she insisted on getting us settled first. She wasn't supposed to be on the clock at that time, either. Incredibly nice person, hard worker and eager to assist with constantly checking on everyone to see if they needed anything. Would definitely go back!