Fish Shop

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.

Original grilled cheese/toastie

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Platform 61

4.5(36 reviews)

1.4 km•South Inner City

On our last day in Dublin, we had an early dinner at Platform 61, which we discovered through Yelp…read more-- so not quite a best-kept secret, but certainly a terrific hangout on South William Street. Usually, the dining room comprises an underground hideaway that is quite sleek and intimate. However, due to the lockdown measures, we had to do outdoor seating directly on William Street while we were there. The experience was still beautiful, thanks to the surrounding scenery. The cocktails were grand between the P61 Signature Cocktail and the Hugo -- both prosecco-based cocktails. The former was delicious between the peach puree and prosecco, while the latter was a little more tart with the elderflower cordial. For dinner, we kicked things off with gluten-free bread with a trio of dips that were quite tasty. The Tortellini I ordered was exquisite and scrumptious with how it was prepared between the goat cheese, asparagus, red onion, wilted spinach, cream sauce, and bacon. I applauded this lovely dish with the last bite. I devoured the warm almond flour brownie for dessert, served with chocolate sauce and gelato, which my wife could also enjoy since the dish was gluten-free. Overall, Platform 61 was a great way to conclude our second Irish journey. We will return, especially to enjoy the underground dining area.

If you are visiting Dublin or new to the area, Platform 61 is a MUST! Our entire group absolutely…read moreloved everything we ordered (gnocchi, pesto pasta, risotto, cheese board, pork belly) and everyone agreed it was some of the best food we had on the entire trip! The ambiance is very nice as well, romantic but also good for a fun night out with friends. 10/10 recommend adding this to your itinerary for dinner!

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Olesya's Wine Bar

3.8(37 reviews)

Had the fondue and a few glasses of wine. Both were exceptional. Wish we could return tomorrowread more

Second time here in as many years. Great food, better wine and service excellent. Solid wine menu…read morewith a knowledgeable owner.

Olesya's Wine Bar & Bistro

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Piglet Wine Bar

4.3(18 reviews)

0.9 km•Temple Bar

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.

Prosecco

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Amy Austin

4.1(10 reviews)

1.4 km•South Inner City

Something must have changed drastically in the establishment because I was simply astonished at the…read morecombination of how bad & mediocre my dining experience was. For starters it was some of the worst service I have ever encountered and certainly the worst service for a Michelin Bib Gourmand. For starters my server was ill acquainted with the menu. She had no idea what the cheese foam was other than it was served in a bowl. She brought a wrong starter and insisted I ordered it when I did not. I ordered my steak to be medium it came rare. By the time my main entree had arrived I was exhausted from dealing with this rude, combative and surly individual. The plate of still mooing meat didn't help. I just asked to take it home. Nope, she said we don't pack anything to go. I asked for the manager at that point who pack up my meal and I was finally free to escape from restaurant hell. As for the food, Bread, Cheese foam, Argentinian Steak, It was average and overpriced. And all the bread was easily day old. One and done. Spare yourself the one and just be done.

This place is special! It's a don't miss in Dublin! Tucked away next to a car park but worth the…read moresearch. From the Black Garlic Butter, Back Tuna, and the Mushroom Ravioli to the Brown Butter & Pecan Ice cream...everything was just sublime.

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The Port House

4.0(157 reviews)

1.4 km•South Inner City

I used to live in Bilbao, so it was so lovely to find a restaurant with Basque-style tapas. The…read moreselection is delicious and the lunch special is awesome! I always enjoy my meals there and Mae sure to visit each time I'm on holiday in Dublin.

Went to the City Center in Dublin yesterday after work to relax and see the sites with my sales…read moreleaders last night. They recommended The Port House and it was phenomenal! The food options were unique in that everything on the menu are appetizers....everything! Huge selection so we ordered a number of items including duck confit, brisket sliders, a cheese plate, and lots more. The vibe was amazing and I loved the decor inside. The service was spot on! I'm definitely making this a "must" on my next visit!

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La Cave Winebar and Restaurant

4.0(39 reviews)

1.6 km•South Inner City

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What a wonderful surprise! This was my first trip to Dublin from the USA and a local suggested La…read moreCava for dinner. My first thought was "who comes to Dublin to go to a wine bar?" but my first thought was totally wrong. I absolutely loved La Cava! It's such a cozy intimate restaurant. It gave me lots of West Village (NYC) vibes. Be careful when looking for the restaurant because you can walk right by it, It's a little place right off of Grafton St. It's also located downstairs! Such a hidden gem! We did the 3-course pre-fixe. The burrata was amazing, so fresh! The service was excellent. You were given plenty of time to enjoy your food without being rushed for the next course. The duck was perfect, and the lamb was delicious. For the dessert, the creme brulee was grand. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about this restaurant. The prices were reasonable! I highly recommend having dinner here if you're in Dublin. Note, the restaurant is small, so you'll be sitting very close to other people. Personally, this didn't bother me, but some people might not love that. But be aware, that they don't accept AMEX!

Living in the USA I travel to Dublin as often as I can. Hadn't been here in several years because…read moreof Covid. I'm happy to say that LaCave is still as amazing as ever!! I was by myself so I sat at the bar. Just a few seats and quite cozy. Perfect!! Had the pleasure of Jon taking care of me. Started with a sparkling rose' while looking at the menu. Decided on the 2 course Prix Fixe. Chose the mussels and then the fish duo. Of course had to have wine. I honestly can't get enough of this place. Can't wait to return!!

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French onion soup

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Downstairs entrance

Fallon & Byrne

4.2(265 reviews)

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I really liked Fallon and byrne wine cellar. It was down underneath Dublin's version of eataly…read more They provided laid-back service. That was wonderful. They also have a €1 corkage on Sunday through Tuesday nights when purchasing wine through their cellar. This ended up being a great deal and we tried a Bordeaux blend that we never would have discovered. It was delicious! We had olives, focaccia, Tagliatelle Bolognese and a la dolce vita pizza. All of those were special and prepared with love I would definitely return to the wine cellar. And recommend it to other travelers.

Lovely food hall with delicious hot food and great bread and the coolest milk machine from…read moreKilladoon. The staff was very nice as they watched me drink milk from the milk machine twice a day during my stay in Dublin. I wish we had this milk machine in California...

Ambiance

Mushroom tagliatelle

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The Bankers Bar

4.0(72 reviews)

Great pub with good service, engaging bartender and the prices are about half of other pubs in…read moreTemple Bar (especially the eye-watering prices at the The Temple Bar pub down the street). This was the first pub in Dublin where we didn't feel we were getting "rinsed" as the Irish say. Had a couple of pints of Guinness and a pint of their own stout, which was creamy and a little milder than the Guinness if you prefer your stout a little less bitter. My wife liked the Dingle vodka that they serve too. Would go back in a heartbeat, shame we live 5,000 miles away in Los Angeles!

They make their own beer. We ran into some people on our tour who recommended trying here. They…read moresaid it was cheaper than Guinness and tasted even better. We're doing the Guinness tour this afternoon, so I can't compare the two quite yet -- but I can say that I'm an American who usually prefers lagers and Hefeweizens. We ordered the Clockwork. The only Stout I typically like is a Bourbon Stout.. but this is delicious. It's made here on the Emerald Isle -- about 3 miles away and it's got my seal of approval. Not too bitter, goes down easy. We also ordered food. The seafood chowder is a healthy serving for £11. And, it comes with bread made with the Clockwork Stout. Highly recommend.

Inside

Collection of whiskeys on the wall.

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The Red Bank

4.1(8 reviews)

1.6 km•South Inner City

•€€€

NO LONGER HERE :((((! Appears to have closed, disappeared, gone. Bummer!!! No food , no service, no…read moreambiance!

Nice wine back tucked down a basement on Duke Street, it's a very usual quirky wine bar space in…read morethe heart of the city. It's a very small venue, staff are very friendly and welcoming. When I was there, 2 ladies appeared to be the owners and they worked the room, making sure everyone was enjoying themselves, helping with orders and settling up tabs as/when needed. When here, there was live music which was a nice touch, it wasn't over powering just perfect for that background music whilst you talk and enjoy a nice glass of wine. For a wine bar, at the time I recall their menu selection not being very extensive that saying, what I had was still nice.