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I didn't try Murphy's ice cream until my third visit to Dublin. But on my last night a couple of weeks ago, I had some extra time and I was close by so I decided to finally try it before heading back to my hotel for the night. The line was out the door, but I wasn't in a rush, so I didn't mind. The night was on the warmer side, and there was a beautiful sunset. I did read some reviews while waiting in line, and many people commented on the price and the few flavors. I am of the opinion that if you are a visitor, especially to a capital city, you are going to have to expect to pay higher prices for things. Also, this ice cream is handmade in Dingle, so you're also paying for quality - and I like that there aren't 20 or 30 flavors! We've become too spoiled and overstimulated with choices. Back to the business! The workers, all college-age, I imagine, were very friendly and every once in a while walked down the line offering samples and answering questions. They were extra kind and patient with the children and older people. That means a lot to me. It honestly was the happiest long line I've ever waited in - but I've noticed that about Ireland in general - that's why I keep going back! I ended up getting a small cone with 2 scoops - chocolate whiskey (awesome!!) and brown bread, they were both unique flavors and tasted good. The texture was very creamy. My total was 7.50, I paid 8, and the 0.50 she returned to me I put in the tip jar. The experience and ice cream were worth it to me.
During our guided beer and food tour of Ireland, one of the stops was the Murphy's Ice Cream parlor. So we took a break from beer and food and moved on to our final desert, a cold creamy cup of ice cream, and I wasnt complaining. They offer an optional waffle cone and ice cream sandwiches. This parlor was slammed with customers but we secured a private table for our small group in the back. The twelve flavors looked promising which included Raspberry, Jasmine Green Tea, Mango, Butterscotch, Honeycomb Caramel and a few others. With great anticipation, the server placed a cup of the Dingle Sea Salt mixed with the Irish Brown Bread. The rich creamy ice creams were a perfect combo.
On a rainy summer night just before closing, we were able to sample most of the current flavors and then bought four scoops (two medium cups with two flavors each). I can't back up the claim that they are the best ice cream in Ireland but I can tell you I liked it very much. Clearly made with fresh and high quality ingredients, it's lighter and fluffier than most American ice cream -- less rich and less sweet as well. Honeycomb caramel -- excellent and likely my favorite, the pieces of honeycomb give it a nice crunch Sea salt -- their most popular. Allegedly made from sea water collected at Bín Bán beach in dingle. Also excellent Chocolate Whiskey -- some whiskey ice creams only have a hint of the flavor but this one is quite strong, perhaps even overpowering. Strawberry -- very good. I might call this strawberry cream as it was the creamiest of all I tried Irish Brown Bread -- the first taste was sugary but it grew on me. I wish I had a bit more for final judgement. Mango Sorbet -- the only flavor I can't vouch for. Perhaps on a hot day. Would definitely get Murphys again.
Absolutely loved this cute shop! From the neon and highlighted colors and de or in andnoutside to the wonderful tasting ice-cream. The lady inside was a sweet heart and I went with my usual vanilla ice cream and all color sprinkles. The ice cream here tasted fresher and creamer. It was a true delight.
I love Murphy's! Their flavors are simple but unique, and there's not that many to choose from - meaning they do those few flavors well. We were strolling around the Grafton Street area and passed by Murphy's. It was a Friday, around 3:30. Even though it was busy, and a bit chaotic, the employees still took the time to greet us and even talk to us for a bit. Maybe that's a requirement if you want to work at Murphy's - that you have to be friendly, because we went to the Cork location and they were very nice there as well. Or maybe everyone in Ireland is just nice and I'm just a jaded New Yorker. Anyway, we went with a classic - the Dingle Sea Salt. It was very smooth and clean-tasting. If the ice cream shop was closer to our hotel, we definitely would have went (at least) once a day. So maybe it's a good thing that it wasn't!
When in Dublin, you must get yourself a scoop of Murphy's Ice Cream. I first heard about Murphy's through Somebody Feed Phil, one of my favorite travel food shows. The flavors are pretty unique, each one having its own Irish twist to it. Flavors like Irish brown bread, Irish cream liqueur, and Dingle sea salt are all reasons why you should stop here during your trip to Ireland - you won't be able to find anything like it anywhere else! I opted for one scoop of the honeycomb caramel and one scoop of the chocolate whiskey. Both were absolutely delicious! The service here is great, the staff is very patient and generous with samples. The kind person working the counter even gave me an umbrella that had been left abandoned for a while, as I was soaked from walking in the rain. That was really sweet and I appreciated it so much. This shop is small with no real seating areas so I would recommend coming here and planning to walk around with your cup or cone. There's plenty to see nearby anyways.
Love love love Murphy's. This location is no different from the others, with a friendly staff and basically the same menu. This one does have a couple of tables in the back and a bathroom downstairs, which is good considering how crowded this location gets. Almost every flavor is a hit (I'm not a fan of rhubarb or marmalade, but everyone's different). Again, would recommend Dingle sea salt and honeycomb caramel. Both balance each other very well!
Maybe the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. No exaggeration. Everyone in the family tried different flavors, but my favorite was the Dingle Gin. They told me they just "dump a bottle of Dingle Gin into the ice cream maker" and that's exactly what it tastes like! If you're a gin-lover like me, this will make your day... and maybe even your year.
Best Irish ice cream I dublin. Everything is made from fresh and natural ingredients. This ice cream really highlights how great Irish dairy is. The ice cream prices range from ~€6-9 I think. The service is extremely friendly and fun, you could taste samples before u make ur picks. They also have some seats, which is great for when it's too cold outside. They also have some ice cream pints to go and they sell small souvenir items as well. The flavors are great, they change up a couple of them every couple of months. Best ice cream in dublin in my opinion. It's a must try for sure!
At the recommendation of one of our day trip tour guides, my partner and I sought this ice cream spot out while we were in Dublin, Ireland. Their place was nice and clean. The staff were very friendly & were asking folks in line which flavor they want to sample which we thought was a genius move. The ice cream was so yummy that we went to this spot 3x in one week. If you happen to be in Dublin - do yourself a favor and check them out!! Thank me later lol
5 months ago
First impressions: I came in the cold weather (late October) but was craving some ice cream. The line was long but the service was wonderful because they had one person offering any samples and as many samples as you want to try. I was able to try all the flavors while standing in line and this made the whole experience fun and I knew I picked the best flavor once I got to the front. There even a cute swing and sign for taking pictures. Unfortunately not much seating The Noms: I picked the brown bread flavor and loved it. Very smooth and creamy and the texture from the bits of bread kept it interesting. Since I got to try samples of the entire menu, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. In Conclusion: 10/10 would recommend! read more
Murphys is the go to stop for ice cream. Made in Dingle, the ice cream is creamy and delicious. I got the cookies and cream and chocolate medium cone and it was delightful. There is a long line, but while you wait the servers bring out little tastes for you to sample so you're ready when you get to the counter. The place is small and no seats, so expect to take it to go. read more
8 months ago
Super nice and interactive staff. Line looked long but it went quickly. Flavors were very interesting and authentic. I went for Strawberry and Butterscotch which were very tasty and not artificial. Would be nice if they had some more bar seating but otherwise a cute shop. read more
I didn't try Murphy's ice cream until my third visit to Dublin. But on my last night a couple of weeks ago, I had some extra time and I was close by so I decided to finally try it before heading back to my hotel for the night. The line was out the door, but I wasn't in a rush, so I didn't mind. The night was on the warmer side, and there was a beautiful sunset. I did read some reviews while waiting in line, and many people commented on the price and the few flavors. I am of the opinion that if you are a visitor, especially to a capital city, you are going to have to expect to pay higher prices for things. Also, this ice cream is handmade in Dingle, so you're also paying for quality - and I like that there aren't 20 or 30 flavors! We've become too spoiled and overstimulated with choices. Back to the business! The workers, all college-age, I imagine, were very friendly and every once in a while walked down the line offering samples and answering questions. They were extra kind and patient with the children and older people. That means a lot to me. It honestly was the happiest long line I've ever waited in - but I've noticed that about Ireland in general - that's why I keep going back! I ended up getting a small cone with 2 scoops - chocolate whiskey (awesome!!) and brown bread, they were both unique flavors and tasted good. The texture was very creamy. My total was 7.50, I paid 8, and the 0.50 she returned to me I put in the tip jar. The experience and ice cream were worth it to me. read more
During our guided beer and food tour of Ireland, one of the stops was the Murphy's Ice Cream parlor. So we took a break from beer and food and moved on to our final desert, a cold creamy cup of ice cream, and I wasnt complaining. They offer an optional waffle cone and ice cream sandwiches. This parlor was slammed with customers but we secured a private table for our small group in the back. The twelve flavors looked promising which included Raspberry, Jasmine Green Tea, Mango, Butterscotch, Honeycomb Caramel and a few others. With great anticipation, the server placed a cup of the Dingle Sea Salt mixed with the Irish Brown Bread. The rich creamy ice creams were a perfect combo. read more
1 year ago
On a rainy summer night just before closing, we were able to sample most of the current flavors and then bought four scoops (two medium cups with two flavors each). I can't back up the claim that they are the best ice cream in Ireland but I can tell you I liked it very much. Clearly made with fresh and high quality ingredients, it's lighter and fluffier than most American ice cream -- less rich and less sweet as well. Honeycomb caramel -- excellent and likely my favorite, the pieces of honeycomb give it a nice crunch Sea salt -- their most popular. Allegedly made from sea water collected at Bín Bán beach in dingle. Also excellent Chocolate Whiskey -- some whiskey ice creams only have a hint of the flavor but this one is quite strong, perhaps even overpowering. Strawberry -- very good. I might call this strawberry cream as it was the creamiest of all I tried Irish Brown Bread -- the first taste was sugary but it grew on me. I wish I had a bit more for final judgement. Mango Sorbet -- the only flavor I can't vouch for. Perhaps on a hot day. Would definitely get Murphys again. read more
Absolutely loved this cute shop! From the neon and highlighted colors and de or in andnoutside to the wonderful tasting ice-cream. The lady inside was a sweet heart and I went with my usual vanilla ice cream and all color sprinkles. The ice cream here tasted fresher and creamer. It was a true delight. read more
I love Murphy's! Their flavors are simple but unique, and there's not that many to choose from - meaning they do those few flavors well. We were strolling around the Grafton Street area and passed by Murphy's. It was a Friday, around 3:30. Even though it was busy, and a bit chaotic, the employees still took the time to greet us and even talk to us for a bit. Maybe that's a requirement if you want to work at Murphy's - that you have to be friendly, because we went to the Cork location and they were very nice there as well. Or maybe everyone in Ireland is just nice and I'm just a jaded New Yorker. Anyway, we went with a classic - the Dingle Sea Salt. It was very smooth and clean-tasting. If the ice cream shop was closer to our hotel, we definitely would have went (at least) once a day. So maybe it's a good thing that it wasn't! read more
When in Dublin, you must get yourself a scoop of Murphy's Ice Cream. I first heard about Murphy's through Somebody Feed Phil, one of my favorite travel food shows. The flavors are pretty unique, each one having its own Irish twist to it. Flavors like Irish brown bread, Irish cream liqueur, and Dingle sea salt are all reasons why you should stop here during your trip to Ireland - you won't be able to find anything like it anywhere else! I opted for one scoop of the honeycomb caramel and one scoop of the chocolate whiskey. Both were absolutely delicious! The service here is great, the staff is very patient and generous with samples. The kind person working the counter even gave me an umbrella that had been left abandoned for a while, as I was soaked from walking in the rain. That was really sweet and I appreciated it so much. This shop is small with no real seating areas so I would recommend coming here and planning to walk around with your cup or cone. There's plenty to see nearby anyways. read more
7 months ago
Love love love Murphy's. This location is no different from the others, with a friendly staff and basically the same menu. This one does have a couple of tables in the back and a bathroom downstairs, which is good considering how crowded this location gets. Almost every flavor is a hit (I'm not a fan of rhubarb or marmalade, but everyone's different). Again, would recommend Dingle sea salt and honeycomb caramel. Both balance each other very well! read more
8 months ago
Maybe the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. No exaggeration. Everyone in the family tried different flavors, but my favorite was the Dingle Gin. They told me they just "dump a bottle of Dingle Gin into the ice cream maker" and that's exactly what it tastes like! If you're a gin-lover like me, this will make your day... and maybe even your year. read more
Best Irish ice cream I dublin. Everything is made from fresh and natural ingredients. This ice cream really highlights how great Irish dairy is. The ice cream prices range from ~€6-9 I think. The service is extremely friendly and fun, you could taste samples before u make ur picks. They also have some seats, which is great for when it's too cold outside. They also have some ice cream pints to go and they sell small souvenir items as well. The flavors are great, they change up a couple of them every couple of months. Best ice cream in dublin in my opinion. It's a must try for sure! read more
1 month ago
At the recommendation of one of our day trip tour guides, my partner and I sought this ice cream spot out while we were in Dublin, Ireland. Their place was nice and clean. The staff were very friendly & were asking folks in line which flavor they want to sample which we thought was a genius move. The ice cream was so yummy that we went to this spot 3x in one week. If you happen to be in Dublin - do yourself a favor and check them out!! Thank me later lol read more
Unique and fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and homemade batch taste keeps me coming back to Murphy's Ice Cream with every visit and has me dreaming about it when I am not in Ireland. Seriously have not found anything like it in the US, but it's been fun trying Pro tip: try a scoop of the Irish Brown Bread and Dingle Gin together for a true taste of Ireland read more
Oh how I love Murphy's ice cream! This was a regular spot for me when I lived in Dublin and was a must-visit on my most recent trip back. Unique flavors (the Irish Brown Bread is a must try) and friendly staff that aren't bothered by ice cream indecisiveness :) They were more than happy to provide samples to help me and my friend decide. Even on a cold and rainy day I'd be excited to stop at Murphy's! read more
What a fun little ice cream shop!! It's very popular so the line is out the door but they come outside with samples of their flavors which was really nice and made the decision making process in their super quick. Got 2 scoops with the cookies and cream flavors and the chocolate whiskey flavor. All the flavors were super fresh and unique and just delish. Staff was also super fun and having a little jam fest with the music. If you're looking for some ice cream I thought this was a great little spot to pop into! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Seriously, I think this is my favorite ice cream shop of all time. Something about their sea salt ice cream was perfection for me. They have a ton of other flavors, and I really wanted to get a scoop of every single one of them, but I finally decided on the sea salt and chocolate. The staff is super friendly. As soon as we arrived, I was approached by a staff member who invited us to try different flavors which was really awesome. If you're in Dublin, definitely try this place out for some delicious ice cream. read more
This is my favorite ice cream shop in the whole world. Get the sea salt flavor! You won't be disappointed. This is the only place on our week visit to Ireland that we REvisited! The employees are amazing and nice to talk to. They're really helpful, give you tastes and will answer your questions. Their store is clean and they keep it flowing in a nice way so even if it's busy it doesn't feel like it. read more
10 months ago
The ice cream is very good. We arrived and there was a line, which meant it is worth the wait. Line moved quickly and they would come out and give you samples, to help you decide. We had the chocolate whiskey paired with butterscotch and gin with raspberry which were their recommendations. read more
5 months ago
Who doesn't love mixing flavors?! You get a taste first. Anything you want to try, the staff happily gets you sample. The staff is so friendly and loves to discuss the ice cream and all the flavors and where it's from and how they will switch out certain flavors. I had the chocolate whiskey and the coffee. Delicious! Hand made in Dingle. A must stop on your journey! Don't forget to sign the guestbook! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
A must-visit spot in Dublin! Love the unique flavors and the service was awesome. Super friendly staff. They helped me pick flavors to try and walked me through the best-sellers. Cute space to sit and really bright decor. Definitely treat yourself to a couple of scoops, and don't skip the Brown Bread flavor! read more
Hands down some of the best ice cream I've ever had. The front desk receptionist at my hotel were raving about this ice cream when I asked for recommendations so I had to give it a try - and I am glad I did. There were so many flavors I wanted to try so I was happy they gave out unlimited samples! I went with butterscotch and chocolate. The sea salt was also extremely delicious. Already planning my next trip back to Ireland to get more Murphy's ice cream! read more
2 years ago
Service: friendly Interior: nice colors Ice cream: the quality was really good! A bit small for my american habits but really tasty! I like the irish brown bread more than the dingle sea salt Would go back. Somebody Feed Phil did not disappoint. read more
2 years ago
Delicious ice cream and lovely folks work here. Went with a big group and they were accommodating and wonderful read more
10 months ago
This review is specific to the Cork location but we had same excellent experience in Galway so I'm sure this applies to all of Murphy's locations. Best ice cream we've ever had. No competition here. Try the gin ice cream! Tell Abby of Cobh who works at Murphys in Cork she's the best! read more
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