Having schlepped around a goodly part of Howth Head on a beautiful summer morning we repaired to…read moreThe House for a well-deserved breakfast/brunch. My bacon sambo with sausage on the side was exactly what I needed. My companion's marginally more healthy scone looked good but not a patch on my repast. Excellent coffees accompanied our meal and we emerged blinking into the sunlight to start the long trek southwards. Service was brisk and friendly and the bill didn't break the bank. Recommended.

I've been back in America for two weeks and I still can't stop thinking about the burger I got…read morehere. It will forever be the best burger I've ever had. The braised shortrib on top of the patty with cheddar, bacon jam, etc worked so well together. It was juicy and the bun was fresh. The chips were also delicious but you have to try this burger!! It will change your life.

Just back from Ireland, and Yelp suggested I post a review. I've selected my favorite tavern, The…read moreAbbey. Only got there once, but of the many, many bars I stumbled out of on this trip, I recall this as the one I'd most want to see again. The photos cannot do it justice. It's in Houth, a gorgeous coastal village just a short train ride from Dublin. The exterior photo is actually the rear entrance, while the street entrance is down the stairs. Like a secret path to a private lair. Fantastic bar! Stone and ancient wood floors. Built in 1042, I'm told. 24 taps, and all the Irish whiskey there is. A few of the better bottles showed prices by the glass, €15 and up. Sorely tempted to try one, but we had a long day ahead. Normally, an $18 glass of whiskey is just fine with me, but as I had moderated my intake, I had found myself less able to drink all day. Plus, it was about 10 am. Great service from a young bartender, who assured me NO hour was too early to drink in Ireland. Pro tip: Fly into Dublin Airport, skip that town, and head to Houth. Seafood galore, and The Abbey. Bonus review: Five minutes away is Ann's Ice Cream just off the Irish Sea. Worth it for the view. My child, a very particular eater, just loved a huge waffle cone with "Double Cream Vanilla" which is apparently quite tasty. Most notable for the "No Toilet's" door. Grammar be damned.

We were in Howth for a few days and really only checked out Abbey Tavern because my husband and his…read morefriends like to go to a place by the same name in Denver. It luckily turned out to be a great decision! They still had some holiday lights glowing inside so it felt nice and cosy. The bartender/server was a very nice and attentive young man. When my husband and I both ordered the Abbey Tavern Howth Chowder, the server ensured us that it would be the best chowder in Howth. He was right! Really delicious and hearty with fresh, local seafood! Of course, I had a Guinness to wash it all down. We hope to get back there again someday.

Always our favorite stop when visiting Dublin. Great food and great people. Plus is a welcoming…read moresoul who takes good care of his customers. Good is always top notch. Great live music.

The service staff is super friendly and attentive. Food was absolutely delicious! Really great view…read moreof the harbor as well.

It was a quick stop for us. They are perfectly located at the bottom of the hill before u go see…read morethe cliffs. The staff felt a little overwhelmed but the food matched the price. Most people are just stopping in for a Guinness and maybe a toastie so it's a perfect vibe for that.

A good place to stop toward the top of your hike. Hard working bartenders serving good food. There…read moreare signs on the wall showing transparency with their beef products. Which I though was a little odd, but must be a point of pride for them. Indoor and outdoor seating. Seems like a popular spot. I'll be back.

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.

Great atmosphere, good food, good drinks, fresh catch fish. Chips could have been better.The fish…read moreis excellent

Good breakfast selection. The food was decent. But the poor server did not understand the menu. Ask…read morea question and she needed to go find out. Like a simple basic question. Bless her heart...

I found a fantastic deal on groupon so i decided I would give upper deck a try as i had passed by…read moreit many times on trips to Howth and dinner doesn't start until 5 or later. (No late lunch/ early dinner times). The service is great. We were sure to make a reservation which meant we were seated right away and received water, a water jug and wine right after we ordered. The menu has a lot of options. I feel like it was a little pricey had we gone without a voucher but i would just stick to a burger for 12 or so euro. I ended up ordering the lamb with mash and seasonal veg. I was really excited when it came out as it looked lovely. There was a perfect amount of sauce on the lamb, the mash took up 1/3 of the plate and the veg the other 1/3. the veg was solely carrot and snow peas which i thought was a slightly boring combo but non the less steamed or boiled nicely. Where i was disappointed was with the flavor. I kept saying how much flavor is missing in the dish! I wanted to dump salt and pepper so i could taste the lovely meal i was eating. The lamb was cooked perfectly with it falling off the bone however not a lot of flavor even with the sauce. the veg had nothing on it (healthier i guess) and the mash was supposed to be a herb mash but it was just potato mashed with 6 sprinkles of herb on the top. Maybe it is just the dish i ordered. I would love to give this place the benefit of the doubt because the location is nice (we had a window seat) and the service is great! I just don't see myself rushing back for that same dish. I was so bored by the lack of flavor. This is coming from a girl who cant handle any spice which tells you just how bland my food was! Hopefully i get the chance to go back and have a better dish.

Used a voucher to try out and was very disappointed. Service is kind and location is good but…read morethat's it. We ordered a classic burger and the fish of the day. The burger was overcooked, no salt, no flavour no juices, no taste at all. The fish was a very small portion of a sea trout presented as it was something to ring your mother about: it was not. Last straw was a uninspiring cheese cake that you could buy better in any supermarket fridge. I have ordered a Margarita and it was not like one at all. We also think that if you present a voucher they will serve you smaller portions.

After our seaside cliff hike and ferry boat ride around the "Eye of Ireland," our tour guide…read morerecommended this spot and it ended up being one of the highlights of the day. Even though the restaurant was busy, we were seated pretty quickly upstairs in a cozy dining room with a beautiful view. The service was friendly and efficient, and our food arrived surprisingly fast. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The seafood chowder was rich, flavorful, and definitely a must-try. The fish and chips portion was generous enough to share, with perfectly crispy fish and fresh fries. The oysters were incredibly fresh, sweet, and tasted straight from the sea. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with great food, quick service, and a warm atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.

We stopped in at The Bloody Stream while visiting the area of Howth. We were there on a Saturday…read moreafternoon after the lunch rush. Our server was courteous. We ordered beers (Coronas, Murphy & Guinness) (no drink menu provided) along with asking for ice water as we were warm after walking around town. The beers arrived but we had to ask several times for water. We weren't very hungry so ordered a couple orders of onion rings & a soup (seafood chowder was the day's soup) When the food arrived it was super hot & tasty. The chowder was the star of the show, it was absolutely delicious. We asked for ketchup for the onion rings & had to actually get up to get some. The restaurant was busy but not overly busy so we couldn't understand the lack of service but we didn't complain. The atmosphere was typical bar setting with minimal lighting, music playing on the other side of the restaurant so we could barely hear it which made conversation easier. The lighting was on the low side so it made it dark inside obvious in the photos. It was just ok. If we were to come back to Howth we would not go back there.

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

I was hoping for an Irish pub experience and totally got it from The Stag's Head. Even the name…read morefulfilled expectations! The decor is exactly what I imagined, complete with stained glass and a real stag's head. Ordered the fish and chips, which were crisp on the outside with a flavorful batter, and tender fish on the inside. It also came with a nice little pea salad, with mushy peas and whole peas together with the greens. I definitely need to make this! Also got the Irish Cottage Pie and it was very tasty - rich in flavor but lighter than I expected, in a good way. Shared a pint of Guiness (just missed splitting the G - lol) and finished with an Irish coffee, which hit the spot. This is definitely a great place to go for a quiet pint or for a fun night of food and friends.

Great Irish pub! Lots of character and friendly servers…read more Come here if you want to good Irish pub experience. Recommended by a local and some college students - so you know it's good. We got their fish & chips and Irish Cottage Pie. Both were very good and filling. Fish was nicely breaded and fried. Good flavor in their batter. Cottage pie was full of flavor but not overly rich. Great atmosphere and food/drinks. Lots of pubs to choose from in Dublin - Stag's Head is worthy of a visit.