It was our local until we moved to the US. Always good service. It's very comfortable in the inside…read moreand they have a great beer garden in nice weather!

We chose this location because of the previous reviews on Yelp; our decision is one that I…read moredefinitely do not regret! I ordered the Penne Carbonara - the absolute best I've ever had, and I've had some of the best New York and other areas have to offer. The service is phenomenal, and the food came out relatively fast. The dining environment is comparable to a lodge house with exposed rafters and couches to compliment the comfortable seating arrangements. Kind staff and great prices; highly recommend.

Just to add to the two previous reviews that there is a lovely snug bar on the premises. The…read moreWishing Well has taken most of the regulars that previously drank in the Playwright (RIP - now TGIs). Good for the sport of a Saturday, we attended a great midweek pub quiz there a couple of months ago. Solid, suburban and unspectacular. Not the place that you would actively seek out, it is however somewhere that you are glad that you came to once you get there.

Marvelous find in Blackrock. Prefer over other restaurants I have tried over the years…read more Recent addition to Blackrock. Focus is seafood, steaks, and interesting salads and soups Lunch for 8 was €125 including service charge but no alcohol. Various value menu items also offered, as well as early bird specials Bright, cheery and modern. Will most definitely return

Great dinner spot in Blackrock! Came here with my friend on a Tuesday night - not super busy but…read morethere were a lot of girl groups there for some reason. Waiter was super friendly. Ordered the calamari to start - yummo and got the Salmon for my main. My friend got fish and chips. We both enjoyed our food. Got the creme brule for dessert which was also nice. It was randomly served with a shortbread cookie which didn't really go, but I still enjoyed it!

Located in the residential streets of Booterstown, the Old Punch Bowl is quintessential Dublin pub:…read morecharming, historic, and full of character. The exterior has that classic brick-and-wood look you'd expect, hinting at a cozy, timeless space inside. Once you step in, low ceilings, vintage décor, and warm wood tones create a welcoming, traditional pub atmosphere, as football matches play on TV screens overhead, and the fireplace crackles in the corner. It's lively but not overwhelming, with chatter and music that feel proper for drinks and casual dining. At 8:30pm on a Friday night, our party of ten wanted a traditional Irish pub dinner (our first in the country). The pub was about ¾ full, but with some clever table rearrangement from the flexible waitstaff, we were able to be immediately seated. The menu is classic pub fare (fried appetizers and hearty entrees) - food and drinks aren't cheap by American standards, but given the ambiance, it hits the expected value. I ordered their Beef & Guinness Pie (€23.50), which is a hearty beef stew topped with a flaky piece of puff pastry. The dish comes with fries, though they were more than willing to substitute a salad at no additional cost; the salad tasted fresh, although I think it had a bit too much mayonnaise. The stew itself was warming and perfect for a chilly January night, with huge chunks of lean yet tender beef, simmered vegetables, and a savory broth with a hint of that classic Guinness flavor. I wish the puff pastry on top were flakier and less flat, though it was tasty when dipped in the stew. While it's a steep price for a pub entree, it's an incredibly large portion that I could barely finish, with a generous helping of meat. Another delicious dish was their Beer Battered Cod & Chips (€23.50), consisting of an expertly-fried large piece of cod with a perfectly-crispy exterior, chips, salad, and mushy peas. Their chips are thick-cut with a crunchy skin, yet tender, soft interior, and great when paired with their tangy, mayonnaise-based sauce. This is a lovely spot for generously-portioned pub fare in the charming neighborhood of Booterstown, and I'm more than willing to pay a premium for its fun, laid-back atmosphere, fast and friendly service, and tasty dishes; we'll certainly be returning to attend one (or more) of their various themed nights!

While passing through the Booterstown area of Dublin, we couldn't ignore the big yellow building…read moreand a name like The Old Punch Bowl! We weren't after anything particular on our drive, manly just views and vibes, but we ended up with a few pints, wings and some great local vibes here! We bellied up to the bar, grabbed a few Guinness and placed an order of wings to share. The Guinness was perfection a the wings were solid! Service was friendly and efficient. The bartender was chatty and welcoming! This spot is quintessential Irish pub from entry to exit. The people, the pints, the food and the combination of all three! Overall, such a cool find and great place to visit when in the area!

We stopped in looking for some comforting dish for lunch. We scored big time with the Guinness Beef…read morestew. Seriously enough for two to share one bowl - unless you are really hungry! The beef was so tender and the carrots and potatoes were perfectly tender. But the broth.... OMG - so divine with such a great depth of flavor. I highly recommend stopping in, if only for the stew, it was delicious and just what we were craving. We also had beer and wine to accompany our meal. The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff enormously friendly and attentive.

I finally got the full set: like in monopoly! Now that I've made it out to The Dark Horse I've been…read moreto all 5 Galway Bay pubs in Dublin. (Brew Dock, Against the Grain, Alfie Byrne's and The Black Sheep being the others.) I called in here for some food and a drink on a Sunday afternoon and wasn't disappointed, they've a good selection of beer as with their sister pubs and I thought the food was great value. I'd a session beer, Table, at 3.5% it was perfect for the daytime. I had a snack box of chicken two-ways, onion rings and chips with a couple of tasty dips and my parents had fish and chips. My beer cost €4 and snack box €9 which is good value and perhaps a response to the chain that shall not be named who have set up down the road. I'll definitely call out again when I get the chance.

Lovely place... warm and the food was delicious couldn't stop stuffing my face!! The service was…read morelovely too... I had the pork belly!!! OMG!!! Mouth drenching delicious!!!

The pasta was 90 per cent pasta and very little protein. I mentioned it but the feedback to the…read moreolder lady was not appreciated and/or nothing done. She just shrugged her shoulders.

Nice looking and atmospheric pub in Blackrock. Must be under new management, though. I've had good…read moreexperiences in the past here but today the food wasn't very good - could have done better in Supermac's to be honest- and it took almost an hour to arrive after ordering. Regret to say I can't see myself going back.

The best way to describe this pub is traditional…read more This is not the place to come if you're dolled up to the nines, looking for a cosmo or the coolest, latest German beer - this is a pints of Guinness, tayto crisps and sports on the telly kind of pub. And I do not mean that as an insult, I just mean its no frills, casual and the atmosphere inside reflects the décor on the outside. Yes, it is pretty much male dominated - and we're talking the older kind of male mostly - but you'd be hard pushed to find a better spot to watch the most recent Irish/Leinster/Gaa/Soccer match. If you're looking for a quiet enough spot to enjoy a few pints with friends, then look no further. One word of advice - don't order the platters. They're nothing to write home about!

I mean besides the Smithwicks and the menu always being very good...The staff are awesome ...only…read morecritique I have is the Fish and Chips is a little soggy!

FXB is short for steak, and my God, can they cook a steak. The upstairs is restaurant, while the…read moredownstairs claims to be a pub. I don't see why they've imposed the distinction though because you can eat in both and the latter always feels more like a waiting room for the former, as opposed to a separate entity in itself. FXB's serve quality food, that's without question. But with a meal for two+wine costing at least €60 you might want to consider getting a suger mamma/daddy before making the trip. Well, that's according to my student rate sensibilities. Maybe some of you fancy Dans in full-time employment might disagree.

It is hard to find anything wrong here. The service was some of the best we have had (not just in…read moreDublin, but anywhere). The ribeye was in the top 3 steaks ever. The chips fried in tallow were great, our entire experience was absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

FX Buckley on Crow Street presents a classic steakhouse exterior: polished, inviting, and…read moreunmistakeably traditional in its presentation. This is their second location after the original FX Buckley on Pembroke Street opened in the 1980s; but the Buckley family has been serving premium cuts of Irish beef since the 1600s! The restaurant's interior leans into rich, warm tones with dark woods, leather seating, an open kitchen, and an atmosphere that feels both refined and approachable. Make sure to check out the massive dry-aging fridge in the front of the space, where scarlet-hued meats are displayed through transparent glass panes. We made a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm on a Sunday night through OpenTable, and the restaurant was about half-full when we arrived, but filled up throughout the course of our meal. Our server immediately brought over a tray of their six cuts of meat (all 100% Irish and dry-aged for 28 days), including ribeye, striploin, filet, and variations on the bone. Additionally, there's chalkboard graphics on the wall with detailed descriptions of each cut, which was very helpful in our selection. All steaks are cooked in their signature Josper charcoal ovens, lending a lovely touch of smoky flavor. The menu reads "classic steakhouse", with plenty of different cuts and weights of steak, refined starters, plenty of sides, and a variety of options for non-beef-eaters. We also appreciated the fact that each steak comes with your choice of one of three sides (chips, mashed potatoes, or salad), as well as your choice of sauce (bernaise, bone marrow jus, garlic butter, or pepper sauce). Additionally, all steaks on the bone are served with crispy fried onions. Their wine list is highly lauded, with bottles from all around the world, and a master in-house sommelier. As two members of our party weren't too hungry, they split a Caesar Salad (€13) and the Free Range Chicken (€29) between them. The Caesar Salad was a fresh salad of lightly-dressed, crunchy romaine lettuce, topped with an almost snow-like shaved Parmesan, and Crowe's smoked bacon. The variety of textures and flavors made this a surprising hit. The chicken was tender and juicy, served with a rich truffle cream sauce and salted kohlrabi, as well as your choice of side (she chose the Sauteed Chestnut Mushrooms with Watercress, which were so tender that they cut like butter). While we found the portion of chicken to be a bit small, the ability to choose your own side (which are normally €7-8 on their own) was much appreciated. My brother opted for the 22oz Ribeye on the Bone (€90), which was a hefty portion of well-marbled ribeye on a dramatic tomahawk bone. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, with a signature reddish-pink center, and paired nicely with their sharp Pepper Sauce. His Beef Dripping Chips were thick-cut steak fries, with a delightfully crispy exterior, and a pillowy soft interior. Lastly, the fried onions tasted like an elevated version of French's Fried Onions (bringing back memories of Thanksgiving green bean casserole). I chose the 16oz Striploin on the Bone (€49.50) - one generally wouldn't associate the word "value" with a top-line steakhouse, yet this was truly a steal of a dish. Cooked to a perfect rare (cool red center) with a decent amount of marbling, yet still incredibly tender, this was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The bone marrow jus tasted like a rich gravy, yet not too decadent for the sumptuous steak. I chose the Organic Leaf Salad as a side, which was an assortment of mixed leaves, thin-shaved carrots and onions, and a tangy vinaigrette; I appreciated the lightness of the dressing when paired with the meat. We were so full from our generously-portioned entrees that we couldn't fathom ordering dessert, though some of their options were quite tempting (particularly their Bailey's Espresso Cheesecake). Additionally, their Sunday Roast (€29.50) is a much more affordable way to sample some of their Irish meat, though note that it's only served between 1-4pm on Sundays. If you're in the market for a proper steakhouse experience in Dublin with quality ingredients and thoughtful execution, looking no further than FX Buckley!