The Church cafe bar was one of the best places in Dublin. Highly recommend the history tour and Irish coffee demonstration. This is only offered between 11am - 4pm. Call in advance to confirm a spot. The history tour and Irish coffee demonstration takes about 1 - 1.25 hours and costs $40 euros. Soooo worth it! Our tour guide was Becca and she was beyond amazing! She walked us through the entire church and shared the history of the building, the surrounding area, and fun facts like Arthur Guinness (founder of Guinness) had his wedding at that church. If you want to learn more, book the tour! Worth it!! After the history tour, Becca walked us through an interactive Irish whiskey demonstration. My husband and I got to make our own with Roe & Co. whiskey, fresh cream, coffee, and orange chocolate shaving. Delicious! After our tour and Irish whiskey demonstration, we stayed for dinner. Since we were on the whiskey train, we enjoyed a couple of whiskey sours (not an Irish drink, actually created in Wisconsin). For dinner, my husband got the chicken and I got the burger made with Irish beef. Both meals came with potatoes. My burger was so good! The perfect meal to go with all that whiskey. Definitely recommend this to anyone going to Dublin! read more

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Another must stop dining experience in Dublin. Beautifully renovated church turned into a restaurant with quality fresh food, lovely atmosphere and great service. read more

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Service was great. Fish and chips was decent. The burger was overcooked and bland. Got two "drinks", i put drinks in quotes because I dont think there was a bit of alcohol in them. I wouldn't think an Irish bar would be afraid of alcohol. So if you want cocktails go elsewhere. read more

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Started out lovely, then our server kept making excuses of being busy for poor service. Then apparently was off his shift and no one told us we sat for more than 30 mins after asking another server where he went. (Ivan) Went to the bar for drinks no one greeted us, all the bartenders were too busy chatting with the servers to give us drinks we had to ask for them. Beautiful venue, horrible service. Food was okay. Will NOT BE BACK. read more

Best service we've had in three weeks we've been in Europe. Or maybe I should say that this was the first place that had a service model similar to the US - where, I'm starting to think, tips really are an incentive for fast and attentive service...although a living wage really has its perks too! Moderately good food, but it's the vibe and atmosphere that steal the show. read more

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The food is not the greatest, this place is better just for the ambience/drinks and the amazing live music and Irish dancing! Oysters were quite fresh and loved the mignonette, but Burgers were just okay/not worth the price and my server kind of forced me to get a more expensive wine than the one I originally ordered. Did love the vanilla cheesecake for dessert tho. read more

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Do people come here for their outstanding food menu? To be honest, not really. The main attraction of eating here is that you can eat and look around & admire the amazing infrastructure. They really did a great job of keeping the interior of the church while building a eye-catching bar right in the middle of it. It's a really unique concept. I was able to walk around inside and it's all really well-made. You can even walk alongside the organ on the 2nd level. I did dine here with a few friends on my first trip to Dublin. I noticed that their menu is definitely on the up charge (due to the popularity of this experience), which is understandable. I personally chose to get the 8oz prime angus burger. It was decent NYC priced burger, so I was okay paying the price. It also came with some fries which were good. I personally didn't come here with high expectations for the food, so I wasn't highly disappointed. I think it was nice just experiencing it once. read more

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We all had a great time at the Church, especially from our mezzanine table and the ability to watch the musicians and dancers below. The former Church interior was stunning, as were the number of people here, and the guys at the entrance controlling "traffic". We had a reservation, so we were able to skirt the line and get right in. The mezzanine had a little more room, and our view of the interior Church architecture was impressive. The musicians/dancers did require a short move to the railing to get a better view. There was some disagreement regarding how well we enjoyed our dinner choices. I thought the that my Mussels (in wonderful cream sauce) and chips were super, while Gayle really liked the Grilled Cornfed Irish Chicken Supreme. Fern ordered what Gayle did and was less impressed, as was Don who stated that he had enjoyed better Fish and Chips elsewhere in this trip. The Adult beverage choices were the "usual": Murphy's Stout for me, Guinness for Don, a Whiskey Sour for Fern, and a Gin Martini for Gayle (switching later to Chardonnay). I thought our waiter was a real plus, with good insight on the menu, and patience of those who had questions. We also appreciated that the outer front stairway to get out was just a short walk from our table, and easily sidestepping any congestion. read more

I Stopped by The Church for oysters and drinks--this place was busy and clearly a popular spot. We were seated in the lower level, which unfortunately felt a bit like a dungeon and didn't quite capture the atmosphere we were hoping for. That said, the food and drinks were solid. We had a selection of 8 oysters, all incredibly fresh, and Irish coffees that were smooth and flavorful. The speculoos cookies served alongside were a great touch and paired perfectly with the coffees. After we finished eating, we went upstairs and finally got to admire the main church space--it was beautiful. Such a unique and fun way to honor the building's original architecture and history. Overall, while the downstairs seating was a bit of a letdown, the experience upstairs and the quality of the oysters and drinks made it a memorable visit which I'm glad we were able to see on our trip! read more

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Great casual pit stop of a restaurant to stop by in Ireland! The service and food were pretty decent overall with prices that seemed in line with what you would expect from an establishment like this nowadays. The best food item we had was their stew, it was nice and hearty, though it needed a bit of extra seasoning along with some of the other food items. The interior of the restaurant is super cool and I think it's worth stopping by just to get a drink to admire the atmosphere. read more

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This was a unique experience. Music, beer & burgers in a church. Very cool to see and do!! I will say: one of the best burgers I've had. The onion ring on it was immaculate and I almost ordered a whole order of them after tasting it!! The fries also just tasted *golden* they were so good. I also had a Guinness with black currant! Our server was so nice, she was the sweetest girl but I forgot her name sadly. read more

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The place is absolutely gorgeous, as it is in a 300 year old church with an amazing organ up stairs is the best place to sit. we had dinner we both had fish and chips, can't say they were the best, but service and the atmosphere were pretty outstanding!!! dessert was quite delicious... peanut butter brownie read more

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We just stopped in for a quick drink , so I didn't get a chance to try the food, but I was seriously impressed with their drinks. The cocktail menu is great; it's huge, creative, and they make them perfectly. The service at the bar was quick and friendly, and just sitting there soaking up the atmosphere is a unique experience in itself. Definitely worth popping in for a drink, even if you're not planning on a meal. read more

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Went here for a quick late night bite after our first night in Dublin. My friend and I split fries and the Mango & Lime Chicken Wings. Typical bar food order but was pleasantly surprised by the tangy taste. I really enjoyed the wings! The fries were just very basic. We did get seated at an interesting table which you could definitely tell it was a church back in its day. There was music and dancers performing but because we were seated so far off in a little book, we couldn't see anything. Would have been nice to be seated closer to see the performers. read more

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This was such a wonderful experience. I was able to get a coeliac menu and it had such great options! The live music and dancing made it such and entertaining night. The interior is absolutely stunning and it was a very high end experience. Staff was great and food and drinks were even better read more

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Trendy for a reason. Good food and live traditional music and dancing. Make a reservation and ask for a view or else many seats will not offer one though you can still hear it if you can't see it. There is also a large bar with a good view. I enjoyed the special of the day which was roasted half chicken and their dry aged steak was good as well. read more

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I love historic buildings, especially those that had a former life than what stands today. And The Church is just that. It's a historic church in Dublin that now serves as a restaurant and bar. I had a pleasant time here. I needed to find sustenance, so asked the concierge at my hotel for nearby eateries, which is how I found The Church. Walking distance from my hotel, I visited on a Thursday night and even then, it was lively and packed with people. But the space is large, so I lucked out on getting a table as soon as I walked in. But I didn't have the best seat in the house, which is the bar or upstairs where you can see everything, including the stage of the singers and dancers! They have traditional Irish music performed here with the traditional dance, which was so fun to see! What a treasure for me to experience this on my first night in Dublin. For food, the menu had everything I was looking for, which was traditional, comfort, Irish meals. I ordered the lamb stew and a mulled wine, which came with two minced pies for the season. The lamb stew was delicious, with tender pieces of lamb and roasted carrots and potatoes in a hearty stew. The mulled wine had spices to it and was nice and warm. After I ate, the server said I could walk around the restaurant (since I was asking so many questions about the building), so walked up to the second floor where you can see the organ pipes and all throughout the restaurant and bar. I recommend getting a seat upstairs that overlooks the place if you're able to. I had a fun time at The Church, and recommend anyone visiting Dublin to check out the traditional Irish music and food in this historic church. read more

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Visited the Church bar in Dublin and highly recommend the tour with Irish coffee demonstration. We learned all about the history of the property including that Taylor Swift visited in 2011! Our tour guide did an incredible job providing fun stories and teaching us the techniques on how to make a traditional Irish coffee. The food in the restaurant was also delicious. Very unique experience in Dublin that I highly enjoyed. read more

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A fun place with live music and dancing shows every night! I would have given 5 stars but was disappointed they ran out of Sunday Roast dinners by 6:30 pm and that was what I had looked forward to. read more

Visited here twice on a trip to Ireland for St Patrick's Day. Service and drinks were really good, food pretty good. We loved the unique setting and the live music, which was awesome. read more

The space is amazing and the service was great, but the food wasn't quite at the same level. The butter nut squash soup had great flavor with a hint of curry, but it was a little on the thin side. Appreciated the little house salad and the oysters were some of the best I've eaten. My wife ordered the salmon and I had the lamb stew. Of the two, the salmon was the better dish. The stew was more like a soup. The apple crumble was more like a tart, but flavorful nonetheless, just not crumbly. read more

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Food and service were great. The church ambience was cool even Taylor Swift ate here! read more

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This review is based solely on drinks at the bar while watching their live Irish dancing show. The bartenders are super nice, the place is super huge and the show the dancers (and singers) put on is absolutely amazing and a must see. Because we were at the bar we chose not to eat but the bartenders were very attentive and the drinks were great. We enjoyed the show and our drinks and the place is massive, the bathrooms are cool; the whole place is super cool! Highly recommend is you're in town passing by here! read more

Giving this restaurant a 5 just based on the atmosphere alone. It's a really cool environment with remnants of the church, but with a huge bar in the middle, presumably where the pews used to be. We sat upstairs, which is highly recommended, so you have views of the bar, the Irish dancing, and the entire restaurant. A reservation is a must, I would think, unless you want to stand in a long line, and even then, you might get a seat on the ground floor. The food was pretty good here. We ate at the restaurant on a Sunday, so we got their special Sunday menu. As a starter, we got the Pork Ribs and those were excellent. For dinner, I got the Traditional Irish Lamb Stew, which was just ok, I would say. Nothing out of the ordinary. But, my wife got the Sunday Roast and that was excellent. If I could order again, I would have ordered that as well. For dessert, we had the Apple Crumble which was very good. And then with the assorted drinks/wine/coffee, really made for a good meal and good experience. Back to the dancing. This occurs every night at 7 pm, I believe, and it's traditional Irish music along with the dancing. It might change, but the night we were there, there were two dancers. Very entertaining and gave us what we felt was an authentic Irish experience. Finally, the servers were very friendly and attentive. It was a great meal out. read more

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If hell had table service, it would look like this. Thought it'd be charming to eat dinner in an old church. Turns out, the only thing being resurrected here is my regret. Walked in expecting ambiance. Got attitude. Staff looked like smiling had been banned under some ancient curse. My server used fewer words than a monk in silent retreat -- and about the same amount of facial expression. Not even a nod. I've had warmer welcomes from vending machines. The place was empty, yet they sat me right next to another couple like we were speed dating in purgatory. Food took ages. When it finally arrived, it tasted like someone had punished it first. And then came the grand finale: the server asked what tip I'd like to leave. I said the customary 10% -- this is Ireland, not Vegas. But somehow, that translated into nearly 30% on the bill. So either math is different in this dimension, or she thought I wouldn't notice the divine act of robbery happening at the altar. Honestly? You're better off at a Marriott. Or a vending machine. Or just... fasting. The Church? More like The Confessional -- where I go to repent for ever booking a table. read more

Great ambition, amazing food & great service! The best espresso martini in a while. The place itself is amazing read more

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Lovely eating areas and of course unique since it was in a church. Food was good, not great. Salad had too much dressing and cheese but chicken was good. read more

We had an enjoyable meal here our first evening in Dublin. We arrived early and were seated on the balcony railing with a great view below. We had the lamb stew and fish and chips, both of which were delicious. An Irish duet started at 6:30, which was enjoyable. The restaurant is in a lovely old church. A fun experience. read more

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Who doesn't like going to church to have a few drinks? This was a place on my bucket list in Dublin and let me tell you I absolutely loved this place! I came here with a few friends and they were all delighted with the Irish traditional dancers that were dancing every half an hour after 6pm. We all loved music.. The ambiance...the Church bar maintained a lot of its religious items inside the church. There's still a huge pipe organ, saints and the stained glass windows. We loved the food. I ordered the special that night which consisted of a lamb burger and it was probably one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Huge, juicy patty, well seasoned and you can taste the difference with grass fed organic food here vs the U.S. it just taste hella fresh and better in Ireland. We all loved our dishes. Our waiter was Ramses and he was super nice, attentive and very social with us. Shoutout to Ramses for his amazing customer service!! Another place I'll be recommending to anyone who is in Dublin. read more

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Just DONT order food here- go for the ambiance and a drink. Food was awful I couldn't even eat mine- salmon was extra dry/ extra well done, super fishy- the calamari was definitely re frozen and rubber band extra chewy , and the "pecorino" gnocchi had NO pecorino at all and way is a very VERY oily pesto. Would never eat here again but will only recommend as a pit stop to your dinner somewhere else. read more

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Yeah, I would be a tad worried if this was a restaurant in the US. You know, kinda niche, probably not good. But I'm super impressed by the location, the architecture, the service, the music, the vibe, the food....anything else? It's just perfect. We started off getting the oysters. No horseradish, but I'm not complaining. You get MORE flavor of the oysters this way. The fish & chips were amazing. HAS to be my FAVORITE during this trip. And the Burger had me at the sourdough bun. I'm a super flavorful and probably THe best burger I've had! read more

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The food was ok. I got a steak dish, cant remember the name, but it had a lot of the fat which I don't like. The inside of the place looks really beautiful and if you want the experience then definitely try it out. What really bothered me was that I couldn't enjoy the food. I was being rushed constantly because another person had reserved the tables. I was given about an hour and 15mins, which included the time it took me to look at the menu and the wait time for the cooked food. At the end I only had about 30mins to eat everything. I understand reservations but I think 2 hours should be more than enough. read more

We came here for lunch one day and sat outside on one of the only sunny days during our visit. The server was very attentive and friendly. We started with a round of drinks which were really good, then all ordered lunch. Nothing too special about the food, but the place was so nice it was worth the visit. The outdoor area was huge and very relaxing. read more

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Fun place with great atmosphere. This redecorated and rejuvenated Bar has traditional, Irish music at 18:30 and dancing. Plus great bartenders including Andres and host John. Able to chat with very welcoming and engaging staff, and even chatted with the musicians on their break. Make sure you get the full view, including upstairs on the second level. read more

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What a beautiful bar. Saw this on IG. We were nearby and decided to stop in on a Sunday afternoon. Fantastic service and impeccable attention to detail. A perfect pour on every pint. read more

Trying to find a table for 15 in Dublin is no joke - but The Church was able to accommodate us with no reservation on a Saturday night! It was such a great start to our Irish family adventure! First, they have a fun list of cocktails that many of our party tried - and even with the large group, they came our quickly! For food, I tried the mussels and the stew. The mussels were good and I really enjoyed the garlic bread served on the side. The stew was so hearty and full of flavor! Overall, a fantastic dining experience! read more

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Very nice atmosphere The mussels in crème sauce are great here! Good live entertainment read more

This place is utterly gorgeous, delicious, and musical. The ambiance is insane, and you are really transported in this chapel converted restaurant. The organ is still in tact, along with the high vaulted ceilings and stained glass. The music and dancing are excellent. The food is phenomenal. We got the cod and garlic potatoes with the mussels and it was HEAVENLY. The cod with the potatoes (substituted out the chorizo for the potatoes) was an amazing combo. The fish was perfectly cooked with a real delicious seasoning on the skin. The potatoes were out of this world and it was the perfect combo. We also got the large mussels which was HUGE. We could not even finish it, but it was exquisite. The cream sauce for the mussels had dill in it which was delicious, and the garlic bread paired perfectly. Overall it was a wonderful experience, and our server was so nice and great. read more

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The atmosphere is something else. It really preserved the church aesthetic and feel while making it into a celebratory atmosphere complete with live Irish dancing and music all night. The food is also some of the best Irish fare I've had in my vacation here yet. Can't recommend the cod and mash potatoes enough. The service was also great. The servers were very friendly and accomplished. Highly recommend for a nice night out. read more

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Ok yall. Here's the truth. It's expensive and you're paying for the ambiance. What me and others at tables around me were not aware of is the fact that there's a basement or what they call cellar. It's cute but it's no where as pretty as the main hall. The food was good but not sure if I'd go back considering the chance of going into the basement when I'm paying for the church view more than anything. The kitchen or something made it smoky and it was progressively harder to breathe. read more