Cool history about this place. They had live Irish music/dancing ! Fried calamari was good, came with great dipping sauces. Burger tasted a little odd ... gnocchi was very soft , tasted like melted butter in your mouth (not my style) read more

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I had been curious about the Church for some time now because of the unique atmosphere. The vibe of the place definitely lived up to the hype and the cocktails we ordered were pretty good. We also saw some traditional Irish dancing, which was fun. That being said it was VERY busy (hard to find seating) and it was on the pricier side. I would say it's good to see and have a drink at once, but then find a cheaper place. read more

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I wish to come back to Dublin and come here again. This place has Irish music and dancing from 6-10 daily! It was so fun and beautiful to watch! Bartender was so kind! Dessert 10/10 Guinness espresso martini 10/10 this is right by all the shopping in Dublin go for drinks or a whole meal! I believe the bartenders name was Nick and he was so informative and helpful! read more

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The atmosphere and decor were very nice. The downstairs was cool on a hot day. Service was good and friendly but the food was so, so. Having spent a month driving around Ireland and eating a lot of fish and chips and mussels I feel the country knows how to make those two items very well. The fish was greasy and flavorless and the mussels had too much cream, not enough garlic or seasoning so were also bland. The food was hot and the beer was cool. I would recommend for drinks and music but not to eat. They also had a nice outside area and looked to be expanding it. Price was on par with other places. read more

We schedule a walking tour of the area that met in front of The Church, so we stopped in for dinner, Started with oysters and moved on to Irish Stew and Fish and Chips Staff is very attentive and the food was very good, prices were reasonable. One thing we learned here is that if you want to Tip you waitstaff in Ireland you need to tell then when they bring the credit card machine to your table, prices are inclusive of government taxes, so the price shown on the menu is what you will pay. They have live music on some nights and it can get very crowded and while you do not need to dress up, you can't be dressed down, I saw the doorman, turn away a couple because one of them was wearing sweat pants. Give them a try when you are in Dublin read more

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The is my favourite spot for food in Dublin after a busy day shopping, it is very chilled. The service is excellent The food is outstanding. I would highly recommend booking a as it gets very busy. read more

It was my last night in Dublin and I remember in my research of places to eat, that this restaurant popped up on my horizon so I pinned it in my list of places and didn't realize how close it was to my hotel. So glad I made it here. Immediately as I walked in I was greeted by a host and quickly sat to a table. As one walks in you can't help but to look at everything inside. From the ceiling, the organ, the stained glass windows and the rest of the warm decor, it's hard to believe that it's a restaurant. It was dinner time and the place is busy but I was able to get my drink and food order in with no long wait time. I ordered wings since I was in the mood for them and it went well with my beer. The wings were nice, crisp and juicy as they should be. The wait staff here are really friendly. If you're ever in Dublin, definitely come have a meal here, it's not too far from the temple bar district. The ambiance & service is amazing, I hope you enjoy your experience here when you visit. Njoy! read more

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The decor isn't the only good thing about this place. Yesterday I finally arrived in Ireland and thus my adventure began. This is my first coming here and just being in the Europe area in general. I just got off an 11 hour flight and my tum tum needed some grub grub. Being from the Bay Area in California, me and my friends are always attracted to really interesting bars. Which is definitely why we felt the need to try this particular place. When we came for lunch yesterday we were sat down right away. I was hunnnngry. Luckily we didn't have to wait long at all for our food after we ordered. I ordered the Irish Burger and was very satisfied with it. I really liked the cohesion of flavors alltogether. My girlfriend was hinting to me that she really wanted me to order it but part of me was worried about the truffle in it. I'm normally not a huge fan of truffle unlike my girlfriend and probably all her friends but I was shocked that it blended perfectly with the bacon and ground meat. No one ingredient over-shined anything else. And despite the burger being cooked at Medium Well, it was still plenty of juicy in every bite. My friend also got the Fish and Chips which was also done very well. Everyone at the table appreciated that there was a very good batter to fish ratio. Oh but lets not forget the chips. The fries were all a perfect golden yellow and perfectly salted. I really want to stress this because I feel like it's probably more normal for countries outside of North America to use less salt in their dishes. I'm cool with that as long as I can still taste the flavors of everything and I definitely did. I will also say that they made the best Whiskey Sour I've had in awhile. I loved the presentation with the toasted orange peel and quadruple flurry of Angostura Hearts on top. I was really blown away by this place because sometimes if you go to a place with really cool decor like this, the food can sometimes be a bit lackluster. But that was not the case for my experience. If the Church is a taste of what to expect for the cuisine in Ireland, then I can't wait to explore other spots with good food! read more

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We started with The Church Chicken Wings, and then I ordered the 8oz Prime Irish Beef Burger. The chicken wings were pretty good, and the burger was okay. The fries weren't that great. This is one of those places you mainly go to for the atmosphere, and for the atmosphere alone it's worth it. I recommend making reservations in advance. They make a big deal on their website about not dressing too casually, but they're not consistent about enforcing it. There were people with tennis shoes and shorts in there. Overall, it's a cool place to check out. read more

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One of a kind experience: have dinner and drinks with friends in what used to be a church. Amazing food, outstanding and friendly servers, and beautiful decor, unmatched. Highly recommend this place (make a reservation or press your luck and try and get in for a drink) during any visit to Dublin. read more

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Service was outstanding by the team that took care of us. The food was fresh and very tasty. The ambiance was very cool. Love the way the space is used. My only negative is the tables are very close together. Being 6'4", this posed a bit of a problem in feeling comfortable during our time at Th Church. I still highly recommend the restaurant and look forward to my next visit. read more

Giving it a 3.5. Great vibe and aesthetics. A must see. Food was mid. Service was really good.

I'm sorry I didn't take more pictures of the food. We did try quite a bit. As far as the appetizers, the mussels were delicious! The fried calamari were so tender and also delicious. The shrimp appetizer was ok. The nachos were not like typical nachos that we get in the US, but we're ok. The drinks were well made and they had a good cocktail menu. Everyone enjoyed what they had. The feta and orange salad was really good. They don't drown the greens in dressings, so you get to enjoy the salad for the flavor of the greens. As far as entrees, I had the Sunday roast dinner. The beef was well done which is more than I would prefer it. You don't really have a choice when ordering it though. The stuffing was really good. The mash potatoes and roasted root veggies were pretty standard. The atmosphere was nice. They had two musicians playing and intermittently had traditional Irish dancers that would perform. The service was excellent as well. It was a good place to grab dinner and take reservations. read more

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After seeing the venue I had to sit down for a meal as well as some pints. The food was pretty good, I especially enjoyed the oysters, and fish n chips. The Church repurposed into a bar and restaurant was worth the money alone! Pints of Guinness were quality as always in Dublin but def come for the pics as well as the pints! Service was good as well read more

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Beautiful ambience. Traditional music and dancing so that was fun to see. Service was nice. I had bone in bacon with cabbage and the cabbage was the best thing I ate in Dublin but I love cabbage. Definitional tourists would enjoy because of the music. read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here. Even when it was busy in there, the service was good and our food and drinks came quickly. I ordered the burger and thought it was pretty good! They also had Irish step dancers the night we went and it was really amazing. Who doesn't love dinner with a show?! read more

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Great food and service!! And the vibe was so fun!! We loved the dancers and the live band.

Such a beautiful building and so gorgeous inside. It's definitely worth a stop when in Dublin. Live music nightly. Such a fabulous history. Service is great and everybody was friendly. A real taste of heaven. read more

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This might have been the worst dinner of my life. We waited an hour and a half for our food everyone else who got there after us got it before we did there was broken glass everywhere and it was like a football game the waiters were running into each other it was a mess I ordered burger sliders and they were burnt and they had no cheese or anything else there chips were good but I had to stop to get dinner somewhere else the place itself is beautiful and there are many seats and you get seated quickly but overall I do not recommend. read more

Albert was the very best server in Ireland. On point and hospitable! He made our evening top notch. Food was great and the Irish music and dancers were amazing. Well done! read more

Bar was adorable, Bartender (Samuel!) was amazing and considerate. The musicians were amazing and the dancer were perfect. Hostess was a little rude but didn't let it dampen the mood. Absolutely what I needed on my first day in Dublin. read more

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Had an unfortunate experience here :/ first let me mention, our server, Holly, was amazing. She was very kind and gave great service. Our issue lies with the manager, Darren. As a table of five, we were talking, laughing, and having a great time. I have a low blood sugar problem, so I was resting my head in my hand with my eyes closed while we waited for our food to arrive. I was not lying on the table, clearly not asleep, just resting my head in my hand propped up on my elbow because of my low blood sugar. Darren, the manager, came up to our table and very rudely and aggressively addressed my table saying, "Is she sleeping? That's not the place for this." And immediately walked away, giving no explanation and leaving no time for us to tell him I wasn't sleeping at all. My friend has been so excited to show us the place and it's very unfortunate that Darren hurt our experience here. Hoping the place hires a new manager soon so we can enjoy it to the fullest extent. read more

Very disappointing experience. Inside looked interesting, but we were seated in outdoor section. Food very mediocre considering the price. Ordering and dining rushed, we were in/out in about 30 minutes. They obviously want to turn tables quickly. Server only interested in moving us through fast. I think the McDonalds across street would have been a better experience. read more

Great for drinks and the ambience, but I'd suggest dining somewhere else. The food was just alright and rather pricey. The drinks are pricey as well, about 15 euros for a cocktail, but very good! Definitely worth checking out read more

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First visit - arrived for dinner and were quickly seated next to the stage. Great music and impressive dancing! Our waiter was outstanding. We enjoyed the rib appie, mussels and chicken dinner. Everything was delicious including the beer! read more

Everything was great, food, music, service. A can't miss in Dublin. The drinks were also fantastic!!!

Really enjoyed the entire experience. Had a reservation and were seated immediately. Drinks were great; so was the food. Entertainment was easily viewed from our upstairs seats. Bar looked lively. Age group of our party ranged from 17-74 and all enjoyed. read more

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I stopped by the Church on my last vacation day as I read it was a must see in Dublin. It is quite a spectacular to see this place inside. It's a grand venue and it has an elegance to it too. I would come here again for drinks and some socializing any day. However, we decided to grab some dinner and ordered 3 items on the menu which didn't impress my sight or appetite. As you can see, most reviews show the bar or drinks. Come here for drinks but skip the food menu and you'll be fine. read more

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Big disappointment! Last light in Dublin and decided to go here. Made reservations and let them know we had 2 teenagers. Wish I would have known to request the upstairs. Spent way too much money on dinner not to see any of the performance. Could have just come in for a drink and saw more of the show and saved a bunch of money. read more

This was an interesting place to visit while I was in Dublin. With friends and family we had to get something to eat. Right down the block was The Church. It already had a crowd when we went in. Take one step and you are now in the Church itself. This has been converted years ago and is a place where you can get a meal, have a beer from the home made beer there, and even listen to a mix of Irish music while you eat. The chapel is amazing. But with the crowd we ate outside. The menus are perfect. There is a good variety at a great price. We started with cocktails and a few brews as we decided. There was a little of everything. I stuck with my fish and chips and could not go wrong. We selected a little of everything and it was ideal. It came out at the same time. No problem with that. Even when we finished we had some tea or coffee. And we could not forget a dessert. This was a good way to finish the dinner. The crowd was big. The service was perfect. The price was right. If you are in Dublin The Church is a place to visit. You can even say a prayer when you are finished. read more

We had an amazing time at The Church a few weeks ago during our Ireland trip! Our waiter was excellent and really made the evening extremely enjoyable. I'd recommend asking for him when you visit this restaurant. Loved Ireland and hope to visit again some day. read more

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If you can't have fun here you likely can't have fun anywhere. Beautiful surroundings with the church organ and the gorgeous stained glass windows, and of course a bar right in the middle. Festive and busy when we walked in at 6:30 on a Wednesday night. Drinks are delicious- the signature martini is Devine. Dinner was good- yes a little like most of the other restaurants in the area, but tasty and very generous portion sizes. The only meal that wasn't great was the nachos, but shame on my dinner mate for ordering nachos in Ireland. Live music that wasn't too loud so we could still visit, and the dancers were fantastic. Of course it is touristy but I would not pass it up. A little pricey but we won't forget this evening so it was worth it. read more

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We had such a great time at The Church after just arriving to Dublin. The space is beautiful, and the bar in the center is amazing! Oh, and don't forget the organ - wow! - Guinness & Plum Glazed Baby Back Ribs: these were delicious! I ordered the smaller version as my meal, and it was plentiful. They were sticky and sweet, but I think too many would be overwhelming. - Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger: this was pretty good, although I enjoyed the ribs more. The buffalo mayo was a nice addition, and the aioli was delicious. We were also treated to some traditional Irish music and dancing. The dancers were outstanding, and they came out several times over the course of our meal. It was so cool to sit up at the top and view it from there. Highly recommend! read more

Wow, was not expecting the ambiance. The food was good, friendly staff. We were there for lunch, it was pretty busy, but seated us promptly.

Wow! Loved the atmosphere and service here! This place has definitely been covered by YouTubers and Instagrammers, but at least on this Wednesday evening, still retained its considerable charm and refrained from feeling like a place to see and be seen. It seemed like a place where friends come to gather and relax and drink great drinks, while enjoying a truly unique space. I can't speak to the food as I was still full from a lovely brunch, but for drinks and ambience it's 100%! read more

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Wonderful setting. Delicious food. A fine balance of casual and formal. Reservations are probably a must. Had lunch with roasted beef sandwich and a glass of Merlot. Delightful. read more

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Great place to grab a bite to eat with fast and efficient staff. Restaurant is set up in a manor where everyone is very close to on another. But with the ambiance of an old church it's very much overall looked due to the beautiful architecture. read more

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We had a lovely experience here for the most part. The food was very good. We got two orders of the Fish and Chips and one order of the coconut curry with chicken. The Curry actually was the star of the show! Very flavorful and hearty portions. The service though was incredibly slow. We waited well over an hour after ordering to receive our food. Our waiter was very not present and we had to hunt them down to ask about the food since they came around the table so infrequently. Otherwise we loved the atmosphere, the live music, and even some traditional Irish dancing! The interior is gorgeous since this location is an old renovated church. I definitely recommend a view from the second story to look down on the entire bar! read more

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Cool vibe with above average food. It was very busy and appeared to be understaffed considering that our waitress (very pleasant) did not stop back to our table as often as we would have wished. We could have used another drink during dinner. Would recommend both the bacon and cabbage dish and the mussels . read more

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A true gem and adventure because... when can you ever say that you drank at a church? Formerly known as St. Mary's Church, it has not been renovated with a modern glass exterior and a full bar smack in the middle. At first it seemed a little sacrilegious, it's a pretty cool place. This is a must, it's something very original with an amazing atmosphere. They have a giant organ on the 2nd level, wish I had taken a picture of it, pretty cool. read more

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