This place is huge! It was mega crowded when our party of 4 came, but we didn't have to wait long for a table. It's pretty loud inside, as it is an old factory converted into a restaurant, so the ambiance is not intimate. The food was great! It's tapas style, and great for sharing if you're with a group. They have a lot of gluten free options, but beware, currently their website is inaccurate when it lists GF foods versus the actual in house menu. Fortunately, our server was really great at pointing that out and helped make sure all the food ordered was safe. There is a bar upstairs, which is much more intimate and surprisingly quiet for all of the noise downstairs. The service was friendly and fast, however, one of our drinks was served with a bug swimming around in the bottom. read more

Great place with a great atmosphere- but reserve, reserve, reserve my friends. We were quoted a small wait time but cozied up to the bar which has amble area. Not more than 10 minutes went by and we were seated. There is a solid selection of beers and ciders. I partook of the Sierra Nevada pale ale and the Cute Hoor Irish Pale Ale. Both outstanding. They also have Color Light...why we may never know. For dinner I had the Bangers and Mash and it was outstanding. Hearty, meaty, and earthy flavors abound. The place is light and airy; it does not feel cramped or crowded though when we were there is was busy. A great place to stop by in the heart of Dublin! read more

Spacious bar hidden away in a side street of the city centre. I like the interior as it's something different compared to the usual Dublin bars or pubs. It's simply huge, modern, a little dimly lit and furnished with seats which don't necessarily invite to stay longer. (God bless the cushions!) They serve good food though with a strong emphasis on tapas. I wouldn't go for drinks only as it's a pricey business there but it's a nice spot to kick off a night out with food and a few pints. The location itself must have been an old factory/storehouse (shoe factory maybe as there are loads of wooden mockups placed on one wall) which makes the place quite interesting to check out anyway. read more

Tapas the morning to ya! (sorry I had to) Love the atmosphere at Market Bar. Every time I eat here I feel as if I'm in a train station of some sort. It's high curved ceilings, brick walls, and open layout gives the restaurant an interesting vibe. If you go early enough for dinner, it feels as if a high profile catch that only everyone who's everyone would know about. But, go in later into the evening, and you feel as if the tables will turn and you'll suddenly be in the midst of a party. The food lives up to the atmosphere's reputation. The menu ranges form salads to omelettes, to burgers. Don't miss the wine and beer menu either. They have everything you'll need to pair with your dinner. My Recommendation: Meatballs with a side of Bravas Patatas with garlic mayo & spicy tomato sauce read more

We were 5 people and enjoyed 4 large tapas, nachos and wine. No complaints there. Nothing to add to existing reviews, but have to warn about noise level. Though the room and staff is lovely you almost have to shout across a bigger table. I'm 30-something with ordinary hearing, really. Thankfully there was no generic cafe music droning in the background. How can service staff handle a work environment like that, night after night....? Well I'm glad they can - and astonished. read more

Get many SMALL dishes ... They're generous delicious portions. The nachos are incredible, the feta choritzo and spinich salad is also wonderful. Great for big groups, chic vibe. Black market bar is awesome and worth a pre or post meal drink. read more

I've heard absolutely amazing things about the market bar and to be honest I've been left short . Don't get me wrong the setting is amazing and there is a great buzz about the place . I didn't like how you couldn't book a table. But got over that . I've had tapas all over the world and like to think I that I know good tapas, the food seemed a bit stodgy and not very authentic. As a result we decided to get smashed on the wine, which was very good . All in all I'd suggest going for drinks, soak up the atmosphere and it's great for people watching. Which I do a lot . However the food was not to die for, and as they say, life is too short for bad food . I would say though that it would be good for a first date as it is busy and would leave little opportunity for the dreaded awkward silence, that and the busyness leave less chance for people nearby to overhear your awkward first date questions. ha The small bar upstairs "the black market " was cool. Nice and intimate and darkness would also be a good first date choice . read more

Going to The Market Bar is like having to stay inside the school canteen on the days when it was too rainy to have proper fun out on the playing field. It is big and noisy, and you'll have to screech over the table to your friend just to get her to ask Kevin to get off with you after class. Okay, it would be more like a school canteen if the school you went to had served tapas and rioja. The food here is alright (the fish pie is delicious) and the interior design is alright (um, wood and stuff) but it really is too "spacious" to ever be really comfortable. read more

Favourite bar in Dublin (for now). Great setting for a pint, nachos and a catch up! Tapas a little pricey. The revamped abattoir with a high-ceiling, and spacious feel is a welcome departure from cramped Dublin pubs read more

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Great bar if you you would like to sit outside. Good drinks and very specious too. They even serve good food as well. Recommend if you like to hangout with the young crowd. read more

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The dishes are way larger than expected, delicious too. Great cheese and cold cut platter. A bit on the loud side towards the evening, especially when a game is on. read more

Very disappointing food, especially after hearing such rave reviews. We ordered the nachos and wasn't happy with them, very poor quality ingredients. We decided to try something else and chalk it up to the fact they don't do good nachos. We ordered the Cheese & Meat plater, when it arrived we both knew straight away we made a mistake. Just on the presentation alone it looked un appetizing, we gave it a go anyways and weren't surprised that it lacked in every way. The service was average, it was busy so we were expecting much. Good spot for drinks but that's about it. read more

Ridiculously expensive awful menus staff so rude and unhelpful cost nearly 100€ for two prawn mains and a salad that we didn't want would not recommend ever would give 0 star read more

One of the best Dublin restaurants. Tapas style and many vegetarian options. They also have a cocktail lounge upstairs with specialty cocktails and a bar downstairs. read more

If you're in a party more than 6 and have to avail of the set menu but have dietary restrictions don't bother. We'd contacted them twice and when they were taking our order that half the party didn't eat meat. It was ignored and we were still served the full meat set menu and one veggie burger which was served half an hour later and had to be divided between three people. While a full plate of wings, lamb kababs and meat balls were left untouched. Just a shambles! A very similar thing happened 3 years ago where there was no vegetarian main supplied. Veggie/vegan options available just not if you're in a group over 6 people read more

The Market Bar was one of my favorite places to have dinner in Dublin. **IF YOU GO BEFORE 7.00PM they had a deal for two glasses of wine (or beer or soft drink) and two small plate tapas (which are actually the PERFECT size!) for 25euro. Considering the location, the quality, and the ambiance, it's a DEAL for you and your date! The interior is adorned with a brick facade with high ceilings, but its spaciousness gives it the feel of being in a botanical setting, since plants and benches comprise the restaurant. The bar is beautiful and spectacular, if you're there just to have a drink. We ordered the house red wine (just fine for the price) but we had the great fortune of having the chorizo and feta salad, breaded steak, and patatas bravas as tapas and we were not disappointed! We devoured it! The location is great as well- it's a quick walk to the Long Hall if you want a more authentic pub feel afterward; it's only a few blocks away from the shopping area of Grafton Street; and close to St. Joseph's park. I also recommend walking around The Market Bar's area in order to check out some trendy, local businesses that might be harder to find in a guide book. Enjoy! read more

You will never leave this place hungry! Great location for big groups or a couple. It's diverse, quite loud with a great atmosphere, high ceilings and cool interior. Perfect spot for after work food and drinks. The portions are huge, even the 'small' option! I always go for the nachos and the meatballs which come with patatas bravas. The small portion of meatballs comes with 5 big meatballs, the staff always warn you how big the portions are, so take their advice. I've never been disappointed with this place, the food is great, service is pleasant and speedy and the atmosphere is always buzzing. read more

Have eaten here on a number of occasions, their early bird before 7pm is very good, two tapas and a glass of wine for €14 and the portions are large. I reccomend the meatballs or the patatas bravas, the sauces are good. Lively atmosphere with a full bar, and sometimes the cocktail bar is open upstairs which is more intimate. Will be returning as its reasonably priced and always a good experience. read more

This place is very deceiving- it looks very small from the outside and once you go in its huge! Full bar and seating for dining. I had the BEST meal in Dublin here- it was potatoes with a chipotle/sour cream/ garlic like sauce drizzled on top- the sauce was AMAZINNNG. Very very delicious and I will forever be dreaming about that meal! read more

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Went for food here early on Saturday and was pretty horrified at the standard of customer service (I has been here previously during full capacity and had lovely food and great service). The place was practically empty with maybe 5 - 10 tables of 2 people that were eating food) and there were at least 4 chefs in the kitchen. I ordered a Tabbouleh salad and a selection of dips with bread. The salad was completely tasteless and dry - not even a seasoning of salt or pepper. The bread that came with the selection of dips was BAD. The bread was a pre-sliced regular white loaf and completely stale on every surface. I asked the waitress for some dressing for the salad and to have the bread toasted but she told me that the chefs were too busy to toast the bread. I asked her to check anyway as I didn't think they would possibly refuse to toast some bread. She came back with about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar in a disposable ramekin (??) and didn't mention the bread. As she went to walk away, I asked what the chef said she confirmed that they were too busy to toast it.. The kitchen is partially open and, as we were sitting directly in front of it, we could see that there was no rush whatsoever in the kitchen and one chef seemed to be having a casual chit chat with another member of staff. I explained that I only asked because the bread was stale and so I was offered some more bread. I said that I would like some fresh bread but unfortunately I was served another basket from the same tupperware of stale pre-sliced bread. In the end I asked the waitress to take away the dish and I ordered Bravas instead. Strangely, the chefs were not too busy to prepare this for me.. read more

Greattttt for happy hour with large groups of friends. Get the meatballs. (Drooling over here)

Poor service. The hostess was rude and condescending. Terrible, uppity attitude. Apparently they want you to bow down to them to eat their food. Thanks but no thanks... read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! I was in Dublin for only 15 weeks and spent at least one night a weekend here. It was perfect for big groups, which made it a staple for my time abroad. The food was the perfect Irish tapas - I would rather have potatoes in my tapas than anything else. The upstairs lounge is just as exciting as the downstairs restaurant, and you'd never even know it's there. They make excellent drinks, too - which is always a plus! read more

Not for me. I'm used to tapas places having a warm atmosphere with exotic little dishes. This place didn't have much warmth or atmosphere and the food seemed more about quantity than quality. The food was more like American chain restaurant appetizers than tapas. There are few standards like patatas bravas, they weren't great. The only tapas I though were worthy are the chicken and chorizo. Not on my go to list the next time I'm in Dublin. read more

Nice, large, open area. The wall of shoes is interesting. I have gone equally as many times just for drinks, or drinks and the very good tapas, and with a group from work, or just meeting a couple of friends, it works well for any situation. read more

The tapas never fails to disappoint. There are probably more authentic places in Dublin but on value alone, The Market Bar is hard to beat. Decent portions at great prices. The House White is not bad either. When the girls are up from home, this place is always on the list for a visit! read more

Went on a Sunday night. Large restaurant that was crowded, but we got a table right away. Service was terribly slow. Took 20 min for someone to come back to take order after getting menus and another 20 min to get soup course. Food was decent, but nothing special at all. We were not impressed. read more

love this place so stylish the bar men are very friendly. one american guy in particular, knows exactly how to charm the ladies :) read more

Found this gem by accident. Fast and friendly service, good food and atmosphere! Definitely going to come back!

The market bar makes you feel like you are in Spain, the layout and atmosphere are unique. The food is excellent too. The market bar shines when you come to eat in a group. Tapas all over the table, its more laid back than a restaurant, as you can head to the bar,stand in the outdoor area with the smokers,etc. You also have a lot of space in this bar. I don't see it as a bar on its own, its more for eating and drinking with friends. read more

Great place. It has been about 6 years that I go on a regular basis to the Market Bar for tapas. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a good meal at a resonable price. And if you really want to enjoy your meal there go during lunch time as dinner can get quite noisy (high ceilings in a big room). read more

I don't understand the hype over this place. It's always so incredibly noisy and the staff was unfriendly every time I went. Every time I asked a question about the menu it went unanswered and the food is overpriced and very, very average. read more

This place is super cool! I'd never been before so myself and a gang met here for pre drinks. The Tapas is delicious. Small tapas is 6 euro and large which is actually MASSIVE is 12 euro. Great value. Great mix of people here, and I love the decor. (They have a wall will shelves of old shoes on it) Totally random but deadly. Great spot...will defo go back ! read more

Great atmosphere and food! Simple and low key dining with tasty food. Always easy to get a reservation or drop in. Visited a few times and menu has a few vegan options. read more

Place was great. The atmosphere was fun and a nice vibe. However when cocktails were being made, they weren't filled to the top.

Food is pretty gross. Mostly tastes like tomato sauce with sugar on it. Had the nachos, chicken wings, chicken skewers with "chorizo," and bread. The bread tasted like onion feet. And it was expensive. We didn't have drinks this night, and the atmosphere is great. So, if you're just doing drinks and want a fun location, this is it. read more

They have a fantastic early bird deal here: two tapas (they're called a small portion but they are fairly substantial!) and a glass of house wine for €14. I've been a number of times and the food is always top notch.There's a great buzz about the place too with its open-plan, high ceiling layout and they do a Spanish-English language exchange on a Thursday evening! read more

Great vibe in this place,nice and spacious. Staff are very nice friendly and certainly won't hesitate to make it a regular venue for a few drinks,didn't eat there to give an opinion on that but there's always next time! read more

The food is surprisingly good here, I love their starters in particular. I've never been here in the late evening but it's a great spot for a drink and a chat on the weekend and after work. The spaciousness, high ceilings and different types of seating available make it good for any mood you might be in. Did I mention the food? read more

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I really like this place as it does make me feel like I am in some market in Barcelona or other trendy European destination! I love the noise, the buzz, the chatter, the furniture and lay out and decor! It is all so atmospheric and the tapas are great. The food is really fresh and authentic and tasty, just like being in Spain, without the sun, sunburn and greasy waiters! read more