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The best Irish Guinness stew I've ever had . When in Dublin , I highly recommend experiencing this authentic Irish stew . The service was excellent and very accommodating with our booking . If you plan on walking in, you could be waiting awhile for a table so highly recommend making a booking on their website in advance . The atmosphere is a bit crowded but well worth it .
Great food, great atmosphere, the quintessential Irish dining experience. This is one to check off your list as a "must do" while visiting Dublin. The place is small and there's usually a line to get seated, but the tables rotate impressively fast. The food comes out quick and the service staff is on alert. Give this place a try, it will not disappoint.
If you're in the area, The Old Mill Restaurant should be on your list. From the traditional decor to the delicious food, this seems to be a staple spot for an authentic Irish dining experience. Thankfully, when I arrived around 1, one table happened to be opened so no wait for me. A long queue did start soon after though so just be prepared for some wait depending on when you arrive. I ordered the Seafood Chowder and the Guinness Stew. Both were very tasty! The Seafood Chowder had a good amount of seafood and the flavor was hearty but not overly heavy. Same applies to the Guinness Stew. Very hearty with lots of beef chunks but I didn't feel too heavy after eating it. The stew is definitely much different in terms of flavor and the richness (the stew was a lot more rich) but having the contrast of both dishes was ideal. To top it off, dipping the provided soda bread in each of the dishes was an added bonus. The service is very prompt and the staff are friendly. There's a decent amount of tables so turnover shouldn't be too long for those waiting in the queue. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Dublin to try the other dishes!
Hard to find as we passed it & realized it's upstairs! Small single room w/ a standard collection of wall art / signs. Asked to be re-sat & they were happy to let us choose. We asked about the soup flavor & they offered a taste and brought out a huge sample boat. Super cool. I got the cottage pie lunch portion, which is more than I could barely eat. It came with a boat of the sauce /and gravy and meat. Wife got the fish and chips... The fillet was longer than the plate and it came with a mountain of fries, both delicious. Daughter got the creamy vegetable soup and chips. She loved it but couldn't even finish half. All the portions were very generous, nobody finished their meal, too bad we couldn't have taken it back to our hotel. Server was great & funny. Love this place.
Was hoping to try out some Guinness beef stew before leaving Ireland and found this place that was open and ready to serve food by ~10am. The restaurant is located on the second floor and has a cozy vibe. The seats are generally very close to each other. I opted for their 2-course early bird special (€26.95) and chose the Homemade Vegetable Soup as the starter and Braised Beef & Guinness Stew as the main. Both plates came with brown bread and butter. The stew was good but way too salty for my liking. The consistency was thick and yummy though. The vegetable soup was also on the saltier side and I wish it was more chunky. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good. The service could've been better. The employees didn't seem very pleased to be there and I felt like I was being an inconvenience just by being there. When we requested the check, they asked if we wanted to add a tip which dampened the mood.
Like many have mentioned, the restaurant targeting towards tourists. I had the seafood chowder. The good: tons of seafood; the meh: salty and not very creamy, also not the freshest seafood chowder I've had. The fish and chips are far, I mean far below average. The fish isn't fresh and the peas are brown instead of green, eww. Service is average. Tips are anticipated unlike other local restaurants. There are way better restaurants in walking distance.
Tiny, old, full of character restaurant on the second floor of a building in Temple Bar. They turn and burn here so don't be dissuaded by a line up the stairs. They told us a 10-minute wait and it was just that. Service is quick and there are waiters buzzing around tending to your needs. A pint of the mother's milk (Guinness) was calling our names. And for my son's first pint in Ireland, he split the G on his first try. IYKYK Meat pie was piping hot! Good sized portion and the veggies were cooked perfectly, a gravy that was delicious, and a topping of mashed potatoes which were perfect. Well done. Son had fish and chips. It was one half of the long cut of a fish. Fried perfectly with decent chips, not too fat. May come back if looking for traditional Irish fare but lots of other places to try here.
We were here 8 years ago...accidentally found it then and the same now as we couldn't remember the name...but we have told everyone we know about our experience in 2017, it was so good! We fell in love with the ambiance and the staff! Last time we all had the fish and chips, vegetable soup, shepherds pie, beef and Guinness stew, drinks (yes...guinness) and desserts. All were so amazing we came here three times! Oh! They had a delish potato stew last time....all over Ireland the potatoe stew seems to have been replaced with potato and leek puree since COVID 19. We are trying different things this time, pasta, salads, cheesy bread, bread pudding, hamburger....and still no potato stew. Wish it would come back to Ireland. We miss it.
Our first dinner in Dublin, the reviews and photos looked amazing was the reason of choosing this place. There was queue when arriving however it was worth the wait as it was small space upstairs. They had all the traditional Irish cuisine including a FULL Flour Free Menu! We had the Famous Irish Lamb Shank and Traditional Irish Stew. They are absolutely delicious and taste buds was more than happy. It felt like pure enjoy eating them. The lamb shank was melting like butter and mind you Irish butter is freaking amazing. The flavor was outstanding. The traditional Irish stew was our favorite dish of all time. We would totally come to this spot. We for sure came back again one last time the night before we had to fly back home. As we didn't know when we will be back. I tried the cottage pie and let me tell you... exquisite and my partner had to get the Irish stew again. Overall, you have to go here :)
Located in the temple area, the Old Mill restaurant has some authentic Irish meals in this traditional pub. We ordered the chicken and chips which came with ranch and ketchup on the table 5/5. The Old Mill trio came with garlic cheese bread, chips and a delicious creamy vegetable soup 4/5. Great service from Vanessa and pleasant staff overall. Nice historic decor in the bustling traditional Irish pub.
The Old Mill restaurant is in the crowded and touristy Temple Bar section of Dublin. Typically I try to avoid areas like this for meals and general shopping, since you always get the feeling you're being gouged or not getting the experience you otherwise think you could elsewhere. The Old Mill restaurant is definitely the exception in this case. We waited on a line going down a staircase for around 40 minutes to get in, but the staff were nice enough to give us menus and serve us drinks while we waited. Once we were seated, we got the coddle and lamb shank for our meal. Coddle is definitely a more unique Irish flavor you wouldn't see elsewhere and had some good meaty flavor to it. The lamb shank was an absolute star to me. Served on the bone and so tender that it falls off the bone a fork, served with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. We also had the death by chocolate cake for dessert which was very rich and heavy on chocolate, so the scoop of vanilla ice cream definitely helps break it up. The only slightly irritation is them pointing out and asking for a tip afterwards. So far, the other restaurants I've gone to on this trip haven't asked, tapped my card, and off we went. So, you have to wonder if that was primarily due to the restaurant's location in the touristy district. Despite this, I would certainly recommend the the Old Mill and will certainly be making a return should I ever return to Dublin.
An incredible vibrant, typical Dublin pub restaurant it's a must go. You're immediately greeted by a lovely server who just wants to help and serve so we started with glass of wine for Deb and a big old Guinness for Peter loved it. Deb had mussels that were fantastic And I had the Guinness beef stew like 4 pounds of it so good and we got our bill gave a nice tip and said goodbye and see you soon. Great night.
Decently affordable prices and wide offerings of dishes in the heart of Temple Bar area. The stew was bursting with flavor and came in huge portion with mashed potatoes, and I appreciated the mini Irish breakfast option for 10 euros.
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Absolutely loved this place! We had to wait a little bit for 6 people but the food and service was excellent! Our server was very kind and unfortunately we were here on our last night in Dublin before traveling back home to Colorado due to Coronavirus concerns. Our server helped point out which places we should check out to make the night worth it and we shared condolences for the uncertainty of either of our following weeks. The staff at the bar was even kind to us and provided great conversation. Every single person has been so friendly and hospitable towards our group as we chatted about leaving early to get back to the states. Would like to definitely return here for food too. I would recommend this if you are visiting Dublin! read more
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Without a doubt the best beef stew I have ever had. Maybe because it's made with 100% Irish beef, or maybe it's the Guinness in the sauce, or maybe it's both AND it's in Ireland! The sauce and chunks of beef are so thick and hearty I am eating it with a fork. The potatoes and carrots are fresh tasting and are cut smaller than the beef chunks making it very easy to focus on the protein first. My only knock on this place (and most other places here) is the lack of air flow on an overcast but slightly warmish day. My wife had the cottage pie and grandma had the grilled salmon. Neither of these came close to the stew. I will always remember this - it is definitely something to write home about read more
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Traditional Irish dinner done just right. Fish-n-chips, Cottage Pie, Guinness and a shot of Jamison Crest 10. Great menu of classic dishes, huge beer and wine list. Music and laughter filled the room. This was a nigh to remember. read more
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Randomly stopped in here while looking for food at 9pm in Dublin. Glad we did. While it's clearly a place for tourists, the food is great and the servings are American sized! It's a good value for your money and a great place to hit up if you want "traditional" Irish food clearly designed for tourists. My only complaint was that the desert was lack luster. read more
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This appears to be a touristy type place, but I decided to give it a try and had a very pleasant meal. I got there about 10:45 am and though I'd either have breakfast or an early lunch. At that hour, though, all they serve is breakfast. I got the full Irish breakfast, which was very well prepared and filling. It included tea and coffee and was 10 Euros. The restaurant is small and cozy with tables very close together. When I got there it was almost fully packed, but I was glad there were a couple of vacant tables. Service was very friendly and reasonably quick. This was a real nice place to stop by. read more
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Good, solid Irish meals at The Old Mill Restaurant. I discovered this place on a visit in 2013 and have been every trip since then. The mussels are amazing. Staff is very friendly and fast. You can't beat the prices for the quality of food and service. read more
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This place is A-Mazing!!! Four of us ladies went and each had something different Shepard a pie, lamb shank, Irish stew, and salmon ... ALL were wonderful !!! Service was just as wonderful as the dinner!! If in the area stop by and try this place out !! read more
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We really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service here! The Cajun chicken sandwich is excellent! The first time we came here, the people at the table next to us recommended this sandwich? Indicating it was their second time there because they loved it so much. We found ourselves going back again, too! The vanilla ice cream was also delicious. read more
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We enjoyed a good stop for lunch. On a beautiful sunny day, the outdoor patio was slammed so we climbed up the stairs to the second floor pub and enjoyed a fine lunch of lamb stew and bangers and mash with a couple beers. The price point was good and the quality good. read more
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A little bit touristy but non the less authentic, traditional Irish food. Prices were good. $5.50 for a pint of Guinness, woohoo! Ingredients were fresh and good quality. Cute establish with lots of Irish decor. Our waiter was nice and super funny. read more
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