Farmer Browns - Cloneskeagh Road Neighborhood vibe, locals,…read morestudents, draught beer, pool table, food and lots of space. Locals and visitors mix well here. Nice personnel, nice local patrons. We loved this experience. We did ask about the donkeys- our server was unaware of donkeys on or near property. Fun!

My daughter and I had a lovely meal here. We both had the fish and chips which was so light and…read morecrispy, with a Guinness. Literally, a perfect meal for a dreary day. We started with the cauliflower, we devoured it. I am so glad we ordered the large. My daughter doesn't even really like cauliflower so you can imagine how yummy it was. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual. Our waiter was a delightful young man from Argentina.

Absolutely bonkers is the only way to describe our meal here. We walked in with zero expectations…read moreand walked out already planning our next trip back to Dublin just to eat here again. We nearly broke our rule on not eating at the same restaurant twice while on vacation. Every single dish that came to our table was a small revelation. The flavors were bold, the presentation was beautiful, and you could tell real care went into every plate. We tried a little bit of everything and there was not a single miss. Huge shoutout to our server Matt, who took care of us all night. You can tell he has deep roots in this community and genuine pride in the history of the place, and it showed in how he talked about the menu and the restaurant. He made the whole experience even better with his warmth and knowledge. If you are visiting Dublin, do not skip The Boxty House. Ask for Matt if you can. Five stars, easily.

Had a solid dinner experience at the Boxty House tonight; in and out in an hour and we didn't feel…read morerushed. It was not too loud in our seats by the window where we could watch the action in Temple Bar. Boxty - think of a potato version of a crepe (a little thicker) - Gaelic boxty - 4/5 solid offering with a generous portion of steak on top of the boxty and with mushrooms and mushroom sauce - Chicken boxty - 4/5 chicken breast wrapped in boxty with a roasted red pepper on top and slice of chorizo (I didn't care much for the chorizo but my partner happily ate it) with tasty sauce with cooked chopped onions - concannon - 4/5 basically mashed potatoes on top of a little bit of cooked kale (said cabbage too but I didn't see it) - green beans with lemon and goat cheese - 4/5, tangy lemon forward I know people say this is touristy and that is likely since it is in Temple Bar and I don't see why that's a problem! Definitely worth trying when you're in the area.

The authentic Irish pub experience - loud, crowded, lots of cheerful patrons, friendly service,…read moreplenty choices for drinks and large portions of delicious food. This was my first meal in Ireland, and my first experience of Guinness 0.0. We were lucky to be given the last table, as it was Friday night, and there were bus-loads of tourists (for upstairs space). Guinness 0.0 turned out to be too bitter for me, but my husband happily finished my pint, after finishing his own. I was then recommended to try their alcohol-free Chardonnay, which was very nice and more suited my palate. One usually goes to a pub to drink with friends, and wouldn't expect much from the food offerings, but this place obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into their cooking, both in taste and in presentation. Good drinks, good food, and good company, in a loud and happy space - a perfect Irish experience!

Very cozy interior that welcomes you in for comfort foods. I've had other seafood chowders in…read moreIreland, but Merry Ploughboy's might be my favorite! This rich and creamy soup if perfect to warm you up on a cold day. It is also served with two pieces of brown bread with butter. Makes you feel right at home!

My coworker played a nasty trick by sending us here by way of Enniskerry. The backroads here are so…read moreinsanely narrow, and the hills incredibly steep, not for the faint of heart! By the time we reached this place, we felt we earned every drink and nibble of food. By the time we ventured here, it was my 7th day of driving on the "correct" side of the road for the first time in my life, so the route here was certainly the final boss which required all my driving skills and full focus. The food was delicious and felt like something home cooked by your grandparents. Although I get the impression from locals that this is kind of a touristy place, I did not get that vibe from the atmosphere here. There were people from out of town asking about the dancing show, which is in a separate room and you need to purchase tickets for this in advance. The service here is what you would expect from Europeans: friendly, but slow. They seem to want to make you feel welcome to stay and not rushed out the door. I always feel awkward having to ask for the check, but I am getting better at it Overall, the experience was just what we were looking for: something warm and cozy after a week of dreary, cold Irish weather overlaid on top of our 12+ hour workdays. The table we sat next to were some local roofers who had far more difficult and dangerous jobs than we did, so we ended up leaving this place with a sense of gratitude for our jobs. Energized and refreshed from the long journey, we plowed through the rain and mist back down the mountain to our hotel in Dublin. The main roads here are far easier to traverse than the backroads.

Staple of any visit to the area, had the pie, which was huge, and asked for boiled potatoes not…read moreroasted, all washed down with a stout. The potatoes were super, knob of butter, perfect. The pie, is a stew with a pastry lid, not a pie. Lots of meat, and a very rich, salty gravy. Not a fan, but others raved about it. Plate envy for the roast chicken meal, looked lovely. Will I be back? Oh yes, I'll try something else, there is plenty to choose from.

We had a wonderful dinner at this gem of a restaurant a short walk from Hotel Mespil. Highly…read morerecommend when in the area but make a reservation beforehand as there are only a small number of tables. Only a few photos taken but they should give a good idea of the quality and ambiance.

An utterly divine experience. I expressed this sentiment to the waitress by the way!…read more The quality of service, hospitality, and the lamb sheppard's pie created a memory of a lifetime. Thank you to the Sussex staff for this wonderful experience. Viva la Sussex

Stopped here for a light meal and drink before closing. The downstairs bar area was busy so we…read moreheaded upstairs where it was much more quiet. The staff members were wonderfully. We were waited on by servers as well as the lovely bartender, Bella. Great service all around! I ordered the seafood chowder and I will be dreaming about this meal for a long time. It was loaded with fresh fish and so perfectly seasoned. The portion size was excellent - I wish more places offered smaller portions like this. The drinks were wonderful and made with care. Bella came by to chat with us before we left and it was obvious she loves her job. This is a lovely pub to enjoy while visiting Dublin!

Pros: - Cocktails -…read moreCole slaw - Potato soup Cons: - Corned beef dry - Onion rings greasy and didn't taste like beer - Bread pudding fake chemical vanilla flavoring

I'm slowly exhausting all of the options local to me in Rathfarnham and Terenure... and most of…read moreRathgar too - except this little well kept secret. On Rathgar Avenue, just off the Harold's Cross Road, it's a spot I had never actually seen before so I wasn't sure what to expect of it. I was pleasantly surprised. Their website states the restaurant "embodies the conviviality of old New York" and I completely agree. The exterior is like so many neighbourhood restaurants you see on the tree lined streets in NYC, if you've ever stumbled across the Elephant & Castle in Manhattan you will know what I mean. Inside you get the same feel, tiled walls, dark wood, a casual and comfortable vibe... with a bit of class too. I especially liked the light seating area at the back. We stuck to the midweek Wine & Dine deal of €20 for 2 courses or €25 for 3. A decent selection of starters with 2 veggie options, some fish and meat choices. Similarly with mains, a choice of burgers, fish and meat options and a veggie pasta dish. It's always nice to actually have a choice of non meat dishes instead of having the only one available! As it happens we both went for the vegetarian options to start, the B & B Super Salad of spinach, pomegranate, feta & quinoa and the Soup of the Day which was Broccoli. That salad - absolutely fab! It was bursting with flavour from the pomegranate seeds and feta...If every salad were as tasty and good for you I would have no problem eating them all day every day :-) The generous serving of soup was delicious and served with crusty fresh bread. (Apologies for the messy pic, we sploshed it around a bit before I got a snap of it looking all neat and pretty!) For mains there was the much anticipated Mexican Bean Veggie Burger and the Indian Pale Ale Battered Fish & Chips. Again, very generous portions especially for an Early Bird - and neither main disappointed. Being someone who barely ever leaves food on her plate (awful habit I know!) I had to leave half my chips just so I could polish off every bite of the burger, smothered in guac.... amazing! Packed full of beans and veg and with some seeds thrown in for good measure, it was definitely the best (and biggest) veggie burger I've had. There was absolutely no room for dessert - but the Honeycomb & Toblerone Cheesecake has my name all over it for my next visit! I did fit in a lovely cappuccino before rolling out of the place though :-) This is a seriously great value for money deal - fantastic food, and lots of it, in really nice surrounds. Thursday is clearly the night to visit, when groups of 4 get a free bottle of vino...and I've heard only amazing reviews on their chicken wings - treat yo'self! :-)

Fantastic newly opened quirky little gem! Popped in for brunch with 4 friends, and sampled eggs…read moreBenedict, florentine, and 2 styles of pancakes. All delicious! Great coffee as well. Other details: nicely decorated, cosy feel, friendly staff! I'm deducting 1 star for a delay in being offered more of anything after plates were cleared ( we wanted another round of coffees) but I'm only nitpicking and we were able to get someone's attention very easily after we had waited for a bit! Well worth checking out!

Delicious, I hope they're able to open again. They do an incredible job with many things that were…read moreunique!

Top class!! This is without doubt the best dining…read moreexperience I've ever had anywhere in the world. All of the food was exceptional. The cocktails were amazing and the staff were unbelievable. So helpful and attentive. I really can't rate this restaurant highly enough. There isn't anything to consider, you simply must go here!

We were a party of nine, fresh in town from the USA. This is was our first stop and we all agreed…read morethat for our whole week in Ireland, this was the best food we had.

Came for a hearty meal and some Guinness and did not leave disappointed. Now note that we're…read moretourists. So temper your expectations of this review unless you are also a tourist. Food was good. Beer excellent. Prices reasonable. We ate on the second floor where it was quieter and easier to get the barkeeps attention. The live music was on the first floor so if you want to listen to that, stay there. Five stars is we'd go back again even if it were out of our way. No, but it's a solid four stars we'd eat there again with no complaints whatsoever.

Great atmosphere! Good live music. Excellent food, drinks and service! Will definitely revisit!read more

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.