This hostel has great amenities and large open common areas downstairs, which I appreciated…read more However, I want to share a few negatives from my experience so other travelers are aware before booking. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt this was worth mentioning. I had been traveling for over a day and a half and was extremely exhausted. I politely asked the front desk if there was anywhere I could sit and rest my eyes for a few minutes until check-in. The staff member immediately said no and made it clear that resting or sleeping anywhere in the lobby was not allowed. The interaction felt dismissive and not very friendly, and I noticed a similar tone when he was speaking with other guests. Another issue was the bathroom setup. I stayed on the second floor and there were no women's restrooms on that floor, so I had to go up and down the stairs each time I needed to use the bathroom. After check-in, I finally fell asleep because I was so exhausted, but I was suddenly woken up by loud pounding on my door( not a gentle knock )The staff member said he had made a mistake and placed me in the wrong room. I understand mistakes happen -- I've stayed in hostels all over the world -- but the way it was handled felt disruptive. As I was getting up to move rooms, he suddenly said I could just stay where I was. I had originally booked a four-bed female dorm because I hoped to meet other travelers, so having the room to myself wasn't really what I expected-but ultimately, I was grateful that I did have the room to myself so that was one positive He said he would make it up to me with a free breakfast token, but the breakfast ended up being very minimal (bread, cheese, yogurt, cucumber, and cereal). Overall, the atmosphere just didn't feel very welcoming. If you're looking for something friendlier with a better vibe, I would recommend Abbey Court Hostel instead -- the staff there are VERY kind, the common areas are lively- and they won't kick you out if you need to rest your eyes for 30 minutes and it feels much more inviting for travelers. I really do hate to leave a negative review, but this is mainly to make awareness to other travelers

Staff was horrible. I made a booking mistake which according to policy could be easily corrected…read morebut was double charged, had to speak with 5 different staff members before it was corrected. Bathrooms are dirty and rundown and believe I brought back bed bugs from my stay at this hostel. Would never stay here again and recommend that those seeking somewhat comfort and competent staff stay elsewhere. You are better off paying a little extra for a hotel then staying at the Generator Dublin.

We drifted in here about 5 pm and the place was hopping. Live music and a short wait for a table…read more Great, loud pub ambiance. We ate an early dinner, including lamb shank and beef stew. Both were good and exactly what you think of for Irish comfort food. Friendly, efficient staff. It's a tourist spot, but a fun one. Btw: the name is not racial. The original owner was Dorcas Kelley, nickname Darkie.

I'll start with the good: loved the vibes and look and feel and the fact that they do different…read morestyles of live music every night means I just might be back. The staff are also very nice and despite how busy it is, service was quick. Neutral: this place was smaller than I was expecting and could be cramped if you're trying to eat as well as drink Bad: the food left something to be desired. I tested bangers and mash and barely made it through one sausage as they seemed mushy and the texture through me off. Would return but not to eat

The decor inside is pretty cool! Very "homey". A little…read moreconfusing whether you order at the bar or table for a meal (it's at the tables) The staff were very friendly and quick. The food was delicious and fairly priced. I recommend the warm goat cheese salad if you are a fan of goat cheese! I wouldn't recommend adding the smoked chicken because it was too dry and hard, almost like a jerky. Cute hoor (red IPA) is also recommended! Would return.

The food is very good and decently priced. The drinks are quite expensive and the service is bad.read more

Excellent! Had the Lobster and Crab Ravioli and a few cocktails. My son and his friend had a few…read moredifferent dishes and recommended this place to us. Very highly recommended! The patio is nice and clean and the food and drinks are top notch!

Terrible service cleared plates from table without waiting for all partys in our group to finish…read moreeating them , when they brought out the bill there was a added service charge for a party of 4 that was not notified to any of us , I wouldn't mind usually but service was rubbish and when questioned about it not being written anywhere it was blamed on owner by a very rude staff member ,the same person that took the plates earlier

i mean just look at the stew. cmon…read more you can just about taste the history in the air and the bartender was so kind! she even wrote me a list of her favorite pubs which were all likewise amazing. should be mandatory for anyone visiting for the first time

The first time I visited the bouncer wouldn't let me in because my dress pants were too wrinkled…read more An unpleasant experience because other people were wearing similar pants and other people were wearing baseball caps which were not allowed on the dress code. It seems like the dress code is enforced differently depending on the person. Unfortunate as other than the bouncer the rest of the staff are courteous and pleasant. The food is delicious but pricy for the portion and area. I got the beef stew which was recommended It's also really hot at the bar area where I sat. I was sweating profusely and had to leave early. I'm not sure if they have an air conditioner or not. It was cool weather outside.

When I think of beef stew, I think of my mom's homemade version. So one of the things I was most…read morelooking forward to in Ireland was trying authentic Irish stew. Our first meal in Dublin was at The Old Mill Restaurant, right in the heart of Temple Bar. It's been serving traditional Irish fare since the 1980s and has become a favorite stop for both locals and visitors looking for classic comfort food. After about a 20-minute wait, we were seated in the warm, inviting dining room. Susan ordered the mussels, one of her favorites, while I went with the Traditional Irish Stew and my daughter chose the Braised Beef & Guinness Stew. Both were exactly what we hoped for: hearty, flavorful, and perfect after a day of sightseeing. I finally understood why the Guinness stew had such a rich, dark color, and I have to admit, I came home a big fan of Irish stew. We finished with the Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding topped with fresh cream and custard, a comforting dessert that was the perfect ending to the meal. Service, atmosphere, value, and food were all five out of five. We also enjoyed chatting with the floor manager, whose pride in the restaurant and his team was obvious. That kind of hospitality made a great meal even more memorable.

Stopped in for dinner... after looking at the menu, we ordered the following items:…read more- Duo of Freshly Steamed Mussels & a bowl of Creamy Seafood Chowder - breaded warm goats cheese & walnut salad - traditional Irish stew - pan fried bangers & mash Overall, the food was decent, but nothing to write home about. The mash was too thick and chunky, the bangers were bit overcooked. The mussels was disappointing, seafood chowder was ok. The restaurant is located on the second floor. We made a reservation, but was asked to wait while they cleaned up the table. Unfortunately, the table they wanted to seat us, the folks decided to have a long after dinner conversation, thus we ended up waiting longer than expected. Then they seated us at a larger table after waiting 15 minutes or so. The service was decent... wasn't fan of tipping request, EU needs to stop adopting USA's stupid system :)

This was our first stop in Ireland. We were in look for a place for lunch & came across Third…read moreSpace. It is along a common area with plenty of seating & communal books to read through. I was wanting to try something authentically Irish. I went with the Black Pudding Sausage Roll. I have never had black pudding before & was going to give it a try. Its appearance was different than what I had envisioned but again I have never had it. The roll was quite tasty. My wife looked at the blacken pastry log with both discuss & curiosity. She looked up let her judgement down & speed to the internet for this mysterious beginning. Upon, learning of it origin asked if I had known what the contents were of this darken beast. Knowing the context of the question & that she would inform me of my potential horror I pressed on. The Black Pudding Sausage Roll was finished before the origins could be revealed. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has never experienced a true Irish meal.

I am going to start where it all began in Ireland, sort of…read more As I did not want to have a second straight continental breakfast, my tour guide suggested Third Space, a café not far from the hotel I was staying at. They allegedly serve an authentic Irish breakfast, which I had to try. It is all mostly delicious, affordable, and the service is friendly and fast to boot. The plate is arrayed beautifully, with the beans, sausage, rashers, and eggs tasting fresh. The generous amount of toast more than makes up for the heavy meats on the plate. Unfortunately I was not a fan of the pudding, and the hash browns did look a tad greasy, but the tomato and mushroom make up for them. They added good texture and balance to the meal. Sit back and relax, or get to work early and enjoy a nice breakfast here. It is a great way to start your day off right.

Sometimes it's the food. Sometimes the setting. Today, it was Mike, our server, who made this a…read morefive star experience. He's worked there more than 20 years and had us thoroughly entranced with his personality and charms. Oh yes, there was food: a vegetarian boxtie and a corned beef boxtie. These were more like stews than a classic boxtie. We polished the plates off and finished with dessert. The toffee pudding was perfect; surprisingly the housemade ice cream sandwich had almost no flavor and was disappointing. The order of three Irish breads was a good appetizer and helped us understand the different styles in the country. The ambiance here is not classic Irish pub, which was good for dinner. !:)

Never had a boxy before and it turns out they come in different variants. One was creamy corned…read morebeef without a pancake, while the other had beef filet and mushroom sauce with a pancake. Both were excellent, as was the chowder. Service was incredibly kind and efficient, even as the place got very busy shortly after we arrived. Would visit again and appreciate a very solid intro to the boxy!

This is a cute little pub off the beaten path of the Liberties section of Dublin. I sat at the bar…read moreand it didn't disappoint. Service was friendly and efficient. I got the bone marrow and fish of sea bream. I washed down both with a pint of Guinness. I thought it was a bit pricey, but would recommend a try.

First, reservations a must! We lucked out and got same day at the 5:15 sitting…read more Very cozy, home like setting. Two levels. Noise level was pretty low considering the restaurant was full. You are required to order three items from the menu, which is no problem with all the delicious options. One of our dining guests got the scallop starter and kind enough to share a bite. It was fantastic. I had the deviled egg. Nice but not over the top. In hindsight, I'd would do double scallops. Round two was marinated tomatoes with ricotta cheese and peaches. A very good options for two of our guests. I had the Beef cheeks and ox tail in a Parker House roll with bone marrow gravy. Wow! Delicious! And another guest had the bone marrow with chimichurri and toasted brown bread. Fantastic! For mains, one couple shared the beef specialty, a sirloin roast cooked a perfect medium rare. My wife had the White Pork which is a thick cut pork chop. Very good, well seasoned as well as moist and tender. I had the pork schnitzel. While good, it was pretty basic. In hindsight, should have gone for the halibut. Wine list gave you ample opportunities to select from French wines and a few Italian. With one American. Would like to see this area of the restaurant expanded a bit. All in all a wonderful dining experience.

The restaurant was good, clean and well kept. The food was definitely my favorite out of all the…read moreplaces we ate across Ireland. Full breakfast, which has bacon (not American bacon--looks like ham), eggs, croissants, toast, puddings, hash browns, etc. It's the dinners that really made this place stand out from the rest, though. The bruschetta was phenominal. We were with a tour group so I can't remember the names of some of the dishes, but everything we had was great. They know how to use spice! That's the one thing I noticed with Ireland. They don't use much spice in any of their food. Service was tremendous!! Ask for Ruth! Such an incredibly sweet, attentive young woman. Jordan is extremely nice and attentive, too. On the days we were there, we had more interaction with Ruth as she was the only person there the first couple of nights. On our first night, we were looking for someone to help us get a drink at the bar. Their dining did not open till 6 and it was 5:30. Ruth walked in and immediately put her stuff down to take care of us right away. We told her to do what she needed to first, but she insisted on getting us settled first. She wasn't supposed to be on the clock at that time, either. Incredibly nice person, hard worker and eager to assist with constantly checking on everyone to see if they needed anything. Would definitely go back!