First time here in ireland and its a great irish pub. The food was awesome and the staff were…read morewonderful. Its a geeat spot if youre traveling alone or in a group. We will be back

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.

The fish and chips are good - and the portions are HUGE! The chicken tenders and chips are…read moremediocre. I was hoping the tenders would be battered in the same way the fish is. Why wouldn't it be?! Nope. It's your basic tenders you get anywhere. They're fine. Not bad. But not what I was expecting. Service was quick and efficient.

Perfect pick up and go meal! Cooked to perfection and great flavor!…read more Everyone we asked in Dublin recommended this place. We followed the advice and took ours across the way and sat and ate outside of Christ Church. It was delicious and filling!

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

Amazing seafood chowder! One bowl was enough to share between two people as an appetizer. The fish…read moreand chips were really good too. Service was friendly and the seating areas indoor and out were nice.

We found this place on Airbnb. What a lucky happenstance. I gotta say when we first got there and…read morefound out that we were on what I think is the top floor of a lot of somewhat narrow staircases. I was a bit intimidated due to some physical limitations with my knees and hips. The staff was friendly and they do offer to help you carry up your bags however we did not take them up on it. It ended up being OK, I get it that it's almost impossible to retrofit an elevator into these old buildings. It was quiet, I didn't hear any of the neighbors in the building. I felt very safe in both the apartment and in the area. Everything you need is within a couple blocks of walking distance. The bus that takes you back back-and-forth to the airport is about two blocks away and easy walk. The sidewalks are smooth enough that it's no problem to roll your suitcase. There's a lot of food choices and a big grocery store right on the same block. That brings me to the food. We did not cook in the apartment, but I suspect we could have if we wanted to put together something basic. There's a microwave and a kettle and a very handy refrigerator which we utilized. The attached restaurant feels like family. They treat you like family. The food was great, although that fish and chips put me down for the count. It's just so much food oh my goodness. I love the fact that they had delicious draft beer on tap, they had fantastic desserts, you could see right into the kitchen and see them preparing some food. Everybody on the whole staff was so friendly. I think maybe they are family I'm not sure about that but they certainly treat you like you are family. We got there early to check in and so we went in the restaurant and they put our bags in the corner where it was safe and by the time we were done eating, our room was ready. I saved this one in my book because I will definitely be back.

from Sept 2025...........Our first meal in Ireland did not disappoint. Excellent staff. My Irish…read morestew as very good as was my wife's fish and chips. Good cold beer and very relaxing atmosphere. We were so tired having just arrived and stayed up all day.....this is a great place to eat.

We came during the Cork vs Dublin game so it was packed but we were able to get a table on the…read morefirst floor. They had a large menu and all the food was so good. I had the Irish roast beef and it was delicious. My friends had the Irish stew which was also really good.

Jaf fish and chips is a no frills no fuss fish and chips shop in Dublin. You can eat in or take…read moreout. Order at the counter and the food is served in a cardboard box. Cod and chips is good, but my guess is that the cod is delivered frozen rather than fresh (just because it clumps rather than flakes); but overall still enjoyed it. Fish was cooked to order which I also liked.

Had a quick late night meal of fish and chips here. Portion size was generous for the price,…read moreespecially considering that in pubs and restaurants you get visibly smaller portion for even higher price. Fries were alright, though some was slightly overdone and burnt to a crisp. Fish was freshly fried and tasted good with flaky and warm texture, and the batter pastry was thin so no they did not shortchange, but could use a bit more salt.

After finishing the Guinness Storehouse tour, I really wanted to try some traditional fish n' chips…read morefor lunch, as it was my first time in Ireland. I found Beshoff like a total tourist; through an ad on the back of a map of Dublin that I got from my hotel. They were touted as the oldest running traditional fish n' chip shop in the city. Since it was the oldest, and conveniently on the way to the hotel I was staying at, my mom and I took the LUAS and stopped at Abbey Street station and walked through the bustling crowds of fuel protesters towards The Spire to get to Beshoff's. The restaurant had a fun black and white tile finish with an old-school diner vibe. They are a counter-service restaurant, so after browsing the menu, I ordered the traditional cod and chips, and my mom got some calamari and coleslaw. We were luckily able to find a seat at the corner booth closest to the front window of the place, as we arrived right before the lunch crowd started rushing in. My cod order was perfectly fried with a crisp outer breaded layer and light flaky layers of fish on the inside. The portion of fish was huge, and the entire filet was nicely and evenly fried, no soggy sections at all. However, the only issue I had was that a good chunk of the fish didn't have much flavor, it all just had a perfect texture. I had to really douse the fish in the lil' cup of tartar sauce to take it to flavor town. The tail section of the fish was probably the best part for me, as it was a thinner cut of fish, so it was extra crispy and much more succulent. The fries were also kind of a let down for me, they were thick and steak cut styled, so there was a lot of potato in every bite, but they just felt too dry and starchy for my tastes. They reminded me of eating old leftover fries, because they were was missing that distinct crunch and feel that fries have when you eat them fresh out of the frier. The best thing we ordered was the calamari. It was AMAZING, with a delectably crispy outer breaded layer followed by a nice and soft inner squid texture; it had just the right amount of chew and flavor.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 5/5 Overall: Very satisfied with the meal. The extended review... Food: Traditional fish and chips - 4/5 - A good experience to get some fish and chips. You will get an abundance of chips to fill your belly. The cod size too I was pretty surprised about. Service: 4/5 - It was close to closing time but they let us sit and eat. Ambiance: 3/5 - Just a step up from a fast food joint. Portion to Price: 5/5 - Very happy with the portion size.

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.

Hard to find as we passed it & realized it's upstairs! Small single room w/ a standard collection…read moreof 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.

Yum! Perhaps that wasn't strong enough praise?Delicious! This is probably the best fish n chips…read morewe've had. The kids got chicken strips/tenders and chips (fries). Also, the onion rings are so light and tasty. All gluten free items are made in a dedicated GF fryer and they have dedicated GF vinegar. The only lunch/dinner things that aren't GF: burgers and beer. Definitely worth going!

Stopped by here for a good dinner of Fish and Chips. A fantastic thing was the ability to get…read moreGluten Free items for those who require it. The Fish and Chips is a single filet of fish on top of a bed of chips. Well cooked and a good meal. I don't get the mushy peas thing, but that's included as well. Reasonably fast and friendly service.

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!