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Flanagan's Restaurant

3.5 (90 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Irish
Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Beef lasagna...nothing unusual or attractive about the sauce.

We bumped into Flanagan's on a very busy Dublin Saturday evening. We were met at the entryway by a "host" who flashed a menu and wasn't at all happy that we didn't care to sit in the very warm rear section of an already warm restaurant. In fact, this guy didn't appear happy about anything as we watched him seating tables of diners without a smile. Between guests, Flanagan's own "Zero Personality Greeter" spent more time on his cell phone than smiling to be sure. Thankfully, our server was much more personable than her co-worker. She greeted us quickly in the comfortable setting and guided us to her favorites on the menu. I opted for the Lasagna (see photo) which arrived in good time and very hot. The chips, which I thought was an unusual accompaniment, did nothing to improve the bland entree. By the way, our server somehow adopted the host's style...she never returned to check on the food, drink levels or anything else. Too bad. She had been a bright spot. There are too many nearby restaurant options offering greater friendliness, service and food quality at fair prices. We'll be trying those places before returning to Flanagan's and recommend you do the same.

Ginger S.

"Where's the flair?! I came for Tom Cruise, I got stew." Arrived at Flanagan's in Dublin fully expecting Cocktail vibes -- neon lights, bottles flying through the air, and a spontaneous dance-off on the bar. Instead, I walked into what can only be described as an Irish auntie's living room with menus. I asked the waiter if they do any flair bartending. He blinked twice and handed me a pint of Guinness with the speed and enthusiasm of a medieval monk. No flips. No tricks. Not even a wink. I tried shouting "Show me the money!" at the bar for good measure. Turns out that's the wrong movie and the wrong country. Only flair I witnessed was the swirl in my mashed potatoes. Came looking for Tom Cruise, left with a shepherd's pie and a deep sense of cinematic betrayal. Showed up expecting Cocktail... stayed just long enough to realize Tom Cruise doesn't work Wednesdays. Can't speak for the shepherd's pie, I was too heartbroken to eat

Vikki B.

Excellent food. Had the traditional Irish fare. Service was very professional and our drinks were good. Other patrons were a lot of fun and we had a good time. Its location is easy to find.

Half chicken bathed in an extravagant gravy...

Right smack in the middle of O'Connell street with Large portions, decent price, great staff, and a great atmosphere!

Christina S.

Good restaurant, good service. It wasn't crowded when we got in there and the service was quite friendly along with the atmosphere. I thought their portions were pretty generous and not too bad with prices. We were starving and we saw this place as it looked quite local and we were pretty happy with it. Adventure on my friends!

Chicken
Lori M.

This restaurant is located in a great part of Dublin with plenty of pubs and shopping nearby. Our food was delicious and hot when it arrived. I ordered the bacon and cabbage, which was a huge portion that I couldn't finish but it was cooked perfectly. Our son had the bangers and mash which promptly disappeared​. My son and husband both had the whiskey sour and proclaimed it to be one of the best they had in Ireland. The ambiance is very nice with rich brown woods and a lively crowd of patrons. There is outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The only reason for the 4 stars​ instead of 5 was service. Our server was very curt and hard to get to come back to our table. However, food was great so maybe we will give them a chance to rectify again.

Gin and tonic
Jessica P.

Popped in for a late dinner - this restaurant is north of the river liffey, in a busy but not TOO intensely touristy part of town. Got a gin and tonic, which was decent, and bangers and mash bc 1) I'm in Ireland HOW CAN YOU NOT?? and 2) I was ravenously hungry. It really hit the spot, although the sausages were a little crispier than I think the chef intended. Regardless, a solid dinner, and I was full by the end.

Starter caeser salad (without chicken)
Kayla W.

Great atmosphere & quickly seated! Food and drinks came out relatively quick. We loved everything we got and all drinks were delicious & strong. Unfortunately they were out of mussels, which we wanted as a starter. We split a Caesar salad instead and it was good! Had chunks of bacon in it. Lamb shank was the best we have had since being Ireland! The gravy with it is great, as were the mash. The soup of the day was a vegetable soup, which had more of a pea taste than expected. My friend who ordered it doesn't typically like pea soup but she still enjoyed this soup surprisingly. The shrimp scampi had good breading, but a lot of it. It was crispy, and sort of bland without being bad. Being from the United States I expected the shrimp to be on pasta, but it came on a bed of arugula. It came with fries (chips?). My mom said she would definitely order this again. We finished with some sticky toffee pudding. This has become a favorite while in Ireland & Flanagans did not disappoint!! Definitely recommend as your dessert! Our week long trip has ended with us here at Flanagans and I couldn't be happier. Everything was perfect! Service was too notch too. Definitely come here!!!

Lamb shank, cooked perfectly with fantastic gravy
Jamieson R.

They sat me right away, had good recommendations, and food came out as fast as it possibly could. The lamb shank I had fell off the bone, with the best tasting gravy I've ever had (sorry Mom). My wife's lamb stew was also amazing, seasoned to perfection. As a tourist, I appreciated having a section on the menu for traditional Irish foods. I felt very welcome here, and the location is a busy area with lots of shops to wander through before and after. For dessert, I had the apple pie, where my wife had a banoffee slice.

Lamb shank, carrots, rutabagas, potatoes and onions
David J.

Only restaurant that had lamb in the menu and it was excellent. Great presentation. Fresh veggies and lamb wa excellent

Fish and chips with mushed peas!
Ashley P.

My husband and I came here for dinner after we toured around the city. There were only 3 ladies who seemed to be running the whole floor and did an efficient job. They sat us quickly, took our order, and got our food out in an appropriate amount of time. We ordered the fish and chips and they were okay. Not greasy but we wish it had a thicker batter to it & a bit more flavor. We did enjoy our time there though!

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Brannigans - Guinness casserole!

Brannigans

(87 reviews)

North Inner City

Our Lunch here had the feeling of being among family. Maybe it was the warm (and busy) restaurant…read morestaff, or maybe it was the feel that there seemed to be mainly locals here (or a reasonable facsimile). The place was almost packed when we came in, with the only available table being a high and cozy one in the middle. However, one at the front soon opened up, which we grabbed. Folks still kept coming in, and even though they were short staffed, the new customers were sent to the upstairs dining room, and advised to order downstairs. Our Adult beverages consisted of an O'Hara Pale Ale and Red, Chardonnay and water among the 4 of us. 3 really good Tuna Melts were ordered plus a tasty New Yorker (Pastrami with sauerkraut, gherkins, cheese, rocket and mustard), and chips/fries for the table. A little coffee and tea ended the meal, and we were soon on our way. In the USA, a restaurant may ask a general question about food allergies, but in Ireland there are lots of codes designating this and that. Here's Brannigans list: ALLERGENS - 1 Gluten 2. Crustaceans 3. Eggs 4. Nuts 5. Soybeans 6. Milk 7. Celery 8. Mustard 9. Sesame Seeds 10. Mollusca 11. Lupin 12. Sulphur Dioxide 13. Fish 14. Peanuts. As an example, the Tuna Melt was 1, 3, 6, and 13, while the New Yorker was 1,3, and 6.

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.

Sheehans - Corned beef and cabbage

Sheehans

(178 reviews)

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South Inner City

Stopped in for lunch and we're seated promptly at a table for two. Need to mention that seating is…read moreeither high top or booth and stool seating. Stools are ok but not super comfortable. Menu has a good selection of Irish dishes from seafood chowder up to lamb stew and pies. We ordered the potato soup, seafood chowder, 'banjo' burger with onion rings. The soups arrived first and the seafood chowder was loaded with huge pieces of fish, potatoes (not many) with a creamy rich base. Flavor was incredible and in itself a full meal. Served in a large crock style bowl. The potato soup was minus any whole potatoes. It was a rich creamy base with plenty of flavor and very hearty. The burger was really a double cheeseburger with plenty of cheese, grilled onions, what appeared to be a mayonnaise based sauce on a soft hamburger roll. Really tall enough that it was tough getting your mouth around it. Very well seasoned burgers and the onions were a nice touch. The onion rings were huge and had a very light batter on them. They served in a metal bowl to keep them hot. For dessert the apple crumble was ordered which was served in a large dish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This could have been warmer but still was good.. The 5 star rating is for the chowder as it outshone the rest of the meal although the burger was definitely a close second. Definitely will return to try other dishes when we come back to the city.

Quick review for a quick lunch stop. We shared an Irish Lamb Stew: meat and vegetables in gravy…read morewith a layer of mash(ed potatoes) on top. The meat and veggies were plentiful, the portion generous, and it was tasty enough but maybe on the bland side? It was served with a side of braised red cabbage which we really liked: sweet but not sour like pickled cabbage. And house-made brown stout bread, also very good. The wife had a Guinness and I, thinking it too cliché to order Guinness as a tourist in Ireland, tried a different stout whose name I've forgotten from the ample selection. But comparing the two, so much better! The menu offers a wide variety of traditional Irish dishes, more than most of the similar pubs in the area. As well as the other expected pub type food: sandwiches, burgers, etc. As for desserts, if we were hungrier, the wife might have ordered the Irish Whiskey Bread & Butter Pudding. The hubby would probably get his dessert later, as the selection was limited and neither that nor the Apple Crumble appealed. Sitting at the bar we had a more personalized experience than were we at a table. The bartender offered to take a photo of me behind the bar which I of course accepted. We made the right choice in coming here.

The Vintage Kitchen - Cajun/ Homemade Cornbread

The Vintage Kitchen

(105 reviews)

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South Inner City

A magnificent meal. Make an early reservation and come early. The tables are close together and if…read moreyou come early you can snag the table for 2 to the right of the front door. The ambience is trad Irish at bar with a very modern menu. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Roisin greeted us at the door and was super helpful making out choices for dinner. Though the patrons are packed in, the sound level was comfortable for conversation and tucked in the corner we had more room than most anyone else. The food was superb. There a Cajun influence to the chef's palate. The seafood chowder is a red chowder, a little spicy, and light. It's of course chock full of fish. The corn bread served with the soup is unique. I asked and the chef flavors the bread with Cajun spices. It's excellent. My wife chose the goats cheese salad. The pastry they held the salad and cheese was so delicate. Our entrees included the beef that melted in your mouth. It's served rare and it's totally tender. The sea bass was also excellent. It's served of the bone with mussels, brocholini in a curry based sauce. It was a very generous portion. The potatoes served with the dishes were great. My wife had a tawny port and I chose the cider-see pic. It was delicious and refreshing. We didn't enjoy dessert and so I can't comment. I highly recommend this place!

Hands down, the best service and food. From the moment you walk in this small gem you are welcomed…read morein with a smile. Making a great impression. The food is amazing, so tasty, and flavorful. Definitely want to come back before going back to the states. Visiting from New York and Hawai'i we fell in love with the food and vibes here. Ambiance: small but cozy. A combination of upscale, quaint, intimate, personable, and down to earth.

Flanagan's Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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