I came inside here the other night when I saw they had roast chicken. Pretty sure there's lots of places with roast chicken dinner, but I was right next to this one and so in I went. I ordered the roast chicken dinner mostly because I moved here from Canada. In a few weeks it will be Thanksgiving back home, which is an excuse to eat a big turkey dinner with stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, etc. Oh and you're supposed to think about the things, people, etc. your thankful for. Sure roast chicken isn't turkey, but it's pretty close (and better imo, not as dry). And this roast dinner came with gravy (score), stuffing (yes), potatoes (of course), and a salad (because you should try to be somewhat healthy I guess). The chicken was delicious, and came with a dark and white meat piece. The gravy was so good, it's an onion gravy, which I'm not used to, but it had lots of flavour and I liked it. The stuffing/dressing (can never remember the difference) was also quite good, but I wished there was more of it. The potatoes I got were the garlic ones, and I thought it would be like mashed potatoes, but it was like fried potoatos. Still good, but I'd go for mashed next time. The salad was a basic garden salad with a vinaigrette. Only issue I had was getting the bill afterward, my server disappeared and I had to flag down someone else. All in all it was a good meal for €14 and it's just of O'Connell Street so it's easy to find. I'll likely come back here for this roast chicken dinner again. read more

Very neat pub in Dublin. Stopped for a drink. The ceilings are very cool. Service was great and they have a dining room to eat or a more bar area. We got an Irish coffee and it was good. In a cool old building as well. read more

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Worst burger, salad, and old fashioned I've ver had all at the same time. Go anywhere else

Beautiful interior when you walk in. The staff were professional and the food was phenomenal. I ordered a cappuccino, the goat cheese bon bons, chicken wing starter, oriental stir fry for the entree and brownie sundae. The wings were the best I've ever had in my life! read more

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I read a review that stated, "I always come here when I visit Dublin," and now I understand why the food is amazing. Everything had a ton of flavor and was served to us fast and hot. We loved both dishes we got. Our server is as awesome and very accommodating and fast. I also loved the inside as it looked like an old train station. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a good dinner spot!!! read more

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I come to Dublin 3 times a year, and no matter how many great places I have a chance to eat at, I always find myself back here! They know what they are doing!! Happy journey! read more

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Came here late night for a quick drink. Spacious with high ceilings, this place is nice in the bar area. I tried the Gunpowder Irish gin and tonic and loved it. My friend got a cocktail from the menu and hated it. They had TVs in the bar and a bathroom downstairs. Not bad to chill here for a bit. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Gin and tonic - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Delicious food and great service. Loved every minute at Grand Central. Close to everything!

Food was good but the reason for the 3-star is because our food took nearly an hour to come out. The server/kitchen totally forgot about our order which I understand does happen especially when it gets busy. read more

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Food was awful but made worse by the service- can't decide which was worse. Would eat crummy fast food before I would go back. PASS!!

Service is okay but food is very good. I recommend the Asian style fry or the steak. The French fries are not like other you find in Ireland. Those are just fast food fries you can find in the us grocery stores. Deserts are very good: the crumbly apple pie and the sticky orange cake are my favorites. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Went in for. a quick bite to eat after some shopping. Busy venue but we managed to get a table. Good vibrant atmosphere with patrons of all ages. Service was quick and the bar menu had a good range of options at a reasonable price. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Everything here to eat for dinner is just too expensive. I got the goats cheese salad which was massive and made with lovely flavoursome cheese in filo pastry, but everything was just that bit too oily for a salad. It was massive though, so big an entire live rabbit could be hiding in there and you couldn't tell unless you started rummaging around looking for the grapes. The wines were not the May West either. On the plus side: The staff are absolutely delightful, very courteous and attentive. Also the venue itself is really striking. I'd probably venture in here for a few bevvys again, but I wouldn't be too quick ordering grub again. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Don't let the photo fool you; this is maaaaaaaaaaaaaasive. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

It's hard to be objective; however, I rated based on the three meals we had. Lamb, pork belly, and chicken. I was told the first two were great. My chicken tasted like it was cook days ago. It was very dry and bland. More like Jerky. If I based this experience soly on my meal it would have been 1 star. read more

Let me preface what I'm about to say with the following facts: I love apples, I grew up by an apple orchard, and my standards for any apple-based product is incredibly high because of those first two facts. The Grand Central has the best apple pie I have ever had in my life. Hands down, bar none, the best. It hurts my soul knowing it took me 28 years to find it and it hurts even more knowing that it is thousands of miles away from where I live. That being said, the food and service here were both well above average and only very slightly more expensive than surrounding fare. Well worth a visit, the apple pie will continue to haunt my dreams. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - The best apple pie you'll ever have. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

After to listening to my friend rave for days and days about the cajun chicken baguette at the Grand Central, I must say I was a little intrigued... But 13 euros for a baguette - even if it's bloody good, how can you justify the phenomenal pricetag? My friend, however, is not a woman of needless extravagance, so curiosity got the better of me and I caved. The Grand Central Hotel is a bar situated in the 19th century building that once housed the Munster & Leinster Bank. It's right on the corner of O'Connell and Abbey Streets in Dublin 1. The building itself is very impressive. The Grand has a mighty grand feel about it, alright. With its elaborate stone exterior, high ceilings and plush red seating, the Grand looks and feels like a 4 star hotel. A few minutes inside, however, will convince you otherwise. Really it's just an elaborately decked out pub. Leinster supporters still hang out here before a match, and glammed up girls down fuschia-coloured cocktails here before a night out on the town. But back to the cajun chicken baguette... was it the slice of heaven I'd dreamed of? Hmmmm, no, but it was pretty bloody good, very filling, and big enough to share. So in reality it's only 6.50... read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Once a bank for 75 years, the Grand Central has a beautiful exterior and interior. Built in the late 19th century, it has high ceilings and handcrafted stone. The seating is quite comfortable too. You can sink into brown leather couches whilst enjoying your tipple. This pub is a good choice if you're shopping or if you're working in the area and you need a rest. The atmosphere is mediocre because it attracts a lot of blow-ins from O'Connell Street. Nonetheless, it's free to get in and they play all the major sporting events on their plasma screens. The pub food is decent with big portions. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I went to the Grand Central Cafe Bar after picking up some friends from the airport transfer bus. The place has a very nice interior, with very high ceilings and excellent fittings. Its quite distinctively actually. There are a lot of bars in Dublin but not many with this standard I would say. The bar service was quick and it is very big so you have a good chance of getting a nice comfortable seat, although apparently it can get quite busy. The only down point for me was that the music was a bit loud. I like loud music but it didnt really fit in with the decoration and vibe of the place. Although after about 20 minutes it did get turned down to a decent level, so maybe its normally ok. A nice bar, also a good place to start a pub crawl if you are arriving from the airport! read more

Its fine. It's in a handy location and some of the seats are quite comfy. They have the same food menu as gin palace and table service. But there's something missing - it doesn't have quite atmosphere it should have. Maybe its too easy to find so lots of random people go there and it never gets a niche vibe, or something - I can't put my finger on it. But its fine! read more

As pub grub goes this is great It's an old bank so lovely setting and good size area to sit Staff generally good Menu is good as I say it is pub grub so usual me u Lasagne is very nice . Fish and chips also lovely There prawn gambo is delicious ! Definitely recommended for great pub grub ! read more

A surprisingly nice bar right in the thick of O' Connell Street among all the tacky shops and restaurants. Met a mate for a couple of pints on Friday evening - well, we were meant to meet at Grand Social but he got them mixed up! To be fair, Grand Central was a better place for a chat with ample lighting and music not too loud to hold a good conversation. The staff was very friendly with table service too... prices seemed reasonable for the Guinness and Erdinger pints we had. Now, if only they have Hoegaarden! ;) read more

Friendly servers and nice historical interior. Dropped in for a Guinness and quite enjoyed the atmosphere.

Just about the best meal I had in Ireland during my 2 weeks stay. I had the Guinness and Steak Pie.... absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Also, the service at this restaurant was outstanding. If you are on O'Connell Street looking for a great Irish meal, this is the place to go. read more

I used to think that the Grand Central was a Hotel but it turns out it's actually a pub. And a pretty decent one at that. They have comfy chairs and couches big enough for small groups. You might want to sit as far away from the door as possible when it's cold outside though as you will get a full blast of cold air every time someone opens the door and since it's a busy pub that's quite often. Even on a Monday night, maybe because it's just before christmas, the pub was pretty packed. The Grand Central also has a dress code- neat attire essential- and is only for over 21s. The pints are good, a bit on the expensive side though, and they do have table service. This can be quite dangerous because you don't notice how many drinks you've had until you try and make it down the stairs to the bathroom without falling. All in all a nice pub for meeting friends for a few drinks. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

This historic pub dates back to the 19th century and due to an ancient by-law it is only one of three bars on Dublin's O'Connell Street. You can view some of the old style large ceilings and beautiful hand crafted stone and before it was the Grand Central, the had been the Munster & Leinster Bank. You can still see some of the old banking material that was used at the beginning of the century on display. The great thing about this place is that there is always something on, live musicians every Thursday, DJ with late bar every Friday and live band with late bar every Saturday. It is free in, there are large plasma TV's for all sporting events, and a full a la carte menu daily from 12-8pm! read more

If you want a feel of Dublin history whilst nestling your body into a comfortable seat, then come here. Buy yourself a creamy pint and sit back and enjoy the sweet black stuff, find sometime during the day when it's not hectic. This building dates back to the 19th century, part of it was destroyed in 1916 rising. So maybe read up on your 1916 history prior to going to truly absorb the mood. Then you can really enjoy the high dome ceilings, stone-work and extraordinary chandeliars as you melt into that leather chair. read more

I love this place. The food is very good, and reasonably priced. My last meal here was lasagna, with side salad and chips, all of which were delicious. There is always a nice crowd, yet it's quiet and relaxed. A good place for a chat, drink, or a bite to eat. Staff are friendly and attentive, with table service for both food and drinks. Note: it was marked as Closed by someone on Yelp, but it's not closed. read more

Hmmmmm, what to say about a bar that leaves no impression on me... If the Telly's got horse racing on. I already know it's not my mind of pub. But, the Guinness was nice and staff were very friendly. Looking around at the faces in there. People looked like they were having a good time. I can't fault it, it's just not for me. read more

My first Guinness in Ireland was here and it was amazing! My group of 5 ordered garlic bread appetizer and the plate came out with 4 slices. They offered a complimentary 5th slice to accommodate! The beef and Guinness pie was amazing and I'm addicted to Guinness now. Time to go pub hopping gotta go. Try this place! read more

The decor of the restaurant is great, you'll catch yourself staring at the ceiling and walls a lot. A single candle lit tableside was something I've never experienced before, which was a nice touch. Service was quick and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The beef Guinness pot pie was on point, and the portion and price were reasonable considering this is in the tourist trap section of Dublin. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Inside of the back restaurant section. - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

I thought the food was great! Their servers were very polite and attentive. I found this restaurant on my way from Galway one afternoon and I was starved. I ordered their chicken pasta with chorizo. I never thought that chorizo and chicken would taste great together. read more

Grand Central Cafe Bar - Chicken pasta with chorizo. I was in heaven.. :) - Pubs Near Me - Dublin, D

Popped in on a Sunday on a whim, in an attempt to escape the rain and we were delighted with the decision. Amazing service, food was great value for money and the fact you can smell all the food being cooked in the kitchen was perfect. read more

Staff are so so friendly. The food is A1! Chorizo pasta is incredible. I wish they sold the Gambas A Pil Pil like the Gin Palace. Other then that INCREDIBLE. I had my 21st birthday downstairs and it had to be the most amazing night of my life. :) Although the DJ wasn't very friendly! read more

I like the down stairs area :) I went there last year on Paddys day it was fun. Now that I think about it maybe I should go back!

Had the soup and garlic bread, nothing special. The place is a bar a restaurant. Think I will come back for a drink but the food didnt impress me. Staff was friendly but bringing me the wrong bill wasnt the best ending of my visit. read more

I was here a couple of weeks ago in a hen party. We were doing a pub crowl, the place was a bit busy with a lot of nice good looking young people. We had cocktails, that was actually a hard one, as the cocktail list of this place is really nice and you might feel you can only leave after trying every single one of them, but anyway, we didnt have the time to stay only there, but we also had a shot of something green and sweet that was recommended by the mng..in fainess it was nice...so, great vibe and good prices. Will be back there for sure. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I was expecting just a standard Irish pub but the food turned out to be really good, and most importantly the service was excellent. We actually had just left another pub/restaurant after waiting forever for service and not getting it, so it was great to walk into the Grand Central and get fast friendly service. read more

Really sound place. I've stepped in twice now for a bite during the day and the service is simply awesome - where in some other places, you get ignored for a good while, here we had hardly parked our butts when a waiter showed to ask us if we were hungry or just thirsty. Quite a few of the options come vegetarian, I opted for the goats cheese salad (goat cheese wrapped in filo pastry and the salad has some extra quirks to make it more interesting - I'm a fan!) which turned out to be really filling. If you want a decent meal that you don't have to wait long for, this is a good spot. read more

The staff were nice but the food was totally disgusting. Reheated rubbish. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone and will not be returning read more

this place was alright. they charge €13 for lasagne and €4 for chips which works out at an expensive pub grub, the house white wasnt great but it was busy on a random thursday night and my partner loved the dessert He has baileys cheesecake and thought it was the best dessert in ages; Have eaten here a few times but i think next time i'll go to a restaurant to avail of an earlybird where one can get two courses for the price of a lasagne dish and a side. The gambus pil pil was very tasty though so no complaints with the food read more