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.

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!

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.

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

best place to go to if you are traveling and want to really get that irish food and atmosphere then…read morethis is the place and let me say walter my waiter/ also the manger of the place is the best waiter/ manager 10/10 would recommend going if first time in ireland would come back (for walter of course)

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.

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. !:)

Very cute restaurant that stopped by during our food tour to have a lunch…read more Beer was delicious and I definitely recommend this place for lunch if you are nearby to try the different stews. My favorite of the stew samples was coddle. The bread and butter were also delicious although every place had amazing bread. we didn't really get to interact with the server, but the bartender did give us a good intro to the beers that are available that day

Walked over to Sheehans for dinner and it was already packed inside and outside around the bar…read morearea. It took a little maneuvering to get through the crowd since everyone was loud and having a great time, but once we made it upstairs to the lounge area, it was much quieter and we were seated immediately. Hubby ordered the Irish Lamb Stew and I got the Sheehans Stout House Beef Pie. Our food came out surprisingly quick. I'm usually not a fan of lamb because it can taste too gamey for me, but I had to try his stew and it was actually really tasty -- still had that lamb flavor, but not overpowering at all. My Stout House Beef Pie was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. We also shared a side of onion rings and they were crispy to perfection. By the end we were stuffed, but still decided to split the bread pudding for dessert and wow... chef's kiss. Definitely worth saving room for!

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.

Was excited to find and try this place! Wasn't until we tried to find it and couldn't that we…read morefigured out it has closed permanently. Disappointing!

Excellent fish and chips (and WOW the chips!)…read more The fish has a super light coating of batter and is ever so lightly fried. The chips also are just delicious. Exploding with flavor. I got to the bottom of the bowl and shed a small tear that they were gone so quickly! Great food and nice service. Highly recommended.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 The absolute BEST restaurant in Dublin! Went here twice during our stay. It also makes a great pub for evening and at night. Food: The best food in Dublin. I ordered a steak rib sub and the meat just fell off the bone. It was amazing. The wings were amazing, and the selection of craft beer is superb. Decor: This place looks like it was modeled after a church and those rooms in the back look like confession rooms. See the pictures! This is a must place to go when in Dublin and I recommend this place to all who visit the city.

Had a beer on the rooftop - super pricey and yes it's on temple bar but still 11.75 euro for a pint…read more- robbery but when in Dublin....didnt try the food.. Keep drinking!

Everyone says that you MUST try the fish and chips while in Ireland. Our tour guide said that this…read morewas the place to go while we were in the area, so my travel partner and I checked it out. The service was impeccable-friendly, welcoming and even entertaining. The man who took our orders and then delivered it to the table did so with a jovial little dance-I love seeing people enjoy their jobs. The fish was just ok-I was hoping for a little more flavor, but it was kind of bland. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be and I'm just used to a little more spices? Either way, I'd still return just for the pleasant experience.

Food is bland at best, guys working behind the counter are rude and one was openly making fun of an…read moreamerican accent possibly mocking me. The waitress was the only one working with any professionalism.

Our family had a nice meal at this establishment during our visit to Ireland…read more My favorites were the Irish Stew and a pint of Guinness (of course!) and we enjoyed live music from our table on the upper floor. There is a lot of history packed into this bar, and we were graciously allowed to explore and take photos - so glad we stopped by.

Okay, in a city full of pubs and restaurants, for me, the Merchant's Arch is a standout. The…read morecombination of location, ambiance, food and drink make it a perfect stop for me. I come here at least once on every visit to Dublin, even if only for a pint of Guinness, but the food is wonderful as well. And I usually have a shot or 2 or Whiskey as well! The Seafood Chowder is excellent, but the Soda Bread is incredible! I have had many times off the menu over the years, and have not had a bad choice- from Fish & Chips to Bangers and Mash, all good. There is always a great musician playing, and for me, I have always had good attentive service, even the owner comes by to check-in. Yes, there are many pubs and restaurants to visit in Dublin, but this is always a solid choice! Sláinte!