The newly opened restaurant, I was invited there for a blogger event…read more Enjoyed the night, staff and the owner put real effort into welcoming us, enjoyed my Proseco and Canapes, it's a very affordable place for a bite to eat and they have live music on. Location is perfect ! Right in the middle of Temple Bar! Worth a visit!

I was walking through temple bar the other day and just happened to notice this place, it is just…read morearound the corner from Elephant & Castle. One of the main things that caught my eye was the BYOB sign because at this stage I have done Zakura and Mushashi to death and have been on the lookout for another good BYOB in Dublin. While I think this place is only BYOB while the liquor licence is being processed they offer you a free bottle of wine when you spend €50! I booked a table for 9 girls on saturday and no surprises we all arrived a bit late but the staff were extremely friendly. There was a great little jazz duo playing in the restaurant and the atmosphere and vibes in the place were great. Since the Cork Jazz festival earlier this year I have found myself a new found jazz fan! When they finished their set the duo came up to speak to us and see how we enjoyed their show and the whole thing was a very personal and intimate experience. So lets get to the important stuff - the food!! Myself and two other girls shared the calamari and the prawn cocktail to start. Simple dishes but done very well. The calamari was just right, I hate when it is too thick. The prawn cocktail was done with a kind of blood mary twist and was equally nice! For my mains I got beef cheeks which were delicious, albeit a little bit heavy for me. The seafood risotto was very good and the scallops were cooked perfectly. However I have to say my favourite of all the main courses was The Jazz Cafe's take on fish and chips. The batter was lightly done and the fish was just right. At this stage I was too full for desert but did get a nice macchiato. At one stage in the night the fire alarm went off and was extremely loud but to be honest everyone in the restaurant seemed in such good form that it was just a funny addition to the night. The best part of the night was when the humble bill arrived and came to €25 a head!!! This place is only open a week but I would imagine it wont be long before it is one of the go to spots for a nice romantic or group dinner at the weekend!!

Oh my Lord, what a night!…read more I've been wanting to go to the Ruby Sessions for ages and finally made it this Tuesday night. I'd heard it's good but nothing more and didn't know what to expect. Especially as it goes quite late on a Tuesday night, was hoping it lived up to its reputation for me to forego an early night before work the next day. AND, it did. In fact, surpassed my expectations. If you are a huge music fan and want to enjoy original live music even when it's not coming from the biggest known names in the industry, then Ruby sessions hits the spot to say the least. And with some big names dropping in every once in a while, it's not hard to understand why. It's the type of night that has earnt its reputation fair and square where you hear the different acts perform completely mesmerised and you wouldn't be surprised if a few years down the line those same performer's names will be on everyone's lips because they are just brimming with talent oozing out of them. The fact that they perform original music too and manage to entertain is not to be taken for granted either. There are many talented musicians who don't manage to compel audiences unless singing covers and many people don't enjoy listening to songs they've never heard. Not a problem at the ruby sessions as every single performer is just amazingly talented at what they do. I left feeling like kicking myself for having taken so long to make it round to this. The best bit of all, despite the sessions taking place weekly for the past 16 years, the venue remains small, upstairs at Doyle's, I'd guess about a 50 strong crowd in total, makes you feel like you've gone upstairs into a well kept secret that only the privileged few know about and you are rewarded by being entertained by some seriously talented peeps in return. I've no doubt this will now become part of at least a semi-regular routine for me, and just another reason why I feel blessed to live in this fair city of Dublin with it's hidden underbelly of art & music and talent that even a lot of the bigger cities worldwide just can't rival!

I went there last tuesday and the session was soooo great! The room is quite small but was totally…read morefull and I've had the chance to seat just in front of the stage. Artists were litterally one meter beyond me! What a great experience to listen and watch talented singers and musicians just for 6€ and during 2 hours! I think this place will become my future tuesday nights' spot!

Someone recommended us this pub and boy were they right about the vibes, food, and service! One of…read morethe best pubs we went to while on our visit. We came around 2 in the afternoon and it was pretty full. We did have to wait a while to get seated but they tried their best to accommodate us. While we waited we went upstairs where there was live music playing and we had Irish coffee. Once we sat service was very fast. We got the fish and chips and this was one of the best meals we had. Everyone was so attentive and friendly. This was one of our favorite spots that we tried.

Ate lunch at Arthur's today after the Guinness Storefront Tour. We sat at the bar and were served…read moreby Darrath. He was personable and gave us some recommendations on the whiskey and food on the menu. We ordered a braised beef sandwich which was served on toasted bread along with a side of fries. The sandwich was great, the beef was very tender and juicy. The fries however were very dense and not my favorite. Darrath also gave us some recommendations on other pubs to visit in the area. I would recommend this pub for the service and food.

Located below the Lower Deck, Bello Bar is definitely one of the best Music Venues I have been in…read moreDublin. This warm and cosy place is ideal for either vibrant gigs or low key intimate performances. The Bar in partnership with Donkey Jaw Productions, is bringing the best Bands from Dublin and all around Ireland on Sundays, starting at 8pm. A friend of mine recommended this venue to me, and after checking it out on Facebook I learned that is the newest Music Venue in Town. So if you love live music from Soul, Funk to Blues or Latin, you just have to keep an eye on their facebook page to find out what is going on every Sunday Night...

This place is a revelation to me. I remember going to this venue once before for a small time gig;…read morea friend of a friends band was playing. But the space had since closed down, which was a shame. Now reopened since 2013 as a Jazz music venue, we paid 8 EUR after making the descent and entered a placer cooler than a hipsters bicycle. The bar and initial lounge was laid out well, which some funky décor and candles on tables. Next was the stage area, which was down a few steps, where there are more tables adorned with candles. Keep going to the left you are met with The Sitting Room, an area which is just that, a comfy sitting room. Back at the bar we spy craft beers - hurrah! I first go for a brewdog Punk IPA, but then switch to their 5am Saint. Both lovely beers. Due to the fabulous recent weather, the audience was slow to fill and as a result the music started a lot later than envisaged by the promoters. But when it did get started, my gosh was it a cracking set. The band was called Mages Takotak, French I believe. They were excellent. I'm no jazz expert, but we all really enjoyed the show. Alas by the time the second band had started, I had to go... it was a school night after all and as much as I would have loved to have stayed, I just couldn't Highly recommended and I definitely will be back.

Another little gem in the midst of hipsterville Stoneybatter/Smithfield…read more I used to drink here when I was a kid. Like my Dad was drinking Guinness and I was drinking red lemonade. So this place brings back a lot of memories. It is not the old man pub it used to be but it's old man interior is still in tact. The vibe is just totally different. It's bright pink on the outside. You cannot miss this place. A few oulwans asked me if it was a gay bar last week when I was on a crawl of the local pubs. It's not. But I see where they're coming from. The music is hipstery-ish I guess. It varies. Was a little bit of a hip hop the last time. Staff appear indifferent. Not overly friendly nor rude. That suits me grand once I get served beer. They have a pool table and a tiny little area for smoking out the back. They have the usual drinkies on offer with some crafty numbers thrown in for good measure. Tayto crisps, bacon fries and all night toasties for soakage. There is a dog running around anytime I am in here. I presume it's the owners. Or maybe it's a ghost dog. I have happily gotten pissed in here on a number of occasions and will be looking forward to getting pissed again in the near future.

Dive bar. Local pub where it appears people really do get off work and down pints of Guinness!…read more Great time!

Exactly what you expect. Comfortable no-nonsence bar with great service and better drinks.read more

Thomas House is a nice little punk pub that is a 15 minutes walk outside of city centre & away from…read morethe Crazy ass tourists. It reminded me of a place I used to go to in Bellflower called Midway. The only difference is they have good punk music. The beer was excellent and I must quote them on this, "no sissy drinks like an apple martini." I will forever be grateful to this pub as I discovered St. Bernardus. Only the best beer in the world and it's made by Monks. Something about the rich flavors in it made for a climatic experience. As I drank that pint, I tasted all it had to offer. It's dark with a full, ivory-colored head. It was amazing, try it and don't hesitate to go to a punk bar in Dublin, Ireland when you get a chance. Cheers!

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.

The Globe is one of those pubs that's good but nobodies favorite. It can be jammers or vacant,…read moreamazing or disastrous and company varies just as much as anywhere else. However, I had an amazing few pints there last night. From both barmen. So I'll be going back for that alone. I also saw Catherine Lynch. I also didn't care.

they have great deals on the night, which is brilliant. The…read morebar is cosy and the customers are the general 18-40 age. With live music etc. Good spot to pull in tourists and also great live music nights even though the stage is small.

One of my favorite memories happened at the Leeson Lounge. I can't say that I was entirely sober…read morefor the event because the more we played, the more Guinness I was offered. I'd recommend this place for one of the freshest pints in Dublin, and some of the best live music money can buy, but absolutely free. How can you beat that.

Packed full on match days, the Leeson Lounge is a great Dublin pub. It's right next door to…read moreO'Brien's (I often confuse them) and they both share a similar gang. The Leeson Lounge definitely has a bit of a younger crew and it's a great spot on a Friday. They do food at lunchtime too and have been known to be quite laid back about bringing your own food from the pizza place across the road! Good pints and good banter.

If you are in Dublin this is absolutely a MUST!!!!! Such an amazing and friendly/fun staff. They…read moreabsolutely go the extra mile to ensure you have a great experience. The two owners were so wonderful, and both came to speak with us by the end of the dining experience. The food was unreal. Such good options with so many different styles of cuisine. Everything we ate was so impressive and tasty. I would recommend specifics, but I'd be listing out the 20 menu items we ordered. Their drinks were just as fabulous as the food. Great vibe in the place as well. Good lighting and fun environment right in the heart of Dublin. You seriously can not go wrong. DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOR AND MAKE A RESERVATION!

I know what you're thinking: tapas in Dublin?? Believe me, you need these in your life!…read more Bringing Spanish culture to the heart of Dublin and doing a great job in the process. Vanessa (one of the owners) is there helping you out and welcoming you as if you're family. Lovely atmosphere, honestly. We ordered these tapas for a party of two: chicharrones, chorizo frito y morcilla, carrillada de cerdo (pork cheeks), bomba de la Barcelona, and patatas bravas. I can't pick a favorite (but the pork cheeks, and the chorizo are up there!), but every tapa was incredible and well executed. Take your time, be adventurous, and explore the menu. Portions are small enough that you can order many things to share. Paired the tapas with a wonderful Tempranillo, and a Cava Sangria. They did start us with a free sample of their tinto de verano as well, in true Spanish fashion. Definitely worth visiting while in Dublin!