This is a true speakeasy, which is really hard to come by. It's suggested to make a reservation…read morebecause they fill up quickly. We visited twice, and the first time was on a Wednesday night. They were able to accommodate us mid-week without a reservation, but Friday night we made one to come back. There were gobs of people waiting to get in so we're glad we did! The entrance is very non-descript. It's an ugly grey metal door with VCC randomly applied, so if you didn't know what was there it would look industrial. There is a door bell to the left of the door. Ring it a few times and someone will open the door and check you in. With reservations they do make you wait until exactly that time so don't be alarmed. Your table is already selected for you. The inside is loungy and very swanky. Both times we had extremely comfortable chairs. Service is immaculate. Their menu is massive, very well published and explained. Our servers were both able to explain exactly what the cocktail may taste like as some of the combos might blow your mind. I had the Dirty Wizard which sounds odd on based on ingredients but was delicious. I also had the Purple Pearl which was my perfect cocktail. My husband tried a few different whiskey concoctions and he was impressed by all of them. I highly recommend adding VCC to your Dublin itinerary!

This place is great! As someone who doesn't really drink alcohol, I get nervous coming to places…read morelike this and asking for mocktails because I worry about being viewed as annoying for changing their drinks but I did not feel that way here. Our server was super friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive! The entire menu was so interesting to read and they seemed to have a very wide variety of drinks. Definitely worth visiting if you're in Dublin and like speakeasies and cool drinks!

The Scarlet Vetter says.....this was a fabulous experience in the heart of Dublin. Highly…read moreenjoyable! The Stella is a unique movie theater, with sumptuous seating offering, red leather couches, leather overstuffed chairs and hassocks, quaint side tables with tiny lamps and seat side service. You make reservations in advance, reserving specific chairs or couches, or, if you are so inclined, one of the large beds located at the very front of the theater. You can pre-order food which is brought to you or if not hot, already at your table when you arrive. The theater has a retro concession stand and you can have alcoholic drinks in the theater. The movie screen was huge and the sound was fabulous. Our seats were in the 5th row. Beforehand, you can book a table or bar seats for dinner or drinks in the upstairs cocktail bar which is also unique and fabulous. Very art deco with a cool vibe! They have a fancy drink menu, I snapped a few photos of sample drink offerings. My friend's cocktail arrived in a stemmed footed porcelain teacup! We did not finish a bottle of wine we had ordered for the table and we were informed we were free to take the bottle and glasses down to the theater to enjoy during the movie! Very nice! The service was very friendly, although they had some obviously new waitstaff who had trouble getting their act together and could not recall who ordered what and just simply placed entrees randomly in front of our table's diners, resulting in lots of dish passing and exchanging. The food was quite good. I ordered the Kale Salad (delicious) and the Creamed Spinach (yummy, but too liquidy) and Chicken Skewers. My husband ordered the Patatas Bravas and the Chicken Skewers, my friend ordered the giant Garlic Chili Prawns, Kale Salad and her husband ordered the Baba Ganoush. Good taste reports all around! The atmosphere is intimate and you are allocated a 1 hour and 45 minute schedule for your reserved dining space which was plenty of time. We did not feel rushed at all. I would highly recommend this unique and fun experience when in Dublin!

Stella Cocktail Club is a great spot for an upscale cocktail experience. You can come dressed…read morecomfortably, but the décor feels like a quiet, classy, cocktail lounge. The service was exceptional--attentive but unhurried. The drinks are terrific and priced accordingly. This isn't a cheap spot for a beverage. But, if you want a quiet, spot for a date or cocktails with friends, Stella Cocktail Club is worth a visit.

Flash harrys is Blackrock's newest restaurant venture. It's situated on Blackrock Main Street and…read morethere is a lot of parking close by. The interior of the restaurant is really cool. It's nice dim lighting with plenty of comfortable booths to sit in. The garden area is perfect for having a drink on a sunny day. There is also foosball and a pool table to keep you entertained. They also have a big projector that plays any big sports games that are on at the time. The cocktails are really delicious with a wide selection at competitive prices. So for interior/leisure/drinks I would give it a 4.5/5. However I thought the food was pretty average. I got wings which were pretty dry and tasteless. The sweet potato fries were good but not the best I've had. My friend had a burger which she claimed wasn't great either. Therefore I would highly recommend this place for a few drinks and some light bites but I wouldn't choose it as my go-to restaurant for a hangover meal. I would prefer it's sister restaurant The Counter.

Oh gotta love this place, New and fresh. I will start by…read moresaying YES I think it's waaaay better here than the quality you get in the parent company Eddie Rockets. It's got nice beer and really good food. The burgers where massive. Ok the beard bun was abit flimsy but the burger filled me right up. Seems to draw in a nice well kept crowd so that's really nice. Food menu stops at 10pm and around then I noticed the place started to empty around then too. Which is a shame but there is other places nearby when the crowd thins out. Still I'll be back for more food and drink :)

Great little hole in the wall. Dark & comfy, bartender very friendly. Only seats about 15 people…read morebut very cozy place for a drink.

The ambience here is very gloomy and dark with a little bit of a Victorian vibe, the music is good,…read moreand super small place. The drinks are some of the best in Dublin, very creative, and very tasty. At least that's what my friends say. It's a nice dublin experience

This was our spot - space itself has about 3 other venues all tied in under one large room; smokers…read morearea, another pub and a wine and spirits shop but we fell in love with this spot, chatted up the bartenders and locals- caught an amazing father/son Trad Duo - they were AH-Mazing! Priced accordingly and the whisky flights and selection were out of this world Again, street parking if you find it or pay parking lots nearby.

What a delightful place! The gentleman working was knowledgeable and helpful. We popped in here…read morearound mid-day during the holidays, so we missed out on live music. Inside is warm and cozy, definitely inviting.

Great atmosphere, good food, good drinks, fresh catch fish. Chips could have been better.The fish…read moreis excellent

I wanted to love this place but just cannot give it a review higher than 3…read more I normally do not rate on service because I am not big on it BUT it was non existent and confusing here. The food was overpriced and mediocre at best. Save yourself some money and eat at the chip shop on the main street OR try one of the numerous other places in the area. The shop that is attached is worth a browse though and is filled with so many items you will be tempted to purchase a bag full of treats. It was a rainy night so the fireplace inside was welcoming.

Had dinner here for the the first time ( as we are here on vacation) and I must say, it's amazing!…read more The employees are friendly and the food is good quality and great tasting! The WINGS are a must try! Our servers names was Stephen and he was wonderful. We even asked about Irish Coffee and he told us we we should try it out and it did not disappoint! We would absolutely recommend this place for anyone interested in a wide selection of delicious bites! This place was one of our top experiences during our vacation. The menu from Ollie's is offered a few days out of the week, it includes tasty bites like the ribs and wings. The resteraunt has a different name ( I wish I could remember the exact name) but it is a steakhouse and next to Ollie's!!

Takes a lot and i mean a lot for me to 5 star a place. But oh my god the first place to ever bust a…read moregut . The decor was stylish the staff where amazing so helpful and delightful. Now i didnt get a pic of the starter it was a simple starter for me th3se little potatoes in lousiana hot sauce with dip and it was amazing the other half had firied cheese thingy cant remember what it was and an ice cold cocktail . Next the main course louisana wings which where messy but ohhhhh so good And then the celery and dip to cool ya down from those wings. Also came with baby ribs which literally fell off the bone like it had been boiled i was struggling as the wings never seemed to end. The food around me was also looking like it was packed onto the plates. I had heard of ollies a few times but never been and my god i will be going back for sure for food hidden gem in skerries an absolute treat and destroyed my hunger the speed of food prep was crazy 4 mins from starter order to the plate . Deffo one for groups and prepare to get messy. The fries are rustic and the portions are man portions no sexisim intended

Excellent food and excellent service. Lovely cocktails to start. We did the wings, prawns and…read moreBurrata salad for appetizers- all fantastic. Can't go wrong with the filet, tender and cooked perfectly. If you like desert - sticky toffee pudding is fab. Great evening, thanks Eric For a wonderful meal.

From the owner: Due to Covid-19 we are temporarily closed and we would like to apologize for any inconvenience this…read morehas caused.

Stopped by this pub which was once an old bank (hence the name) on a day trip & just had to have a…read moreSmithwicks which apparently is from this small town! Didn't order any food, just popped in for a beer but the vibes were so cool!

Of all the restaurants/pubs that Gayle and I visited during our recent trip to Ireland, our Lunch…read moreat this Left Bank had the best burger and Craic (fun, good times, enjoyable conversation, and the social atmosphere of a lively gathering). It also brought back fond memories of one of our early dates at a Left Bank in Pleasant Hill CA, when Gayle put me to the test. :) p.s. - I'm still around after 20 years. Our tour had just arrived in Kilkenny and as we walked down through the Food Festival (it was also a Bank Holiday), we needed to find a bank to replenish our cash reserve for tips and such. As we were Downtown, that was easy to accomplish. After that, I asked Gayle if she wanted to eat at the food festival or sit down somewhere. She opted for the latter, and Left Bank was right there! The place was packed and with great happy Bank Holiday energy, but the nice guy greeting us suggested we walk around and see if we could find an empty table. After about 5 minutes of searching, we spied a couple just leaving at a table by the window and we grabbed it. We were served quickly by an observant wait person, and before we knew it, my Chicken BLT and Gayle's Burger were right there. My choice was very good, and Gayle's burger was amazing. My adult beverage of choice was a Smithwicks, while Gayle stuck to her go-to Chardonnay choice (but with a burger?). Then as we're enjoying our Lunch, we look out the window and there's our friends Don and Fern walking down the food festival street! Gayle quickly left to chase them down, and with enough room at the table, the more the merrier! If we weren't on the tour clock, I would have gone another round. But alas, all good things....and doing a mitzvah by leading another couple looking for table to ours as we left.

Love this place... Great atmosphere. Patrick gets an A+ Try the Vitamin G Strong buy recommendread more

I must let you know that this is a great pub It's been…read morearound for generations even though the current generation is a great owner and has made it better than ever the best is yet to come The bar staff is second to none even though the cool Bono look alike would make Bono seem like a giant among men. His wit is lightening fast which helps as he reaches for the higher shelves The Guinness is superb and worth the visit alone having been thoughtfully managed with temperature and excellent maintenance by professionals There is no pub in Dublin or Dun Laoghaire that I want to spend in more than this pub Some call if "the old man bar" because young and old alike feel welcome there If you like fun the owner encourages all singers good and bad to belt one out so don't be shy even if you don't know all the words. I highly recommend you go there have a pint and a good laugh. I'll probably see you there the next trip I'm home from Florida to visit my family!!!