There's been a dire lack of good coffee places in the Crumlin/Drimnagh area in recent years. As a…read morecaffeine addict, I've had to make do with the subpar offerings of Costa, Insomnia or Matt the Rasher (the less said, the better, ugh). But now! I have a new favourite spot, right on my doorstep! This place has great coffee at cheap prices, with a lovely atmosphere but a modern decor. A place for hipsters and aul ones alike! With a charming front and back terrace, they make great use of the small space they have. The guys running it are really knowledgeable about coffee and seem to care about quality of product and service (all the hot food/cakes are made fresh on the premises). And again, the prices are unbelievably fair. It's so nice (and rare) to not feel ripped off when I treat myself to go out for lunch. I think this cafe will be a real gem for the community and I will definitely be a regular customer.

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.

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

Oldest pub in Ireland, 825 years to be exact. Pretty incredible. I made sure to check out every…read morearea of the bar including the bathroom. So much history. So cool. We started off with the seafood chowder to share which comes with Guinness bread. My husband ordered a Guinness and I got a hard cider. For dinner, we both enjoyed the beef stew made with Irish beef! This stew is a staple of Ireland. So good! We ended our meal with an espresso and a baileys coffee. I had an extra baileys coffee for my aunt too! If you're in Ireland, you have to check this place. At minimum, just a drink! Slainte!

Conveniently located near Kilmainham Gaol. A very hipster trendy looking joint, great for brunch…read more Their coffee game is top notch. Food is delish and portions are large. Irish Artisan Breakfast: Loved all the protein intensity! That was one massive sausage, which had a fun thin crispy skin semi-detached. Lots of bacon, with some bits tender and some bits crunchy. The blood pudding had a good grainy texture. The portobello was definitely a superior mushroom choice, giving lots of the umami. The tomato and hash browns were good contrasts to all the meat. Only thing missing was beans... why?

This was such a great find!…read more After visiting Kilmainham Gaol (which I highly recommend) and the Museum of Modern Art across the street I was looking for a late lunch and so glad I found Union8. I loved that they had 2 daily specials - one regular and one vegetarian (that was NOT a salad)! I also loved that the side that accompanied the specials was a spicy butternut squash soup And NOT fries. Nestled by the warmth of the restaurant (and a cold brew) - the food came out quick and was quickly inhaled. I ordered the vegetarian special which that day was a Vegetarian Sandwich with hummus. A bit too much eggplant for my taste but good nonetheless. I spied some of the other diners' dishes I have to say they looked delicious too. Its a great place to grab a bite if you are in the area.

Third time was a charm as we kept trying to dine here and missed out due to shifting hours…read more So when we finally got to sit in a lovely window seat hightop looking out at folks blowing in from nearby Heuston Station. The fish and chips were phenomenal but I would've loved just one more piece. Of course that could be my American sensibilities talking. Overall a great place to soak in old school Dublin atmosphere with lovely decor and great service!

The burger was on the dry side, the ketchup was watered down and the waiter/host talked us into…read moreordering 2 orders of wings, which was way too much for 4. The waitress was excellent, so that was good at least.

Absolutely loved the Guinness stew here! The storehouse is definitely quite touristy but the dining…read moreexperience was amazing. The meat was incredibly tender and I loved the flavorful, hearty broth, which paired wonderfully with the mashed potatoes and Guinness bread. Definitely make a reservation beforehand!

Ever since I came to Dublin, I've been wanting to try the Guinness Beef Stew. And thought what…read morebetter place to have it then the actual Guinness Storehouse where the beer is made. And plus, I was super hungry and didn't want to have my Guinness tasting on an empty stomach, so my friends and I opted to eat here. I knew exactly what I wanted to order, so I only ordered the GUINNESS BEEF STEW. The beef stew was very rich and nice. It had a good amount of beef pieces inside. The potatoes inside were very soft/creamy. The dish was carb/protein loaded, which satisfied my hungry stomach.

Yes! La Dolce Vita!…read more Cozy and welcoming family owned restaurant. We visited 3 times during our stay in Dublin. That's how much we loved it. The presentation of the food is spectacular. Even something simple like garlic bread was beautifully displayed. The food in itself is incredibly tasty. We only came here once for lunch. They offer a great lunch special for €10.95. It includes a 2 course meal. I love the cheesy garlic bread. I enjoyed everything I tried, but I think the penne carbonara was my favorite. It was so creamy. I wanted to drink the sauce. Their Caesar salad is delightful, the homemade dressing is divine. Desserts are scrumptious and purely decadent The Nutella brownie is a must have. The restaurant is small. When it's busy it can feel cramped. It's perfect any social situation like a romantic date, a business meeting or a big family gathering. 5 stars. Beautiful food, cordial service, and pleasant ambiance.

So we visited Kilmanhaim Gaol across the street and came here to grab a bite and a pint. I love…read morethe interior of this place. I had a good Guinness and a shot of Red Breast 12 year. Also had fish and chips for lunch. It came with smashed peas! It was great. It came out really hot. Fish and chips were crispy and good. The service was good but a little slow. I think it was still early and there were enough people working at that time. But the server was very sweet and friendly.

Arrived Dublin from the States about 8:30 a.m. checked our bags at the hotel and got on the hop on…read more- hop off bus. We asked the driver for a lunch recommendation and he suggested Nancy Hands. It was a good recommendation. It was close to a stop so we hopped off and had lunch. The restrauant is very neat with a cool vibe. We arrived about 1 p.m. and had to sit at the bar for about ten minutes for a table to open up. The restrauant is not on the tourist path (think Temple Bar area). We may have been the only non-Irish in the restrauant. It is rich in history and has a traditional Irsh look and feel. We ordered a couple of beers. Jan ordered a Blue Moon and I ordered a Carlsberg Pilsner. The beer on tap selection is impressive. For lunch we ordered a couple of items to share. Jan picked fish and chips, I selected calamari. Both were good and we enjoyed our first meal in Dublin. The service was good, the prices moderate. Definitely recommend it is you want a restrauant/pub that's not full of Americans.

Nice, quiet pub with good food. The staff is very friendly and checked on me frequently. I went…read morearound 4pm and it was relatively quiet with a few people in the restaurant side (separate beer garden if you're just drinking). I had the Guinness beef stew & it was some of the best I had on my whole trip. They served it with a generous portion of mashed potatoes down in the stew gravy so you can enjoy both with every bite. I definitely recommend giving this place a try especially if you want to get away from the louder pubs and just enjoy your meal.

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