I was hoping for an Irish pub experience and totally got it from The Stag's Head. Even the name…read morefulfilled expectations! The decor is exactly what I imagined, complete with stained glass and a real stag's head. Ordered the fish and chips, which were crisp on the outside with a flavorful batter, and tender fish on the inside. It also came with a nice little pea salad, with mushy peas and whole peas together with the greens. I definitely need to make this! Also got the Irish Cottage Pie and it was very tasty - rich in flavor but lighter than I expected, in a good way. Shared a pint of Guiness (just missed splitting the G - lol) and finished with an Irish coffee, which hit the spot. This is definitely a great place to go for a quiet pint or for a fun night of food and friends.

Great Irish pub! Lots of character and friendly servers…read more Come here if you want to good Irish pub experience. Recommended by a local and some college students - so you know it's good. We got their fish & chips and Irish Cottage Pie. Both were very good and filling. Fish was nicely breaded and fried. Good flavor in their batter. Cottage pie was full of flavor but not overly rich. Great atmosphere and food/drinks. Lots of pubs to choose from in Dublin - Stag's Head is worthy of a visit.

Stopped here for a light meal and drink before closing. The downstairs bar area was busy so we…read moreheaded upstairs where it was much more quiet. The staff members were wonderfully. We were waited on by servers as well as the lovely bartender, Bella. Great service all around! I ordered the seafood chowder and I will be dreaming about this meal for a long time. It was loaded with fresh fish and so perfectly seasoned. The portion size was excellent - I wish more places offered smaller portions like this. The drinks were wonderful and made with care. Bella came by to chat with us before we left and it was obvious she loves her job. This is a lovely pub to enjoy while visiting Dublin!

Pros: - Cocktails -…read moreCole slaw - Potato soup Cons: - Corned beef dry - Onion rings greasy and didn't taste like beer - Bread pudding fake chemical vanilla flavoring

We had such a great experience at Boxty House! The food was absolutely delicious, and the boxty…read morefries were a standout--crispy, flavorful, and definitely one of our favorite things we ordered. Everything we had was so good and made for a really memorable meal. The service was exceptional as well. Our server was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and really made the experience even better. If you're visiting Dublin and looking for delicious, traditional Irish food in a fun and welcoming atmosphere, I definitely recommend Boxty House!

To start off my vacation, this was such a cute place to get breakfast! What intrigued me was the…read moreboxty part which I learned is an Irish potato pancake and I knew I just had to try it. This little place is right in the popular Temple Bar area. The food was excellent!! I had a lovely Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon added while my husband got the Full Irish Breakfast. With my Benedict, the eggs were cooked perfectly and with the soft boxty being the base instead of the usual bread it was a fun twist on a classic. My husband was happy to try an Irish Breakfast while in the country and he definitely enjoyed it. I tried the black and white pudding which was new to me and it tastes like a stronger version of sausage for those curious. We ended off with the Bread + Butter pudding which was sweet and moist. A great way to finish off the meal. The portions and flavor were worth the value. Why my review is lower though is the service. The waiter was very nice but initially it took at least 10 minutes for him to even approach us to get drinks at least. The restaurant wasn't full and there were maybe only 3 other tables besides us. We then were asked to move to a different table for another party and we still hadn't received anything or placed our food order. After eating it took some time to get the check too. Maybe it was a bad day I don't know but breakfast should be quick and this was not that. Thank you to the staff for the experience.

Locals. Guinness. TVs with Sports on. Taxidermy. All of these could put some people off coming to…read moreone place or another. But O'Connells is amazing - easily one of my favorite bars in Dublin. Though I guess I should definitely call this one a Pub - it has that vibe for sure. I have to this place with friends, with people from work, and with another friend to watch the Football. And every single time I have had a moment where I looked around and though "Man, what a great place". Unironically. The people behind the counter are always friendly and very helpful too - there's no way I was going to make it to my table with all of those drinks, no matter what my brain told me at the time. I guess I became a local myself? Maybe I'll even start having Guinness.

This joint is old school and very clean.. one of the better pubs in D2 if a bit off the beaten path…read morethey said. Stopped by on an early Thursday afternoon for a pint just to check it out after some folks recommended the joint! Walking in.. I don't think it's changed much in the last 50 years and that's a good thing. Met a few locals as well as a good looking woman in a LOW CUT blouse and chatted about the town for a bit! Great pint/ great service/ must stop joint. talk later

Exactly what we were looking for.... Traditional Irish food, great tasting beef tip stew and in…read moredecent time. The house salad was sufficient for both my wife and I.

Such an awesome restaurant!! When coming to visit Dublin, this place came highly recommended and…read moredid not disappoint. This is situated in the popular Temple Bar area. We definitely weren't the only ones coming in to try this place. The space is smaller and was packed so we had to wait about 20 minutes to get in. Online you can book a reservation if you call. I will say you have to climb a flight of stairs to get into the restaurant and we had to wait in line on the stairs so keep that in mind. Inside is such a lively vibe. There is a bar but no bar seating and appeared to be all sit down tables. To the food now... wow what a treat! Between my husband and I, we got the Garlic Bread appetizer and the Guinness Beef Stew and Coddle for our main meals. The garlic bread was nice and crispy and the garlic dip it came with was excellent. The rocket (arugula) on top helped to lighten it up. Now the main meals were definitely something else. The beef in the stew was tender and there was a lot of time put into the base I can tell as it had such a deep flavor. The Coddle, which originated in Dublin we learned, is something you need to try if you visit. Basically sausages and mashed potatoes put into a flavorful potato soup like what's not to love. The server's were wonderful and the food came out quickly. Great portions for the price. Highly recommend this place. Thank you to all of the staff for a wonderful experience!!

Vinni made our entire evening. From the moment we sat down, he was warm, welcoming, and genuinely…read moreenthusiastic. He knew the menu inside and out and gave us fantastic recommendations, including perfect wine pairings and great cocktail suggestions before dinner. What really stood out was how attentive and generous he was throughout the meal. He even surprised us with an extra beer, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel incredibly well taken care of. Exceptional service is hard to find, and Vinni absolutely delivered. He struck the perfect balance of being attentive without ever being intrusive, and his positive energy made the experience even more memorable. If you're lucky enough to have Vinni as your server, you're in for a fantastic meal and an even better dining experience. He's a true asset to the restaurant, and we'll definitely be back because of him. Highly recommend!

Came here on a Friday night made reso last minute for terrace. Place is new and trendy inside the…read moreDuke hotel. The staff was very accommodating, when we were cold they moved us to a table inside. Finally got to try the Sarti spritz!!! So excited amazing taste. Overall the apps were good. Got truffle arancini and burrata green goddess salad- loved the basil puree and fresh peas! The crab crostini were okay crab was very fishy. Got rigatoni carbonara, the guanciale and sausage meatballs were good but pasta was overcooked , also did not expect the sauce to be that spicy.

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.

I understand the hype this is definitely a popular spot in the Temple Bar area. Several tourists…read morerecommended it to us, so we decided to give it a try. They had a live band playing inside, but there wasn't any seating available, so we sat outside. Thankfully, it was sunny, dry, and in the low 70s, which made for a pleasant afternoon. The ordering process was interesting--you order at the bar and let them know which seating area you'll be using. As for the food, it was pretty traditional bar fare, so I'm not really sure what I expected. I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't blown away either. I went with the bangers and mash, which was decent, although I found the gravy to be a little on the sweet side. The prices were slightly higher than most of the other places we visited in Dublin, but still felt fair given the location and atmosphere.

The Old Storehouse is a Dublin pub with casual seating, live music, Guinness on tap (of course),…read moreand delicious eats. My husband and I stopped by for dinner and I ordered a caesar salad and their fish chowder. The caesar was great but my gosh the fish chowder and accompanying brown bread rocked my socks. So, much so, that I did what I never do--I revisited this spot more than once on the same trip (so many places to explore I almost never do this!). That fish chowder is craveable. They do live music on occasion as well and so we were able to enjoy that while sipping our Guinness. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly. They aren't as small as they look at first glance, on one of our visits, we sat upstairs which has a second dining area. Amazing! Get to it!

Loud music, cheap drinks and good food…read more Place was absolutely packed with people in town for the American Football game so service was dreadfully slow. Had to excuse ourselves from the table multiple times to freshen drinks. The food was good. Once again, absolute star was the Buffalo Wings! Ireland? I mean what??? Perfectly cooked, sauced nicely, just spectacular! The band was playing a mix and of Irish Music and American Rock songs played to Irish tunes. Very fun and well engaged with the crowd. The restaurant itself is cozy and very warm. A great night was had by all!

Amazing service from the get go. Was welcomed and asked to come in and sit wherever I liked. The…read moreburger was massive. A bit different taste than I am used to, but great. The place was readying up for live music. Would have loved to have stayed for it. Awesome beer pour!

My friend and I came in for dinner. The staff were incredibly kind but unfortunately that's the…read morebest thing I can say about this restaurant. We both ordered the Roast and when we got the food the only thing that was hot was the gravy on top. We asked for more gravy and didn't know it was 3€ A PIECE. That's insanity!!! I wouldn't eat here again but I would come in for an adult beverage again because they had live music which is always a nice touch.

We had a wonderful dinner at this gem of a restaurant a short walk from Hotel Mespil. Highly…read morerecommend when in the area but make a reservation beforehand as there are only a small number of tables. Only a few photos taken but they should give a good idea of the quality and ambiance.

An utterly divine experience. I expressed this sentiment to the waitress by the way!…read more The quality of service, hospitality, and the lamb sheppard's pie created a memory of a lifetime. Thank you to the Sussex staff for this wonderful experience. Viva la Sussex