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.

Cozy spot to pop in with a surprisingly elegant menu for both food and drink. Very welcoming staff,…read moreUlas especially took good care of us. The chicken boxty was delicious and didn't last long. The sticky toffee pudding was remarkable and I just couldn't stop eating once I started. Whenever I'm in Dublin again this will definitely be stop.

Absolutely bonkers is the only way to describe our meal here. We walked in with zero expectations…read moreand walked out already planning our next trip back to Dublin just to eat here again. We nearly broke our rule on not eating at the same restaurant twice while on vacation. Every single dish that came to our table was a small revelation. The flavors were bold, the presentation was beautiful, and you could tell real care went into every plate. We tried a little bit of everything and there was not a single miss. Huge shoutout to our server Matt, who took care of us all night. You can tell he has deep roots in this community and genuine pride in the history of the place, and it showed in how he talked about the menu and the restaurant. He made the whole experience even better with his warmth and knowledge. If you are visiting Dublin, do not skip The Boxty House. Ask for Matt if you can. Five stars, easily.

We always visit Searsons on trips to Dublin. Located in the nearby area of Ballsbridge, I'd best…read moredescribe this place as an upscale Irish pub/sportsbar. However, Searsons goes way beyond traditional pub grub. I had a gnocchi dish, with roasted tomatoes, and a little melted cheese, that was delicious. My wife had a roast beef dinner, that was massive. My son had traditional fish 'n chips, so you can go the expected route as well. The pub has their own brews on tap, as well as well known beer and cider brands. I should not forget to mention that the Irish coffee here is perfect. Finally, the service was attentive and very friendly. On a Saturday night, the pub was full and hopping with Men's and Women's Rugby, plus a Premier League game, on the telly. Very fun environment!

Vacationed in Dublin from the US. Loved Searsons! Seven of us sat outside on their beautiful…read morepatio and had a fine time of it. I wolfed down the beef lasagne and a side of garlic bread, washed it all down with a cold Guinness. It was practically my first meal in Ireland and ultimately one of the best. I would love to return for more but I'm 3600 miles away. If you're nearby Searson's, just go. Loved it!

When I think of beef stew, I think of my mom's homemade version. So one of the things I was most…read morelooking forward to in Ireland was trying authentic Irish stew. Our first meal in Dublin was at The Old Mill Restaurant, right in the heart of Temple Bar. It's been serving traditional Irish fare since the 1980s and has become a favorite stop for both locals and visitors looking for classic comfort food. After about a 20-minute wait, we were seated in the warm, inviting dining room. Susan ordered the mussels, one of her favorites, while I went with the Traditional Irish Stew and my daughter chose the Braised Beef & Guinness Stew. Both were exactly what we hoped for: hearty, flavorful, and perfect after a day of sightseeing. I finally understood why the Guinness stew had such a rich, dark color, and I have to admit, I came home a big fan of Irish stew. We finished with the Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding topped with fresh cream and custard, a comforting dessert that was the perfect ending to the meal. Service, atmosphere, value, and food were all five out of five. We also enjoyed chatting with the floor manager, whose pride in the restaurant and his team was obvious. That kind of hospitality made a great meal even more memorable.

I wanted to love this place, but it missed in several areas. We had reservations and they were…read moretaking walk-ins. They told us our table was ready at the same time they were seating a walk-in. Our table was next to the window with decent space between tables, I saw the walk-in complain that where he was getting sat was in the middle of the restaurant with no space between the next table. He ended up just taking our table even with the waitress saying it wasn't his. They just shrugged and told us to sit in the middle. The mussels were good, and they had gluten free bread, but there were limited gluten free options, even the Shepards pie wasn't gluten free. I was hoping a mash potato topping would be available, but only the Irish stew. This had lamb, but also chicken, so you had to hunt down the lamb. The beef stew was good, but the overall experience and being squeezed in shoulder to shoulder made me feel like I stumbled into a tourist trap. I wouldn't recommend.

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

Fabulous pint of Guinness and very good Cabernet. Very highly recommended as the best pint of…read moreGuinness in Dublin and I was very happy to enjoy. Very nice and historic pub. JFK has his first pint of G here! This a pub that you should definitely visit!

My friend described this as an old man drinking Guinness pub! I don't know if that's an accurate…read moredescription or not, but it does seem like a good place to get a Guinness. It also seemed pretty authentic and not super crowded when we were there.

The service was great and the servers were super friendly, even though we showed up (unknowingly) 5…read moreminutes before the kitchen closed. Great ambiance, and it felt like a solid Irish bar. Loved our Guinness, but the fish and chips were maybe the worst we have ever had. The fish was gray (not flaky, forget even being fluffy) and oily/greasy. The mushy peas were flavorful and the chips were great and we thoroughly enjoyed them with our pints. The burger looked terrific but tasted like two dried meat pucks with cheese. Might be one of the worst burgers I have ever eaten. I'm not sure if the food quality was this bad because we arrived so late in the evening or if it was because we were not the local patrons, either way it was really disappointing as our first meal in Dublin. Maybe go for a pint or maybe go earlier in the day but definitely don't go at night expecting the food to be good. Three stars because the servers were friendly enough, though nobody checked in once our meals were dropped off. I've traveled all over Ireland and this service and experience was lackluster at best.

Staff...awesome and professional. Food...so good...the fish is excellent and those ribs, get some…read moreof those too. Ambience...the cozy down home feel of old school cool is definitely real and appealing to those that appreciate an authentic experience. When in Dublin again I'll definitely be back at the MC.

Kitchen temp closed…read more Try food another time But Charming pub Near the canals No food

Came by for a night cap. They weren't able to make me a whiskey Sour but they did make a mean baby…read moreguiness. Nice place with nice bartenders. I'll be returning.

Staff was great. Got there at 5 pm when it opened for dinner. Food was fresh and very good. I had a…read morechicken sandwich my daughter had chicken wings. Both really hit the spot. Presentation was nice food was super good. A definite step above regular pub food. Nice atmosphere too.

Delish. Had such a great time on vacation. Would definitely go back. Staff super friendly. Must see.read more

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!