I came here for afternoon tea and I was wonderfully surprised!…read more You're taken to the upstairs of the coach house where amongst quirky tea cups, vintage jewelry and dubious taxidermy you're served one of the most innovative afternoon teas you can get your hands on in Dublin!! Very friendly waiting staff and lovely surroundings but the combination of the above and the creative savories and treats make this place a real gem which is a serious value for money spot! Look forward to the salmon cones and the boiled egg. My favourite dessert had to be the homemade Jaffa cakes. Definitely give it a go!!!

Went here yesterday for a family lunch, there was 25 of us I believe…read more It was a nice meal, I had a terrine to start, which was nice, but could have used a bit more seasoning or some sort of "kick" in it. The beef for my main was great, with a lovely bit of gravy. The potatoes and veg were really nicely prepared, and the addition of some fresh herbs in the potatoes and the pine nuts in the veg really worked and made everything just that little bit tastier. The only thing that let me down was the dessert. I had the lemon tart and while nicely executed (nicely done crust, good tart texture) it was overly sweet. There was a wee bit of ice cream which I suspect was homemade, it was super creamy and tasty, but again, just overly sweet. The overall effect was a bit "cloying". Great space, relaxed, service for our large group was excellent. Afterwards we all sat outside in the lovely garden and had a visit. All in all a good place to go for a group.

This is an great restaurant in the heart of Blackrock. They do lunch specials everyday including a…read morehouse speciality, a Blackened Cajun Chicken Breast which is amazing. The staff are top notch and the service is wonderful. They also do brunch on weekends with some lovely cocktails, well worth stopping in for.

Wasn't disappointed to discover this new spot in Blackrock. The funky modern façade of the premises…read morewith wide windows, despite ground floor, was one reason to initially attract me. On the inside, great service to a higher notch. I was a bit surprised to get this sort of unassuming act from my waitress (Diane ? ... trying to recall the Thursday of 17/3/16, around 7:30 - 9:30 pm). Their receipts aren't very precise as to in-house info. Our waitress was such a sincere human being. In fact, all the staff were good to us. Diane is a humble, genuine & a very professional person. Do not remember the names of all dishes: those non-flour/dough-based ones were great, like the dual fresh & smoked creamy cod option, or a prawn curry. The potato wedges were definitely overdone for my taste. So were those chicken batter-baked strips - too crisp for me. But those were my own fault - I did not specify the options when ordering. Depending on your own taste. Recommend

While staying in Stillorgan, The Millhouse was constantly recommended by others in our group as…read morewell as by the hotel front desk, so as one would, we popped in for lunch on our last day in Stillorgan. The Millhouse is your standard Irish restaurant and pub, serving up several classic Irish dishes along with a few dishes with a bit of international flare. Menu and prices are a tad elevated, but all seemed worth it. While the menu featured a variety of items, we went classic fish and chips, and beef burger. The fish was prepared nicely, crisp and fried well. The fries were standard, unseasoned and nothing special. The burger was cooked to order and prepared well too. Same thing to note about the fries. We washed our lunch down with a few pints of Guinness, which were perfection. Service was friendly, efficient and welcoming. Overall, solid recommendation from folks!

We love coming for either lunch or dinner. Staff are always so pleasant and food is always…read moreconsistent.

My daughter and I had a lovely meal here. We both had the fish and chips which was so light and…read morecrispy, with a Guinness. Literally, a perfect meal for a dreary day. We started with the cauliflower, we devoured it. I am so glad we ordered the large. My daughter doesn't even really like cauliflower so you can imagine how yummy it was. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual. Our waiter was a delightful young man from Argentina.

We are new to the Goatstown area, and every time we walked by Farmer Brown's the energy looked so…read morefriendly and laid-back. We finally went and I was not disappointed! First, the variety of seating is great (outdoor picnic tables, transition porch with retractable roof, and very cozy interior). Service was fast and friendly, and I loved getting to visit the two donkeys after I ate. I am a vegetarian, so I was going to do my boyfriend a favor + the vibes and didn't anticipate really loving anything on the menu for me. I ordered the cauliflower wings, and they were some of the best I have ever had...plus the portion was generous! My boyfriend got the wings and was so happy (but he also couldn't stop eating my cauliflower wings!). Also, I highly recommend talking a walk along the River Dodder after!

Our first stop on our Ireland vacation! And it was awesome. I was on a Trafalger tour with 43 folks…read moreand the owner, Joe O'Rourke and his staff were fabulous! We had a delicious meal, the drinks were great and so was the music. Sorry we missed Catherine O'Rourke but they just had their 4th grandchild and she was with the new addition! I heartily recommend a stop at The Old Punch Bowl Pub! Enjoy!

Located in the residential streets of Booterstown, the Old Punch Bowl is quintessential Dublin pub:…read morecharming, historic, and full of character. The exterior has that classic brick-and-wood look you'd expect, hinting at a cozy, timeless space inside. Once you step in, low ceilings, vintage décor, and warm wood tones create a welcoming, traditional pub atmosphere, as football matches play on TV screens overhead, and the fireplace crackles in the corner. It's lively but not overwhelming, with chatter and music that feel proper for drinks and casual dining. At 8:30pm on a Friday night, our party of ten wanted a traditional Irish pub dinner (our first in the country). The pub was about ¾ full, but with some clever table rearrangement from the flexible waitstaff, we were able to be immediately seated. The menu is classic pub fare (fried appetizers and hearty entrees) - food and drinks aren't cheap by American standards, but given the ambiance, it hits the expected value. I ordered their Beef & Guinness Pie (€23.50), which is a hearty beef stew topped with a flaky piece of puff pastry. The dish comes with fries, though they were more than willing to substitute a salad at no additional cost; the salad tasted fresh, although I think it had a bit too much mayonnaise. The stew itself was warming and perfect for a chilly January night, with huge chunks of lean yet tender beef, simmered vegetables, and a savory broth with a hint of that classic Guinness flavor. I wish the puff pastry on top were flakier and less flat, though it was tasty when dipped in the stew. While it's a steep price for a pub entree, it's an incredibly large portion that I could barely finish, with a generous helping of meat. Another delicious dish was their Beer Battered Cod & Chips (€23.50), consisting of an expertly-fried large piece of cod with a perfectly-crispy exterior, chips, salad, and mushy peas. Their chips are thick-cut with a crunchy skin, yet tender, soft interior, and great when paired with their tangy, mayonnaise-based sauce. This is a lovely spot for generously-portioned pub fare in the charming neighborhood of Booterstown, and I'm more than willing to pay a premium for its fun, laid-back atmosphere, fast and friendly service, and tasty dishes; we'll certainly be returning to attend one (or more) of their various themed nights!

Most memorable moment? The education I received for wanting to order Sunny Side Up Eggs - which is…read morea reasonable request considering the Irish breakfast did say eggs of your choice. But this being Ireland, "your choice" includes scrambled, poached, or fried. "This ain't the Waffle House", said the server to this yankee. Not to be deterred, I asked which is the recommendation, they said to get the scrambled, which came with Irish butter concoction. Beautiful. The meal was huge - I would always recommend it as a morning meal. I thought the black and white pudding delicious and the sausages were just insanely huge in portion. Not a bad problem. I brought some back to the hotel to my daughter who was sleeping in (college student problem). I also went to the to go counter and ordered some porridge and pasty to go along with a flat white (which still has not hit San Francisco). Flat white is the right kind of coffee. This nice neighborhood restaurant is a great place to eat breakfast if you are staying at the Radisson Blu St. Helen. A short walk. Great ambience. Excellent food - just don't order sunny side up eggs :-)!

Fabulous breakfast and great friendly service with super music in the background…read more We loved it

I guess you would call the cuisine here Irish... nothing this eclectic could be called anything…read moreelse! The food ranges from fish and (hand-cut) chips to pan fried chicken supreme. It is good solid basic nosh and I have never seen them get it wrong. Out of no where on the menu there is a sizzling dish - Tempura of orange peel chicken, the chef was obviously feeling a bit adventurous - its pretty god to be fair. The decor is perhaps a bit dark and like the rest of the premises a bit higgly-piggly (god, I've always waned to get that into a sentence) but inviting and comfortable. A great place for a group as I and my work colleagues have put to the test on more than one occasion.

The food here is elegantly simple and wonderfully presented. Head chef Ryan Adams clearly has a…read moredeep passion for his food and it shows on every plate. The décor is a little on the dark side but you can forgive that once a plate of food is put in front of you. From start to finish each member of staff treated myself and my wife like we were their only customer, always polite and always with a smile on their face. Wine selection is nice and varied and accommodates all budgets. I will eat here again and again and I will recommend Greens to family and friends

A lovely old fashioned local pub. With a lot of business men coming here for their evening pint and…read moreto continue talking business. But everybody is just happy to be there and even if they spot a new face they just continue. A lovely spot to spend a couple of hours and with a pint of Guinness at €4.65 it's not too expensive either.

I was lucky enough to live behind this pub for three years though I'd always visited it before…read morethen. It's truly a classic Irish pub, made for conversation and fun. There's no music and the TVs only get turned on when there's an important sporting event. As traditional, it's divided into a bar area and lounge, with a heated smoking area out the back. Great pints and very professional staff. The pricing is fair and they'll whip you up a toasted sandwich if peckish. Very sorry to no longer live near by.

We chose this location because of the previous reviews on Yelp; our decision is one that I…read moredefinitely do not regret! I ordered the Penne Carbonara - the absolute best I've ever had, and I've had some of the best New York and other areas have to offer. The service is phenomenal, and the food came out relatively fast. The dining environment is comparable to a lodge house with exposed rafters and couches to compliment the comfortable seating arrangements. Kind staff and great prices; highly recommend.

Just to add to the two previous reviews that there is a lovely snug bar on the premises. The…read moreWishing Well has taken most of the regulars that previously drank in the Playwright (RIP - now TGIs). Good for the sport of a Saturday, we attended a great midweek pub quiz there a couple of months ago. Solid, suburban and unspectacular. Not the place that you would actively seek out, it is however somewhere that you are glad that you came to once you get there.

All of the food was fresh and delicious! The ambiance was also super beautiful since it had a…read morebeautiful view of the gardens. The service was sometimes slow, but I ate there a couple times and the service during our last time was perfect!

Deep within the neo-palladian columns of the Radisson hotel, the Orangerie Bar is unsurprisingly…read moreluxurious. The bar is in one of the two glass conservatory wings of this grand palace serving: breakfast and lunch; coffee and tea; with a full bar. A nice place for afternoon tea with your granny maybe, but not really my packet of biscuits.