Great scholastic vibes! The staff is friendly and fun to…read moreinteract with! The atmosphere is great for intimate conversations, discreet business meetings, or just a fun and friendly and relaxing social time.

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!

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

I was pretty excited to hear about Oak Alley opening up. A new Orleans restaurant with hipster…read morebearded waiters, jambalaya dishes and cocktails served in jars is something you would expect to find in South William St, Dublin, not a town in Kildare. The decor is shiny and new as you would expect but the food is the real talking point here. It's different and absolutely delicious. We went for the early bird menu which was €18 for 2 courses. There is an option for a 3rd but the portions were so large we couldn't fit any more in. Well, except for cocktails that was. The upstairs bar is a great place for pre or after dinner drinks and the menu is extensive but kinda expensive. Go for the 2 for €12 euro deal served up to 7.30 if you are on a budget. Oak Alley is a great addition to the already thriving restaurant scene in Maynooth. Like a lot of people I was unsure if New Orleans in Kildare would work, but it most definitely does.

I really like Oak Alley because the they have a good selection on their menu. It is a cajun/New…read moreOrleans inspired restaurant but there is a lot of choice. The sweet potato curry is really good, I never usually get curries out but ordered this on a whim. Jack Daniel Chicken wings are delicious and the calamari is always one of my favourites and I don't believe it is too chewy. Their cocktails are top class, not just some alcohol put into a blender. The Ramon Gin Fizz is a nice one to have after dinner as its fresh and citrusy. YUM! I'd also suggest the Espresso Martini Service is good and all staff are very pleasant. Early bird menu has 3 courses for 23EUR or 2 for 18EUR which is good value considering starters are 7-10EUR and mains 17-30EUR.

My wife and I are staying in Malahide for our anniversary. Walking about town, we stumbled across…read morethe Old Street Restaurant. The menu looked wonderful, so we came back at dinnertime. That's when we discovered that the recently re-opened restaurant is Michelin rated and books up fast! We were so happy when they agreed to let us have dinner with them- as long as we could vacate the table before the reserved customers arrived (1 1/4 hours). Not nearly enough time to sample more than a cocktail and main, but well worth it! The covktails were small but well crafted. The lamb I ordered and the linguini w/ aglio e olio were simply delicious! For dessert, theybrought out a tray of parfaits. I chose the cherry/amaretto and it was great. So happy we were able to enjoy such a wonderful meal on our anniversary.

I came here for Sunday lunch which was fantastic! They offer a beautiful stone building with…read morehardwood floors and gorgeous amber lights. The food won be over with the soup! It was absolutely delicious and given that it changes, I don't know if they will have it again. The roast rib of Irish beef was fantastic. So was the spicy passion fruit and vanilla mocktail. The staff were happy, attentive, and I felt welcome from the moment I stepped through the door. What a fantastic way to share my birthday. I can't wait to go back and visit someday.

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

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.

Excellent cocktails yummy food, fast and friendly service. We called in for a drink out of…read morecuriosity not expecting to like this bar, it was fun with a great atmosphere. The cocktails and food were excellent. It's a long time since I was in a bar with no tv it was so nice. People mixing some playing darts, looks so much fun definitely on my to do list. I would have never thought this was for me but I really enjoyed it, I recommend anyone to give it a try. Definitely 2 cheers

Visited a while back with a couple of girlfriends for some unplanned, impromptu drinks after work…read moreat the weekend. The live music that started at around half ten was decent enough but we found it impossible to hear each other properly as it was so loud so we felt pretty put out having come here for a girly catch up. Suffice to say we don't stay for too long. Alcohol prices and service were average and I didn't feel there was a huge amount of character or warmth to the place. The crowd were a strange mish mash of locals. The pub just didn't come across as somewhere I could be comfortable in for the night and I wouldn't rush back to it in a hurry!

Usually I hate live music. I think we can all agree that there's nothing worse than going for a few…read morequiet drinks with your mates, and some poxnugget with guitar and an amplifier ends up making it impossible to do anything other than sip your drink and nod at ur mates, pretending you've heard what they just said. ANNYYWWAAYY.... This was not how I felt about the entertainment in the canal bar. The guy singing was so good that I didn't even realize it was live. I genuinely thought someone had put a Michael Jackson CD on. Dude should be on the X factor or something, he was fantastic and was great for interacting with the crowd Bar staff were great (although I'm being biased because I play football with one of them), but they were very friendly and made an awesome cocktail for my GF. (I'll post the picture after I steal it from her instagram). Drinks were pricey, but I'll definitely be back again

I don't usually write reviews, if ever, but in this case it needs to be done. I visited Brownes…read moreSteakhouse for my sisters 32nd birthday. I was overawed by the service we recieved. Incredible staff, who politely sang happy birthday for my sister. The food was better than expected too. 10/10 for everything. A special mention to the young brunette girl who served us. Professional and kind. Thank you Brownes Steakhouse, we will be back.

Steak on a stone was absolutely delicious. There is something so captivating about watching your…read moremeat sizzle in front of you. If you like your food hot, nothing quite compares to eating each bite "right off the grill"! Only 4 stars because the Prawns Pil Pil appetizer could have used a bit more flavor and the "chocolate milkshake" was basically just frothy chocolate milk. A free glass of house red was a nice bonus.