We were famished after a long trip and found Foley's Bar near our hotel, went in for an early…read moresupper. Foley's has two floors, the downstairs area offers live music but no real food menu so we headed upstairs. The place was crowded (later learned there was an American football game in town with 30,000 fans from Georgia Tech and Florida State; in future I would avoid visiting Dublin during this time!) Foley's offers typical pub food in a casual sports bar atmosphere. My chicken tenders were nicely spiced and meaty, although the accompanying fries were kind of bland. Fish and chips were good too. Service was slow but that's to be expected on a crowded evening. We were surprised to see the check in $USD (no choice of currency offered) rather than in Euros (the coin of the realm), with a 8.75% "exchange rate markup fee" tacked on to the total. We weren't given a choice of currency as stated on the bill (see picture). I've never seen this done elsewhere, seems like a petty way to make a bit of extra money from unsuspecting tourists. We were tired and the place was crowded so we paid and left without comment. But that unwarranted currency fee didn't leave a good taste in our mouths at all.

We picked this bar based on the reviews and the food options, we knew there would also be a futbol…read moregame on that day, and the decor looked super unique and eclectic. We arrived for lunch a little after opening on a Saturday. The place filled up quickly and was full before we left. This was also our first time having a meal with the Sweet Chili sauce, which we've both had on other foods before but something about the fried food in Ireland made the sauce that much tastier! We order boneless wings and pepperoni pizza. The Red Headed cocktail was amazing - earthy and a tad sweet. The restaurant overall has a snazzy feel, the bathrooms were by far the nicest I had seen this far and the staff was friendly.

Very good meal, friendly staff. Seated quickly in a perfect table near the fireplace. Small…read morecocktails, but promptly served on a busy night. We went twice and had chicken curry, fish and chips, chicken sandwich and all were good. Cute little cottage town.

So, walking The Wicklow Way and staying here for my last night before reaching Dublin. Came to…read morecheck in (at the pub) and dad to wait 15 minutes before they could figure it out. No water offered or anything else. Very unwelcoming. Was brought to my room through a metal gate and was dropped off there. Went to the pub for a drink by myself and instead of being able to sit in the main pub area, was relegated to the back where there were no patrons and left alone. The price for the room was double what I paid the night before in Oldbridge ($175 Euro). No breakfast, no host, really unwelcoming. Restaurant is expensive for what is offered. Yes, a comfortable bed but 5k from the trail. I'll stay in the hostel next time. Worst value

My partner and I visited the Old Music Shop Restaurant for an Afternoon Tea during our trip to…read moreDublin to celebrate our anniversary. I emailed ahead to let them know we'd like to sit outside in the courtyard and that we were celebrating and they were very kind and set they'd reserve an indoor and outdoor table and we could choose which one to sit at when the day came. Fortunately for us, the weather was absolutely beautiful that day and so we were able to sit outside. They had set up a beautiful table for us with a happy anniversary banner and a happy anniversary balloon. It really made the moment very special for us. The staff were so kind to us the entire time. The outdoor space was so serene, and because we came early for afternoon tea - we had the entire space to ourselves which was perfect. The afternoon tea was delicious, the sandwiches were great, the pastries were great, and the desserts were great. My favorites from the menu were the cream cheese and dill pastries, the fancy ham and cheese finger sandwiches, and the eclairs. We also ordered two little Prosecco bottles to celebrate which were tasty. Everything was very reasonably priced as well, I highly recommend Old Music Shop for an afternoon tea!

Scones from heaven...I almost wasn't able to attend my High Tea at this venue. A big shout of…read morepraise and gratitude to Trevor, who helped me secure a reservation and a delightful afternoon of nibbles and sips. I enjoyed a pot of Earl Grey with my tasty bites that included tuna, egg salad and ham sandwiches. The scones were served warm with cream and raspberry jam, I savored every bite. What made the tea so special is the service, Triana was so friendly and helpful that it made my visit all that more memorable. By the end of visit, I was waddling out the door with a promise to be back again and a big smile on my face from the food, hospitality and pots of tea. If you're in Dublin, waddle on over and give this place a go, you'll be glad you gave it a go!

Stopped at Bailey Bar for a quick snack. Loved the wine selection! It is quite nice to see a…read moreselection of European wines. I thought the charcuterie board was very large and well appointed. I would recommend stopping at Bailey's!

For our 1st night in Dublin we basically threw a dart at a dartboard & ended up at Baileys for…read moreDinner. We sat outside in their patio area on a busy pedestrian street on a beautiful night so it was a good start. We ordered the Beef & Guinness Stew & Fish & Chips. Our order came quite quickly & the service overall was very good but the food itself was average at best so we were slightly disappointed. Overall nothing stood out whatsoever, pretty ordinary. Baileys is in a nice location so if you're just looking for something quick it'll suffice but if you're looking for something better possibly look elsewhere.

Brunch at Cafe en Seine. A lovely French style restrauant in the heart of Dublin. It wasn't on…read moreour list; it was a moment of opportunity, we were hungry and from the street Cafe en Seine looked good. It is a formal venue with a casual atmosphere. It is high energy with a let the good times roll vibe. It's a lovely venue, very large and cavernous and busy. However we were able to be seated upon arrival. The service was good, the prices moderate-high. The noise levels were reasonably low for being as busy as they were. To start Jan ordered a glass of Pinot Gregio and I had a Gunniess stout. For brunch, I ordered the Cafe Double Burger and Jan ordered the Eggs Royal. She thought she was getting Eggs Benedict, but the eggs were on the hash brown instead of an English Muffin. We both missread the menu. They were still good. On my burger, I asked to hold the Cheese, which they did. What the menu doesn't say is that it also comes with ketchup and a a sweet pickle. Wasn't happy about that, but not enough to send it back. I enjoyed the burger. My first in Ireland.

The restaurant is gorgeous and the aesthetic is amazing. The lighting and gold-lit bar are…read morebeautiful, and the outdoor seating was all so pretty! We had lovely service, and cocktails with mains. Everything tasted fresh and light, and the drink (chateau de Versailles) was mildly sweet and bubbly. Recommend this spot for dinner or a few drinks.

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.

Delicious food. Highly recommend the chicken goujons with slaw, chips and pepper sauce. Nice…read moreambiance Service below average -- waiter insisted to take drinks orders before taking our food orders -- but drinks arrived halfway through food? Waiter said he would bring sauces with the food. Then another waiter dropping off food asked if we wanted ketchup & mayonnaise. It was super quiet as noon on Sunday. No real excuse. Table sitting next to use had to give their order a second time because waiter lost it...& couldn't remember what they ordered. They arrived before us and got their food as we were leaving. Choice of sauces with wings. I had spicy butter which tasted like franks wing sauce. Blue cheese randomly €1 extra. Only 1/2 stick of celery with wings. Highly recommend the goujons with rainbow slaw and chips & pepper sauce...

This placed was recommended to us by a lady that worked in a shop inside the epic museum!…read moreGlad we visited. We were greeted with a great server who happened to just have moved back from cali to Ireland! He was super nice. We tried the clam chowder and it was such chefs kiss after the cold and rainy day! The fish and chips were delicious! The batter on the fish is for sure filling. The portion was great. The sourdough club was average. The bar overall looked super vintage and cool during the day. I can imagine how much better it gets in the evening!

I randomly walked by this restaurant and it caught my eye as having a beautiful outdoor seating…read morespace. After my meeting, I walked back for lunch. It was completely empty inside, so I wasn't even sure that they were open for lunch. I was able to sit outside and there did end up being a few other tables join as I finished my lunch. The service and food were both good and the portions were generous.

Everything we ordered was amazing. Our waitress recommended the best choices. All of the bread is…read moreso fresh. Fries are yummy and not greasy.