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!

Had a solid dinner experience at the Boxty House tonight; in and out in an hour and we didn't feel…read morerushed. It was not too loud in our seats by the window where we could watch the action in Temple Bar. Boxty - think of a potato version of a crepe (a little thicker) - Gaelic boxty - 4/5 solid offering with a generous portion of steak on top of the boxty and with mushrooms and mushroom sauce - Chicken boxty - 4/5 chicken breast wrapped in boxty with a roasted red pepper on top and slice of chorizo (I didn't care much for the chorizo but my partner happily ate it) with tasty sauce with cooked chopped onions - concannon - 4/5 basically mashed potatoes on top of a little bit of cooked kale (said cabbage too but I didn't see it) - green beans with lemon and goat cheese - 4/5, tangy lemon forward I know people say this is touristy and that is likely since it is in Temple Bar and I don't see why that's a problem! Definitely worth trying when you're in the area.

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

My wife and I came upon this place at a stop for the Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Dublin…read more We both had the Irish Stew and I had the compulsory pint of Guinness The bathroom was absolutely immaculate

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.

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.

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!

I'm gonna start with this key point first, my lady NEVER eats out more than two times a month and…read morewe ate here three times in a week. Aside from that the food was amazing and priced fair, the service was very professional and attentive. The atmosphere is an open airy casual vibe. Mad Egg Is the GEM of Dublin

Was served cold 'salted' chips in the zoo. If you can't provide the service there then why act like…read moreyou can. You also sell at your standard insane prices when you're serving both standard tasteless oven chips for 6 euro per serving. The Meerkat restaurant is better quality and much better value at that rate. Avoid them at all costs.

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.