Had a beer on the rooftop - super pricey and yes it's on temple bar but still 11.75 euro for a pint…read more- robbery but when in Dublin....didnt try the food.. Keep drinking!

This is a very popular place so expect crowds. You can seat yourself but we had the good fortune…read moreto score one of the enclosed booths which was really fun. There is a bigger room towards the back as well as seating in the area where you walk in and some seating outside. The fish and chips were pretty good and very filling. The food was very hot so was better to wait a bit and take a taste carefully. Service was good and it was a fun experience

The best food we had in Ireland was here. Loved the beautiful atmosphere and the bartenders were…read moreawesome! Would highly reccomend.

Gayle, Fern, Don, and I came to The Bank on College Green for our "farewell" dinner at the end of…read moreour recently completed 2-week Ireland vacation. PRO 1. Gorgeous space within an old Bank Building, with great happy energy or "Craic". Nice mix of locals and tourists. 2. Nice more intimate dining on the Mezzanine. Even the group at the adjacent table seemed far away. Even with limited people watching opportunities, it was fun to look down on the main floor and on our level catch glimpses of a young date in progress. 3. Friendly and pleasant wait person. 4. Both Don and Fern enjoyed their Butternut and Ricotta Ravioli Dish and their Chocolate Brownie for Dessert. 3 of us also enjoyed the local Clockwork Stout. +/- 1. The pro-Palestinian trappings were perhaps a little too "in your face", starting with the big flag at the entrance, and proceeding to the small pin worn by the wait person. I otherwise have no issues with folks expressing their opinions. 2. Gayle's French 75 was just OK. CON 1. Gayle and I ordered the burger which we found overcooked and largely inedible. The much more tasty chips weren't enough to make up for this. 2. Gayle loved her Irish Coffee (See Picture).

My 1st to go bar upon landing in Dublin. Got to say, it's the best Dublin's preserved Victorian…read morepub. The authentic Victorian setting, the Victorian mahogany fittings, the mosaic marble tiled floors and granite tabletops, the mahogany bar, capped with red Connemara marble, follows the classic Victorian architectural pattern. The staff are helpful, friendly and patient since their accent is hard to understand sometime. My 1st beer and 1st Irish food, all I can say is what a meal, just simple delish. Being here is just a wondrous experience, the place is cosy, warm and the friendly of the people. So glad I picked this place as my first of Dublin.

If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to…read morestart. Tucked down Dame Court just off Dame Street, The Stag's Head is one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely historic rather than designed to look old. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the interior retains the ornate features of a classic Victorian "gin palace"--rich carved wood, stained glass, brass rails, and a warm, glowing bar that feels wonderfully preserved. We stopped in around 4:30 pm, which turned out to be a perfect time to visit. There were other patrons enjoying drinks and food, but the atmosphere was calm and relaxed rather than loud or rowdy. It felt like the kind of place where locals drop in for a quiet pint on their way home from work before the evening crowd arrives. The staff were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good (we failed to take photos because we were too busy enjoying it). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see the Impossible burger front and center on their menu; it was deliciously prepared with guacamole on a brioche bun, and not an afterthought on the menu. My companions both chose the Irish Beef Burger, and said it was excellent. One thing to know: this is a traditional Victorian pub, so cocktails aren't really part of the program. Expect beer, wine, or spirits rather than mixed drinks. In a place like this, that actually feels exactly right. Other pubs do serve mixed drinks. Between the history, the ambience, the quality of the food, and the wonderful staff, The Stag's Head is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've experienced a real piece of Dublin.

Came across this, unusually named, place while out on a walk on a rainy evening. I will admit the…read morename made me want to see the inside but I was also looking for food and the menu outside said they had chicken wings, so in I went. Why they called it The Bram Stoker I have no idea, once you stepped inside there was nothing to do with Bram to be seen. Anyway, the batman, who I would think was the owner, was very friendly and I ordered a beer. But when I asked about ordering the chicken wings he said he would get some one to come down to me. As it turns out there is a restaurant, called Indigo, down the back of the pub and they cover all the food orders for the pub. It took quite a few mins before she appeared, though she was very friendly. The 'large buffalo wings' left a lot to be desired, they were not large by any sense of the word. I went with the BBQ sauce as she informed me, when I asked, that 'Franks sauce' contained Tabasco. They were alright but they weren't going to fill me up for the night. Before the waitress had come down to me I had asked the barman if he had any newspaper I could read. He said he was sorry he didn't but offered me a tourism magazine he had at the end of the bar. (it was in pristine condition and I would say had only been open a few times) After news, tourism would be my next best read in a pub... And I always like to know what Bord Failte are spewing to the tourists, what crap is m***pages.ie? :p Anyway I digress, finished the food and tried looking for the bill, going to the bar as I couldn't see the young lady, and was informed she would be sent down.... Another few minutes later. All in all the pub and barman were very nice and welcoming, the food delivery situation - and the food itself - leave a bit to be desired. Come in here for a quite pint if you are tired walking along the Coast Rd path..... You can't miss the big sign.

We stayed here one night before leaving Dublin. The Bram Stoker theming is kind of cheesy and only…read moreamounts to a handful of Dracula prints in a back hallway. The rooms are very basic - no luxury here, no sir. Hard mattresses, 80's furniture. The afternoon we checked in, a dog in the neighbor's yard (the rooms face a row of residential back yards) barked nonstop for two hours when we were trying to take a nap. The staff seemed baffled when we told them, and not particularly helpful. The staff is the hotel's main weakness. There was a very unfriendly woman waiting tables when we went down to the restaurant and our waiter was an absolute snot. He made it more than clear, waiting on us was a big hassle for him. The reason I give the hotel a three is they have a beautiful, inviting restaurant and a surprisingly great craft beer selection. If they can upgrade the rooms to match the restaurant and fire the rude staff, they might have something.

My wife and I had a lovely time staying at the Air B&B behind the pub and having our dinners just a…read moreshort walk across the courtyard. The food was, in a word, amazing. Pat, Una, and their staff were wonderful. We were fortunate to be there during the euros, so I was able to take in the matches (my wife was less enthusiastic about this part). If you want to experience the Irish Midlands this is the place to go; both my wife and I travel and we try and avoid the touristy areas, preferring instead to spend our time meeting new people, and this trip provided that. Being American, I seldom get to have a good talk about football, but Pat was happy to oblige here. He's also made sure that every time I see Archie Gray take the pitch I will think of Weirs.

Wonderful experience, nicely maintained pub and restaurant, homemade fresh food with surprises and…read morethoughtful touches. Recommend for a great meal and good Craic.

I'm downgrading my previous review as the food just isn't as good as it was. Extremely dry burgers…read more Average chips. The pate was outstanding and the dessert was just as dry as the burgers. My sister had pasta, that was great. The service is excellent.

Food is always amazing staff are always welcoming. And the atmosphere is a 10 out of 10.read more

Surprisingly not busy at all on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. We had our choice of seats out of the…read moreentire bar and extra attentive service. I believe the full brunch menu is offered 12-4 on Sunday. The fish and chips were the second best I've had while traveling abroad. The fish had these bigger pieces of salt on it (yum) and was perfectly fried. The mushy peas were also very good and I loved the hint of mint. The chips were... chips, just okay. The tartar sauce was also very unique, almost a tartar/mustard sauce, and it went well with the fish. The ambiance is very hipster, but I enjoyed the lunch and would visit to try more cocktails.

Just arrived in Dublin and wandering around lost, we went into the Exchequer because it was the…read moreonly place we found in the area with fish and chips. Service was good and the fish and chips were OK; perhaps the fish could have used a little more time I. The fryer as the coating was almost white in color; but, they were cooked and the meal tasted good. Exchequer seems to have many awards; so, perhaps this is the way to fix fish and chips!

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.

Meet up with some friends to watch the Ireland & Czech Republic match. This entire part of the…read morecity was off the hook during the game. Even though Ireland lost in sudden death, the food was fantastic, Guinness was proper, and the service was very friendly. Expensive dinner but well worth the price.

Carlos and Anne-Marie offered fantastic service and the food was first class. Highly recommend the…read morespicy margarita, and anything Anne-Marie recommends! You cannot go wrong here!

Here's one a little bit further afield for ya: The Goblet on the Malahide Road, just past the…read moreturn-off for the Artane Shopping Centre. The Goblet is located in one of the rare areas of Dublin that doesn't have many pubs, but The Goblet more than makes up for this deficit. I first went to The Goblet a couple of years ago, on the strange premise of meeting people that I used to go to primary school with. The Goblet provided a very convivial setting for this unusual social occasion. It's one of those pubs with a great mix of customers: most of the older crowd sitting in the bar, few groups of younger people having a few drinks before they head out or settling down to stay there for the evening, depending on the night that's in it. The pub has a little bit too much of an open plan for my liking, but that's probably because it also serves as a restaurant during the day. I've never eaten there personally, but I'm told that the food is very good, and there aren't any other eateries in the area, so if you find yourself in Artane with your stomach rumbling, head into The Goblet. A really nice spot, worth the trip.

The Goblet is up the road from me, and I used to meet a mate there on a semi-regular basis as it's…read moremidway between our houses. It's grand, that's about as far as I'd go. Every time I was there, it was fairly empty with only a few (presumed) regulars there. The lack of people led to a lack of atmosphere, in fact on a few occasions it was almost church-like, everyone whispering. Fine for a quiet pint, but I wouldn't stay there for an evening.