Our tour group had the fish and turkey, and both were excellent and very fresh! We had the Greek salad as an appetizer and it was amazing, very fresh, crunchy and tasty! For dessert, we had the sweet honeycomb and apple crumble, and the apple crumble was a bit too sweet, without enough apple flavor, but the sweet honeycomb was fantastic, light and delicious and presented very beautifully! The server was very nice, warm, and efficient! read more

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A new place for me , never knew it was even here . Gorgeous park lots of interesting things for the eye to see . Its good to take time out from the busy city and enjoy some peace & tranquility read more

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Dinner finished 45 minutes ago and I'm still waiting on the desert I ordered. However, the food I ordered was delicious and delivered hot. read more

Iveagh Gardens is a charming park, small and quieter than St. Stephen's Green just a couple of blocks away. It isn't as easy to find as other Dublin City Centre parks, since it's largely surrounded on most sides by buildings. If you want a quiet respite from the city, this is a nice spot to relax. read more

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First of all being American, I was curious how to pronounce this and it's kind of like "ivy"... you get the rest. I came in on an overnight early morning flight; I was so grateful because the hotel staff worked very hard to try to get me a room earlier than normal check in. They took my phone number and told me they would call me as soon as a room opened. Then Kevin took my suitcase and stored it so I could go walk around Dublin. The hotel is walking distance to everything! I had a wonderful time. Then they called me and I was able to check in early and take a quick nap in the super comfortable bed! Everyone at the front desk was extremely kind and helpful. It was raining all day so when it was time for dinner I didn't feel like going back out again and I was pleasantly blown away by the restaurant in the hotel. I had the unbelievably delicious seafood soup. The staff was amazing. Overall the hotel is traditionally elegant and super comfortable. I'm definitely going back. read more

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Now this is an interesting and artistic type of botanical park. It has a few gardens and a lot of statues. With this park being surrounded by a couple of office buildings and living spaces, I can see why many people come here to enjoy the sun and relax while having lunch. There are plenty of shade, benches, boulders, and even small areas surrounded by trees so you can eat in peace. If you're new to Dublin, and you've got spare time; Come take a stroll, it'll be worth it! I bet many photographers would find this place as a great photo opportunity. Plenty of great angles and greenery. This place is just lush. One of my favorite parks in all of Dublin! This isn't the biggest park in Dublin, but simply put, this park is "a place of poetry". read more

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Wonderful location right by the green. Staff is kind and helpful, particularly the gentlemen at the front desk today around 4pm. Rooms are clean and well-appointed. Would recommend! read more

Again, got lost & ended up stumbling upon this park. There are a ton of benches here. They have two fountains in the open area. THEY HAVE A HEDGE-MAZE! Reminds me of something in Alice in Wonderland- SUPER CUTE! I didn't go around the whole park but you can tell this park is quite big - not as big as Stephen Greens but still big. There was a ton of people here (it was Friday) A great place for a stroll but they do have a lot of gravel pathways. read more

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Iveagh Gardens is an enticing little paradise and my favourite spot in Dublin, not only for relaxing but also for a jog. Its never too busy and although it is small, the unusual layout provides plenty of diversity. In terms of ground, you have lush grass which is kinder to your joints. You also have uneven gravel paths which add an extra challenge while remaining gentler to your knees/ankles then the unforgiving city pavements. The surroundings are so tranquil, you feel close to nature even though youre in the heart of the city. Its too small for a complete run but perfect as part of your route, and only minutes away from the canal. I find it particularly inspiring when you feel unmotivated and are about to give up. Iveagh Gardens gives you the necessary lift and chance to turn off from the burn and enjoy your surroundings - better than any sports drink (and without any calories). read more

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A simply lovely tranquil park in the middle (or just off the middle) of Dublin. Probalby because you kind of need to know where the entrances are it's still not overcrowded. Even on a sunny Saturday afternoon in June. I was there this time having a picnic with friends and was surprised how many of them hadn't been here before. And the park has something for almost everyone. Rose garden, maze with sun dial in the center, fountains, "waterfall", lots of green for dogs and kids alike, benches...and silence. read more

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Beautiful hotel! Came for a little drink and dessert with friends and was given a warm welcome by bartender Kazi. He made us his speciality cocktail, inspired by a deconstructed chocolate cake, and it was so delicious! Definitely looking forward to coming back for more and a must try for anyone in the area! Thank you Kazi! read more

Yes Stephens green is the more popular, noticeable & more visited park in Dublin but Iveagh gardens also a must see for a sunny day. Its only round the corner and in my humble opinion one of the best parks in Dublin. Most people will know it as that park off Harcourt street, the fact that its hidden away is part of the charm. Theres also another entrance from Hatch street and both are wheelchair accessible. Its a great place for lunch, to the left as you walk in the Clonmel street entrance theres a sunken green, great to lounge on in the sun and well known for frisbee and you might even catch some Capoeira (Brazilian martial art) practicioners too. Further over the other side of the park is a waterfall, as well as a maze and a rose garden. As with most Dublin parks summer hours apply from March until October when the park is open till 8. December & January until 4 and February & November until 5pm. read more

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I have to say I think I prefer this park to any other in the city. There's something so tranquil about the whole area, with gorgeous fountains and the little waterfall. It's just big enough to get a little lost in and it's the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine when you're on your lunch break. It's such a treat to have worked in the area and to have been able to enjoy this place. It's also often used for big events and concerts and I'd be very interested to see what it would be like for those, as there are some great, big spaces here. If you're looking for somewhere a whole lot less bustling than Stephen's Green, you'll find it here. read more

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I love this park. It's my favourite city centre park and I'm very lucky to work next door to this place. It's fantastic in the summer to enjoy your lunch in. Also even in the winter it's great to go for a walk and find a little solice in the middle if a capital city. PS I love the maze, but wish people would walk through it using the path and not through it using the hedge, grrr ;) read more

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A kingdom of solace in the middle of our capital city, the Iveagh Gardens are heaven on a sunny day. If I had the good fortune of having a stressful day job from which I needed to escape, the Iveagh Gardens would be my playground. I have never felt so at peace in the centre of Dublin as I have in the Iveagh gardens. I recommend walking to the middle of the maze - it's a bit geeky and no one else really does it, so you are guaranteed some alone time! Around the edges of the gardens there are some tracks through the trees that aren't as well kept as the gardens in the middle... they're nice for a stroll if you feel the need to get close to nature. An amazing array of statues can be found scattered throughout the gardens, and keep an eye out for the mashed up statues on the ground (not really sure what that's all about??) The Carlsberg Comedy festival is being hosted at the Iveagh Gardens this year (in late July) so I imagine that'll kill the serenity for a few days... but what better to replace it with than comedy? read more

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I think Iveagh Gardens is real hidden gem in itself. Iveagh Gardens has Fountains, a maze, a grotto, wilderness and woodlands that are have a Victorian town garden look, I think its one of the best gardens in Dublin. In 1863 Ninian Niven designed Iveagh. Also the area used to belong to the Earls of Iveagh. The gardens are in the process of being restored. Much has been done but there is still work to be done to the garden. Its open all year round, and admission is free to all. I think my best feature is the waterfall, so peacefall and calm to look at. read more

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Excellent stay! All staff does their best in a friendly effective manner. The rooms are spacious, clean and quiet. The restaurant's food is very good and the prices are moderate. After breakfast, the outdoor patio is open for dining complete with heat lamps and pretty throws if needed. Centrally located with easy walking distance to most Dublin shopping, museums and green spaces read more

Yesterday The Iveagh Gardens looked so different, so different in fact that I forgot that I was there before which is rather worrying. What a find. What an amazing venue for Taste of Dublin and it's unfortunate that the weather was awful but even through the rain the radiance of the gardens shun through and gave me a happy flashback... Yeah it's holiday time for me cause this goldfish memory is getting tiresome although goldfish actually do have good long term memory... OK review over. read more

What a lovely place to visit.The Iveagh,(pronounced Ivy) For the non Gaelic speaking such as myself. Is a calm and serine place of beauty. There was live music playing here,perhaps some locals spreading the Joy! It is not as crowded as some of the other places we attended. I guess not as many tourists knew about it. Some really beautiful statues, and interesting old trees. A lovely day or even just an hour can be spent here in peace. read more

Being so close to St. Stephen's Green (and much more tucked away), I have yet to see more than10-15 people at a time here. Perfect for a furtive afternoon jaunt into nature within the city center. The people who frequent it tend to be on the quieter side of the park-goer spectrum, adding to the sanctuary atmosphere. Overall: lush & hushed - so far it's keeping that way. read more

I had one of those days where I just wander aimlessly around the city with nothing but time to kill. This place helps me leave it dead and buried. What a secret world that I wish I'd discovered as a munchkin way back in the when! I've only in the last few years discovered how tranquil this little place is in the craziness of Dublin! It's a wonderland and no wonder about it, this is because it's a rarely found diamond in the rough of concrete that we live in. The place oozes aesthetics and is amazingly awesome in pretty much every aspect. It's overlooked and only comes out to shine when used for events like the Taste of Dublin or Carlsberg Comedy Carnival. I'm hoping it stays an oasis of calm in our culture because if this place becomes a tourist attraction what will us dubs do for a nice little treat!! read more

Great park near where I live. What gives it the five stars are all the great events that are hosted here. Comedy, music and all sorts of festivals. Great place. read more

Went here for a picnic with friends as a goodbye meetup. I have only been here before for Africa Day where you don't get to see much of the park as it's full of tents and people at the festival. Such a cool, hidden park tucked away opposite the bigger, busier St Stephen's Green Park. It was a sunny day, but wasn't crowded at all, we sat on the grass, beside a fountain, under the big blue sky, and the crazy yellow sun, we ate our sandwiches and sipped our iced-teas and munched on our cakes, we played with tiny puppies running by and then when it rained stood under a huge leafy tree and watched the world go by. Dublin, I miss you already... read more

A gem of greenery goodness among the hustle and bustle of Harcourt Street.This park plays host to concerts and festivals throughout the summer but that shouldn't be the only time to visit. With beautiful gardens, manicured lawns and flowing fountains, it's the perfect sanctuary to escape to when the sun is shining to eat your lunch or read a book. What's nice about here, is that it's not as crowded as it's other park siblings on a summer's day where finding a quiet spot is more difficult. So if you like rose gardens, mazes or eating your Green Bench Cafe sandwich in peace, this is one sacred spot to hit. read more

I am reluctant to post this review as it my favourite little hide away in the city centre. Even on days when Stephens Green is crammed you can always find a spot on the grass here with at least a few square metres to yourself. Unlike some of its bigger brothers this park doesnt go for pretty little flowers and brightly coloured ducks in a pond to tickle your fancy ... this place is all about being understated. Its Dublin's own version of the secret walled garden. Enter via one of three nondescript gates into a labyrinth of paths and open spaces dotted with aged (and usually arm/headless) statues. The centrepiece fountains never fail to impress me every time I see them. Now shhh ......... dont tell anyone else read more

Yep this is the Dublin city park of the yelpers alright - the less obvious one where all the hip kids hang out... OK not actually because youff would make this less fun, but the peeps in the know, know that this is better than the green. Also the venue for Taste of Dublin! read more

The Iveagh gardens is a little bit of solace in the madness that it is Dublin City Centre. Even though it's located off Harcourt St, it is easily missed. It's tucked away behind a side street - between Harcourt St and the National Concert Hall. I had never been to the gardens until this year's Taste Festival, and I fell in love with them. They're just gardens really - but there's a lovely waterfall feature, little places where you can sit and eat your lunch...it's just a really relaxing place to sit and enjoy yourself for a few hours. read more

The secret gardens of Dublin. Much nicer than the nearby Stephens Green. On a sunny day if you are lucky enough to find a bench to sit on it is like you are in another world with the sun beaming in through the trees. Perfect spot to grab a sambo and eat it sitting it on the grass. Taste of Dublin is also great fun if you get a chance to go. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Only just up the road from St Stephen's Green, this is a smaller, much more chilled out park. Beautiful flowers, trees, statues... and even a waterfall and a mini-maze! This is a gorgeous park, my favourite in Dublin, hands down. Nowhere better on a warm day. read more

The harcourt area is full of office blocks. But when the weather is nice, you can see everyone flood this park! Its a lovely clean park, plenty of bins, well kept and a great place to lie in the sun on a lovely summers day! Its less busy than Stephen's green, so its a great spot to have those alfresco lunches! :) read more

I love parks and gardens in general, and after visiting most of the gardens around/ near the city centre, Iveagh would be one of my favourites next to Merrion Square. It doesn't have the colourful flowerbeds you see in St. Stephen's Green or Merrion Square, but it's a lot less crowded and has some lovely fountains. The gardens are well kept with the lawn nicely mowed and everything, and they have a few benches to sit as well as a large open green area which looks like somewhere to play sports or have an event/ market. The gardens are near Harcourt street just south of St. Stephen's Green, but they have a more wilder feel to them. I find Iveagh quieter and perfect for relaxing, so I would highly recommend them if you want somewhere peaceful but not too far from the city centre. There are also a few nice cafes nearby to get a take away lunch! read more

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If Elron and his crew hung out in Dublin, this is where they'd picnic... When I first came here it felt like I had stepped into some quiet part of an ancient civilization, reflecting its old glories in tumbled down statues, quiet waterfalls, and broad pathways strewn with golden fallen leaves just begging to be photographed. There's the two fountains that have been restored with EU grants, there's the circular path around the inside of the walls, and lots of other hidden gems to discover. Like the statue of Poseiden lying in artistically arranged fallen glory. I love the rose garden, the statue of an opera singer, and the hedge maze. I trod the maze in a properly meditative mood one day, and when I rounded a corner a small holy medal was shining out of the dirt. I'm one to believe in messages (although NOT one to think in any particular religious vein), and I think the Park was welcoming me to Ireland... Bottom line: Grab a camera and your journal, sit and have a think. Be sure to share your sandwich with a magpie...you never know who it might be... read more

I have only visited Iveagh Gardens once to see Josh Ritter in concert. We fortunately had beautiful summer weather and I can honestly say this was the most charming, beautiful and bewitching setting for a concert I have ever experienced. It's a park with a magical atmosphere and although it's right in Dublin city centre as soon as you step into it you feel as if you're transported to another world and time. Filled with trees, roses, flowers, walkways, statues and a fountain, Iveagh Gardens is nature at it's finest - the perfect secret garden. read more

An amazing garden/park next door to my office; this park whatever the season is a pleasure to walk through. During summer this really draws in the crowds, people will lounge here all day. When weather is on form, I love nothing more than to grab a lunch to go and hit up this park and lay out on the grass, everyone flocks to this place during the great weather. Love people watching in this park, such an awesome past time. The only downside is this park hosts gigs and festivals which sees it being closed to the public quite often during the summer/autumn. read more

Ssh!! Lets keep this place a secret. I don't want it getting overrun with people as it will spoil the 'secret garden' and hidden place qualities that is oozes! It was designed in 1865 and has gardens, a Winter Garden, rustic grotto's and cascades. It has a great medieval feel and such a fab place to come relax, read a book and explore! read more

One of the principal advantages of Iveagh Gardens is that the park is very difficult to spot, which means that people are unlikely to stumble across it, meaning less people will discover how nice and uncrowded it is compared to Stephen's Green and it will therefore remain nice and uncrowded, compared to Stephen's Green. The Iveagh Garden have little accroutrements such as a small rose garden and a water feature, but the most part, Iveagh Gardens consists of a big long rectangle of grass, perfect for little kick abouts or just to sit and eat your lunch away from the crowds of Stephen's Green. I love heading there on a lazy sunny day after buying ice creams on Harcourt Street. Best of all, in my opinion, the Iveagh garden's main area is slightly sloped around the edges, sort of in the shape of shallow bowl. I personally find it much more comfortable lying against a gentle slope rather than on completely flat ground. But maybe that's just me. read more

The Iveagh Garden is the perfect little green hideaway in the middle of the buzzing streets of Dublin's city centre. Its great for alfresco lunch breaks if you work in the area or if you wanna just lay on the lawn and read a book and enjoy a sunny afternoon. Lots of great shops are within walking distance to provide you with yummy picnic treats. As we left the park yesterday I spotted a new Joe´s Coffee which just open last week on Montague street so next coffee in the park is sorted! read more

I love these gardens so much. They are the perfect spot to sit and relax. I went to college in Earlsfort Terrace and would have my lunch here all the time. Back then nobody seemed to know about these gardens and often it felt like I had them entirely to myself! They have since got busier over the years and stage a few cool events during the year. However, they are still a far quieter and more relaxed option than neighboring St Stephens Green. When the two fountains and cascade are on, these gardens really are perfect :-D read more

The Iveagh Gardens have developed a reputation as being like this secret piece of heaven in the midst of Dublin - an area of green bliss to rival Stephen's Green any day. The truth is now though that so many people are aware of the fabulous Iveagh Gardens that they are no longer secret! I've been to them a few times for various events. I went to the Carlsberg Comedy Festival two years in a row and what a great venue for a gig of this kind. It was so relaxing strolling around the lovely grounds, drinking beer and watching the various comedy shows. I've also been to the Taste of Dublin food fair here and, again, the gardens were the perfect setting for ambling around sipping champers and nibbling on gourmet delights. read more

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Given their proximity to St Stephen's Green, the mind boggles as to why the Iveagh Gardens are comparatively quiet. Harcourt Street office folk habitually flock to this luxuriant spot during their lunch-hour but locals always find a comfy spot on the weekends. Featuring rustic grottos, a sundial, maze and various rockeries, the Iveagh Gardens are as good for a leisurely stroll as a spot of drinking away from the overflowing and often bothersome crowds. read more