Good food and large selection of brews/drinks. Lovely and fun wait staff. Food was hot and served…read morefairly timely. Not too loud.

Delicious food and great service!…read more We didn't have definite plans for dinner tonight and ended up here on a whim; another fortunate choice. We were quickly seated and ordered drinks. Hubby ordered the Irish potato skins appetizer and a shepherds pie while I ordered the risotto of wild Irish mushrooms, both of us intending to share. Everything we ordered was delicious and the servers were accommodating down to providing decaf for our after dinner drinks (since we have to be up early tomorrow!). The timing of each course was just right and we enjoyed a leisurely last dinner out in Dublin.

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.

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.

The Exchequer is really two establishments in one. Both center on brilliant creative drinks,…read moreespecially on local whiskeys, gins, and even rums. My favorite - gin, basil and lemon. The first establishment is a lounge consisting of two large rooms of lively young cocktail drinkers. There's lots of comfortable seating and the vibe is upscale. Friendly mixologists. Definitely 5 stars. The restaurant is a small, comfortable space, largely isolated from the enthusiastic crowd . Lovely manager, but vague wait staff. The food was good but Inconsistent. The mussels were tender and buttery but the sauce was over-salted and too heavy for the dish. The rib eye steak was tasty but not tender, and the peppercorn sauce was good but not layered or complex. Nice that they had a vegetarian entree, but it was a melted mess of cheese and pasta for 18€. I think we would try Exchequer for dinner again, but maybe stick to the burgers and fries. Definitely 3 stars.

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.

Very nice outdoor patio for a beer and a snack…read more I had the club sandwich which came with a tasty sauce and a side salad. My wife had the prawn cocktail and she was very pleased with her choice. The prawns were pricey, but she was pleased with the size and taste of them.

Stopped in for lunch and found the place quite busy. However we were seated immediately by the…read moreserver and our drink orders were taken. We were also told about the lunch special, a fish burger with fries. We ordered the fish and chips and the special fish burger. Our order came quickly and everything was very hot. The fish and chips had a large fish filet, tartar sauce, a small container of peas (not mushy peas as was expected) and a metal container of fries. The container was very hot and helped keep the fries crispy. The fries were unique in that the shape had a celery shape with a valley to keep the ketchup in place or as I was told by the server mayonnaise for her. The fish was well fried and very hot. The fish burger was unique in that from what I could tell it was flaked or mashed fish filets then surrounded by a flat filet to keep its shape. It was served on a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. The 'burger' was very large and thick that it almost made it hard to eat, but I managed! The batter was very thin, light and crispy. Again the fries were super hot and crunchy and there was a small container of tartar sauce. Both meals were good but lacked seasoning. Not sure they would be ordered again. The menu is small but would have enough for most appetites. They do offer an all day Gorgonzola and bread appetizer which, if we were going to spend time drinking, I would have ordered. Atmosphere was very loud with plenty of bar noise (dishes, silverware, and glassware being knocked about) which sometimes made it difficult to hold a conversation. Seating was a combination of booth, tables, and chairs. This is a large establishment with another bar area to the rear, labeled Molly's Room (Malone perhaps?). All in all an ok visit not sure we'll pop back in on our next trip.

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.

I visited Café en Seine alone and asked for a table to eat. I was told to wait ten minutes. After…read moremore than ten minutes, I went back to ask and was still refused a seat, while I watched other parties being seated. Why was I being kept waiting while others were accommodated? Was it because a solo diner means a smaller bill, or something else? I cannot know the motive, but the difference in treatment left me feeling singled out and thoroughly unwelcome. If you don't want to seat solo diners, say so upfront. Don't tell someone ten minutes and leave them waiting while others get tables. A customer's time deserves respect, regardless of how many people are on the bill. An unpleasant experience and a terrible impression of your hospitality.

We were in Ireland first time for 11 days,…read more This place was recommended by a local tour guide. And let me tell you The Steak is the bomb Everything was so good including their own beer. And cap off that meal with some awesome Crème brûlée Thank You.

Such a change from the last experience a year ago…read more We had 8:30 PM reservations. Arrived around 8:10 and were told to wait at the bar. No problem, it's NYE, we can wait for out booked time. Less than 5 minutes later we were lead to a table, not even time to order a drink! We shared everything. Ordered cocktails to begin with. They were ok, two different old fashioned drinks. We tried to order bone marrow, scallops, tuna tataki and a Caesar salad as starters. They were already out of the bone marrow and scallops. It's a holiday, you know there are reservations... what?! Poor management and planning!! They recommended the lamb kidneys... never had them before, super gross. I'll never do that again. It smelled like urine! We ordered the burger and 14 oz sirloin to share, medium rare on the steak. Polenta fries, and mashed potatoes. The polenta fries were outstanding! The burger was delicious! Smokey flavor, it was great. It came with huge steak fries, I prefer shoestring. The steak was not tender. Had a better steak sandwich at the Morrison for lunch. All in all, I will not be going back nor recommending this place. The wine I ordered never arrived, our water was never refilled. In fact, after the food arrived, we never saw anyone again!! When the check came with an obligatory 12.5% tip I missed it and paid. Once I noticed, I flipped out!! This was the worst service ever!! I double check tipping culture in Ireland before I complain. 10% is good for good service and bad service is ok to leave zero tip. So I asked for it back. They gave me credit for the tip but not the tax on tip. Unimpressed. Won't go again.

Best bar food I've ever had and I'm from Los Angeles. 10/10 restaurant. Great service, very…read morefriendly staff, beautiful wood interior. Really gives a cabin/ pub experience. Excellent experience

This was our first dinner during our trip to Ireland, which we just popped in and found seating…read morefor. It's got multiple floors, live music, and was pretty busy on a Sunday night. Their specials were written on a chalkboard near the stairs. It was incredibly lively and our server moved quick. I ordered the beef & porterhouse plain porter stew, which was pretty good! It was hot, flavorful, and the portion was generous. Some pieces of the beef were tough, but not so much that it's worth a complaint. My friends enjoyed their fish & chips, as well as the cottage pie (special), which I think was the winner between all our meals.

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.