We had a wonderful dinner at this gem of a restaurant a short walk from Hotel Mespil. Highly recommend when in the area but make a reservation beforehand as there are only a small number of tables. Only a few photos taken but they should give a good idea of the quality and ambiance. read more

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An utterly divine experience. I expressed this sentiment to the waitress by the way! The quality of service, hospitality, and the lamb sheppard's pie created a memory of a lifetime. Thank you to the Sussex staff for this wonderful experience. Viva la Sussex read more

Words simply cannot describe how AWESOME this place was!....but I'll try .... Incredible food (authentic shepherd's pie, scotch egg, seafood linguine were all amazing!), fantastic ambience (above a pub, and during game time, EVERYONE was in a great mood!), and as for the staff....they were THE BEST!!! Big shout out to Jen, who chatted us up, and found out it was our first time in Europe, on a much-delayed honeymoon! They all treated us like gold! DEFINITELY recommend this place! read more

Enjoyable meal with the team. Good variety of food and drink. Had the seafood pasta, which was jam packed with mussels, clams, shrimp and fish. The noodles were perfectly al dente and the broth was nice. Others seemed to be enjoying their meal as well. The service was friendly. Giving 4 stars as it was hard to socialize with others at the table so may be better for a more intimate group (vs 12). read more

Really nice place. Little confusing finding the place as you have to go upstairs for the restaurant. Lower level is an amazing bar. Food was fantastic...fish and chips, burger, Shepard's pie. All really good, way above bar food... this is a really nice place! Really good service and great drink selection. read more

The Sussex - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

My first pint of Guinness in Ireland was here. It was really good. We started out in O'Brien's Pub, down stairs. I'll be back for that experience, and another Guinness. This place is very easy walking distance from the Burlington Hotel. We ambled up the steps and had to weather a "do you have reservations" moment. They had a table right next to the kitchen. The atmosphere has a high-end pub feel. The service was stellar. I had the fish and chips. They were pretty good. The lack of malt vinegar was surprising. The fish as a little bland, and greasy, but not enough to knock off a star. The chips were chips. The mushy peas surprised me, I'd forgotten about that tradition. It was nice to have the real thing. My buddy got the steak. Man it looked good and and the place actually smelled like they do a brisk business in steaks and burgers. He loved it. He had a Howling Gale Ale (from Eight Degrees Brewing Company in County Cork) on recommendation from the waiter. He liked it. He's not a Guinness guy. In the end, I think this is a great place. Ask for Sam...he'll take care of you. read more

Looking for something to eat but got much more. The atmosphere was great, the staff is very kind and friendly(not fake) Great food! Highly recommend the '' Shepherd's pie ''. The american craft beer was great also. read more

The Sussex - American craft beer - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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Outstanding dinner for our family (include 3 teenagers)! The appetizers, wine and desserts were tremendous! Even the heart brown bread and butter replenished during the meal was super! The food + service by the lovely Slovakian-Irish waitress + the ambience = 5 Stars! read more

Very nice place next door to m O'Brien's, was able to feed my gluten free wife and veggie daughter. Had the shrimp appetzer, wine and beer was brilliant read more

Incredible food and service. One of the best gastro pubs in Dublin. Real Irish food taken up several levels.

We decided to eat dinner here after walking around the city all day. We were so very happy with our decision. Not only was the food delicious, the staff was charming and solicitous! We devoured our hamburger, fish and chips, and chocolate pot de crème! We highly recommend The Sussex and will be sure to eat there when we return to Dublin! read more

One of my favourite discoveries in Dublin to date. Had to choose 3 starters as we simply couldn't decide on 2. Wings were among the best either I or my girlfriend have ever had! Braised Lamb Shepard's Pie is a very special dish and our steak was cooked to perfection! If you're ordering the steak, I highly recommend the house made pepper sauce. We had the baked cheesecake and ginger pudding for dessert, both of which were amazing! For wine drinkers, I recommend asking Damien for a recommendation as the wine we received of his choosing was the perfect accompaniment to what we ate. A really special restaurant that already has us longing to return. read more

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Found The Sussex on Yelp-and as it was walking distance to our hotel, stopped in for dinner with my mother. Fabulous dinner, service and atmosphere! I needed a break from traditional Irish fare, and I found the most delicious respite in their Superfood salad with grilled chicken. And my Mom's Seafood Linguine was full of fresh mussels, clams, and prawns in a subtly spicy, garlicky broth. Service was friendly and efficient, and restaurant space manages to be both comfortable and sophisticated at the same time. Both felt authentic. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular. read more

We stopped here because it was the only place in the area that had anything resembling Irish food. The shepherds pie was delicious! The waiter was friendly. And it is a quaint little place above another pub. I'm so glad I went there. We had some Irish coffee for "dessert" and it was also amazing. They have a few craft beers in bottles and they had 2 on draft. They have a large wine list too. read more

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I've always been a fan of O'Briens on Lesson Street so was excited to hear about the new restaurant opening above it. It's a really handy start to an evening. A quick drink in O'Briens then just a short trip up the stairs to the Sussex. It's one of those restaurants where you feel immediately welcome. I think this is down to a few things - you are greeted by super friendly staff when you arrive up and as you're seated you pass the open kitchen with loads of smiling chefs, (I'm sure they're not standing there all night smiling as the restaurant got pretty busy pretty quickly.) and the interior is rich wood, cosy and warm. Keith was our server and he managed to put up with a large group women battling for airtime - so fair play to Keith. The food is really tasty. Its hearty Irish food - bit of Gastropub feel. The smokies are great and they've a really nice fish plate. The brown bread disappeared very quickly. We'd to remind ourselves to save space for the main course. I spotted a few tables bringing up a pint of Guinness to enjoy with the Seafood Chowder. Must remember to pop back some lunch time to try that. On the main courses - the steak was really good and everyone was raving about the fish pie. We'd a pretty big table so went for the house red and white. I can't remember the names but very easy to drink. Always a good sign if you can trust the house. All in all good value for money and great atmosphere. I don't think we left the restaurant till 1.30am. Reckon we will book for Christmas night out. read more

Overall amazing experience, the staff was great, everyone was coming over asking for our order, once we told them that we do not want to rush they apologized and allowed us not to rush. I love the open kitchen and watching the chefs in action. We were seated right across the open kitchen so we were able to see how our meal was prepared. They also have an excellent variety of red wines that do not break the budget. Loved the brown bread, fresh free range chicken wings that tasted amazing along with the seasoning and the chowder that was creamy and delicious. For main course we had Shepard's pie and lamb steak with the bone in, a very different cut for lamb that I have never had. The lamb was cooked perfectly, it is better to get it medium rare since it is a thinner type cut of meat. If you are visiting Dublin, I am definitely recommending this place, it is pub food but with a modern flare, absolutely amazing. read more

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With working on Leeson street, this is one of the only nice places for lunch around. Everything I eat there really hits the spot. Today I had soup of celeriac, parsnip, spinach and blue cheese, accompanied by gorgeous homemade brown bread. I ask for more bread and they didn't charge me. For €5 - this is great value. Other nice lunch time treats were steak sandwich with the beef nice and tender, a chorizo linguini pasta, shepherd's pie, burger, goats cheese salad. All really lovely and the chips are scumdidlyumptious. I have never had a bad experience here, all the times I was there and today we were even offered coffee on the house, but we had said no before our brains registered it was for free doh!. They have daily specials for €10 such as bangers and mash, pasta or sometimes a chicken dish, so you don't have to break the bank if you don't need too. Considering mac donalds is nearly €8 these days, I think this place may score that bit better for some unknown reason. So a great place all round. I will miss it when we move over to Harcourt street, so I hope we can find somewhere else as nice. Keep up the good service and lovely food. read more

The food is good but a bit on the pricey side. There is an early bird menu but you only save like 1 or 2 euros if you go for it as opposed to choosing from the a la carte menu.. Which I found a bit of a pity.. So I had the 8oz Striploin Steak and peanut butter chocolate brownie icecream for 29 € as part of the early bird... Which could be cheaper, right? Steak and ice cream was good.. But not extraordinary. Service was a bit slow as well and whenever they came to your desk they were in such a rush that it just made you feel a bit uncomfortable. Considering what you get for the price I wouldn't come back. Although I want to point out that there was nothing wrong with the food :) The restaurant was not full at all so I don't think reservations are generally necessary here - but they do take them. I'd give it a 3.5 but since I can't give half stars I will go for the lower mark .. Since everyone else seems to reward the restaurant with top marks anyway :) read more

The Sussex - Chocolate brownie ice cream - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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As an American in Europe, it's never an easy task finding a place that serves good steak but this place definitely gets it right! I mean, c'mon how do I order anything else when I see that on the menu? So this is basically your high end restaurant - you walk in and head up the stairs (don't get confused by the pub, I think that's actually an entirely separate place). Professional, friendly and helpful staff and a range of options on the menu. I was very impressed! For those looking for a high end restaurant with good quality food, I highly recommend this place. read more

Dined for dinner here last night with friends. Loved the experience. This is an EXCELLENT place to dine with friends. Plenty of group seating and excellent for holding a conversation while dining. Surpurb staff. The food was simple but to die for. Casual dining but if you're coming from work in business attire, this restaurant is excellent. FYI, the burgers are very, very tasty. read more

Came here for lunch around Christmas time. Atmosphere was nice, quiet. Floor was slippery. Food was nothing to run home about. The chowder was a bit watery and didn't have enough flavor. The main was ok as well. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. read more

Such a great little place. Easy to find and wonderful service. Get a table by the window and enjoy the people watching. The drink list is fantastic as are the prix fi xe menu options. The heirloom tomato & buffalo mozzarella salad was particularly amazing! A solid shepherd's pie and a light and delicate lemon posset. You can't go wrong. read more

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If you're ever in Dublin...stop by here! Excellent food and service with a classy decor. We walked here from our hotel which was convenient, and visited because this place came highly recommended on Yelp! Reviewers were correct! There is also a nice little pub downstairs with outdoor seating. read more

The Sussex - Shepard's Pie! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Stopped in on a rainy, cool night for some wonderful Irish cuisine. Had the curry and sweet potato soup, which was well balanced and had a deliciously refined taste. Moved onto the shepherds pie dinner plate, which was served with a nice side salad. Finished off this culinary journey with their homemade ice cream trio. A very nice vanilla, bold chocolate, and the best was the caramel, which was amazing. The service was wonderful and a nice, quaint atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

The Sussex - Shepherds pie. Yum! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Hidden away above a pub across the Grand Canal this gem has a small local menu of traditional Irish specialties and steaks. Smoked haddies, Caesar with pancetta and the kale salad with beets excellent starters. Must try the special cocktails made by Robert the restaurants GM who hails from Budapest. The winners include a gin lemon cucumber concoction that tastes almost healthy despite the load of Hendricks. The Jameson's fresh apple and ginger was amazing even if your not a whisky fan. Best dinners were roasted chicken was herb jus, lamb Shepard pie and what had to be four dozen mussel with bacon garlic herbs and Irish cream served with brown bread! Best of all the cared for our every need and where legitimately engaged with us including Robert sitting with us to list out Budapest to dos Berries meringue and chantilly cream and chocolate peanut butter pie for dessert Find this quiet authentic place!!! read more

We came to the restaurant for an early dinner, and they had plenty of space for us. The entrance was a bit hard to find with the bar below and multiple rooms, but we found the stairs after being directed by a bartender. We started with cured salmon, which was definitely different and good. For our main course, we had the shepherd's pie and the chorizo burger, both of which were very good. I was surprised by the burger that it had a layer of some type of cured meat, which maybe was the chorizo, but was really good in any case. We had the posset for dessert, which was also delicious. read more

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Wonderful bistro in a charming, cozy, comfortable space on the second floor above O'Brien's. Classic Irish dishes but with a clean and fresh take. Seafood chowder was the best we've had on the island. Fresh fish was delicious (sea bream). Absolutely wonderful visit. read more

So this was my first time in Ireland and the Sussex was my first dinning experience In the Emerald Isle. I went to dinner with a rather large group of people. I was handed a pre-fix menu and their standard menu. I opted for the pre-fix. Why, you may ask? Well, let me ask you... What would be your first meal, for your first time visiting Ireland? Mine, Shepard's Pie and a Guinness. I gotta say, I'm not a huge fan of Shepard's Pie, but I do rather enjoy lamb. The portion they served was generous and very well prepared. The only thing I would change is to have larger chunks of the lamb meat instead of a more shredded meat that was served up. Otherwise, an excellent dish and I would recommend to any one if they are visiting and want a nice hearty meal. Then a Guinness to wash it all down... Spot on! read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in Dublin. The entire menu is delicious and they pour a great pint of Guinness.

The restaurant was booked until after 10 PM but we took the only reservation we could get. Well worth the wait! Lively atmosphere, friendly, personal service, and excellent food! We could completely understand why the place was packed the entire evening. read more

Everything we had here was delicious! The prawns for starters are a must! The lemon custard dessert was wonderful!

The food and service were terrific. Loved their Irish soda bread. Also they helped us print out electronic tickets to a show.

Exactly what I wanted. Tasty and very Irish. I would ask for s table by the window as they're quite atmospheric. Try the Dingle prawns.

My husband and I held our small, post-wedding luncheon at The Sussex. The service and food were pitch perfect for such an occasion, and a number of our guests have returned here for parties of their own. Highly recommended for a special night out. Make sure to try the lemon posset, a perfectly balanced dessert with a taste both subtle and palate cleansing, neither too heavy nor too sweet. read more

Wonderful. Great shepherds pie. Superfood salad was also great. Very nice wait staff. Good wine and drink menu too.

Great meal and friendly service. They accommodated us after a mixup with a reservation at another restaurant. Enjoyable meal prepared with attention to presentation and great taste! read more

"Excellent" We had a lovely dinner here, the food was excellent and the service was outstanding and it was walking distance from the hotel. read more

Very good food for the price. The salmon tartare was very tasty and light, the shepherds pie was delicious, and the brownie dessert was very decadent. Would highly recommend, especially if you are right down the street at the DoubleTree! read more

Just after a lovely lunch here, while it drizzles outside! Pea and ham soup very fresh and tasty! Decor is great and good service. Overall a perfect place for lunch with a very decent old bar below. read more

I loved this place and would absolutely recommend it. The goat cheese salad was delicious and the shepherd's pie was scrumptious. Everyone at my table joined the clean plate club tonight.. And we even made room for their delectable desserts. I can't wait to go there again when I'm back in the area! We loved being able to watch the chefs work their magic in the kitchen! The servers were absolutely charming. (The bathrooms were clean!) read more