Great service!! Theres also an outdoor ish seating area thats super cute. The restaurant itself is…read moreadorable and the service is great. Food was good, especially the shrimp and peppers. Drinks were great!

I know what you're thinking: tapas in Dublin?? Believe me, you need these in your life!…read more Bringing Spanish culture to the heart of Dublin and doing a great job in the process. Vanessa (one of the owners) is there helping you out and welcoming you as if you're family. Lovely atmosphere, honestly. We ordered these tapas for a party of two: chicharrones, chorizo frito y morcilla, carrillada de cerdo (pork cheeks), bomba de la Barcelona, and patatas bravas. I can't pick a favorite (but the pork cheeks, and the chorizo are up there!), but every tapa was incredible and well executed. Take your time, be adventurous, and explore the menu. Portions are small enough that you can order many things to share. Paired the tapas with a wonderful Tempranillo, and a Cava Sangria. They did start us with a free sample of their tinto de verano as well, in true Spanish fashion. Definitely worth visiting while in Dublin!

I used to live in Bilbao, so it was so lovely to find a restaurant with Basque-style tapas. The…read moreselection is delicious and the lunch special is awesome! I always enjoy my meals there and Mae sure to visit each time I'm on holiday in Dublin.

Went to the City Center in Dublin yesterday after work to relax and see the sites with my sales…read moreleaders last night. They recommended The Port House and it was phenomenal! The food options were unique in that everything on the menu are appetizers....everything! Huge selection so we ordered a number of items including duck confit, brisket sliders, a cheese plate, and lots more. The vibe was amazing and I loved the decor inside. The service was spot on! I'm definitely making this a "must" on my next visit!

We were fortunate to experience Le Basement during our time in Dublin…read more It's located on the second floor of a restaurant in a small office sized room with a bar, sofa seats, and a few dining tables. When we came they had a band already playing. It was honestly like an American jam sess where people can come up and sing and perhaps play if the request is honored. My husband asked the guitarist if he could join and the guitarist was gracious enough to loan him his guitar and pick as we are foreigners and didn't pack his guitar for our trip. He was able to play for about three songs and it was amazing to see the two cultures mix and mingle on stage. You could tell that the vibe changed throwing him in the mix. I would imagine this magical mix occurs each time they invite any unique talent that visits Le Basement. The drinks were inexpensive, the environment was welcoming, and the music was soulful.

A hidden gem in the heart of Dublin's nightlife, and what a great discovery! Located on Dame Lane…read morejust across from the popular 4 Dame Lane, Le Basement offers a unique evening experience for Dublin. Presented in a similar style to the famous Parisian Jazz clubs, you descend the stairs to a small and atmospheric room with soft lighting and comfortable leather seating. There is decent quality beer on tap and array of the usual alcohol options available with a decent looking menu if you fancy a bite to eat (although I did not). Most evenings around the weekend there is a live Jazz act and, on the night I was there, we had a delightful lady singer with a fantastic voice and a great support band. Table service is available and the staff are friendly and prompt. There is a cover charge ranging from €5 to €8 depending on who is playing. Le Basement is part of Le Cirk - a hotel/bar on Dame Street. If you are looking for a romantic spot to take your partner or just a place to appreciate some quality jazz tunes, then look no further. I highly recommend Le Basement.

Delicious tapas, sangria and service in this place. We were a large party and we just kept the…read moresangrias flowing and ordered a bunch of their tapas to share (we must've ordered one or two of everything on the menu) and we had the best time! Our server kept bringing out pitchers of sangria (the white is my favorite over the red) and I truly loved everything I ate (the mushrooms were absolutely amazing!) the place can get a little loud but if you're in the area (as someone who's been in Spain multiple times throughout her life) I highly recommend them!

I wanted to like this place a lot more than I did. It is a very nice tapas bar with a nice ambiance…read moreand great service, but unfortunately food quality was just okay. We came across it while wandering around Dublin and wouldn't go out of my way to return. We ordered the patatas bravas, calamari, and the veggie quesadilla - All of which were fine, but left something to be desired. It's a fine option if you're in a pinch, but there are so many other great restaurants in the area that I wouldn't prioritize this spot. Staff was very friendly though.

Listen all you people who complain that this is really Spanish Tapas, have you ever been to Cuba?…read moreThe people are starving there, hence all the home made rafts floating 90 miles to Florida. The food here is was good. Ordered off the early bird menu, 5pm to 7pm. Ordered 3 plates and were enough for sharing. Had a sangria and a beer, total was around 45 Euro for 2 people. I would defiantly stop in again.

The bright interior and peppy Cuban music can't help but lift your spirits, especially on a cold…read moredark Dublin day. The staff are as warm and as flavoursome as the food they serve... Not that I have taken a bite of them, but it's more an ode to the several nationalities working there. Great food list, excellent lunch time specials and also a place that you can go and have a coffee or beer and avail of their free wi-fi without feeling rushed. They also hold salsa dance nights, and Tuesdays between 4pm and 7pm they have informal converstional English, French and Spanish, all are welcome! To me that somes up the ethos of this spot, great simple honest cheap food with an eclectic clientale. You will always leave here with more colour in your soul!

Amazing ambiance! Completely took care of us and accommodated us later on. Food was amazing!…read moreServers were amazing and attentive. Highly recommend for tapas.

Delicious coffee, service and ambiance! Highly recommended for anyone who likes a dark coffeeread more

I stopped in for a quick dinner.I enjoyed the flavor of the jamon iberico. I also had a order of…read morethe grilled asparagus which was a little too heavy on the butter. To drink I had the classic sangria. I cannot recommend ordering this, the flavor was off and the fruit pieces were just chopped up lemon. Waitstaff were very welcoming to a solo diner.

The hostess and first server that helped us (a male) were both unfriendly. To the point that we…read morealmost left! Which we've never done. However 2 other servers ended up being good and that's who served us subsequently. The chorizo was not enjoyable at all. We did enjoy the 3 sliders but wished they had a lot less sauce so as to be able to taste the protein. The cauliflower had too much breading and was very oily. I don't remember the other 2 dishes we got but there was nothing that impressed us honestly. Edible but I'm sure other tapas restaurants would be a better choice.

After a beer-filled weekend, we were looking for a wine bar and Pintxos did not disappoint. Nice…read morefine in Temple Bar, especially if you like Spanish wine and a break from the loud crowds.

Don't know what Cormac M is talking about, one of my fav restaurants, always great service, good…read morefood and lovely relaxed atmosphere, its possible he got them on a bad night but reading some of his other reviews I think he's just hard to please, so don't let one 2 star review stop you from enjoying a great night out.

We came to Market Bar with a group and tried a little bit of everything, which was perfect for the…read morespace. The vibe is cool, the service kept things moving, and it's a great spot for sharing plates. The standout for me was the patatas bravas. My favorite thing we ordered and it was crispy, flavorful, and the kind of dish you keep reaching for. Overall, fun atmosphere and great for groups. The food hits best when you share a mix.

Loved the meal deal option here. Not sure if they still do their happy hour, but that was an…read moreincredible deal when we did it a couple years ago too. Loved all the dishes and each of us paid about €35. The service was incredible, we had excellent servers check on is the right amount. The seating and the interior was wonderful too, all wood and stone.

The food was phenomenal! Everything we had was special and tasty and affordable for what you get!…read moreWe had the goat cheese salad with beet puree, the homemade focaccia with fresh spicy olive oil, the scallops wrapped in bacon, the seafood risotto and the flourless chocolate cake. Every dish was beautifully presented and sooo good! Thank you for a great night!

We were greeted by a lovely Frenchman as soon as we walked in, and thankfully we made a reservation…read morebecause the place was definitely poppin'! We were seated upstairs in a cozy corner that felt intimate despite the place being so small and busy. - Cacio e Pepe: pretty straightforward and traditional. - Piglet Ragu: absolutely delicious! I definitely liked this one more than the cacio e pepe. We had a few different types of wines from their expansive wine list. This is definitely a great spot to hang out, but definitely make a reservation for dinner.