Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 The absolute BEST restaurant in Dublin! Went here twice during our stay. It also makes a great pub for evening and at night. Food: The best food in Dublin. I ordered a steak rib sub and the meat just fell off the bone. It was amazing. The wings were amazing, and the selection of craft beer is superb. Decor: This place looks like it was modeled after a church and those rooms in the back look like confession rooms. See the pictures! This is a must place to go when in Dublin and I recommend this place to all who visit the city.

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!

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).

The Bank Bar and Restaurant opened in May 2003 and is located on College Green in the heart of…read moreDublin. This site has been occupied since Viking times, as it is located in the oldest region of the city in close proximity to the viking parliament The exterior is Franco-Scottish in inspiration and is unique in that it is one of Dublin's rare examples of Scottish sandstone. The interior, which was once the main banking hall, is a stunning example of merchant power and patronage displaying an extraordinary ornate setting, stained glass ceiling, mosaic tiled floors and spectacular hand carved plasterwork and cornicing. This old-school pub features an ornate Victorian decor with filigreed mirrors and carved-wood snugs (enclosed booths). In addition to perfectly poured Guinness, the pub is known for serving potent gin and tonics. we spent some nice time here and it was really beautiful.

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.

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.

I love The Long Hall! It's such an amazing pub. Guess who else loves this place? Bruce Springsteen!…read moreI was told they even keep a bottle of his own whiskey behind the bar for his visits. How rad would it be if he were there at the same time? One of these days. This space is absolutely gorgeous. Proper Victorian pub decor in reds with stately wood all about. Proper wooden bar. Original interior from 1881. The pub has been around since 1766 and is one of the oldest ones in Dublin. They make the best Irish coffee, hands down. They've got all of the proper pours, whiskey, gins, and so on. The prices are affordable though they have a few things that are a little more (depending on age). I can't go to Dublin and not go to The Long Hall. Facts.

We were on a tour of Ireland and another member of our group mentioned that she went here and it…read morewas Bruce Springsteen's favorite bar in Dublin, so we had to go! We were lucky enough to get 2 seats at the bar, in front of Bruce Springsteen's private bottles of whiskey, which are stored on a shelf up high. Our bartender was great, friendly and he told us about the bottles for Bruce. He also asked us if we had tried any of the beers by Changing Times Brewery. I believe he said the brewery makes beers exclusively for 12 pubs. He was so nice to give us samples of 3 beers. They were all very tasty, and I don't drink beer! The vibe in this bar is great, beautiful to look at. I loved hanging out there, too bad we were in a rush, I could staying here for hours. Great experience, we will definitely be back!

Popped into bad bobs for a quick bite to eat while exploring the temple bar area. The service was…read moregood, but the food left a lot to be desired. I got the fish and chips and was underwhelmed by the dish to say the least. There's better places to go to get that, and I only ordered it because they were out of loaded potatoes. On the positive note we came back when it flipped to a club. Super fun that you have live music during normal business hours and then a full party at night. The dj was pretty good for the most part and then adding a live trumpet and saxophone player was cool too. Definitely fun vibes. Also love that it is multi leveled but sad that not all levels were available to explore. Great that they have multiple bars to order from and all their bartenders are kind and quick. Restrooms were well maintained as well as any spills that hit the dance floor.

On Friday night in October this place was hopping! We wondered in (after touring Jamison…read moredistillery) looking for some drinks, food and music. Service and management were outstanding. Even though they were busy they found us a small table in bar area near the live music and fun. Drink service was fast and accurate. Food - we had appetizers and all were excellent. The manager stopped by a couple times to check on us as well. Great place.

We always visit Searsons on trips to Dublin. Located in the nearby area of Ballsbridge, I'd best…read moredescribe this place as an upscale Irish pub/sportsbar. However, Searsons goes way beyond traditional pub grub. I had a gnocchi dish, with roasted tomatoes, and a little melted cheese, that was delicious. My wife had a roast beef dinner, that was massive. My son had traditional fish 'n chips, so you can go the expected route as well. The pub has their own brews on tap, as well as well known beer and cider brands. I should not forget to mention that the Irish coffee here is perfect. Finally, the service was attentive and very friendly. On a Saturday night, the pub was full and hopping with Men's and Women's Rugby, plus a Premier League game, on the telly. Very fun environment!

What a wonderful spot for dinner in Dublin! This spot was recommended to us by a friend, and we are…read moreso glad that we went. The service was wonderful, and they have a very extensive menu (including vegetarian options). We had an excellent meal, but were REALLY blown away by the quality of the cocktails! Don't sleep on their specialty drinks - they're outstanding and very creative. We'd recommend this place to everyone. Make the stop!

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!

This place was a delight. We actually ended up here twice in two nights. The first night was quite…read moreslow and they seemed to be closing early but I still enjoyed a pint. The bartender was very nice. The second night they had some trad musicians playing and they were phenomenal. It was the first real trad we saw in Dublin and it leaned a bit towards Celtic punk which was fantastic.

The Chef failed to braise or cook cabbage alongside, pork chop as the recipe required. I kid you…read morenot they served up raw cabbage. Very disappointing and unacceptable considering we were a large group and were a referral to Mulligans for Easter Sunday dinner.

We were staying at the Aloft hotel and were too tired to go far for dinner one night. We really…read morefought trying this place because we assumed we'd be disappointed in a hotel restaurant. Boy were we wrong...we absolutely loved it! We thought the food was fantastic and there was a crowd of hotel guests and others on a Friday evening by 7pm. The drinks and service were also awesome! Definitely an excellent option at any point while you're in Dublin!

We stopped in Tenter's Gastropub for dinner. This is a very sophisticated looking mid-priced…read moregastropub at the bottom of an a loft hotel. The patrons of the restaurant were a mix of hotel guests and locals dining, which is always a good sign. We ordered the wild mushroom and goat cheese tart and it was beautiful and also tasted good. We ordered the beef pies which is what tenters is known for. The server explained to us that they are sort of deconstructed pies, so we knew what to expect. The pies were large and very filling and also the salad that came with it was very fresh and tasty. A good mix of vegetables. Prices were moderate for this kind of atmosphere and beautifully prepared food. I recommend a stop here if in the neighborhood.