BIGFAN in Dublin

25/10/2026: Loved our dinner experience here. Staff were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, they gave us good recommendations and we even got to take some bread away with us because I loved it so much! The menu is large and varied, something for everyone. The food was plentiful, worth the money you pay for, it was good quality and served very quickly. The atmosphere was great, we went early evening and managed to get a seat straight away, and it wasn't loud or rowdy - perfect for families. It's up a set of stairs though, so there isn't wheelchair access that we know of. The decor was in keeping with the traditional Irish pub feel. We'll be going back next time we visit Dublin!

24/10/2026: We went to this restaurant on the recommendation of our hotel. The place was packed, and we had to wait a bit, which gave us time to appreciate the decor and atmosphere. What I hadn't noticed at first was how many tourists the restaurant was. The food was good, but nothing exceptional. We ordered seafood chowder and beef pie. The portions were generous, though! What really surprised me was the bill. Service wasn't included, and we were asked to leave a tip. Well, it wasn't a tip anymore, it was service... It was the first time I'd seen this in Dublin, and it felt like a practice imported from the United States. Nothing seemed clearly indicated on the menu, or if it was, it was written in such small print that it was easily missed. In short, it's a very touristy restaurant. Personally, I would advise you to skip it unless you want to eat in the heart of Temple Bar.