An absolutely magical experience! Dining while sailing was already a unique promise, but the team made it unforgettable. The staff is exemplary in their kindness and professionalism, always smiling and attentive. As for the meal... a real treat! Refined, tasty, and perfectly presented dishes. A moment suspended between culinary pleasure and discovery, which I recommend without hesitation to anyone looking for an extraordinary experience. Bravo and thank you to the entire team!
Cécile Demiaux
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29 August 2025
10.0
A truly lovely summer evening! Delicious French fare amazingly produced by a team of chefs in a tiny onboard galley, served by attentive and friendly staff. A great way to see part of Dublin away from the tourist crowds.
Linda Branagan
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15 August 2025
10.0
La Peniche is so close to being 5 star and certainly could be with some improvements!
Firstly, on arrival, you are seated on the deck and your drink orders are taken. After about 20 minutes your food orders are taken. Once starters are served, everyone moves down to inside the barge to have their meal.
The deck itself could do with an upgrade. Really there is only so much you can do with weatherproof furniture BUT the table I was sat at had a huge very noticeable crack in it.
The food itself was nice but the dessert portion was a bit lacking. There are only two options and the cake I got was very small compared to the creme brulee my boyfriend got. Still nice though.
Now the service from staff and crew was outstanding. They were very efficient at their job and also very kind.
Overall I'd recommend La Peniche for a novel experience and not for a fantastic dining experience.
Also, this is a very minor gripe but when booking you are asked if there is a special occasion. On my cruise there were 2 birthdays. I had put down it was our anniversary but there was no mention of this during our dining experience.
Kelly Hayden
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09 August 2025
8.0
The overall experience was great. Since I found out about this place I’ve wanted to go.
Have dinner and cruise in the canal sounds awesome, and it is!
The interior of the boat is quite cozy.
You are allowed to explore the outside while cruising and wait for the food.
Service was great and our waitress was friendly and helpful.
Just for the price I was expecting food to be excellent but it was just good. Nothing to impress.
But anyways I had a great time with my family.
On a Sunday dinner it wasn’t busy, which I think made the experience nicer.
Ana Canella
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07 August 2025
8.0
The boat setting is a nice touch and makes for a unique experience. Unfortunately, the food didn’t match the atmosphere. The soup we had as a starter was little more than water with some vegetable broth — very underwhelming. There were no side options available, and overall the meal felt basic, especially for the price. The experience has potential, but the food quality really needs improvement.
Angela Gilhooley
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27 July 2025
6.0
Great and unique experience, service was very good, professional. Food menu is okay but food presentation very poor. Definitely need to work a lot on that. Flavour of food was good but presentation was not good at all.
dombavko7777
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22 July 2025
8.0
La Peniche came up as a unique dining venue, so we giave it a try. We were not disappointed. The crew was friendly and the service was excellent.
Alexis Pouchard
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23 June 2025
10.0
Delicious food and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Shannon Boyd
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19 June 2025
10.0
Our dining experience at La Peniche was exceptional from start to finish. The staff were friendly and attentive. The menu featured a range of creative dishes that were both flavorful and beautifully presented.
Charles L
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16 April 2025
10.0
They offered beautiful views of Dublin while we enjoyed a delicious meal. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. The menu featured a range of delicious options, and the wine list was impressive.
Don W
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15 April 2025
10.0
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