Saddle Room in Dublin

We stayed for five days at the Shelbourne and enjoyed breakfast each morning, as well as a dinner reservation on one evening. It was the Festive Season, and a prix fixe menu was offered. Although the menu differed slightly from what was sent to us before our stay, the staff was incredibly accommodating and allowed us to order beef as one of the main dish options. We began our meal with a bottle of Bordeaux. The gentleman assisting with wine service was fantastic. He was personable and knowledgeable. He even took time to share stories about the hotel, which added a special touch to our experience. The festive prix fixe menu included a starter, a main dish, and dessert. The side dish was an additional 6€ and enhances the meal. We highly recommend ordering one per person or a few to share. I started with the cauliflower with chestnut crumble. Our server politely informed me that it was a soup, and I was delighted! I enjoyed their soup via room service the night before (potato and leek), and it was delectable. My partner, undecided on a starter, was guided by our server, who playfully described the salmon as a "seafood cupcake." He loved it! Our server was thoughtful, kind, and informative. Her service enhanced our experience. For our main dishes, I ordered the beef while my partner chose the salmon again, both accompanied by potato mash. Both meals were phenomenal! Kudos to the kitchen for crafting a medley of fresh, farm-to-table flavors that truly impressed us. For dessert, we selected the chocolate fondant and the date pudding with salted caramel ice cream. Both were exceptional in their own way, so there was no clear favorite. The complimentary mince pies were a sweet and thoughtful touch, providing a lovely introduction to traditional Irish sweets for my partner. While the decor is slightly dated, the hotel’s grand entrance more than makes up for it, adding to the festive ambiance. This is the perfect place to celebrate or simply enjoy a wonderful meal. Note: As hotel guests, we also enjoyed the traditional Irish breakfast buffet each morning, which offered a variety of options for everyone. However, this review focuses on our dinner experience.

Excellent pre-Christmas lunch here today.

The food is really top notch for lunch here

Superior restaurant in every way. All dishes on the fixed price menu were outstanding. You pay for quality and the restaurant delivers.

Fine dining in the city centre, this is a well put together restaurant with trained staff, good kitchen and nice decor. It is an old building ( 200yrs old) so it is very cosy, and the bathrooms are down stairs. The food is well presented and the menu is modern and not fussy. Very solid bet for a family celebration or large gathering . I’m sure I will be back

La Sala de Silla de montar es sin disculpas de la vieja escuela y mucho mejor para ella. El almuerzo de tres platos por 47 Euros tiene un valor excepcional. Tenía terrina de jamón y corcho como entrante, cordero como principal y pavlova de fresa -una deliciosa explosión del pasado- de postre y todos estaban excelentes. Vinos y cócteles también eran excelentes y el servicio de Ioannis era absolutamente maravilloso.

Dinner on Sunday evening. Chateaubriand with Lalande de Pomerol. Food superb, wine excellent, and staff expert and attentive. John and Ruth

We just had drinks staff were very friendly and drinks very reasonable

The food was fabulous. They also have a lovely medium bodied Portuguese wine, Esperāo Reserva Tonto. I recommend it. Oysters were very good and the accompanying sauce complimented them very well. Also, the lamb shank was cooked to perfection.

Este es un gran restaurante en un hotel de primera categoría. Desayunamos en The Saddle Room todos los días de nuestro viaje. El servicio era amable y servicial. Un gran e impresionante buffet se complementa con un pequeño menú.