The Schoolhouse Bar in Dublin

We flew to Dublin for the weekend to celebrate our son’s 14th birthday, and based on a recommendation we chose The Schoolhouse Hotel and Gastro Bar for his special dinner. The hotel itself is truly charming — both inside and out. In the evening it looked especially beautiful, softly lit from the outside with a picturesque canal right beside it, which created a cozy and memorable atmosphere even before we stepped in. The service throughout the evening was attentive and friendly, which made us feel very welcome. The food was good, though I expected a bit more. The seafood pasta was tasty and nicely prepared, while the steak was just average. A lovely touch was the birthday candle served with dessert, which made the celebration feel more personal and thoughtful. The tiramisu stood out with its beautiful presentation in a rounded glass, adding elegance to the end of the meal. Overall, The Schoolhouse is a wonderful spot for a special occasion thanks to its charming setting, warm service, and stylish atmosphere. While the food didn’t quite exceed expectations, the experience as a whole was memorable and enjoyable, and I would still recommend it for anyone looking for a cozy and picturesque place to celebrate in Dublin.

This neighborhood made me feel as if I were living in Dublin… a refreshing and authentic experience compared to the usual party-tourist vibe elsewhere. The building itself is stunning, with a unique and inviting concept that immediately draws you in. Service was excellent at every level. We stayed at the hotel, enjoyed the breakfast, and also dined at the restaurant, and each experience was consistently high-quality. I would definitely return. A special thanks to the reception team (the Argentinian gentleman doing night shift, Fabiola, and another Argentinian lady) as well as Iliana at the gastrobar, who welcomed us every evening with warmth, professionalism, and truly child-friendly care. Gracias!

Lukas is a great waiter - polite, friendly and knowledgeable

We had our intimate civil wedding at the school house. I honestly cannot rate it highly enough. Everything was absolutely perfect. The events director Laura made everything effortless from our first contact she responded quickly, allowed us make edits to our set menu, and organized our hotel rooms for guest with different needs. Everything was so well organized and communicated to us so we could relax on the day. On the actual day, the food and staff were amazing! Everyone especially the bartenders were fantastic taking care of orders and checking in regularly for refills and cleaning off tables. And while the actual wedding was perfect, the rooms themselves were wonderful and cozy for us and all of our guests. So comfy and spacious for getting ready. I would highly recommend the School House to anyone looking to celebrate their special occasion.

Thank you, Lorena, Tina, and the lovely staff in the restaurant / bar on Monday evening. I had not been to the Schoolhouse since I lived in Dublin, and I had never stayed overnight since I lived relatively nearby. It was an anniversary / invite to the Embassy for the 14th July event we were invited to - when you are parents, you tend to bundle up occasions to spend child-free time! 😉 We got a lovely note from the hotel and chocolates for the occasion, and we were delighted. The food was as good as I remember. I had the black sole, and my husband had lamb. It was absolutely delicious. The dining room / bar area is beautiful, and since it was a weekday evening, it was relatively quiet, in a good way, for a romantic dinner. Many thanks to you all! I look forward to coming back again.

We couldn't have been happier with our experience. From the beginning, the front desk girls were amazing and incredibly sweet to our son. The rooms were so well cared for and clean. We were treated so well and ate so well. The attached restaurant isnt a hotel restaurant, it is a true restaurant with a wide assortment of meals and the ingredients are fresh. After long days, it was nice to grab a drink there. We enjoyed the breakfasts in the morning, the staff really was so warm. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

Only ate here, didn't stay. The food was nice, but expensive

Food was really good and so where the staff

Esta fue nuestra primera visita a un restaurante después de llegar a Dublín y fue absolutamente encantador! El restaurante tiene amplios asientos en el exterior y no muy grande en el interior, pero es tan encantador e histórico. Las vigas de madera, la carpintería y la decoración eran tan lindos y para nosotros, los estadounidenses, es lo que imaginamos un restaurante irlandés para verse! La comida era increíble. Tuvimos sándwiches y la sopa de patata y puerro era increíble. Un lugareño se detuvo en nuestra mesa para saludar y darnos la bienvenida a Irlanda y nos dio un poco de historia en el edificio. El servicio era excelente y nos fuimos sintiéndonos satisfechos y muy bienvenidos en Irlanda. ¡Una manera absolutamente brillante de comenzar nuestra estancia de semana en este increíble país!

Locale molto bello, nel refettorio di una vecchia scuola come il nome suggerisce. Negli arredi, invitanti salottini, bellissimo Il tetto in travi di legno. Molto curiose anche le toilettes. I piatti sono semplici, sostanziali zuppe e burger con qualche piatto di carne. Atmosfera rilassata, appena fuori dal centro in strada molto tranquilla quasi di fronte alla nostra ambasciata. Si passa del tempo in modo piacevole a prezzi tollerabili.