Tolka House in Dublin

Nice carvery, relaxed atmosphere no queuing or rushing

This is a hidden Irish gem, serving fresh Irish food, reasonably prized food and drink. Staff is very nice, reasonable prizes of drinks unlike city centre. It is mainly attended by local Irish people, so if you are looking for an autentic Irish gastro pub this is the place to visit. It is located next to the stunning National Botanic gardens- must see for the tourists. Enjoy the beautiful nature in the Botanic Gardens and drop by next door for Irish food and live music. It has a nice car park in the back of the pub, so feel free to drive.

Quiet during the day, good atmosphere

Lovely pub, really nice atmosphere, hearty pub grub but expensive for what it is. Staff are attentive and nice as well. Nice and close to the botanic gardens so great to stop in after a potter .

Just stopped in for a quick pint before going on the ferry to Wales. They have a carvery meal , yummy, and music in the background. Clean and different areas bar, dining and beer garden . Would recommend stopping for a meal and drinks

Amazing live music! We popped in on Saturday night because we were staying locally in Drumcondra and wanted live music but without going central. The pub itself is very nice, it's quite spacious, and a lot of people seem to know each other which is always a good sign. We did not eat, only had a few drinks, so can't comment on the food. The band was fantastic though, especially the lady who played violin and sang as well.

Lucy and kitty made the first experience amazing experts in whiskey would highly Recommend here without a doubt

We popped in for dinner and a pint. The decor, vibe, ambiance, and feel do not match the food or service. I ordered the "pie of the day" (chicken and bacon with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted veg) and my husband the burger. At €20 a plate I was expecting something other than what appeared to be boiled and thickly cut chicken breast with a few bit of bacon in an overly salted cream sauce along with run of the mill mashed potatoes with small chunks of veg that were pan fried. It almost smacked of what you could get as a pre-made meal at Tesco. The burger was equally disappointing. Dry, overcooked (was never asked how it should be prepared), and the toppings were underwhelming. The chips that came with the burger were OK, but unremarkable and should have been cooked for at least another minute or two to crisp up the outside. When I say the vibe didn't match the service, it boils down, quite a bit, to the service. The bartender would frequently mess with his hair showing his midriff. If you're going to present your establishment as a "cut above", I would expect a bit of decorum with proper attire. Our server (I didn't catch her name) had the personality of a rock and was cold (never mean, but definitely has the feeling she didn't really want to be there). Maybe it's because it's the "low season" being early May, but come on! For €52 for 2 meals and 2 pints, surely you can do better. Also, what is up with the weird thumping noise that was vibrating the ceiling lights? Super annoying.

Came in here for some food on a bank holiday . Carvery was absolute Tops. Had the beef it just melted in your mouth. Definitely be back

Nice venue, great location by the National Botanic Gardens. Lovely outdoors area especially in warm days.