Top House in Dublin

Awesome food, big Pub but unfortunately the service is horrible and basically not existing. If you're not local, the staff doesn't care about you. It's a shame as the Pub really has potential

Wonderful! We went to the pub after a lovely hike. I had the best Guinness of my entire Dublin holiday there, and I'd had quite a few Guinnesses in the days before!! 😉 The atmosphere, the friendly staff, the food – everything was top-notch! Highly recommended for anyone visiting Howth.

I wish I got her name but the lady server on Oct 7th, 2026 around lunchtime was exceptional. It was probably the best service I have gotten at a restaurant! The food is also very good here. Our group ordered many different dishes and everything was very tasty. I had the chowder and I couldn’t believe how much seafood was packed into the bowl.

Excellent fish, comfortable armchairs, and they also have Guinness.

After a cliffwalk in rain and wind, McNeills was a godsend! Great food, comfy chairs on a library corner, and a very calm, quiet atmosphere (we were literally the only people there for an hour or more!) I wish o could give their curry six stars! Thank you for a great experience.

Staff meds us feel welcome and friendly

A wonderful local music night. People's food looked great. The music and hospitality was amazing. A true Irish experience.

Great food. Best food of any pub in Howth. Best Guinness too. Always bands on at the weekend.

Very large restaurant with a beer garden. We only stopped by for a quick drink. Friendly staff. Quiet atmosphere.

What an absolute delight it was to find McNeills. Came for the Blues festival and caught a set over a pint. Came back later for dinner (and another pint) and the experience was phenomenal: unbelievably great service with staff that was friendly, funny, and accommodating I don't typically eat out when I'm in Ireland but based on other reviews, and my hunger level, I decided to grab dinner before heading back to Dublin Chose the fish and chips (again based on other reviews) and I couldn't have been more pleased. The fish came out out perfect: a light but crispy batter, with unbelievably tender fish inside. Fries (ya I said fries) were pipping hot and also perfectly cooked. It was a generous portion as well. Highly recommend McNeills