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18/04/2026: Used to be good but their new price of 13.50 for an aperol spritz is really excessive. Basta.

06/04/2026: hi ive been here a few times. the bruschetta is very good and the portion size is great. the pastries are really lovely and there was a certain staff member who was very helpful with the customers and very nice who was called lucille i think, blonde and beautiful. the coffee is also good. the pasta portion sizes are on the smaller side for sure but they taste good.

19/04/2026: We had a fabulous time at the Beleek Castle. The desk clerk explained about the castle and signed us up for a guided tour. Tickets were reasonable. Our guide was a school teacher and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the castle. It is richly decorated with antiques and is popular with people planning weddings. The best 2 areas were the room of Jurassic fossils and the room of ancient weapons and armor.

05/04/2026: So I am incredibly sad to give such a low star rating for the food and castle but there are significant points of difference if you are interested in the environment and you subscribe to their “garden to table” ethos. Firstly, the food was amazing and the staff were absolutely lovely. That said the cheese course was poor (and I’m sure the grapes weren’t local 🤣) but I think there were supply issues so the dish wasn’t as per the menu. The Castle claims to have a walk to table philosophy versus miles for ingredients so I was surprised to see asparagus on the menu at the beginning of April. I asked the question to the waitress in terms of how they managed to have asparagus at this time of year. The lovely lady didn’t know but asked the kitchen and apparently they have “a very good gardener”. I will take that as a horticulturalist with a pinch of salt given the weather conditions. The only thing that is absolutely unforgivable is that they burn peat, the carbon sink of the planet and the most precious resource known to man. Peat sale is banned in Ireland unless you have Turbary rights (local family’s use of peat for fuel but can’t be sold under law) but sadly I have seen that Airbnb’s and hotels that do not need to rely on cheap peat fuel as they are profiteering from people staying and they don’t seem to meet the Turbary right rules. They are not rural communities struggling with the cost of fuel crisis. I have been absolutely dumbfounded by the Irish’s approach to peat, it is heartbreaking 💔.

08/10/2025: Really delicious meal. Seafood chowder and cauliflower steak were both excellent. My wife enjoyed her Indian, though the naan was sub par. Nice space too.

05/10/2025: Very nicely decorated. Friendly service. Really tasty food. The signature pie was amazing, as were the glazed root vegetables. Would gladly come back!

18/04/2026: Come here every few months. Love this place. Janka is the best waitress she serves our table every time and she's excellent.

17/04/2026: Regular customers in Buddha, Janka has served our table with smiles, laughter and professionalism! Always look after us the best. The meal and drinks are always good but it’s raised a level with Janka

12/05/2026: Great! Tired from exploring the nearby tourist attractions and hikes, we stopped in for a burger, pizza and Guinness. The food was great and the Guinness too! The place was busy, plenty of regulars stopping by, and for dinner, all tables were booked up but they placed us by the bar, which was no issue and appreciated. Small bit of feedback: I actually drove by the place because I thought the Harrison's sign read: Thompson's. The font is quite nice and unique but it is thin and difficult to read. Or at least it was for me. Overall, great experience, I recommend it!

26/04/2026: Stopped in on a whim as was passing by.what a gem of a place. Loved it

02/05/2026: Finally an authentic japanese experience. Been craving for nigiri and i'm so glad that i found this place!

22/04/2026: Delicious food, fresh fish, and the staff service was very good.

04/05/2026: Love it here! Used to be a wine cellar! 314sqft of fun. Bartenders (Nick and Fletch!) are awesome. 👏🏼 Gave lots of recommendations on other pubs and places to eat. Super small but everyone is friendly. Gets loud the later it gets and you have to almost yell to your mates but that’s part of the fun. I’ve come here nearly every evening of my stay and it’s been the saving grace of my Dublin trip. Thanks guys!!

03/05/2026: Smallest pub in Dublin, must see for any visitors. Hidden gem.

04/05/2026: Have been here with friends and work colleagues and I have to say, the staff are really cool and helpful! The outdoor area is also a cool place to hang out and the staff kindly put the heaters on for us.

30/04/2026: I have been a regular customer in Black Bird for 15 years but recently was told by the "acting manager" Uisce (in front of other customers at the bar) that I will no longer be served in Black Bird. The reason given was I "made a staff member uncomfortable". I have never interacted with a member of staff unless it's to politely order a drink like everyone else who goes there. I have always been kind and courteous to the staff members of Blackbird. I am deeply disappointed that management have taken the word of a staff member and banned a 15 year regular customer. I tried to discuss the matter with Uisce, over WhatsApp and email but was essentially fobbed off and ignored. I would still like to speak with Upper management or the owner about this matter as its totally unfair and bizarre behaviour. They also banned my girlfriend who also did absolutely nothing wrong and has always been extremely polite to all staff. Very disappointing and shocking behaviour from staff and management. Extremely poor customer service.

12/11/2025: Awesome staff with great coffee and the sweet treats are awesome too

09/11/2025: Amazing coffee, and the warm chocolate croissant, omg, delicious 😋

22/10/2025: Location was wonderful. the staff was very kind and tried to be as helpful as possible… Rooms were very outdated, extremely dusty/musty, beds very uncomfortable, Wi-Fi didn’t work half the time & AC was broken with inability to be fixed. The room also smelled terribly of a nursing home which did not dissipate at all with our windows open for two days.

21/10/2025: Such a great spot! I was visiting Galway for a few days with my family, and we could not have picked a better location. All the staff were so kind. Henrique at reception in particular was incredibly helpful and very fun to converse with.

11/06/2026: We stopped here after a short hike and so glad we did. The food was delicious, especially the pulled pork flatbread. We also got lattes and baked goods for take away and it was all so yummy. They even sell breads made in house. I think they also have sourdough baking classes. Definitely recommend!

03/06/2026: Lovely bakery, great food and brilliant produce. Could’ve done without the shouty playlist though. The music needs to be curated more. It’s so annoying dealing with Celine Dion and Whitney Houston yelling at you over breakfast 😓

16/05/2026: Drop Dead Twice are the absolute best. Reached out to them at semi-short notice about hosting day two of our wedding and they were absolute gems. Kelly made sure we had everything on the day - gorgeous upstairs space, a mic to run a pub quiz and a sound system to play our own music, along with excellent drinks and crisps. Daniel the bartender on the night was amazing, everyone genuinely loved chatting to him when they went to get a drink. Great people, great vibes, great drinks x

01/05/2026: First time being here, it was on my list for a long time. The place is very cozy with dim lights and different seatings. I was interested by the craft beers and was not disappointed, I discovered a local brewery. Daniel was just so lovely and great advice and storys on the beers and more it just makes the experience so great. Cheers Daniel

08/05/2026: An Irish pub with a great atmosphere and live music. Anyone who wants to experience Ireland should have a similar experience at least once.

12/08/2025: The čevapčići !!! We asked to half it, because the portion for one person is large, and we had sides of ajvar and kajmak sauce for it! All we had was so so delicious and well prepared - all ingredients were top quality!!! They have a wide range of Balkan dishes, so Davor promised me THE best moussaka; it will be what I am trying next time 🫶🏼

07/08/2025: My favorite place in Dublin. Not only local food but you can hear our language all around you. Great place when you get nostalgic. The best thing is that they have great Turkish coffee.

12/05/2026: Friendly local bar. Great Service and lovely staff.

12/05/2026: Lovely pub with great staff and our weekly getaway after parkrun. Staff are amazing and food and drink is gorgeous. There are different places to sit in inside and outside and it is one of few pubs that also works very well in larger groups