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17/03/2026: Myself and my partner came for lunch here today for St Patrick’s Day, and to say we were appalled is an understatement….we felt very unwelcome as soon as we came in the door. Staff looked like they didn’t want to be there. They were staring at us for the whole duration of our meal as if we were going to do a runner out of the place. In the middle of our meal, we were looking over at the bar to see what they had on draught, and one of the workers came over to ask us why were we “ANALYSING” the bar. Pints were rotten, got a pint of Smithwicks and a Pint of Coors, and by the taste of the pints, they definitely do NOT clean the pipes. Food was alright, bog standard, but I definitely wouldn’t be rushing back here unless you want horrible service and made feel unwelcome.

12/03/2026: The food has a lot to be desired. The service was slow. The waiter was nice I guess. But I would definitely pass on this place.

05/03/2026: Good food, reasonably priced with good customer service. Will definitely go again.

15/02/2026: Excellent service, excellent consutalisation regarding dishes. The speed is fast, the taste is divine, there is a lot of food. We took a Deluxe kebab, 2 people can eat in one serving. French fries are not standard, large in size. Signature sauces 10/10 The hall is clean, quiet, cosy

05/09/2025: Great value quality food with friendly helpful service

29/08/2025: A nice and cozy place though it could use some attention in term of appearance and overall look. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the food was tasty.

22/03/2026: It's a reasonable hotel, the rooms are a bit dated but comfortable, the hotel is near the bus station so easy to find, staff are friendly and helpful, the food in the bar is not great in fact the fish and chips go on my all time worst in hotels and restaurants, breakfast was good and plenty of choice.

20/03/2026: A very warm welcome, and the staff were very helpful. The hotel was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was just what we love, and the staff were very attentive. Paola Patrick (Brigitte 😉 Jean-Paul 😉)

26/10/2025: Excellent place. I had the Full Irish Breakfast (minus the mushrooms). Good portions and great tasting.

09/09/2025: Breakfast was very simple. Porridge was more like a soup. Crumbled eggs were a very simple portion, without bread.

06/03/2026: 20 mins wait inside just for wrap of the day, absolutely useless. Asked about and forgot to make it!

18/02/2026: Excellent table service today and a friendly greeting.

16/01/2026: Very welcoming and friendly old world pub. We enjoyed all our time here and the live music was brilliant 👏. If you like the pubs the way they used to be stop in here for a pint. ☆☆☆☆☆

21/10/2025: Lovely place friendly staff and customers. Only our second time here and we're made to feel like locals. Keep doing what you're doing it's working.

04/10/2025: The best - great food and friendly staff

07/09/2025: Can't go wrong with this local chipper. Always great food. Fantastic gluten free options (and great knowledge of coeliac disease). Also sell gf treats and other gf dry foods.

05/09/2025: Amazing service. Called in at 9.20am needing 2 new tyres. Sadly, they didn't have the size I required in stock but said they could get them for lunchtime. I was given 4 or 5 different options and made a decision on a couple of Pirelli's. Gráinne called at 3pm to say the tyres were in, I took the car round and had them fitted quickly and efficiently. Price was very reasonable too. Gráinne is a star!

07/08/2025: They were quick and professional.

22/10/2025: Spent an hour or so there last June. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly service, good food. One of my favorite stops in Ireland. Just a very comfortable place to be. A great place for quiet conversation of an afternoon.

29/07/2025: Cute bar and gift shop all in one worth the look

31/08/2025: Delicious pizza, good service, and you can enjoy it with a pint next door!

05/08/2025: Fantastic pizza would highly recommend, you can bring it into the quays pub too and sit out on the terrace overlooking the sea. Can be a bit of a wait for food 20m-1hr when we went so plan accordingly

05/11/2025: Very nice restaurant with comfortable seating and good service . Excellent fresh seafood and other delicious specials and great drinks too. Well worth a visit.

30/10/2025: The Boatyard Restaurant - Outstanding Food & Service! Absolutely fantastic experience! The Boatyard Restaurant exceeded all our expectations from start to finish. The food is exceptional! Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients prepared to perfection. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor - you can truly taste the quality and care in the cooking. The seafood is particularly outstanding - couldn't have been fresher! The service is top-notch! The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They made us feel genuinely welcome and took time to explain dishes and make great recommendations. Real Irish hospitality at its best! The atmosphere is lovely - cozy, relaxed, and inviting. Perfect for both romantic dinners and family meals. Great value for money considering the quality of food and service you receive. Highlights: Amazing seafood selection, delicious desserts, extensive wine list, and staff who really care about your experience. Perfect for: foodies, special occasions, family dinners, or anyone wanting a memorable meal. Book ahead - it's popular for a very good reason! Can't wait to return! Highly recommended! 🍽️💚

06/09/2025: Lovely bar one drink and we had to leave for our restaurant booking

02/09/2025: Had a pint in here and there was a group of men and women playing instruments sitting in the corner. Excellent atmosphere.

27/08/2025: Great food and breakfast really good prices

01/08/2025: Went here before a concert for a few drinks, great spot and brilliant company, bar staff very friendly.

01/08/2025: Disappointed with my order from Bell Pepper, Kimmage I work as a delivery driver, so I know how to handle food properly to avoid leaks or spills. This time, I ordered for myself via pick-up — a soup and a spice bag. Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. When I got home I saw that the soup was already leaking underneath, I did put it in the termal bag with support, to do not leak but still, and it didn’t taste good at all. The spice bag was shockingly small for the price, and most of the potatoes inside were undercooked and few pieces of chicken. On top of that, it was extremely spicy — far beyond what I’ve experienced before. I’ve had plenty of spice bags from other places and they’ve been amazing, but this was the first time I ordered from Bell Pepper in Kimmage, and sadly, it will also be the last. Very disappointed. I would not recommend.

18/07/2025: Ordered a thai green curry and jasmine rice for delivery, food came well before the estimated delivery time, was piping hot and most importantly tasted delicious, excellent job, would highly recommend this place 😋