The best restaurants

22/12/2025: Their coffee is truly unlike any other I’ve had in Ireland. I ordered the Ko Yao Yai, with subtle citrus notes, incredibly aromatic and such a pleasure to drink.

16/12/2025: Such a lovely spot, so relaxing inside!

02/05/2026: First pint of our Ireland trip. Best pub atmosphere of the trip!

01/05/2026: This pub is a real gem. It came highly recommended by a few Irish colleagues, so we stopped in for a couple of pints before dinner and were glad we did. From the moment you walk in, it feels different from your typical pub. The staff greeted us right away, helped us find stools, and even seated us at a shared table with other patrons before taking our order. Friendly and welcoming from the start. The place is full of character. There’s local artwork on the walls (some available to buy), a beautiful stained glass feature, and even carpet that somehow feels clean and well kept. No loud music either, which makes it easy to have a proper conversation. The Guinness was excellent, easily one of the best I’ve had in over 15 years of visiting Dublin. They also serve great toasties, and it’s clear this is a spot locals genuinely enjoy. Authentic, relaxed, and full of charm. I only wish I’d discovered it sooner. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Dublin.

29/03/2026: The ambiance and atmosphere is incredible, service is professional and top tier. One of the best restaurants I have every been to. They deserve 10 stars.......

20/03/2026: Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Highly recommended in Dublin.

08/05/2026: The restaurant is conveniently located beside a parking area, making it extremely accessible and eliminating the difficulty of finding street parking. It is less than a three-minute walk from the parking lot, which added to the overall convenience of the experience. Most importantly, this was genuinely one of the finest dining experiences I have had in my life. My mother and I visited while on vacation to celebrate her birthday after the restaurant was highly recommended by our Airbnb hosts, and it exceeded every expectation. I ordered the duck, while my mother chose the chicken, and both dishes were exceptional. In nearly 40 years of travel and dining experiences, I can confidently say the quality of both the food and service ranks among the very best I have encountered. Although I was unaware that reservations were required, the staff graciously accommodated us despite my oversight. Their professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness made the evening especially memorable. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor, with food that was both refined and comforting. The desserts were perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, and the wine selection was outstanding. From the cuisine to the hospitality, every aspect of the experience was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area. Thank you to the entire staff for providing such a memorable evening — it was truly appreciated.

30/03/2026: Made reservation online to have dinner here. They require a card and will charge a fee for cancellations. Service in the restaurant was excellent. They brought us to our table immediately, offered to store our coats, served water immediately. After we ordered food, we were served some canapés which were delicious. We ordered crispy fishcakes to share, duck breast and the slow cooked beef cheek bourguigion. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. 💯

05/04/2026: Top marks all round as always. Food was so tasty. Veggie options fabulous and meat eaters very happy too. I love the atmosphere and staff very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

04/04/2026: Fabulous meal start to finish. Had the value meal 3 courses €50, delicious,staff were lovely

20/04/2026: Exceptional experience. Great food, great staff and great to see an owner operated, family run business doing well.

15/04/2026: We barely had time to blink before the food landed on the table. Impressive speed, less impressive freshness. The lasagne was sweet enough to qualify as dessert, only smaller and somehow sadder. The lamb? Let’s just say it had clearly been through a long day. Upstairs had all the charm of a workplace canteen, and the whole place felt like a “eat fast, make room” operation for the next wave of tourists. Safe to say, I wont be returning, feels less like dining out and more like being processed.

03/09/2025: Best seafood, great atmosphere, well worth a visit.

27/08/2025: Fabulous place, not to be missed. Ideal for overnight stay and food. Very reasonable prices. Great service and knowledgeable, helpful, efficient staff. Well done all, at Helen's, Kilmakillogue.

03/01/2026: Great old Dublin pub, a must visit when in Dublin. Great atmosphere, excellent service and nice food at very good prices

01/01/2026: Nice bar with authentic old school features. Appreciated the lack of TV's and music. The Bar staff were indifferent at best and the vitamin G was just fine but not outstanding. Kitchen was closed so could not try the food, chef apparently is in "rehab"!

04/05/2026: Beautiful atmosphere and great service. The fish and chips did not disappoint. Stunning presentation.

03/05/2026: Small place but outstanding food. Easy to walk to.

14/04/2026: Absolutely a great place to stay for Kenmare and start of Ring of Kerry - service outstanding, whole place well appointed , huge breakfasts too

13/04/2026: My partner and I stayed at Davitts for two nights recently and could not have had a more pleasant experience. The room was spotless and very spacious with a great shower! Food was excellent especially the breakfast, highly recommend the porridge! The staff were all very welcoming to us, especially David who was very friendly and we had great chats with. The location is perfect nestled right in the middle of town with plenty of options for food and bars around. Could not recommend Davitts more, we will definitely be recurring visitors.

17/04/2026: The best rhubarb crumble I've ever had! I've been here a few times and have never had a bad experience, food is delicious, staff are friendly, would highly recommend!

15/04/2026: Was there on Saturdays night 11th good food good beer and a nice lady from Dublin behind the bar what a night thanks 😊

15/03/2026: Best vegan meal I’ve had since Cafe My House with chef Briana Kim. I love when places don’t use meat substitutes, even though I do eat them at home fairly often, and focus instead on the vegetables themselves.

01/03/2026: Absolutely gorgeous. Professional, friendly and knowledgeable service, and every course was delicious. I'll remember those pumpkin ravioli for a long time, I think! Natural wine pairings were well-considered, well-explained and beautifully rounded out the meal. We will be coming back!

19/02/2026: Definately loved it .First time but definately not the last 👍👏👏😊😁

18/02/2026: Great food, great service, beautiful bar, but loud.

17/04/2026: Food and all the sides were so generously put. Great service. One of the best mash we’ve eaten.

17/04/2026: Great food, service & atmosphere 👌🏼 A win win destination 😁

08/04/2026: One of the best in Ireland. Really delicious, bold flavours.

24/03/2026: What a find ! So glad we saw someone review this on IG as it made us travel from Sligo out here and so glad we did. Food was absolutely yum. The prawns were sizzling and came with bread great for dipping in the chilli oil. The ribs with chimichurri were so tasty but my fave was the aubergine, absolutely yum with the lime squeezed over it. Parking available in a car park across the road. Stoked is above the Strand Bar which is worth going to as well.