The best restaurants in Dublin

05/10/2025: Had a lovely meal on Sunday. Staff are fantastic. Make sure to either book a table or get there before 1pm as it fills very quickly. That's the only quibble I would have.

01/10/2025: Great pub. Many's a pint had there.Never ask the owner for a bag of ice as its very precious to him.

25/06/2026: I love the sense of feeling the past and history of this hotel and also the fact that it is situated in the heart of the city. If you like traveling on foot, this hotel is for you as everything is just a walk away. The staff were very nice and accommodating, too. I booked this hotel via Expedia because of its location and because of the fact that it was listed as “shuttle to the airport included”. But unfortunately for me, that information was incorrect. Story short, instead of saving on shuttle to airport, €40 more added on top of the hotel stay. But hey, did that dampen the Dublin experience?! Not really. It would’ve been nice if Shane (front desk) offered me a complimentary breakfast as a cherry on top for that hiccup though. It would’ve been nice. (Smiling) Anyways, please be advised that the walls in this older buildings are thin, so if you’re a light sleeper, might want to consider using earplugs and/or a silent love-making. All in all, still a great place to stay if you’re looking for a great location and if they little things don’t really bother you. Thank you staff!

31/03/2026: I booked this place for 2 nights as a last minute change in plans. Check in was easy. Staff were very nice. location is perfect. The bar/restaurant is great. Room was nice cozy and not noisy. Would stay again.

08/11/2025: Never been to Dalkey before. Great place. Make sure you try it.

29/09/2025: A friendly coffee shop with good light food options. A very popular spot in Dalkey, great outdoor seating.

07/07/2026: the chicken tenders at their restaurant are very delicious, and my friend and I always order them whenever we come here。

22/03/2026: Its an amazing bar with an amazing bartender roster, i really love all of them and i am really proud of all of them, everything is top quality and Dublin will never understand how valuable this bar is. Manager Joao is king, I wish all the pubs in dublin were like this

09/08/2026: Where’s the fire? 🔥 Because clearly there was somewhere else we needed to be! The speed of service today was absolutely ridiculous. We were seated at 4:30pm, handed menus, and almost immediately someone was over taking our food order. No drinks menu. No water. No chance to actually sit down and settle in. Just “What are you having?” We placed our order and asked about wine, but still no drinks menu and still no water. Apparently, beverages and a little time to breathe were optional extras. Our starters arrived shortly afterwards. Both were tasty, to be fair, but I had barely finished chewing the last piece of bread before our mains appeared. The waiter stood there looking at us as though we were holding up the entire operation because our starter plates were still on the table. I asked for fresh cutlery for the main course, which seemed to be a completely outrageous request. The waiter even joked about it and appeared genuinely surprised that I wanted clean cutlery. Apparently, expecting fresh cutlery between courses is asking too much. At this point, we hadn’t even been in the restaurant 20 minutes. The mains were okay — nothing memorable and certainly nothing worth rushing through. We sat down at 4:30pm and had finished two courses before 5pm. I’ve had longer conversations with a vending machine. We did actually express our disappointment to the waiter. His response? If we wanted slower service, we should have said so. Really? We shouldn’t have to specifically request that our meal not be delivered at Formula 1 pit-stop speed. Surely the idea of dining out involves allowing customers enough time to actually enjoy each course. To his credit, the waiter did go and speak to the boss. Unfortunately, the boss appeared far too busy chatting to a friend to be remotely interested in what was happening with his customers. That pretty much summed up the entire experience. Normally, we would have ordered dessert and an espresso, but by that stage we simply wanted to leave. Ironically, once we were ready to go, the urgency mysteriously disappeared. The bill took around 15 minutes to arrive. So apparently there was time to relax after all — just not while we were actually trying to enjoy our meal. A meal should be an experience, not a race against the clock. The food was okay, but the service and attitude completely ruined the experience. There was no sense that anyone cared whether we were enjoying ourselves or not. Never again. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. Save yourself the money — and the indigestion from having to inhale two courses in under 30 minutes. 🔥

04/08/2026: Excellent food, lovely staff and nice atmosphere. We hadn't got a reservation but a couple of tables were rearranged and so we were able to get in and had a great evening. Roast porchetta and the daily special of ravioli stuffed with squash and cheese in a pesto sauce were delicious - and big portions! Very good bread is delivered to the table as routine; more restaurants need to do this. Hope to be back.

06/04/2026: The staff are very attentive, and the food is excellent!

17/03/2026: Great Japanese food, friendly staff and quick service.

02/05/2026: Excellent location. Friendly staff. Room was lovely, tidy and clean. Great value for money. Breakfast was served to your table refreshly made, tasted really nice. Would definitely stay again.

22/04/2026: Very pleasant experience comfortable bed and room friendly staff very good breakfast and great location highly recommended

11/07/2026: Overall, based on our children’s feedback, we felt that this summer camp was not engaging enough for a five-day program. The same games and activities were repeated throughout the week, and according to our kids, they lost interest after the second day. In our opinion, the activities would be more suitable as a one-day camp rather than a five-day program. Considering the duration and cost, we didn’t feel it offered good value for money. Additionally, it would have been nice if some snacks had been provided by the organisers. While the staff were friendly and the concept is good, we believe there is room for improvement by introducing more variety in the daily activities to keep children engaged throughout the week. Overall, I would rate this five-day summer camp 5 out of 10.

10/07/2026: Absolutely great summer camp my son done week 1 up in Astro Park santry. All the coaches were great & had great patience with the kids. Will definitely do again

06/01/2026: Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed permanently. It will be sadly missed by regular happy customers. See my review below: The best breakfast / lunch restaurant in Monkstown bar none. Everything on the menu is delicious it’s so hard to choose. Super service too! I’m a regular and always will be. Highly recommend an early G&T.

06/12/2025: 3 stars max because the place is cosy and the coffee is good, but I wouldn’t return there for the brunch menu…branch menu is just average and not a good value for money.

01/08/2026: Such a sweet place! Lovely staff.

18/07/2026: The mango tiramisu was really good! Highly recommended

30/08/2026: Staff were very friendly, food and drinks were really good, with a varied menu. We came early evening so was quiet enough but I'd say theres a good atmospher later in the evening. Will definitely return.

30/08/2026: Consistently good food and service

15/12/2025: We had a breakfast here for two days (Saturday and Sunday). Both days we really enjoyed the view. What surprised me is that both days I ordered the same, but I liked the sandwich as well as the hot chocolate more the first day. The second day I was a bit disappointed, it wasn’t the same. Even though, really nice staff and a lovely place to enjoy your meal. Santa sandwich for 9€ and hot chocolate for 4€.

10/12/2025: It's delicious, I was there for breakfast, there were not many visitors, but it's very atmospheric and cozy.

24/07/2026: Beautiful coffee shop and great staff

19/07/2026: Brother Hubbard has the best flat white and brownie in Dublin. Highly recommend!

26/07/2026: Yesterday, while trying to escape the rain with no expectations at all, we stepped into this lovely café—and what a lucky surprise that turned out to be! It was truly one of the best discoveries we've made in our neighborhood. The atmosphere is incredibly inviting. From the moment you walk in, it genuinely feels like you've been welcomed into the owners' home. Every detail of the décor adds to the cozy and relaxing experience. As for the food, we were pleasantly surprised by one of the best honey cakes I've ever had. It was wonderfully fresh and had an aroma that instantly transports you to a place of comfort and tranquility. The kind of flavor that leaves you with no choice but to smile after every bite. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to take a picture—the cake was simply too good, and I couldn't resist digging in before thinking about my camera! We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

03/06/2026: Had a lovely lunch here ..and found a cute outdoor space all to myself - that could be rare - reluctant to tell you about it I admit. However, I want to support this small business, it's not always easy these days. Good food and price is not excessive.

29/07/2025: Nice atmosphere. Good place for a toastie. Coffee is good

17/07/2025: Nice breakfast and very comfortable surroundings