The best restaurants in Dublin

01/12/2025: For Thanksgiving each year, The Back Page has run a "free pizza with an American ID" promotion, which always turned into a nice Thanksgiving tradition for this homesick American. I really enjoyed it last year and suggested The Back Page to several of my friends. I was really excited about it this year but when I arrived at the till I was told that I am not eligible for a free pizza because I did not book a table (even though we had a table to sit at). This was not the case last year and this was not indicated anywhere in the promotion's terms. This was embarrassing for me and my friends and we will not be returning.

27/11/2025: I had the absolute misfortune of ordering a pizza and a side here, and what followed was one of the most frustrating dining experiences I have ever had. Over an hour passed with no food in sight. When I asked the first waitress, she literally had no idea what to do. The second said she would check and then vanished completely. The third promised to get it immediately, only to eventually return with the wrong pizza, which she then took away again. When the correct pizza finally arrived much later, it was carelessly thrown into a cardboard takeaway box even though I was eating in. My side order was still missing. I had to go back out to the counter to chase it, at which point yet another waitress told me to ask someone else. This was despite the fact that the restaurant was not even busy. When I asked the girl who brought me the pizza, she dismissed me and claimed that the sides come from a different part of the building, which made absolutely no sense. On my way back to my table, I asked another waitress who told me it was her first day and that she would check. I then watched her walk past my table multiple times without ever giving me an update. I spent over an hour and a half dealing with this ridiculous back and forth for what turned out to be completely mediocre food. I never even received the side I ordered. To make matters worse, the drink ordered by the person I was with never arrived either. The service was unprofessional, disinterested and dismissive throughout. I left annoyed and genuinely shocked that a restaurant can operate with such a lack of basic standards. I have never felt the need to write a review before, but this was so bad that I feel obligated to warn others. Avoid this place at all costs. I will not be returning and I strongly advise that you do not make the same mistake I did.

23/10/2025: Very good koffee and tasty cakes. Friendly staff 😃👌

12/09/2025: The service attitude is a bit cold. The environment is large, but there is a lot of noise.

06/11/2025: Had takeaway. The seating area seemed nice and clean, but wasn't in long enough to get a good feel for it. The food was good, but the order got messed up and we one dish was lost. Double checking the bag would've been a good idea.

22/10/2025: Lovely food plenty of it. Good service too.

24/11/2025: Burgers and chips are top quality at fishbar

05/10/2025: Absolutely disgusting. The fish was cooked in the same fryer as pork sausages, and the fries were the same. It's very old. It's called a fish bar, but they only have one fish dish and about 40 pork dishes. Please be careful.

04/09/2025: Good food and coffee 👍 never change 😁

22/07/2025: Jumped in here today. Coffee and veggie roll. Both delicious. Staff were so friendly. Recommend

21/08/2025: Friendly and polite and very good cafe

19/08/2025: Best cappuccino I’ve had in a while! Good price too

17/10/2025: Great cafe 👏 Staff lovely deffo recommended

08/10/2025: Can't fault this Café lovely staff, food 😋

22/04/2025: First time visiting here and have just had the best toasted sandwich I've ever had in my life. Service was quick and food came out even quicker. I can't describe how good this sambo was. It had the perfect mix if soft and crunchy, full of flavour and looked amazing

16/04/2025: The friendliest people in Cabinteely.

29/08/2025: The venue is lovely, lots of different meeting rooms well stocked with everything you could need. Staff are so friendly too!

19/06/2025: Great hotdesk experience at Iconic. Very comfortable, nicely designed and friendly staff. Location is also a major plus. I'll definitely be booking in again.

22/11/2025: Love this cafe! The best coffee and super friendly staff! Would highly recommend!

07/10/2025: Great spot for coffee. Pistachio croissants are great.

13/11/2025: The most spectacular Wedding at House Dublin! September 2025 Back in September 2024 we started our search for the perfect wedding venue in our hometown of Dublin. Our second venue on the list was House Dublin. To say they had us at hello is an understatement. From that first contact we knew this was going to be something very special. Nichola, the most fantastic Wedding Event Manager, took the reins and really listened to our ideas and vision for our celebration, provided guidance, suggestions and a plan very quickly came together. We chose to hire the entire venue for the day and all charming accommodation rooms booked also. Throughout the run up to the big day, we felt Nichola and her colleagues were part of the team, all invested in ensuring our wedding celebration was spectacular. A couple of months before we were invited for a tasting session where we would sample menus. We had the pleasure of meeting Neil and the incredible dining and bar staff who welcomed us and made us feel very much at home. The food was far beyond anything we could have anticipated, this was one serious foody extravaganza. We were served the most incredible dishes, every one of them a unique taste experience. Our excitement was heightened only by the incredible service we received from the most friendly team. The quality of the dishes were astounding, and considering the price points we were looking at for our wedding day, this completely blew us away! I cannot stress enough how good this food was. We were looking at about 150 guests, so making this a meal to remember was no small undertaking. The scene was set for the wedding of the decade!!! As plans progressed and we got closer to our big day, Nichola and all the team rallied around us to ensure no details were left to chance. Our vision for our ceremony and various musicians and bands came together seamlessly and nothing was too much trouble to accommodate. We opted to check in the evening before the celebration, and stayed a few extra nights also. From the time we moved in, and it really did feel like we moved in lol, we felt at home and were welcomed by all staff members. We felt very spoiled indeed. The support given to align a very large seating area to accommodate our guests and the tablescapes were simply beautiful. Our vendors were supported and House Staff ensured everything was in place. Our first viewing of the fully decorated venue was breathtaking and the day got better and better. The friendly smiles greeted us and our guests, drinks, canapés quickly followed. The dinner service was impeccable, everyone worked so hard to ensure guests were seated efficiently to commence. There was a real party atmosphere and the smiles and chatter of both guests and staff was heartwarming. And then the food, just WOW!!!!! It was simply divine. Every option, the most incredible flavours, everyone was blown away. This was truly the best. I cannot stress enough how impressed our guests were. But it doesn’t end there, we dined like kings, we danced the night away, enjoyed the bar immensely of course. We were treated to the most spectacular experience by absolutely every member of staff. And still it doesn’t end there, the next day we enjoyed superb breakfasts, gorgeous chats and laughs with all the staff and as we were also staying another night after we were made feel right at home. There was nothing we could have wanted for. We were sad to leave!!!! Everyone helped us by packing up all our boxes and bags and helped us move back out for want of a better phrase. We had the most fantastic day, few days really, and couldn’t have asked for a better start to our married life. So many to thank, in particular Nichola, Neil, Tony, Charlie and all the onsite staff. You are the best in the business and we cannot thank you enough. We are looking forward to many more opportunities to visit in the future. Thank you again, Jim and Carrie Conway xx

03/11/2025: We stayed at this hotel for two nights. The price was $160 per night. Let me start with the good things (don’t worry, this part will be short): * Great location, everything is nearby, and the airport bus stops just about 100 meters from the hotel. * The rooms are clean. * There’s a good restaurant downstairs (but I’m here to review the hotel, not the restaurant). Boom boom boom, that’s it… Now the bad — or maybe even terrible for $160: * There is a bar/restaurant downstairs with loud music, and you can hear the bass even on the 3rd floor. For us it was tolerable, but if you’re staying on lower floors or if peace and quiet are important to you — this place is not for you. * The heating in the room did not work. I mentioned this to the staff a couple of times, they checked it, saw that it doesn’t work — and that was the end of the story. It was around 5–7°C outside at night and in the morning, not much warmer during the day either, so imagine how uncomfortable it is to stay in such cold conditions. And this costs $160 — usually discomfort comes for free, but not here. * There is no proper lighting in the room, just a few weak night lamps. It’s quite dark if you need to work on a laptop or have poor eyesight, or even if you just want to read a book. And this is $160! * The water pressure is terribly weak. Normally it wouldn’t be a big issue, but since the room was freezing, taking a shower became a real challenge — you’re literally shaking from the cold every time. And this is $160! Ps: We’ll see how the hotel handles communication with its guests — we did expect at least some kind of compensation for the discomfort we paid for.

09/09/2025: Sorry but: damn it, the BEST SOFT ICE CREAM!!!

13/08/2025: Iconic Ice Cream with delicious taste!

30/11/2025: Hogans is the best place in Dublin - go have a pint and a good time.

22/11/2025: I was with a few girls and my visibly gay friend. Young bartender with dirty blonde hair and a goatee was extremely homophobic towards my friend. He stated that he was not going to serve him because “he didn’t say please” when ordering. When I called him out on this he said “you two should leave the bar” and pointed at my friend and made a face at me. We left immediately. I was actually shocked to see this kind of treatment in this day and age and wished I got a photo of the bartender. I hope he received repercussions for his actions.

01/12/2025: Service was slow. Had ceaser salad and was very plain mostly lettuce leaves. Decor could do with freshing up.

20/11/2025: great place for a cup of coffee and some brunch. i would highly recommend

07/12/2025: (Traducido por Google) Buen pub local (Original) Nice local pub

15/11/2025: Popped in for a pint and a Toasted sandwiches with my wife. Staff pleasant toasted sandwiches awful burnt first attempt and under toasted second batch . However cheap bread fillings sparse and only for adding mustard it was like eating plain rice cake. Only €6 per botched sandwich. Please could this review inspire a little love and effort in their efforts 🫣.