The best restaurants in Dublin

28/09/2025: Fegan’s 1924 Café is one of those places you walk into and instantly feel something special. It has a charming style — a mix of vintage touches and comfort — that gives it character without feeling forced. The interior is cozy but well thought out, with seating that lets you relax without feeling crammed. Its location is excellent — well placed, easy to get to, yet with enough of its own space so it doesn’t feel swallowed by busy streets. That balance is important, and Fegan’s manages it nicely. The staff are warm, friendly, and genuinely seem to care. From greeting you when you walk in to checking in during your visit, they make the place feel welcoming. It doesn’t feel transactional — you notice the care. This is absolutely a café you’d go to when you want to slow down, enjoy a good coffee or snack, perhaps read or chat, and soak up a relaxed ambiance. It’s well worth a visit for anyone in the area or looking for a spot with soul.

16/11/2024: I love this bar. Lovely vibe. Great to for a pint in the afternoon and the staff are generally lovely. However, my friend came here wasn’t drinking but had Guinness zero and was part of a larger group and 4 rounds in asked for another Guinness zero as part of the round, which the staff had earlier produced with no issue, change of bar staff and was told no Guinness Zero as it was located in the other section of the bar and to quote the bar man when questioned as to why Guinness Zero couldn’t be got, when the other staff members had provided it he said “I’m not that guy!” - clearly not, terrible experience!

16/07/2026: Worst spice bag ever. Kids liked the gougons.

16/06/2025: Buen ambiente, buenos precios (para la zona) y buena música. Alejado de los otros pubs irlandeses de la zona en cuanto a estilo y clientela

13/05/2025: EL pub en Dublín - Se siente como en casa! Histórico, encantador pub vintage de la vieja escuela con el famoso Snug! Seguro que el mejor pin Guinness (ssss) que he probado, tan fresco, cremoso y perfectamente aprovechado por bartenders muy agradables, amables y divertidos! Conocí nuevos amigos irlandeses nacidos y vivos en The Snug; ¡una de las mejores noches que he tenido! Como me dijo el muchacho irlandés: ¡Eres más irlandés que el ppl más irlandés!” ¡Gracias por recibirnos!

01/03/2025: This restaurant is marked as open even though it's closed, I don't understand at all. Why did we have to walk around in circles? That wasn't nice.

22/02/2025: Doesn't look open whatsoever, don't go here.

22/03/2024: This cafe used to be a regular stop for me for coffee and/or food. Since Covid, I've been an infrequent visitor. What a change. And not for the good. Yes, the coffee is good. And possibly anything else that doesn't require the input of a cook. My scrambled eggs were a travesty on a plate. Basic cooking techniques absent. The eggs were not whisked properly and so seriously overcooked (burnt edges) The staff are friendly, and keen to help. But when a server coughs frequently without any attempt to cover their mouth it begs the question what training, if any, these people have been given? This does not bode well for Idlewilde. I hope positive changes are made.

18/07/2025: Avant la visite de l’EPIC Muséum, nous nous sommes arrêtés pour manger un fish and chips. Belle adresse pour cela. Avec une pinte de bière pression IPA. Bon le rapport qualité-prix est moyen car l’addition s’est élevée à 68 euros services inclus (pourboire) pour deux. Mais bon, nous n’emmènerons pas nos économies au cimetière. !😂

01/07/2025: Justyna served us for lunch on the 25th of June. She explained the menu, and suggested lunch and drink options. She was very cheerful and eager to help as much as possible as this was our first time at the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal and we thought the atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. We will definitely be back! 😀

15/10/2024: Why did this place close all of a sudden? Will it ever open back up?

21/07/2024: Pleasant atmosphere with plenty of tables to eat at.

31/07/2025: Fair play, they did food for near zero in pandemic for 2 years, they survived. They changed model. Yes they do food for refugees, it's a great great success story for the noggin. Begrudging these hard working people is ridiculous. They Employ a lot of people and do lots for local charities and teams.

10/04/2025: Makes millions from refugee's Using Irish taxpayers money

22/09/2025: Great food and service with very reasonable prices, worth a visit for something to eat

27/07/2025: Place is gone to the dogs lucky not to close down soon