The best restaurants in Dublin

01/07/2025: (Long review) Speaking as a former employee of up@brews, make sure you are aware what it is they expect from you, because they will expect you to work 9hr shifts with no breaks, and if a customer complains about something relating to you, the owner or manager won’t relay it back to you until you get sacked, at least that’s my experience that happened. I worked in up@brews for 4 months, I enjoyed working there, getting to know the locals and staff, as well as improving on my job as a barista. One day I took a 30 min break during a 9hr shift, since it is your basic worker’s right. (I have done 9hrs and once a 10hr shift before with up@brews and never took a break) It was at 12pm on a Wednesday/Thursday, a time when it was quiet, people were in work, school, college etc, and the only people we’d get was the odd dog walker or two. I never understood, during the 4 months I worked there why there was no one with you on the day so you can take a break. At that time I decided I would sit outside, have a bite to eat and drink and sat right outside the shack. I left a note stating “I would be back at 12.30pm sharp”. I came back at 12.30pm to look after customers and I didn’t think much of it after that. That was until 8 whole days later when I was opening up, I got welcomed by a note at 8.30 in the morning, telling me I’m not allowed to take a break and that I was only allowed toilet breaks. I was baffled, no text, no call from the manager or the owner, nothing. On the same day (another 9hr shift) before I even got to close up, the manager came down and told me it was my last day. I had to wait a week after I got sacked to find out the reasons. Eventually the owner reached out and told me taking a break was one of the main reasons. He tried to explain the person who complained is a “good customer”. In my eyes, a “good customer” should understand that you are entitled to a break if you’re a working a 9hr shift. There were other reasons (the odd coffee or so wasn’t up to standard) I owned up to some of the complaints that were mentioned, which was fair enough. One thing I couldn’t wrap my head around as I asked to owner, why I was not given my 3 strike warning penalty, which is what workers in Ireland should get when a complaint is made, and as to why was I not told sooner about these complaints instead of weeks later. The owner seemed annoyed that I was still texting him and refused to answer my questions saying that “You don’t need to keep going back and forward with this”. All I simply wanted was an answer as to why he and the manager let it all bundle up into one, instead of telling me, so I could’ve prevent these things from happening again. It’s a shame because I really liked working there. Staff and the manager were great, 99% of the customers were some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Even the owner, I will admit, before all this messiness happened, he was very nice and welcoming to me and I truly appreciated that. Unfortunately though, it had to end because I was following my basic workers rights and the owner or manager never told me about the previous complaints I had received sooner, leading it to all bundle into one. I think it is poor from them, giving the role and responsibility they have. It’s a shame, I’m the type of person who always wants to improve and get along with everyone, I made some lovely connections with customers and staff, but I can’t get over the fact no one would alert you if you have gotten a complaint or an issue, which would lead to your sacking. Just because the manager and other people don’t do breaks for 9hrs work (which they’re entitled to bearing in mind) that does not mean I can’t say, no, I’m taking my break.

14/03/2025: Big toasties of very good quality at an excellent price! Perfect for a takeaway quick stop, but you can also sit outside if you wish. Highy recommended

03/06/2024: That's the place I will play deep house this Friday the 7th 😎

07/05/2024: I have really good memories about this place and spending Fridays there after work, however I need to give 4 of 5, because the music there can be sometimes incredibly loud that you can’t hear person next to you. I would understand this in club or bar in the city centre but not in the business park pub where people come after work to talk 😪 when some DJs were playing there the music was good tho if you like tech-house/techno vibe 🙌🏼

28/10/2024: Very disappointed food was very poor. Ordered southern fried Chicken Breast and was cold inside and soggy …Awful Phoned and explained to guy on phone and just sorry about that…after spending €36 on food Never again

29/07/2023: Love my kebabs, so these are always nice, it's in a garage with groceries as well, but has a nice little dining area, nice staff, give plenty on the kebab.

22/07/2023: Asked for a doner kebab tray, and all I got was a tiny box full of vegetables and about 5 tiny pieces of doner. Disappointing as I spend 8€ and didn't even snack

29/09/2024: Delighted with the fabulous chocolate biscuit cake Ted made for my husband's 60th birthday party whose a big Smiths fan, it added to the whole occasion and tasted delicious also.

28/07/2025: Poor service, I don't recommend it for breakfast.

16/04/2025: What can only be described as coffee from the depths of mount doom. I got a cup the was DANGEROUSLY hot. I appreciate a hot cup of coffee but this superheated mess absolutely scorched my tongue (literally blistering it) and that was a tiny sip after leaving it to cool for five minutes. I literally had to spit it out in my van. Worker was too busy chatting to the next customer in line, not realising he was breaking the laws of thermodynamics. All jokes aside, be very careful.

11/07/2025: Best spot to kick off the trip! Split the fish and chips which were yummy 😋