The best restaurants in Dublin

30/04/2026: If you’re studying at IBAT, this is easily one of the best spots to grab a coffee nearby. The coffee is absolutely delicious 🤩 consistently high quality and made with care. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the owner. He’s a genuinely great guy who always goes the extra mile to provide excellent service. You’re not just another customer here, he makes you feel welcome every time. Highly recommended for anyone around IBAT looking for a great coffee and a friendly atmosphere.

15/04/2026: Fantastic coffee and pastries and friendly service.

11/06/2026: The Shtout is top of the pops, you'd ate your dinner off the turlets. The bar pidgys are 11/10. If i had an hour to live id pop in for the wan

31/05/2026: Excellent Pub Great pint of Guinness. Excellent and Very Friendly Staff.

11/07/2026: Cold brew coffee (vanilla and caramel) was lovely. Service was good

01/07/2026: The daily "hot sandwich" always hits the spot, served by lovely staff. Always a pleasure to visit..great coffee too!

19/07/2026: Staff were friendly and attentive, can’t fault the staff everything we asked for they delivered, but we ordered the ribs and wings and the ribs were awful burnt and hard underneath hidden by sauce and crispy onion which made it worse every mouthful I had to remove either fat or cartilage. The Tempura prawns were not tempura but more panko breadcrumbs which absorbed the oily butter the batter was too thick we ended up peeling it off as it was making us ill it was that oily. We ended up being the stuff home and giving it to our dogs. Not good value at all for money we spent €100 and the best part was the milkshake and brownie 😩 would have to be something extraordinary for me to go back there.

16/07/2026: Food is great. Nice cocktails also. Can be very busy so slow service

07/08/2026: Really good meal, portion very good.

04/08/2026: Pleasant atmosphere and very friendly staff. They asked about any allergies right at the beginning and explained the process for new customers. Excellent. The selection is good, not too extensive, but there's something for everyone. Prices are reasonable.

02/06/2026: I stayed here in May 2026 and is a hidden gem in the middle of everything. Very quiet, safe and comfortable. Everything you want to see and do in Dublin is within walking distance. They have a restaurant and bar within the hotel. A grocery store just around the corner and numerous restaurants. I would highly recommend.

04/05/2026: An amazing stay! It was our first time in Dublin and the staff made you feel welcome almost immediately! We arrived at the hotel in the morning and knew that there may not be any rooms available yet, they still checked and apologized when there weren't any rooms. They happily took our bags so we can go sight see in the meantime. We went to sight see around the area and since this hotel is in such a great location, you can walk everywhere. Check in is usually at 3 but when they had a room available at 2 PM they called us and had our bags all ready in the room when we arrived. Each time we talked with them, they mentioned that they can help us find anything should we need it. Above and beyond helpful, friendly service. I would stay at this hotel every time, it really made us want to come back. The bathrooms are extremely clean, the water pressure is AMAZING, and shower amenities were great! The beds are comfortable, very clean. Honestly not a single complaint to be made, this is a great hotel. We had debated against the Mercantile and the Grafton, we walked by the area where the Mercantile is located and were so glad we chose the Grafton Hotel. It is in an area that is not overly crowded on the streets and extremely quiet for an area by the uni and so many bars. Lots to do in the area and you can venture out to more if you wish. We stayed at a 4 star hotel in London and it does NOT compare to the service, hotel itself, and location of the Grafton Hotel. Next time I would make a longer trip in Ireland, fly out and maybe do a day trip to London(if we wanted), and do day trips to different parts of Ireland instead. But always make sure to stay at the Grafton Hotel. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable.

17/07/2026: Fabulous coffee ☕ Smooth and tasty. Lovely staff too.

15/07/2026: Really good coffee, pastries, sandwiches and granola bowls. Warm and friendly service. Only negative is the price point which is a little on the higher side, but it’s worth it!

12/06/2026: Staff are friendly good place for a quick lunch or a great local meeting place.

03/06/2026: I bought a new build in knocklyon in 1984 and delanys was my local. I absolutely loved it there. Mick Delany, his wife and young Michael were the owners and nicer people you could never meet. Does anybody know if any of the family are still involved

22/07/2026: ☕✨ A lovely café with a warm and welcoming atmosphere 🥰. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive 😊, the café is spotless and beautifully kept 🧼🌿, and there’s a fantastic selection of delicious sandwiches 🥪, freshly made omelettes 🍳, tempting pastries 🥐, and delightful cakes 🍰. The coffee is excellent too ☕👌 - rich, smooth, and the perfect treat! Definitely worth a visit! 🌟🙌

15/07/2026: Would have been in frequently with family members, usually service is ok, food is good and no issues. Today, we were standing at the counter waiting to order, no acknowledgement from staff (2 members of staff, having a side conversation in what sounded like Portugese). While ordering, the male member of staff had what can best be described as 'attitude', he snapped at my mam 'its all heated' rather rudely when she asked to have the sandwich hot. We waited about 10 mins for 3 sandwich items and 3 lemonades. When we got the food, my Sister had been given the complete wrong item, I brought it up to the counter and politely said it to the male worker, who began saying she hadn't order the foccacia (I heard her, and my mam heard her) - he then acted confused before saying 'ok'. At this stage I sat down, and took a bite of my own food (Ham and Cheese Mini Bun) and it was cold - not lukewarm, cold. I brought it back and he had an aggressive attitude, he reheated the mini bun which was bitten into alongside the focassia (serious food safety breach), and didn't even have the courtesy to drop them down, etc. without me making a slight bit of a fuss (called up to the counter 'I've already been up 3 times, we're sitting here, thank you'). Probably won't go back as long as that employee is there, he had such a bad attitude and was hostile towards customers.

12/07/2026: The Food , Coffee and service is fantastic

12/07/2026: Food and service are 10/10 One of the only cafes in south Dublin where you can get a late night coffee.

15/07/2026: Delicious food and quick service. We were sat quickly and had two waiters taking care of us. They were lovely, efficient and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and our pints. The person who I guessed to be the manager/supervisor took a while getting to us after asking for the bill, a little too non-chalant for my taste. But again our waiters were great.

03/07/2026: Cute and cheerful Irish pub. Good beer, good fish and chips, and delicious food. Good service.

09/06/2026: A real pub. Nothing more, nothing less

07/06/2026: Small but nice, too few seats, I had to sit somewhere, a place with locals, super friendly, prices normal, I'll gladly come again!

25/04/2026: The waiter and waitress was very helpful and friendly . The Afternoon tea is excellent Welldone. Staff.

22/03/2026: I arrived after 10.30, but I was told that non-hotel guests can only visit the café from 12 noon. This should be stated somewhere.

08/06/2026: Had a corporate event here. Great venue Central Dublin for corporate events.

21/04/2026: What s wonderful venue . Run by an extremely capable and friendly staff to especially the young Dublin girl from Ballymun. unfortunately I can't remember her name but I think she'll know who she is. We were at the Gettrick/Mulligan wedding on Monday 20th April 2026. Very well done yto all concerned. P.