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16/03/2026: Popped in for something to eat on Mothers day. Food was good and the servers even better. It's a bit of a hidden gem.

01/03/2026: Foods lovely top notch. Only downside is that the floor staff walk around every 2 minutes getting a vibe that we're being rushed and can't enjoy the food

23/08/2026: Great place, food excellent and staff friendly

01/06/2026: No one serving at bar for ages. Few customers waiting ages but was about 4 members of staff on.

05/10/2026: Had a nice roast of the day here ,, nice service here and dinner was tasty only thing I missed was roast potatoes, turkey was cooked to perfection, nice lady taking the customers orders at the till , nice atmosphere too chilled & relaxed , fast service too .

03/09/2026: Hygiene not at the level. Found a hair on my plate. Food so so, nothing special except price. For money I paid for, I expected more. Staff is nice but that's it.

19/08/2026: Cheap but good quality, simple & tasty fast food. It isn't greasy and I don't regret eating it an hour later unlike supermacks!

16/08/2026: Average fish and chip, prefer mcdonaghs fish and chips

28/08/2026: Always do a good breakfast and they have the best filtered coffee

27/07/2026: I got breakfast here the sausages were nice the toast was lovely And the rest of the food was alright to be fair the seats were very dirty And the tables were greasy I might come back for just sausages and toast!

09/10/2026: Great food, friendly service, unfortunately it was a bit cold in the bar.

22/09/2026: An absolute circus of a place. The food was greasy and practically inedible. The waitress smoked outside, finished her cigarette and then proceeded to serve food and drink without even washing her hands, totally disgustingI would never set a foot inside these premises again. My advice, walk on by!!

14/06/2026: Great location. Room was ok nothing special. Needs better signage as I walked past it a few times.

10/05/2026: Average rooms. Clean and tidy but small and basic. Customer service was friendly and kind. Waited nearly 15 minutes for reception because they were busy (understaffed maybe?) Location is very central however the hotel is above a techno nightclub that plays the same beat until 3am and it’s incredibly loud. You might as well go down to the bar because you’re not sleeping. Would not recommend for anyone who is trying to have a decent night sleep. If you’re here to party, get hammered and pass out, probably won’t bother you but if you enjoy sleeping, don’t stay here.

10/10/2026: This was a bitter disappointment from the cleanliness having to ask two members of staff to clear and clean the table to the attitude of the kitchen. Popped in for a quick coffee and kiddies sausage sandwich was told chef said I would need to order the adults breakfast bap at €10 and remove the beacon, relish and egg myself - quality customer service! Waited 20min for a cappuccino that arrived like a cross between a latte and flat white - certainly wasn’t fresh either. Had to ask for the chocolate dust to which I was handed the container to do myself. Food eventually arrived well overcooked - hard to go wrong merely having a “chef” plating food but this place achieved it. Plenty of staff doing Hyrox or circuits but not work. Doesn’t appear to have much management or direction about the cafe anyways. Completely overpriced for the look quality of food handed out and would be better stopping at an applegreen or centra. Toilets also stinking!!! Not a recommendation if visiting for Malahide!

10/10/2026: Today I was in the till to pay for my items, and the cashier spoke so quickly that I couldn’t understand him. I politely explained that I don’t speak English (I’m a tourist), but instead of trying to help me, he started laughing at me. Some of the people waiting in line behind me joined in, while I was just standing there trying to understand what was going on. The saddest part is that, rather than speaking more slowly to help me understand, he deliberately started speaking even faster, which only encouraged the people behind me to keep laughing. It’s incredibly disappointing that your staff would treat someone this way, especially in a situation where there’s clearly a language barrier. All I wanted was to understand how to pay for my food and leave. Something so simple and universal, no matter where you are in the world. I would absolutely not recommend this place to foreigners, especially those who don’t speak English fluently.

19/07/2026: Nicely placed inside the old train station. It can get busy with queues for service but otherwise it's worth a visit. Be warned-in the summer it can get hot due to the glass ceiling

10/06/2026: Delicious apple pie! Good price and good food!!

10/07/2026: Love this place, staff very friendly 😀

31/05/2026: Great service definitely return thankyou for making me feel so welcome lovely chat

23/09/2026: Went with my girlfriend despite the poor reviews. Even the one star reviews do this place justice. Both myself and my girlfriend were sick afterwards. The chips were oven chips at best, steak was clearly airfried and black despite me asking for medium rare. Neither myself and her are picky eaters but to get a shockingly poor steak, garlic bread with an Easi Single on it, oven chips and to be sick afterwards wasn't worth the meal, even if it was free. Chicken wings were decent to be fair. I'd say they're getting their food from Tesco down the road but even at that I'd cook Tesco food better myself.

22/09/2026: This used to be top class, but the revamp, IMHO, should not have been done. Yes they serve food, but it is far from a meal. My partner and I used to, every time we passed, dropped in for a meal, however, it is not worth the visit. Secondly, AVOCA is operating parking at over €4 per hour. Even in prime location in Dublin city centre, parking is less expensive. Not only is this place a waste of time, the play the same con as 'pub bites' laced with spices so one drinks more. This place is now a con to be avoided.

29/07/2026: Great atmosphere. Julie mcCabe sings here on Monday nights 7 -10pm and she is absolutely brilliant. Everyone is welcome to sing and Julie gives great support. Always a great night. Spin the wheel is great fun too. 😀

11/10/2026: Really friendly staff. Nathan is a gent. Cosy atmosphere for a big bar!

10/10/2026: Cannot provide minus 5 star review - deeply unpleasant manager or indeed assumed manager this evening who would negate my further attendance ever again and very poor bar service throughout - Mark OD

27/08/2026: Wonderful food at any time of day, super efficient and friendly staff, excellent customer service! I'll definitely be back!!!

05/06/2026: Nice hotel, has a nice old world charm.

01/06/2026: I don’t usually leave bad reviews but I felt I had to share my experience. I arrived around 9pm and asked if there were any rooms available. The receptionist told me to wait, which was fine, but then he seemed to completely ignore me while he got on with other things. Every time I tried to ask a question, I was brushed off or ignored. In the end, I was left standing there for about 20 minutes before he finally told me they had a room available. I had no issue with having to provide a credit card for security purposes, even though I had already paid cash. My problem was with the attitude and lack of customer service. It was frustrating and made me feel like I was an inconvenience rather than a paying guest. The room itself was quite old and tired-looking. There was a very stale smell when I walked in and the curtains were broken, which didn’t give a great impression. There was also loud music coming from the function room that continued late into the night. While it wasn’t ideal, it honestly wasn’t the worst part of the stay. For €120, I wasn’t expecting luxury, but I did expect a higher standard of customer service. Overall, it’s a budget hotel that’s seen better days, but the poor service was by far the biggest issue. A warm welcome and basic courtesy go a long wa, and unfortunately that was completely lacking during my stay. I wouldn’t stay here again.