The best restaurantsof irish in Dublin

14/10/2025: Absolutely loved Aqua Restaurant in Howth! The views over the harbor are amazing. It feels like you’re dining right on the sea. My steak was cooked perfectly, and friends raved about the salmon. Excellent wine list, great service, and a warm, elegant vibe. Worth the short walk down West Pier easily one of the top meals I’ve had in Ireland. The Amore Life indeed!

21/08/2025: The restaurant is situated beautifully however the muscles were very over salted and the fish pie was luke warm and was more potato than fish

19/01/2026: It would be 5 star all the way but ... the size of drinks they served ... its not usual 33 cl size, one was 200 ml , and the other ...125 ml. 125 ml its a size for one sip for a man , come on... The bottle was barely bigger than my finger. That was a joke. I wonder if it makes sense to produce bottles such small. Apart from that, food excellent, delicious, first class service.

08/01/2026: We went to this restaurant spontaneous cause we were passing by. It was three of us and we got a table outside because of sunday evening. They have a heaters so it wasn't bad at all. My brother said that it was the best burger he ate in Ireland and we all decided that O'Connells had the best fries we ate in our life. Definitely we will stop by sometimes.

08/01/2026: All the way from Australia, Melbourne 🇦🇺 Arthur’s Pub is the kind of place that wraps around you like a well-worn wool coat. Warm, unpretentious, quietly iconic. It feels steeped in stories, the sort of pub where time slows and conversations linger a little longer than planned. There is nothing flashy here, just tradition done properly, which honestly makes it even better. The bangers and mash were incredible. Proper, hearty, soul-soothing food. The sausages were juicy and deeply savoury, clearly good quality, with that perfect snap when you cut into them. The mash was creamy and comforting without being heavy, acting as the ideal base for the rich onion gravy poured generously over the top. Every bite tasted intentional, like someone in the kitchen genuinely cares about getting it right. It is classic Irish pub food executed beautifully, no notes. What elevated the experience even further was the wait staff. Truly lovely. Warm, attentive, and effortlessly kind, the sort of people who make you feel welcome rather than rushed. They struck the perfect balance between professionalism and genuine friendliness. Arthur’s Pub is honest, comforting, and memorable. Amazing food, beautiful service, and an atmosphere that feels like a hug. I would go back in a heartbeat!!!!

07/01/2026: Good food and nice environment. Nice staff .

02/01/2026: A really cool Irish pub for drinks and food. We tried the beef stew (it was a shame they weren't serving it in the traditional loaf of bread that day), but it was delicious. The fish and chips were also great. The menu changes from lunchtime to dinner at 3 pm, which is important because the fish and chips only start at 3 pm and we had to wait 15 minutes. The waitresses are super friendly and attentive, and the music they were playing was a great choice!

01/01/2026: Perfect music, soft enough for conversation. The food was delicious, especially their signature beef stew and the fish and chips—so tasty and homemade! The desserts were amazing, the cheesecake and brownie were a 10/10! The Guinness 0.0 beers were excellent and well-served, all for 65 euros, a very good price. The waitresses were super friendly and tried their best to make themselves understood even if you don't speak great English. It's away from the hustle and bustle of the city center but still very close, in a pretty good and safe area. The decor is beautiful. For Spaniards or people who eat later, they served us dinner at 8:30 pm without any problem. They have screens showing sporting events.

27/12/2025: We went to the Christmas music show and it was fantastic! The kids loved it as much as we did. Afterward, we had a few drinks at a restaurant. It was a wonderful day, and the kids really enjoyed the Santa experience. We're definitely planning to go again next year!

21/12/2025: Went for the Santa experience. The performers were wonderful and so professional. Great show. Fantastic experience

26/11/2025: My daughter and I went there for the pre theater menu last night before a concert at NCH. We sat near the window upstairs and it was cozy and very comfortable. The two main courses ox cheek amd gnocchi just blown us away. Super scrumptious and very well presented. I highly recommend this place. I will be back for more.

26/11/2025: i could rave about this place endlessly! we came here for their early bird menu which was only €36 for two courses and €39.50 for three. every course we ordered exceeded my expectations completely! i absolutely loved their delicious ricotta gnocchi with squash and mushrooms, as well as the ox cheek which was very tender and melted in your mouth. the restaurant itself is beautifully furnished, the perfect location for occasions and intimate dinners

03/01/2026: What’s the craic? Spent a layover day in Dublin on our way back to Berlin. Upon our arrival i googled best Guinness and Beef Pie in Dublin and Sheehans was the first place on my search results. The place did not disappoint. Great atmosphere, Guinness just right, and a delicious meat pie (although the pie was topped with mashed potatoes not pie crust. Served with peas and a slice of nice crusty bread. Tasty.

30/12/2025: A nice pub with a lounge aswell. The pub area looked great but is was full, so we got sat at the lounge where the atmosphere was lower. The wings where great, and if you are looking for some good come here.

17/01/2026: Excellent for the airport and city center

17/01/2026: Spent two lovely nights recently in the Dublin Skylon Hotel. The double room was spacious, well appointed, the respa mattress was very comfortable and great to get validated parking on site. This hotel has been transformed since I stayed many years ago. It’s no wonder the Dublin Skylon Hotel won Dublin City Hotel of the Year in 2024. It will be my go to hotel in future whilst staying in Dublin. The only reason it’s not 5 stars is that there is no leisure facilities. Thank you to all the staff for a very pleasant stay 🙌

14/01/2026: Very pleased. My room was spotless, lovely view aside from the AC unit outside, comfortable bed, friendly reception and reasonable rates. Location was exceptional, which can be a slight inconvenience when there is a game at the local stadium, but part of the experience! Will certainly visit here again and look forward to it.

12/01/2026: Great hotel, the food was amazing especially the breakfast and the staff throughout the hotel were excellent, they couldn’t do enough for the guests!! Highly recommend

07/01/2026: A classic Irish pub with a long history and authenticity. A huge, beautiful, and welcoming place. The food is excellent, some of the best I've had in all the pubs I've visited across Ireland.

07/01/2026: Excellent food in a traditional Irish pub with years of history. The atmosphere is great, and the place is huge and beautiful.

24/12/2025: Walked in at 11am on Christmas Eve with my wife and two kids. While it was Christmas Eve the pub was not yet at its usual busy trade. This was the reason we arrived at 11am to enjoy a couple pre lunch drinks and There were two small tables free down stairs on the left which we organised and pushed together. Despite two staff members walking by with no issue but the then, just as we had ourselves sorted a tall, slim grey haired bar man then came out, looked us up and down and said “you can’t do that” and walked back in behind the bar leaving us standing there with 2 kids a folded buggy and shopping bags. We had to just leave. While we understood that they want to keep their set up we would have expected some decency and basic customer service to assist us especially with the cost of food and beverage in Dublin these days. Awful 10min experience which is a pity as it would be a pub we would frequent a bit when in town….possibly never again.

21/12/2025: Great vibe, bar staff very good but one was rude verging on obnoxious. Definitely tainted our experience and quite disappointing.

31/08/2025: A great pub and the staff are chatty.

30/08/2025: Wonderful pizzas. The best was the one with shrimp, meats, and cheese.

08/01/2026: I was there during Christmas week. The staff were friendly, but the food arrived cold, the wrap was destroyed, and it took a very long time to arrive

01/01/2026: The portions of the chicken tenders were quite small, but everything was very tasty and nicely presented. The food was well prepared and the overall experience was enjoyable. A good spot for a meal, even if the portions could be a bit more generous.

17/01/2026: Delicious food and drinks. Good service

17/01/2026: Charming atmosphere in a typical pub, very friendly staff. A great place to have dinner and enjoy the ambiance.

22/10/2025: Excellent service outdoor seating freshly made food and coffee 👍

15/10/2025: Just had the club sandwich here and it what the best sandwich I have ever eaten.i had to go back in and tell the staff also.