The best restaurantsof irish in Dublin

17/01/2026: We booked a large party on short notice and the food, service and atmosphere were all amazing!

10/01/2026: First time dining at Matt the Thresher. Gorgeous decor and vibes and lovely staff. The service was excellent and the drinks were delicious. The night we were in was a little crowded and there were some very drunk, very loud tables around is which somewhat spoiled the atmosphere at times. My wife and I don't eat meat which somewhat limited the menu, she had the much lauded scampi and I ordered the vegetarian offering which was a squash gnocchi. The pasta dish was incredible, light, rich and delicious and a perfect portion size. The scampi, though very tasty, didn't quite live up to the hype or the nearly 40euro price tag. Definitely a good eat and a beautiful spot, but there are places to get an equally fantastic meal for half the price, so I can't give it the 5 star.

18/01/2026: Great food and excellent service, definitely worth a visit.

11/01/2026: Great bar/restaurant. The service is impeccable and the food is delicious. Lovely space and very kid friendly. Our go to for a local lunch out.

15/01/2026: A lovely, typical Irish pub with beautiful decor. We spontaneously decided to eat here on a Monday evening. Despite it being a weekday, the pub was packed with locals, and we almost couldn't get a table. The food was delicious and the portions were generous.

20/11/2025: Best pint of Guinness and lovely staff

15/01/2026: A quick weekend in Dublin and a round of beers in this historic pub while listening to live music is a must.

14/01/2026: The service is very fast, there's a great atmosphere 7 days a week, the food is good, there's live music... You can't ask for more. It's great, and cheaper than other places in Temple Bar. Looking forward to going back.

30/12/2025: Guinness pie and fish& chips not much flavour

21/11/2025: Good pint's and a cosy atmosphere

27/12/2025: Excellent place to have breakfast, nice atmosphere, I highly recommend the place

27/12/2025: Amazing place! Super friendly service, delicious burger and a really cozy, classic pub-style interior that makes you want to stay longer. And of course - the Guinness was top-notch 🍺 Definitely coming back!

17/01/2026: A very cosy restaurant and genuinely worth the wait queuing. We had a great experience and the team there were really entertaining and looked after us well. The breakfast and Irish coffee was incredible. Highly recommend!

16/01/2026: Quiet, quaint, and delicious. Wonderful little spot for breakfast and coffee.

17/01/2026: Brilliant location, great comfortable room, great breakfast

13/01/2026: Its a NO for me. Staff very slow and rude. A group of us (10 ppl) came here to celebrate my daughters bday. Left down by the poor service. Felt totally unwelcomed and had to ask for everything several times from the start to the end. I know it was a busy Christmas time, but we were early enough and it wasnt even busy. Wont be back and certanly cant recommend.

01/02/2026: I worked in Ballsbridge for a number of months and visted The Bridge on many occasions and the food and service was always amazing. Myself and my friends always had an amazing time with great music playing in the background, brilliant service and superb food that is truly value for money. I worked my way through the menu amd can honestly say everything is great but my personal favourites being the lamb stew and Ribs"

20/01/2026: Nice ambience, good location, very friendly and efficient service. Wholesome food options. Large portions. Old world style decor.

20/01/2026: Lovely experience, with delicious food and great service. Nice for couples or friends.

28/12/2025: Very swanky Great Food and Wine Selection

21/12/2025: Great must visit place by the sea.

11/12/2025: Excellent food in a reasonable price scale although size wise portions could be bigger 😅 Service was excellent with really friendly hostess and manager checking on the table to make sure we are happy. Food was ready quick. Atmosphere wise - quiet so conversation was not a problem, delicate lighting, comfortable and elegant. I can highly recommend The Purty Kitchen to anyone looking for good food and place to spend time with family and friends.

28/08/2025: I will never visit this place again and you should not, either. However, if you decide to go there, you should definitely double-check your receipt here before paying. First I was charged 25.25 instead of 11.60 but realized only after swiping my card. Then they initiated a refund and charged my card again with the right amount (11.60), so I thought it was OK after all. I only realized on the next day (when the refund arrived) that they decided to "keep the change" and refund only 25.00.

28/08/2025: Really bad drop off from this place. Was previously my favourite space for lunch in Dublin. Unfortunately with massive price increases and a drop in quality it’s not worth it. Ordered the spicy Cajun sandwich and noticed they stopped putting any sauce on it. 12€ for a dry chicken and cheese sandwich is frankly a rip off

19/01/2026: Absolutely gorgeous food ,very friendly staff. And a lovely atmosphere.

05/01/2026: Best chicken wings and the staff is always so friendly!

25/11/2025: The place was heaving after the Ireland South Africa match, but I could still get a drink at the bar. Nice place great staff.

28/10/2025: They do a great carvery with a very good choice, portions are decent so make sure you go in with an appetite.

16/01/2026: Such a great time at the bloody steam, we got served by Leigh for most of the night and she really made our evening! Food was fantastic and the service even better. Will come back again next time we are in Howth

16/01/2026: The service was remarkably excellent, thank you to Leigh for her outstanding and very fast service, the dishes were excellent.