Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dublin
71 restaurant menus in Ireland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"There's nothing to dislike about Searson's. The food is excellent, the liquor selection is top-notch, the beer tastes fantastic, the bar staff are..."
Jesse Adelaar
"Great food & drink served by polite staff. Fantastic atmosphere on and around the rugby match days. Definitely recommend a full Irish breakfast here...."
Mark Arnold
"It was a lovely evening , enjoyed a lovely dinner with a bottle of good wine and great entertainment with the jazz band and felim from the..."
Angie Divilly
"Fantastic place! Great food, lovely music on Sunday nights. Warm , friendly with a wonderful history. Will come back..."
Jim Fletcher
"Efficient service, enormous breakfast,good beer selection and rugby on the telly. An excellent venue before heading to the Aviva..."
"One of pubs Lonely Planet recommended for atmosphere and we weren't disappointed. Very interesting place with ties to Thin Lizzy and a statue of..."
Rita Gerschefske Short
"Lovely place to visit, lots of memorabilia dotted around the place, the staff are mad as hatters (yes I mean you Matt Moran), great fun atmosphere,..."
Debbie Young
"Superb place. Great food and beer, lovely atmosphere and really nice staff.
It has a very festive feel as well if you're looking for that bit of..."
Nige Mason
"Great food, Beef was so tender in the Guiness Beef Stew, one of the better meals in our two week stay!!!! A little slow on service and they were not..."
Vicki Knapp
"Pleasantly surprised! Haven't been in here in years and must admit had a good night. Good selection of music, good age group and friendly people. Bar..."
Ciara Phelan
"Bruxelles is a regular spot for my partner and I and we love the live bands they put on� the resident dj is great aswell and the atmosphere is..."
Amy Thompson
"An amazing bar, great beer, great music, fantastic food!
A must go to for anyone in..."
Liz Bryant
"Great place!!great food &great bar staff...enough said..."
Malcolm Bcfc Tonry
"Have been going here as long as I can remember!
Love it, always a great experince.
The chicken wings are the best!
Big shout out to your barman..."
Finnella Naughton
"Was visiting Dublin this weekend for my birthday and Arianna Grande for my 16 year old daughter. My husband suggested this bar. Had Irish fishcakes..."
Stella Fletcher
"Lovely friendly atmosphere , there was a young girl working behind the bar yesterday day time she was so friendly and couldn't do enough we most defo..."
Karen Dixon
"Very nice With perfekt service and good..."
Anette Wetterlind
"Fantastic spot great music and great staff ....loved..."
Darren Hilley
"Still sitting in the smoking area atm. Have always come here for the drinks, music and general good atmosphere. Just wanna say your staff is amazing...."
Hilary Pidgeon
"Am not a mad rock head , but love the vibe here , great..."
Sam Jones
"Always go therefor something to eat when we go to Dublin food is lovely and good value for..."
Joanne Todd
"A great night was had at Bruxelles Dublin, the music ,DJ was excellent, a lot of us up dancing & enjoying d craic..."
Samantha Ronan McEntee
"The very best sounds in town, absolutely love..."
Orla Crook
"Excellent staff and..."
Violeta Kalveliene
"Great place we went to in search of the Phil Lynott statue. Unfortunately the statue had been damaged and was sent out for repairs. The bar staff was..."
Gerald Kelly
"Brilliant place brilliant staff brilliant..."
Neil Jones
"Beautiful Bar ...just a lovely welcoming ambience and so so lucky to stumble in when non other than Paul Harrington and Bill Shanley and friends were..."
Colette Heffernan
"This is one of my favorite places in Dublin. Cozy, safe, very entertaining, great..."
Fabricio Braga
"Cracking pub in the centre of..."
Loz Collins
"Best bar in Dublin's Fair City....nicest staff..."
"Friendly bar and restaurant- the music in the bar was fab & we had such a great welcome we came back for dinner pre Arcade Fire.This place was..."
Linda Young O'Loan
"We'd like to thank the Staff at The Old Spot for hosting a lovely Wedding Dinner for our Daughter and Son-In-Law. We enjoyed excellent food, service..."
Dale Sheedy
"Great place with super service and fantastic customers. We went there after the Ireland / Denmark match. No hard feelings from anyone even though we..."
Peter Købsted
"Fantastic spot for match days great craic was had and not plastic pints it was real glasses which is better. Friendly staff which is always pleasant...."
John O Leary
"A delicious Sunday lunch in a wonderful atmosphere with friendly staff, good service and great wines. Be warned - you may be too full to..."
Amanda Roderick
"We had a super lunch in the Old Spot. Great food and excellent service. I would highly recommend..."
Mary Glass
"This was my first time to eat here and I would highly recommend it, food was amazing and the staff were very professional. Top..."
Brenda Killeen
"Fantastic food& excellent service,lovely wine's. We had the fish platter for two which was delicious, very generous..."
Brigid Daly
"We had such a great time last night! The Old Spot was on my list to check out and they completely lived up to my expectations!
The food was amazing,..."
Andreea Maria
"Incredible food, super service, great atmosphere in the place. Very tasty Sunday Roast. We will return for sure..."
John Reddell
"Had a great meal here on Sunday evening. Very good flavours, nice atmosphere, good staff. Looking forward to returning..."
Alvin MacGearailt
"Really great night last Saturday night at the Old Spot. Great food and excellent service. Will be..."
"This is one of my favorite place to spend in Dublin with Hoegaarden..."
Sai
"A best fine dining experience.Huge place and they've used the entire area wisely.there is bar section, lounge, fine dine area is upstairs..."
Foodatsight
"If you visit Dublin then you just have to visit the Church. The decor is fabulous and the place is gigantic. The main bar area is always jam packed...."
Rohit Singh
"We went here, because it was recomended by friends that were already there. We stayed in the ground, where it's more like a bar, but where they serve..."
Ana Sousa
"Great atmosphere and perfect place for a group of friends to chill out before heading out for the night. Staff is quite friendly and brilliant choice..."
Aleena Mathew
"Loved the ambience!Definitely worth a visit when in Dublin. Has a different vibe than a regular club.A friend of mine and I went in on..."
Aishwarya
"One of the most beatiiful pubs or bars I ever been to. An old church! Very nice place to have a drink with a platter typical of the old irish pubs...."
Rui Burguete
"Although the food is not amazing but enough good, the spot is wonderful and highly recommended. It's suggest to book it. A very interesting..."
João FD
"The Church is that kind of place we must visit when we are on a trip In Ireland. I have eaten one of the best Irish stews I ever had here, the meat..."
Wethral
"Tried The Church out a couple of months ago because I heard of the amazing food! I was not let down as the Clonakilty burger was the best one to..."
Ryan Maher
"I have to say the staff in The Church are some of the best I've come across. Really accommodating and helpful. The drinks process are little on the..."
Tony Reilly
"Tasty bar food for a quick lunch when you are Christmas shopping. It is naturally quite full of tourists but there is a great buzz inside.I..."
Megan Devenny
"Lemon meringue pie Martini, what more canI say? Service is great and the atmosphere is really pleasant. Super high class feel with..."
Dan Malone
"Really liked this place!The vibe is great , the waiters are very friendly and , most importantly, the beer is exceptional!Ask a rib and..."
Daniela
"Love Coming here for a few drinks with the girls and a bite to eat! Drinks are a little more pricey than some places but it's well worth the money....."
Shauna Walsh
"A great spot on a sunny day if you're able to bag yourself a table outside in the sun. The food is higher than average but not life changing I would..."
Sophie Mac
"I visited the Church last Sunday for an after shopping drink with a friend. It is the perfect location for this and when I worked in town I used to..."
Ais
"The one thing I absolutely love about this place is their beer garden. It's sheltered from the busy shopping streets around and is perfect on a nice..."
Linn
"This is a nice place for food and drinks especially if part of a group as it's not too pricey. Their cocktails are amazing and they have so much..."
Karen Aherne
"The chilli fries here are delicious. They are serious comfort food!! I've also had the BBQ chicken wrap. The food is nice. It's cool that the venue..."
Roisin Rooney
"Imagine to have a burger and your favourite pint in a church. Well first time I stepped in was impressed by the place, incredible! Too busy for me..."
Matteo Papaluca
"I was pleasantly surprised. Chicken wings were tender and juicy, immensity sweet potato chips portion, plus affordable prices. Also, you will get 10%..."
Zofia Rzymkowska
"What a nice place do drink a pint of beer. The space is huge, so you can drink in ground floor and have a nice meal in first floor. The heated..."
João Esteves
"This place is always buzzing. Love going here for a glass of wine and sitting outside underneath the heaters enjoying the atmosphere. Also the steak..."
Alice McGlade
"Had the steak sandwich here yesterday. Very tasty . The service was also very good and the seating was comfortable . I would definitely return in the..."
Kate Porter
"I visited the church last week with a couple of friends for dinner. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly hostess who guided us into this long,..."
"Situated in Drumcondra, this place is very ideal for a relaxing dinner and hard to miss. I went there with a few friends and had the nicest evening...."
Kaustav Banerjee
"This is a handy spot for a casual night, a first date, sports or a few before continuing the night in town. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The..."
Dearbhla Murphy
"I've came here for dinner not long ago and I opted for the early bird menu which is very reasonable priced at €19.95 for a 3 course meal with a..."
Shauna Walsh
"Very tasty food and fantastic value for money. There is a menu that is ran throughout the day until around 5 o'clock, the menu has a great selection..."
Conor Mc Eniff
"This is a great first date spot. It's cruisey and has good lighting (ya know that really nice candlelit-makes-you-look-like-a-ride type of..."
Roisin Rooney
"Nice pub to chill out on a Sunday, quite big so nearly always get a table. They also have a section at the back just for the restaurant. God to..."
Caitriona Ferry
"Great spot, I usually come here for after work drinks with colleagues, really nice pub very spacious an chilled vibe! I would recommend visiting here..."
Becky Flynn
"I've been going to the Ivy House for years. It's great for a casual bite to eat to catch up with friends. The wings are amazing! And perfect for..."
Ais
"This is the new usual location of the college lunches! It's a really nice place with friendly staff. Really good bar menu for 8.95 with a choices of..."
Katie Beggan
"Went here in the hope of watching City smash United at Old Trafford, but I was left miserable surrounded by United fans, thank god the Ivy made up..."
Michael Liam Coughlan
"We Walked into the cat and cage and were told "no lunch today folks". I don't care if the head sandwich maker is getting his stomach pumped after a 3..."
Daniel Sweeney
"Well well well, if it isn't the new kid on the block. I've always been aware of the Ivy's presence it's always been lurking in the background. It's..."
"I had the pleasure of being in bar rua on Saturday night gone,what a fantastic spot,the nicest bar staff ever ,so friendly.would highly recommend a..."
Ruth Corcoran
"Had an amazing time, thanks for hosting my birthday party and taking care of my guests. Great place, friendly staff, good food and best of all Richie..."
Leena Aitova
"Really nice bar... not too crowded even if it's in the middle of town. Music was great, not too loud, but load enough to hear it. They have some nice..."
Monica Deaconescu
"Lovely spot! The staff are very warm and friendly and they do a great pint of red ale and glass of Chardonnay..."
Caroline LeMons
"For all the staff at Bar Rua, a
Massive thank you. These guys went out of their way toile our night extra special and we are forever grateful...."
Mandy Byrne
"All I can say is WOW! The food was amazing. Almost too many choices. Wanted everything on the menu. And the beer. So many craft brews. Like a kid in..."
Fergus Byrne
"Fab service and excellent bar staff - food great too! A good place to escape the..."
Karen Brush
"Had a really nice 3 course meal here yesterday. Good food freshly made and really taste! We both had something different and both thoroughly enjoyed..."
Chlöe Farrell
"Food fantastic, staff fantastic, lovely place and atmosphere, and great..."
Joy Page
"Great wee bar. Just south of the hussle & bustle of Temple Bar, but in a busy enough wee area with a great vibe.
Great selection of beers in a nice..."
Graham White
"Great food, super nice staff and delicious beer! Watch my first game of Hurling which was explained as hockey, lacross and murder all rolled into..."
Tobi Meek
"Accidently stumbled upon this great little bar. Heaps of beers on tap and awesome pub food! Best club sanga I've ever..."
Josh Duffy
"Awesome little spot. Great atmosphere, chilled out crowd, sound bar staff and fantastic live..."
Nicole Coroner
"Omg the chicken sandwich and there chips are to die for cant wait to go back in..."
"We booked a table to watch the Champions Cup Final and The Waterloo looked after us so well. We were given a free round of Heineken and the food was..."
Rachel Lyons
"Great pub! The staff is very nice, and they have a great beer selection! Awesome atmosphere to watch..."
Milu Silva Nieto
"The family of Andy Ryan would like to thank the management and staff of The Waterloo in Baggot St. for their kind thoughts and very helpful..."
Andrew Ryan
"Nicest spot on Baggot street. Decent wings and top quality food..."
Stephen Shaw
"The food was high quality like most of the food in Dublin. Reasonably priced, in fact the bill was far lower than was expected based on the quality,..."
Kristen Karpusiewicz
"Really nice place, good atmosphere, good Guinness and the food looked..."
Paul Bermingham
"Best meal I had in Dublin! The stir-fry and sea bass were both excellent, and the servers were kind enough to offer excellent whiskey suggestions...."
Kyleen Junier
"I had my daughter's comunion here we all had a great day we got lovely platters of food which was excellent nothing was left on the..."
Joanne Barry
"We walked in for an Irish dinner. A couple hours later we walked out after enjoying a fantastic meal and having made a number of new..."
Alan Watson
"Just had my leaving party there last night fantastic food particularly the cod goujons & service was 5star Tressa was super helpful,highly..."
Aishling O'Connor
"First Class all the way Food to die for service impeccable. Grainne and myself very..."
Billy Laughlin
"One benefit of being a Twitter addict (btw are you following me yet?) is that sometimes you win things – and recently I won brunch for two in The..."
Lisa Dee
"Good place to watch a match. Fish was very fresh with a nice crunchy beer batter. Fries and tarter sauce were excellent and just the right sized..."
Kevin McDonald
"The Waterloo Bar on Baggot street was the first pub I visited in Dublin. It's really a very nondescript bar, but the food can be surprisingly good...."
KS
"I visited The Waterloo Bar & Grill on the day of the Dublin Marathon. It was my first day in Dublin and I was looking forward to a typical Irish..."
"Just popped in for a late lunch. Got the lunch menu, some great value meals before 4pm. I was absolutely starving, missed breakfast but I was saved..."
Laura And Steven
"Went here for Sunday lunch and to watch the Ireland v France game. I love this pub. Atmosphere is always great and so is the food. I went for the..."
Katy O'Driscoll
"This is a lovely pub, very classy decor and lay out. Nice pint and a great spot to watch sports or have a few drinks and a good chat with a group of..."
Karl Hopkins
"Very busy pub, great atmosphere around the place. Great for meeting friends for a catch up. Lovely food, great value lunch deals. The Orchard has..."
Ciara Reynolds
"Went here for Sunday dinner and the food was fab and well presented. The food definitely surpasses typical pub food. I had the pork duo for mains...."
"Great restaurant in the grand canal dock , excellent food and lovely staff. Such of a great food experience I would definitely be back soon...."
Daniela Martins
"Very good restaurant which tends to be full so booking is recommended.We've had the fish fillet, the burger and the steak, all were very tasty...."
NoGeKa
"We went here before a show in the Bord Gais. We opted for the 3 course before show menu. Three courses for less then 30€ it was excellent value. I..."
Katie Beggan
"Went here for the pre theatre menu a few weeks ago before going to see a show. The food was amazing quality and you could tell there was a lot of..."
Lorna Caulfield
"If you're looking for a nice place to have dinner in the "Tech" district in Dublin HQ is a good option. They serve nice modern comfort food and some..."
Sofia Peres
"Great brunch menu, reasonably priced with good quality ingredients. Fast and friendly service. Terrace is a welcome spot for dining al fresco (Irish..."
Will St Leger
"HQ is in a great location, right beside the Grand Canal Theatre. I've been twice and had the Chicken Liver Patè to start on both occasions. The food..."
Rob Conway
"I had a really delicious meal in HQ on a Saturday night. The restaurant wasn't overly busy, but there was a great atmosphere. I went for the spicy..."
Karen Aherne
"This was my first time in HQ and a lovely treat!First of all the service (it was that impressive that its paramount it be addressed first), was..."
Laura
"Myself and my sister grabbed dinner here a few days back as she works just around the corner and I had been meaning to try it out since it changed..."
Rob McDonald
"I have to agree with the reviewers below, the service here is really excellent. I've been to HQ for brunch before and really liked it so went to try..."
Kate McDonald
"This is my second time at HQ. First was for a Christmas party, and last night I was lucky enough to go back to try their dinner menu!The..."
Clare Hynes
"Stepped in here for a spot of brunch yesterday afternoon. The interior is lovely and modern, quite spacious too! They had the hits playing in the..."
Aisling Byrne
"Had a lovely brunch here with friends. To start i got the detox juice, which was light and refreshing a great start to the meal. I went for the Cajun..."
Cora Bolger
"With a great location looking out on the docklands, and gorgeous interior HQ cant really be faulted for setting. We went for brunch on a Saturday,..."
Muireann Browne
"Went here for brunch over the summer. We were w group of four and we sat outside, the place was packed. I had the eggs florentine with salmon which..."
Lydia Walsh
"I had dinner here recently with my family before heading off to the Bord Gais for the night. We ordered from the pre theatre menu which is quite good..."
Karl Martin
"I really like this place for its specific good climate, especially during the winter. I like to jam in comfortable couch with the glass of wine to..."
Zofia Rzymkowska
"Not as good as it was before the change in management. Still a great location to sit outside for the afternoon in the sun and it has a good wine..."
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