10 RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS AND PUBS TO VISIT IN DUBLIN

Visiting Dublin for the first time and looking for good food and good traditional restaurants at times can be mind boggling for any city and Dublin has so many restaurants, it’s easy to get bogged down with where you should go. Below, is a just a short list of restaurants and good pubs that we would recommend.

THE STAGS HEAD

Serving a traditional Irish menu to match the authenticity of the pub. if you want to experience Irish food in a pub then try The Stags Head menu. There’s Beef and Guinness Pie, Traditional Fish & Chips, Bacon & Cabbage, Irish Stew and more. Warm up with Soup of the Day and a Sandwich and finish off with a pint of Guinness or a Coffee.

THE BOXTY HOUSE

Pádraic Óg Gallagher’s passion for using natural ingredients and the use of carefully chosen artisan food producers from Ireland underpin the Boxty House experience. It’s a place where there is a strong connection with the land, our culture and our history, a place where we invite people to embrace the origins of the Boxty Pancake and the home-grown produce on the menus.

THE HAIRY LEMON

The Hairy Lemon is just about as unconventional as its namesake and is one of Dublin’s Trendiest Pubs. After taking a stroll through St. Stephens Green, drop into the The Hairy Lemon for some Beef and Guinness Pie, Dublin Coddle, or their Traditional Bacon and Cabbage!

RYANS

Ryan’s of Parkgate Street is an original Victorian public house located near the front gate of the Phoenix Park. Made famous for pouring one of the best pints in Dublin, it’s now also gaining a reputation for its popular oyster bar. Enjoy some of the best bar food in Dublin such as our F.X. Buckley Beef and Guinness Pie or Dry-Aged Rump Steak Sandwich and Beef Dripping Chips. Check out the steakhouse restaurant upstairs if you’d like to experience the best steak in Dublin!

GREEN NINETEEN  

Funky, modern cafe with Mediterranean-infused menu using local produce with small balcony/terrace. Excellent value and great service.

OLIVER ST. - JOHN GOGARTY’S

The award winning Gogartys is the place to go for a taste of traditional Irish food! Try their sensational Beef and Guinness Stew as you listen to lively, traditional Irish music.

UNION8

Union8 is a contemporary neighborhood eatery situated in the heart of the vibrant residential, cultural & business district of Dublin 8. Close to Kilmainham Gaol, IMMA, St. James’s Hospital and Hilton Hotel Kilmainham.

FALLON & BYRNE

Slow food inspired brasserie with varied French menu, ground floor grocer and basement wine bar. The restaurant was always intended to be a treat, and it is. Just a not wildly expensive one. The season’s good stuff from land and sea, cooked with gentle respect for excellent ingredients, served by cheerful sorts in a beautiful space.  

THE PIGS EAR

Sophisticated Irish dishes balance traditional and modern in 2 rooms hidden behind a hot pink door. At the Pig’s Ear it’s all about simplicity, hospitality and generosity that are the key elements for this warm friendly restaurant.

CLEAVER EAST

The brainchild of Michelin star chef Oliver Dunne, Cleaver East is situated in the heart of Dublin city, on East Essex Street in Temple Bar, the cultural quarter in Dublin 2. Cleaver East offers the finest Irish and European cuisine, with one of Ireland's leading chefs at the helm of the kitchen. The ethos of Cleaver East is to deliver the highest standard of food and cuisine at affordable prices.