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Read MoreBastible
Bastible is a neighborhood bistro that brought serious panache to an unglamorous corner of the city when it opened in 2015. Ever-changing menus—including a petite a la carte list with just a few options per course and the six-course prix...
Read MoreBear Market Coffee
Owners Stephen Deasy and Ruth Hussey’s cafe in Blackrock Village is as popular for its gorgeous interiors as it is for the selection of roasted-in-Ireland coffee on offer. The modern, industrial-looking space is a perfect stop for a mid-morning or...
Read MoreBrasserie Sixty6
A buzzy brasserie in the city center, Sixty6 serves locally sourced cuisine with international flavor. The stylish interiors—artwork adorns the walls and a sleekly lit bar is tucked in the back—complement the creative menu, which features specialties like juicy rotisserie...
Read MoreChapter One
One of Dublin’s most celebrated restaurants since it opened in 1992, Chapter One is a Michelin-starred destination known for its seasonal offering of inventive dishes and a deep wine list of international vintage. The four-course dinner menu is packed with...
Read MoreClanbrassil House
The casual, younger sister restaurant of popular bistro Bastible (located just across the street), Clanbrassil house is 25-seat spot for international-style tapas with an Irish slant (expect dishes such as house-made sausage, whiskey-aged ribeye and signature hash brown “chips”), paired...
Read MoreClement & Pekoe
A chic neighborhood café, Clement & Pekoe sits right on bustling South Williams Street. Specializing in high-grade loose-leaf teas and delectable coffee, this café is a must for any tea or coffee connoisseur. Try the house blend coffee or the...
Read MoreCoppinger Row
A cozy nook of a restaurant in an otherwise buzzing neighborhood, Coppinger Row sits down an alley off the popular William Street, just north of St. Stephen’s Green. Meals here are traditional, featuring dishes like pan-fried hake with mussels, chorizo...
Read MoreEAT at Powerscourt
There are a number of casual restaurants and cafés in the Powerscourt Centre, which are perfect for a quick bite when shopping or touring in the city center. Free wifi is an added bonus.
Read MoreEly Bar & Grill
Located in the buzzy Docklands area, Ely Bar & Grill is a stronghold for oenophiles in a city that celebrates beer. Guests can sample Ely’s award-winning wine list in a variety of settings, as the restaurant encompasses a waterfront outdoor...
Read MoreEtto
This miniscule restaurant just off of St. Stephen’s Green has been named the best casual dining restaurant in Dublin. The small space with maybe a dozen seats at the bar and another 20 in the streetfront room features no ornamental...
Read MoreFade Street Social
Dylan McGrath, who is one of the country’s best-known chefs, opened this buzzing restaurant, which includes a gastro-pub for tapas, a main dining room and a rooftop cocktail lounge after the success of Rustic Stone. While Rustic Stone uses the...
Read MoreForest & Marcy
The team behind the beloved Forest Avenue opened this award-winning wine room and restaurant on Leeson Street. The small eatery features a rotating wine and food list, including a tasting menu and Chef Ciaran Sweeney's signature fermented potato bread served...
Read MoreForest Avenue
Managed by husband-and-wife team John and Sandy Wyer, Forest Avenue is named after the street Sandy lived on growing up in Queens, NY. The local press has been effusive with praise, and for good reason. The inventive and bold flavors...
Read MoreHeron & Grey
Advanced booking is essential to secure a coveted table at this tiny Blackrock restaurant that only seats about two dozen people per night. The restaurant’s five-course, seasonal tasting menu ushers guests through a three-and-a-half hour gastronomic experience and earned restaurateurs...
Read MoreHugo’s
Hugo's is a charming and convivial bistro easily recognized by its bright Tiffany blue façade on Dublin's Merrion Row and beloved for the imaginative French-and Asian-influenced Irish cuisine. The ingredients are all locally sourced and organic, but prepared with French...
Read MoreKaph
Kaph, a hip café known for its freshly brewed coffee and delectable cakes, occupies a minimalist space. Located on Drury Street, the casual spot caters to multiple diets including vegan and gluten-free.
Matt The Thresher, Dublin. August 2014. Photo - Paul Sherwood. Copyright Paul Sherwood © 2014Read MoreMatt the Thresher
Considered the best seafood restaurant in Dublin, Matt the Thresher does offer burgers, lamb and pork dishes but diners should come for the super fresh seafood such as West Cork mussels, oysters from Carlingford Louch and Dingle Bay Crab Claws....
Read MoreMerrion Square Lunchtime Market
Every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., various local vendors set up booths in Merrion Square to serve lunch. The Georgian park, which is surrounded by various office buildings, takes on a mini food festival vibe with cuisine from...
Read MoreMulligan’s
This famous pub opened in 1854 and has since become an attraction for Dubliners, tourists and a variety of public figures, including James Joyce, Judy Garland and John F. Kennedy. Mulligan’s displays this history proudly on its walls with a...
Read MoreMurphy’s Ice Cream
In a country known for its excellent dairy products, a visit to an ice cream shop is a must. This favorite ice creamery serves generous scoops of innovative, Irish-inspired flavors, including Dingle sea salt, caramelized brown bread and Irish coffee,...
Read MoreO’Donoghue’s
Located near Stephen’s Green, O’Donoghues is a favorite local pub. Opened in 1934, it is one of Dublin’s oldest bars where visitors are sure to get an authentic Irish experience when they come in for a pint. Known for its...
Read MoreO’Donoghue’s Bar
A historic ale house near St. Stephen’s Green, O’Donoghue’s hosts live bands every night, welcoming established and rising stars of the Irish music world. It was here that The Dubliners began performing in the 1960s, ushering in a new era...
Read MoreOliveto At The Kingston Hotel
Getting a table at this Dun Laoghaire hot spot is tricky since it’s become a favored go-to among Dubliners and visitors. They all come for the lively ambience at the outdoor terrace while they savor some of the best pizzas...
Read MoreOne Pico
Serving delicious modern but classic cuisine, One Pico is a small restaurant tucked away near St. Stephen’s Green. Run by chef Eamonn O’Reilly, this award-winning restaurant is perfect for casual lunches and formal dinners. Get a table in the old-school...
Read MorePeploe’s Wine Bistro
This elegant bistro in the city center is a dependable choice for a great meal and an exhaustive wine list, some of which the restaurant directly imports into Ireland. There’s a pan-European menu at play at Peploe’s, where you can...
Read MorePeruke & Periwig
A visit to this quirky pub is ideal for a nightcap, particularly for whiskey aficionados. The two-story drinking establishment features antique furniture and wide floorboards, Irish curios and—curiously—a collection of wigs. The space (it was in fact formerly a wig...
Read MorePichet
For those who want delicious food in a more casual bistro setting, Pichet is a great choice. It is the restaurant that helped to make Master Chef Nick Munier one of Ireland’s most famous restaurateurs, though since he and his...
Read MoreRestaurant Patrick Guilbaud
This two-Michelin-star restaurant (the only one in Ireland to earn the distinction) inside the Merrion Hotel has been wildly popular since opening in 1981. Chef Guillaume Lebrun maintains a regularly updated menu with plenty of international references using local ingredients....
Read MoreRustic Stone
Celebrity chef Dylan McGrath opened Rustic Stone after the recession caused him to close his Michelin starred gourmet restaurant Mint. This more casual eatery was founded on the principle of using the freshest ingredients cooked in the purest way to...
Read MoreSophie’s
The restaurant on the seventh floor of The Dean hotel serves the best pizza in Dublin, and boasts views over the entire city. Cool Dubliners head here for meals throughout the day and into the evening, and the open plan...
Read MoreThe Brasserie
This all-day dining venue inside The Marker Hotel is as cutting-edge as the rest of the property. The kitchen—led by renowned local chef Gareth Mullins—is all about modernizing Irish staples using fresh indigenous ingredients. And everything is hearty with starters...
Read MoreThe Camden Kitchen
When you walk into this restaurant, the first thing you see is the chef/owner preparing meals in the open kitchen. With a simple but modern small menu and wine list, the restaurant features dishes that change daily, incorporating only the...
Read MoreThe Dublin Cookie Co.
Travelers with a sweet tooth should be sure to stop by this cookie café for freshly baked treats in a variety of fun flavors, as well as homemade flavored milk.
Read MoreThe Fumbally
Fumbally is an eclectic hippie café, coffee shop, yoga studio and workshop space. There is a permanent menu, as well as daily specials that change seasonally, and all dishes are made with local, organic ingredients. The drinks offerings are a...
Courtesy Shane O'Neill (www.aspectphotography.net)Read MoreThe Greenhouse
This imaginative restaurant set off St. Stephen’s Green is housed in a sleek and glass-enclosed space. Each night, there is a four- or six-course menu, and on Fridays and Saturdays, there is a surprise tasting menu. The innovative courses may...
Read MoreThe Palace Bar
Established in 1823, the Palace Bar is one of Dublin’s oldest Victorian pubs. It has been a favorite haunt of writers from The Irish Times since the 20th century, and the newspaper’s offices are still located just a few blocks...
Read MoreThe Pig’s Ear
Chef Stephen McAllister’s restaurant in the city center is a great place to get acquainted with traditional Irish cooking. In this light-bathed dining room, you can sample expertly prepared dishes with a delightfully rustic quality like crispy pig’s head croquettes...
Read MoreTwo Pups Coffee
This popular café with a cult-like following welcomes the brunch and lunch crowd with specialty coffee drinks plus a limited, but beloved, food menu. Popular options include the strange but delicious avocado and peanut butter toast (trust us, it works!),...
Courtesy Vintage Cocktail Club.Read MoreVintage Cocktail Club
From the same owners as Peruke & Periwig, this speakeasy-style lounge located in Temple Bar is a must-visit for those in search of an inventive cocktail in Dublin. The Vintage Cocktail Club is hidden behind a small door—unmarked except for a...
Read MoreWinding Stair
Named after the Yeats poem, this café above the bookstore of the same name and acclaim has been a long-standing Irish favorite. Winding Stair is always buzzing with locals-in-the-know, but there’s still a homey ambience that makes the restaurant feel...
