Restaurants & Pubs

Breakfast/Brunch

Bewley's Oriental Café
78 Grafton St, Dublin 2

Bewley's has been around for so long (since 1917) that it is probably the most famous eatery in Dublin. Though first known for its coffee and pastries, the café now serves full buffet-style breakfasts. From thick sausages and eggs with toast to croissants, omelets and gooey sweets from the bakery, Bewley's has breakfast covered.

Lemon
66 South William Street, Dublin 2

This small, brightly colored shop between Grafton and Temple Bar does one thing and does it well: crepes. Large, stuffed crepes of every description make a great breakfast or a hearty snack. The basic crepe, folded around sugar, butter, and lemon is a simple gastronomic delight.

The Odessa
13 Dame Court,Dublin 2

The atmosphere at The Odessa is casual, relaxed, and incredibly unique. The room is furnished with comfortable sofas and small, personable tables. The Odessa is known around town for its fabulous weekend brunch that it serves in the early morning hours with clubbers in mind. The service is friendly but in no hurry, so stop by when you're not on a schedule and sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. 

Lunch

Queen of Tarts
3 - 4 Cow's Lane, Temple Bar

In the heart of Dublin City When entering the shop, you would be forgiven for thinking you had stumbled upon a quaint country caff, in a sleepy English village. Rows of wicker baskets are filled with vegetables and tiers of delectable looking cakes, pastries and breads sit atop a wooden counter.treat yourself to some home cooked food  and dessert.

Metro Cafe
43 South William Street, Dublin 2

This is a great place for lunchtime, despite its busyness. The front part is a bit of a bottleneck, but there's a more space down the back, but it's non-smoking. The sandwiches are good here with all kinds of breads and styles to choose from like ciabatta, cracked wholegrain, bagels, croissants and so on. As for fillings there's Eastern Chicken, chicken Dijon, Hickory Smoked Ham, classic tuna and premium turkey.

Fallon & Byrne
11 -17 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

The food hall at Fallon & Byrne stocks the best of everything, and that’s all. Just-caught fish, well-hung meat, mighty coffee, sinful cakes, fine artisan foods of every kind, the freshest of fruit and vegetables. Delicious sandwiches, salads and hot meals, made on the premises for your delectation.

Dinner

Dublinner love to go out for dinners from Monday's to Sunday's therefor we highly recommend you to make reservations in advance to avoid waitinglists and dissapointments. Price ranges are: approximate costs including bottle of wine.

L'gueleton
1 Fade Street, Off Georges's Street
+353 (0)1 6753708

Is the latest craze in French bistros on the Dublin restaurant circle. This new Dublin restaurant attracts Dublin's glitterati and elite. The menu varies from Snail and Roquefort Pithivier to Challans Duck with sweetened chicory. All dishes are great presented and reasonably priced.
Price range: 16-17 euro per person

Yamamori
38-39 Lower Ormond Quay
+353 18720003

Located in the heart of Dublin.Overlooking dublin's landmark H' Penny bridge a stone throw From Templebar and O'connell bridge.
Offers a unique japanese dining experience with a vibrant open kitchen and a sushi bar. Best place for Noodles, curries and Teryakies! Tip of Els, go for the set menu and as dessert green tea icecream!
Price range: 30 euros per person

The Odessa
+ 353 (0)1 6707634

Besides their famous brunch, the dinners are delicous as well.
Price range: 40 Euros per person

The Port house
64a South William Street, Dublin 2

Traditional Spanish Tapas Bar offering an array of Basque Pintxos and Tapas along with an eclectic list of wines, ports and sherries. Select ports served straight from the cask. It's not possible to make reservations, however it's worth waiting for a nice table in their romantic lightend Cellar!
Price range: 35 euros per person

Gruel
68a Dame Street, City Centre South

Low budget but great experience! Large portions of simple food, served in a retro interior with quirky décor. Homemade lemonade is offered. Popular place, so can get quite busy. No advance booking.
Price range: 20 euros per person

Pubs
Each street, corner deadends has at least one or two pubs, smallest pub can only hold 10 people. There is no way to avoid them. Here is a small collection which pub you can go to from old fashion pubs to clubbing pubs. when you take a taxi to the pub, don't worry...they can find all pubs blind folded.  

The church
Junction of Mary St & Jervis St, Dublin 1

This restored Church is certainly Dublin’s most unique establishment. Located in the heart of Dublin’s shopping district, with five distinct settings on four levels. The Church has wowed visitors from all over the globe since it opened.

The celt
81 Talbot Street

One pub you'll have pleasure in visiting. The pub hosts live music 7 days a week. It has the traditional ambience of the rustic Ireland and embodies everything that you would expect of an old traditional Irish pub.

Hairy Lemon
42 Lower Stephen Street, Dublin 2.

The Hairy Lemon has become one of Dublin's most popular haunts over the last decade.The Hairy Lemon takes its name from an old Dublin character and has the feel of an olde tavern decorated with old memorabilia, stylish woodwork and comfortable hidden spots.

Cafe en Seine
39 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Worth to have a look at the one of the larger club/pub. A french extravagant decorated and an ellegant athmosphere.  They are definitely the more posh places in town where people come to see and to be seen.

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