Dublin Restaurants

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  • 1. L. Mulligan Grocer

    $$ | Dublin North

    This gem of an old Dublin boozer—which was once also the local grocer—has been turned into a gastropub and world-beer emporium, without losing too much of its real Dublin feel. It's the perfect spot for a quick pint of ale and a plate of black pudding (with pear relish and red chard) if you don't feel like a full sit-down meal. Microbrewery beers are hard to come by in Ireland, so the wide selection of small-label ales, lagers, and stouts is reason enough to make the trip to the evocatively named village of Stoneybatter on the Northside. The menu doesn't fuss around with too many choices, but the potted crab with sourdough soldiers is a great starter and the rib-eye steak with whiskey butter and twice-cooked chips is the pick of the hearty mains.

    18 Stoneybatter, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 7, Ireland
    01-670–9889

    Known For

    • Huge beer selection
    • Popularity with hipsters
    • Welcoming, friendly staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays
  • 2. Kingfisher

    $ | Dublin North

    Don't let the down-at-heels canteen decor put you off—this place has been around for a long time and is a master of the art of fish-and-chips. Their menu is full of seafood surprises like such Dublin favorites as cod and ray (or more unusual choices like mackerel) and you can even order a whole sea bass and rainbow trout. Kingfisher's huge Irish breakfasts have won awards, with all the meats sourced fresh from the owners' own farm. The Northside locals love this place and give it a lively community atmosphere.

    166–168 Parnell St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 1, Ireland
    01-872–8732

    Known For

    • Homemade tartar sauce
    • Friendly, warm atmosphere
    • Great value menu
  • 3. Leo Burdock

    $ | Dublin West

    Old man Burdock has moved on and the place hasn't been the same since, but the hordes still join the inevitable queue at Dublin's famous 100-year-old takeout fish-and-chips shop. You can't eat here, but why would you anyway, when you can sit in the gardens of St. Patrick's Cathedral a few minutes away. Fresh cod is a classic, and the battered sausage a particular Dublin favorite, but the real stars here are the long, thick, freshly cut chips, which have a slightly smoky aftertaste. Look like a local and ask to season your chips with "crispy bits."

    2 Werburgh St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland
    01-454–0306

    Known For

    • Fresh cod and chips
    • Battered sausage
    • A line outside
  • 4. Ryan's Pub

    $ | Phoenix Park and Environs

    One of Dublin's last remaining genuine late–Victorian era pubs, Ryan's has changed little since its last remodeling—in 1896. It's right near the entrance to Phoenix Park. The small restaurant upstairs does a mean steak.

    28 Parkgate St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland
    01-677–6097
  • 5. Soup Dragon

    $ | Dublin North

    This tiny café and takeout shop serves an astonishing array of fresh soups daily. They come in three sizes, and you can get vegetarian soup or soups with meat- or fish-based broth; best bets include pumpkin chili and coconut; fragrant Thai chicken; beef chili; and hearty mussel, potato, and leek. The friendly staff make fine coffee and delicious smoothies. The cost of soup includes bread and a piece of fruit for dessert—an excellent value—and there's also a decent grab-and-go breakfast.

    168 Capel St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 1, Ireland
    01-872–3277

    Known For

    • Can have long lines at lunchtime
    • Excellent curries
    • Many gluten- and dairy-free menu items

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner
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  • 6. The Winding Stair

    $$$ | Dublin North

    Once Dublin's favorite secondhand bookshop–café, the Winding Stair now houses an atmospheric, buzzing little restaurant, with old wooden floors, simple decor, a downstairs bookshop, and grand views of the Ha'penny Bridge and the river Liffey. Hearty portions of upscale traditional Irish food rely on Irish-only ingredients; the pork chop with crispy pigs’ ears and hispi cabbage is a standout. Upstairs, former habitués will enjoy seeing the old bookcases around the walls (some of which are now stacked with wine). An inventive wine list and a wonderful Irish farmhouse-cheese selection are two more treats on offer, and your sweet tooth insists that you try the rice pudding with melted plums.

    40 Ormond Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 1, Ireland
    01-872–7320

    Known For

    • Views of the River Liffey
    • Historic location
    • Irish produce–inspired cooking

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