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 Room with a view |
Belgard Road Tallaght Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 459 6000 http://www.abberley.ie/ |
The location of this hotel is romantic and provides a panoramic view of the locality. Situated amidst the Dublin mountains, this hotel is also close to The Square Town Centre in the heart of Tallaght's commercial and shopping district. For business or leisure, this hotel will suit your needs. It has free parking, 24 hour security and room service, so guests need not worry. Try the Kilcawleys Bar or the Leaf restaurant or the Kilcawleys lounge if you just want to chill out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Seaside Seafood |
107 Lower Georges Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 280 5318 |
Located in the suburb of Dun Laoghaire, this restaurant is ideal for a special occasion. The food is contemporary Irish, with a fair proportion of fresh fish on the menu, such as marinated monkfish with a curry and coconut-cream sauce or seafood chowder. Other items including lamb or roast venison are also available. Clever use of different levels squeezes an extra floor in. The décor is simple and the welcome warm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award winning bar and restaurant |
14 West Pier Howth Village Dublin Ireland +353 1 839 5076 http://www.thebloodystream.com/ |
No visit to Dublin is complete without a trip to the seaside village of Howth, where the Bloody Stream pub is the perfect spot to round off an afternoon of sight-seeing with a pint or two. Located directly under the local DART train station, the Bloody Stream is a spacious and friendly pub that has won numerous awards, including the Beck's Pub of the Year 1998 and the Black and White Pub of the Year 1997. The Bloody Stream's restaurant menu (which includes seafood and steaks) is also of a high standard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent contemporary cuisine |
15 Main Street Blackrock Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 278 8900 |
Located in the pleasant Co. Dublin suburb of Blackrock, this stylish but intimate first-floor restaurant has a European feel, with an interior set out in polished wood. Creative cuisine is the order of the day here, with a strong emphasis on seafood dishes and modern Irish cuisine, while vegetarians should not be disappointed by the range of dishes on offer. With a colourful and often surprising menu and fine, friendly service, Blueberry's is well worth the trip out to the suburbs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant surroundings and superb seafood |
9, St. James's Terrace Malahide, County Dublin Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 845 0314 http://www.bonappetit.ie/ |
Bon Appetit is located in the seaside village of Malahide, about 10 miles north of Dublin. The restaurant is located in a truly elegant Georgian townhouse, and customers are treated to a pre-dinner drink beside the fire before descending into the dining room. The chef is a local legend, and the food is superb, featuring lots of seafood such as Kilmore Crab Claws, Sole and Prawns. There is also Wicklow Lamb and a variety of other non-seafood items on offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent seafood restaurant |
56 Glasthule Road Dun Laoghaire Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 280 9120 |
"Currently touted as Dublin's finest seafood restaurant, Caviston's is located by the sea at Dun Laoghaire. A compact and no-smoking space, the restaurant serves three sittings of early, mid and late lunch, but no dinner. The wine menus are very reasonably priced and the quality of the food has been noticed by Ireland's Seafood board, awarding the restaurant its Seafood Dish of the Year. All sorts of wonderful fresh seafood is on offer. The mussels, blinis and squid are renowned and Caviston's is considered by many to serve the freshest and tastiest fish in the city. Wine prices are refreshingly reasonable." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish fare at Tara's |
Merrion Road The Tara Towers Hotel Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 (0)1 269 4666 (Hotel) |
The Tara Towers Hotel has a whole new look and ambiance after its refurbishment. No wonder the hotel's Conservatory Restaurant offers a brand new range of authentic and lip-smacking Irish fare. Dishes like chicken and roasted red pepper salad and poached darne of salmon are highly recommended. Reservations might be necessary if you are planning a weekend dinner with a big group. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dali's |
63-65 Main Street Blackrock Blackrock Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 278 0660 www.dalis.ie |
Located in the pleasant suburb of Blackrock, this popular restaurant is tucked behind the local church and attracts a committed clientele who keep coming back for the imaginative cuisine and exemplary service. Managed by Gary Emmett, Dali's well-balanced menu includes a variety of pasta and seafood dishes, most of which are livened up with unusual additions. A tempting range of traditional desserts are also on offer. A set lunch is available all week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Italian Food |
11 Seafort Avenue Sandymount, Quay Dublin D4 Ireland +353 1 677 3252 http://www.dunneandcrescenzi.com/ |
If in Dublin you are looking for genuine Italian food get to Dunne and Crescenzi. The menu has on offer pastas, sandwiches, panini, antipasti, desserts all made from Italian risotto rice, pasta, meats, oil, cheese and wines. Every dish is cooked with great attention and the best of ingredients. The wines are listed according to the region they come from, so you have good selection. Late evenings at Dunne you are likely to meet politicians, writers and other well known people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock'n'roll cuisine |
25 Dunville Avenue Ranelagh Dublin Ireland +353 1 496 8181 |
The proprietors of this restaurant have been on the road for ten years as rock and roll head chefs, serving amongst others Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, and Paul McCartney. Their international lifestyle is reflected in the eclectic menus with dishes from the Far East, North Africa, the Pacific and Asia as well as the best of modern European. The place smacks of cool sophistication, and their Sunday brunch is a great way to spend a lazy day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxed Mexican restaurant |
10 Harbour Road Howth Dublin Ireland +353 1 832 3334 http://www.elpasorestaurant.com/ |
The El Paso restaurant is situated in the picturesque fishing village of Howth, overlooking the pretty harbor. Originally opened in 1994, the restaurant specializes in Mexican food but it also has seafood, steaks and vegetarian cuisine on the menu. El Paso prides itself on its relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great value food and wine |
Dublin Road Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 287 5759 |
The Hungry Monk is located in Greystones, just south of Bray along the coast south of Dublin. Greystones is a lovely village, with great places to walk after stuffing yourself with delicious treats from the Monk. Completely unassuming from the outside, the restaurant is located up a narrow staircase. The rooms are small and cosy with a fire blazing and lots of candlelight, all making for a very intimate atmosphere indeed. The food is generally excellent, with a variety of seafood and meats on offer. The menu changes seasonally, although roast Cavan duck, lamb's kidneys and rack of lamb are among the staples. The wine list is also held in high esteem. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun for all the family |
Clifton Lane Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 280 0974 http://www.lambertpuppettheatr... |
This long-established festival takes place in Monkstown, Co. Dublin, every September and has proven very popular with children and adults alike. Highlights from recent festivals included a new version of Androcles and the Lion, a futuristic piece from Budapest's Mikkropodium Theatre company, and The King With the Donkey's Ears - a re-working of an Irish legend by the festival's founders, the marvelous Lambert Puppet Theater. The festival also plays host to a number of practical workshops. Check out the festival website for further updates or ring them, as the dates are liable to change, although the festival will take place in mid-September. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Jazzy Chinese |
Beech Park Avenue Coolock Village Shopping Centre Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 (0)1 847 3344 |
Savor hot Chinese specialties at the Jazz Chinese restaurant in Dublin. With a seating capacity of about 60, the place is known for its quick service and relaxing atmosphere. Prices are also not very expensive. From couples and families to business groups, Jazz Chinese is frequented by one and all. So if you are up for some authentic Chinese food, you know where to go. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The highest pub in Ireland |
Glencullen Dublin Ireland +353 1 295 5647 http://www.jfp.ie/ |
Johnnie Fox's prides itself on being "the highest pub in Ireland". A trip up the Dublin mountains to this pub should certainly give you the chance to immerse yourself in Irish culture. It also happens to have won the Egon Ronay "Best Food Award Winner" for four years running, as well as the "James Joyce Pub Award". The atmosphere is everything you'd want in a traditional Irish pub and - despite the traditional choice of ingredients - the food is better than you'ld think. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood with a view |
East Pier Howth Dublin Ireland +353 1 832 5235 http://www.kingsitric.ie/ |
Located in the picturesque Dublin village of Howth, the King Sitric restaurant specialises in fresh fish and seafood (which is landed daily), including oysters, monkfish, black sole meunière, scallops, prawns and grilled lobster. The restaurant, offering wonderful views of Ireland's Eye and the Lambay Islands, is the perfect location for an early evening meal. The King Sitric's wine list is also the envy of many other Dublin restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Country retreat |
Naas Road Clondalkin Dublin Ireland +353 1 459 2428 |
This cosy restaurant and guesthouse is close to the city but has all the ambiance of a country retreat. Sophisticated Irish dishes with a French influence are served and the restaurant often caters for small business meetings and intimate wedding receptions. After dinner you can take a stroll in the beautiful walled gardens or retire to one of the seven en-suite bedrooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurant food at pub prices |
Butterfield Avenue Rathfarnham Dublin Ireland +353 1 494 3803 |
This friendly eatery provides restaurant food at pub prices. The emphasis is on fresh seafood and a speciality is the orchard chowder. The Inn contains a no-smoking lounge and has won the curious accolade of South Dublin County Council Car Park of the Year award! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pleasant seaside pub |
Old Dunleary Rd., Dun Laoghaire Monkstown Dublin Ireland +353 1 284 3576 |
Located south of Dublin's city centre, the Purty Kitchen offers all the atmosphere of an old seaside pub but serving suprisingly light, fresh food. The menu runs mostly to seafood, as would be expected, and is basic but with nice touches; dishes such as baked black-sole with a fresh prawn and basil sauce, and poached wild mussels in a white wine, cream and garlic sauce all on the menu. There should be about three non-seafood items on offer, too, and these are equally well-prepared. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seaside Italian |
Main Street Malahide Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 845 4600 |
Located in Malahide, a seaside village 10 miles north of Dublin, this is a great Italian restaurant. Owned and operated by Sue Wade, the service is friendly and efficient and the food is great. The specials are usually the best choice, with dishes like ostrich or steak on the bill, but any of the standard menu items are also worth a try. It's advisable to make a reservation, particularly if you're travelling from the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cosy Thai |
Gas Lane Malahide Dublin Ireland +353 1 845 4698 http://www.siamthai.ie/ |
There are two Dublin locations of this fabulous Thai restaurant, one in Monkstown and the other in Malahide. The décor is Asian in feel, and is dark and cosy, without feeling over the top. The service is efficient and the food mouth-watering and delicious. Siam Thai serves typical Thai cuisine, with no surprises except for the fact that it's of an exceptionally good standard. South-city branch: 8a The Crescent, Monkstown, Co Dublin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic pub and restaurant |
12 New Street Malahide Dublin Ireland +353 1 845 0960 |
Smyth's was established over one hundred years ago, when it first operated an "early house" license to cater for employees of the local coal yard. The pub also served as the community morgue and frequently kept the bodies of drowning fatalities overnight. The pub is unique in licensing circles, in that throughout its 100-year history, it has only been owned by three families. The pub's décor suitably reflects its very interesting heritage. The adjacent restaurant also comes highly recommended. It serves steaks, char grilled burgers, pasta, chicken and salad. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's all that! |
5 Temple Road Blackrock Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 288 7671 http://www.tonic.ie/ |
Every night, this place is one big party. With trendy crowds, good music and great cocktails, Tonic translates into a fun night out. During the day, there is a metamorphosis, what with yoga classes being held on the top floor on Mondays. The food is exquisite and infused with a lot of variety. On Saturday nights, watch a little drama while you dine and on Sundays a movie. This place offers an experience you're sure to cherish! Review © 2007, Wcities |