Stopped in around 4pm and it was quiet enough to get a seat by the window. Staff were friendly and knew their whiskey history, which was nice. Had a decent pour of something local, nothing fancy but it hit the spot. Place has that proper old pub feel, a bit worn but in a good way. Fine spot if you&#39;re after a low-key afternoon pint.

The apple and rhubarb pie is still spot on&mdash;proper tart, not drowning in sugar. Been coming here a while and that&#39;s one thing that never changes.

We went for the steak and wine voucher deal &mdash; that part was solid. Evan looked after us well, knew the menu inside out. Steak came cooked properly, wine was decent too. Place was a bit busy but we didn&#39;t wait long. Fine for what we paid, wouldn&#39;t mind going back.

The tokri chaat here is genuinely something else &mdash; crispy, tangy, just messy enough to eat with your hands. Owais looked after us well, checked in at the right moments without hovering. Place has a decent buzz for a Tuesday night. Not the cheapest, but the flavours feel proper. I&#39;d go back just for that chaat again.

Lovely little place in Blackrock &mdash; that back terrace is such a find. Hot chocolate was spot on, and the staff had time for a proper chat.

The outdoor seating&#39;s lovely for a quiet evening. Turkish coffee hit the spot.

The wings are proper good - big portions and decent flavour. The beer garden&#39;s a nice touch, especially with the heated spots when it&#39;s chilly out.

Solid pint of Guinness before heading to the Aviva &mdash; that&#39;s the main reason to stop in. It gets pretty packed on match days, but the staff are quick enough that you&#39;re not waiting ages. Seating&#39;s a bit tight once it fills up, but for a quick one it does the job.

The lamb chops were done just right, proper flavour in them. Service was grand, friendly enough without hovering. Place was busy when I popped in, but I still got my food in decent time. Not the cheapest spot in town, but you&#39;re paying for the quality. I&#39;d say it&#39;s worth a look if you&#39;re in the area and fancy a decent feed.

Stopped by for a quick bite at the Jervis centre spot. Comfy chairs, decent vibe for a food court. Got the chicken burger, it did the job. Staff were sound, no hassle. Prices have crept up a bit, but sure, everywhere has. Fine if you need something fast without the fuss.

Loved the bubble waffle with Biscoff here, so light and loaded with toppings. Perfect little stop in Temple Bar.

The lamb stew was the standout &mdash; tender, rich broth, proper Irish seasoning. Portion came up a bit small for what they charge, though. I&#39;d have happily paid the same for a bigger bowl. That&#39;s the only gripe. The flavour itself did the job.

The mango sorbet here is proper good &mdash; really fresh and full of flavour. Staff let me try a few before I picked, which I always appreciate. Plenty of seating inside and out, so it&rsquo;s easy to just sit for a bit. Near Temple Bar too, handy for a quick stop. Maybe a touch busy but that&rsquo;s the location for you.

Buttermilk chicken burger was spot on&mdash;hot, crispy fries too. Bartender sorted me out quick. Worth the walk from the centre.

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