The a&ccedil;ai bowl was the star&mdash;layers of fresh fruit and peanut butter, looked almost too good to eat. I paired it with a light white wine spritzer, which worked nicely. The brioche sandwich fell flat though, arugula took over and the mozzarella was bland. Potatoes on the side seemed like an afterthought. Good spot, just needs some tweaks.

Stopped by Bold Boy Bakery for the tiramisu cruffin and honestly it did not disappoint. So flaky on the outside, creamy inside. Coffee was solid too. Place gets busy though, so grab a seat if you can.

Been coming here for ages and the food never lets me down. Staff are always sound too, proper friendly. Took a mate who&#39;d never tried it before and she&#39;s already planning to go back. Only thing is it gets busy around dinner time, but that&#39;s probably a good sign tbh 😄

Stopped in for a pint and ended up staying longer than I planned. That old bar is gorgeous, the woodwork alone is worth a look. Guinness was proper, creamy, one of the better ones I&#39;ve had in Dublin. Lounge area is dead handy if you want to sit down properly. Just busy enough that you might wait a minute at the bar.

Jessi was lovely. I really appreciated how fresh the ingredients felt. The salad greens were crisp, and the grilled chicken had a nice, clean flavor. It&#39;s a simple thing, but it makes such a difference when you can taste the quality.

The staff at Bar 1661 are truly passionate about their craft. They take the time to explain the cocktails and ensure you have a fantastic experience.

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