The sticky toffee pudding was the standout&mdash;proper nostalgic, like something my mum would&rsquo;ve made on a Sunday. Set menu at &euro;38, and honestly for the quality of that dessert alone I felt it was decent value. Portion could&rsquo;ve been a bit bigger though.

Been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Food&#39;s solid and the staff actually chat with you, which I love for a casual catch-up with friends. 😊

Been coming here for years now, and the Guinness stew is still the reason I keep showing up. Tender beef, rich gravy, proper comfort food. Caught the live acoustic session on Sunday too, which was a nice touch without being too in your face. Place gets busy enough, but that&#39;s part of the charm. Always leaves me sorted.

Went here for a birthday do &mdash; the sharing platters went down a treat with the whole group. Staff were sound, place looks well. Decent spot for a feed.

Service was spot on - staff kept the banter going even when the bar was packed. Didn&#39;t have to wait long for a refill, which says a lot.

Lovely spot for catching up with friends over cocktails 🍸 The interior is way fancier than I expected and the staff actually remember your order which is always a win. Prices are typical Dublin city centre, so not shocking but you&#39;ll feel it at the end of the night.

The bangers and mash were decent enough, chips were proper crispy. Live music upstairs was the best part though&mdash;second floor felt way more relaxed than the crowded bar below. Portion size was fair for what you pay, didn&#39;t leave hungry. Wouldn&#39;t say it&#39;s a hidden gem or anything, but it does the job if you&#39;re in the area.

Big spot for a work Christmas do. Ground floor had a decent buzz and the music was good. Bar service was painfully slow though, took ages to get a round in.

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

Stopped in for the Cork game and they sorted us with a good spot. Guinness was class, and the chicken fajitas were a solid portion. Big beer garden out back too.

Stopped in for a drink and tried the Christmas gin with the strawberry swirl&mdash;lovely. Paloma was good too. Prices are a bit steep for the size, but you&#39;re paying for the vibe.

Big portions for the price, no complaints there. BBQ wings were class, and the gluten-free chicken goujons sorted my wife out nicely. Solid pub grub.

Stopped in for dinner and grabbed a seat at the bar. The glazed pork chop was properly done, sticky and charred in the right places. Finished with the panna cotta, which was silky. Wine list is decent and doesn&#39;t break the bank. Service was fine, left us alone mostly. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and don&#39;t want a fuss.

Came back three times during our stay. Karl and the team were spot on. Irish stew and fish and chips were solid, but the stout bread was the real winner. Lively spot, decent value for the area.

Came for the live music, stayed longer than I planned. Band was decent and the pints were flowing nicely. Proper old-school pub feel, crowd was friendly enough. Got a bit loud near the bar but that&#39;s on us for standing there. Fine spot for a few drinks if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped in while waiting for the Dart, ended up staying way longer than I meant to. Staff were sound, even watched my bag while I ducked out for a quick call. Coffee was decent, did the job. Place has a good buzz to it, easy to lose track of time. Handy spot if you&#39;re passing through.

The wings were class, really well done. Just wish they had a blue cheese dip on the side, that would&#39;ve made them perfect. Fish and chips was decent too.

Full Irish breakfast did the job - solid portion, decent price for what you get. Staff were quick and didn&#39;t fuss around. Handy spot if you&#39;re passing through and need something filling before heading off. No complaints really.

I had a fantastic brunch at Balfes! The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. The staff were welcoming and made us feel right at home.

Right next to the station, so it&#39;s handy. Bangers and mash were solid, service was quick enough. Decent spot for a pint and something filling before a train.

BBQ wings were unreal, sweet potato fries spot on. Got busy so service lagged a bit, but worth it.

The seafood chowder here is seriously good&mdash;light broth, loads of seafood. Had it twice on my Dublin trip and it didn&#39;t disappoint either time.

The Guinness here is genuinely good, one of the better pints I&#39;ve had in Dublin. It&#39;s a proper pub, pretty spacious and laid-back, not as cramped as some of the other spots nearby. Staff were friendly enough too.

Stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying way longer than planned. That bookshelf wall is a nice touch, gives the place a proper snug feel. Had the lemon poppy seed cake with a flat white&mdash;cake was decent, not too sweet. Would&#39;ve liked a glass of wine instead but they seemed more geared towards the coffee crowd. Solid enough spot if you&#39;re in the area.

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