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.

The garlic bread with cheese was lovely to start, and my pizza hit the spot. Fair price for Dublin, which is always a relief. Staff were friendly enough, didn&#39;t have to wait long for a table either. Just the kind of easy dinner I needed after a long week. Nothing fancy, but you know what you&#39;re getting.

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.

Came in nervous about my English but the instructor was dead patient, showed everything step by step. Actually managed a half-decent latte art. Fair play to them.

The caramel latte was spot on, not too sweet. Staff actually listened when I asked for it less sweet. Nice quiet spot to sit and relax.

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.

The hot chocolate here is properly thick, like melted chocolate in a cup. That European caf&eacute; vibe is spot on, really cozy without trying too hard. Staff were lovely too, checked in just enough without hovering. Wish I lived closer, honestly. Would be dangerous for my wallet.

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

Came for the chateaubriand on the Monday/Tuesday deal. &euro;70 for two with sides and sauces is fair enough. Beef dripping chips were spot on, b&eacute;arnaise had good flavour. Service was efficient, no hanging around. Place was busy but we got seated straight away. Solid if you&#39;re after a decent steak without the fuss.

Gluten-free pasta was actually decent, which is rare. Staff knew their stuff when I asked about cross-contamination. Portions could be bigger for the price, but the meal itself was solid.

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