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.

Vegan options are solid here. Rice bag and spring rolls were decent, packaging&#39;s a nice touch. Bit pricey though.

Booked a table for 14 with drinks and platters. Jo&atilde;o sorted everything out so easily. Honestly, the whole group was happy with how it went. Good spot if you&#39;re organising something bigger.

Stumbled on this place near the castle and honestly so glad we did. The bacon-wrapped scallops with Marcona almonds were the standout &mdash; proper combo. Charcuterie board was decent too, though I wish there was a bit more variety on it. Service was friendly enough, nothing over the top. Relaxed vibe, easy to just sit and chat for a while.

Solid Sunday roast. Pork belly was spot on, crackling proper crispy. They even did a little cake thing for my birthday, nice touch. Staff were sound, looked after us without hovering. Bit busy but that&#39;s expected. Reckon I&#39;d go back for the beef next time.

The old woodwork and historic details are worth a look for sure. Irish stew had a proper rich sauce, probably the best I tried while I was over.

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