The open kitchen really makes the place feel alive. Pizzas have that proper crispy-chewy crust, no complaints there. Service kept up fine even when it got busy on a Saturday. Only thing is the seating near the counter gets a bit cramped, but it&rsquo;s alright for a quick bite.

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.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Food came out fast, no messing around. Had the bacon cheeseburger&mdash;solid, fresh, exactly what you want. Place was busy but service kept up fine. No complaints for the price. Wouldn&#39;t go out of my way, but if you&#39;re nearby, it does the job.

Lovely little spot in Naas&mdash;the lamb was proper tender and the sticky toffee pudding hit the spot. &euro;153 for three with drinks felt fair enough.

Tomato mussels were unreal, steak cooked perfectly too. Service felt proper fancy but not stuffy. Pricey enough but class for a treat 🍷

Food came fast and portions were generous. Got the chicken burger and it was properly fresh, not soggy at all. Solid spot for a quick bite.

The lamb was properly tender, not overdone. Sourced local, you can taste it. Bit of a trek to get here but the food does the talking.

The Sunday roast was decent but honestly the portion felt a bit small for what you pay. The croquettes though, those were the highlight. Lovely spot to sit and take your time over a meal. Just wish they&#39;d been a bit more generous with the plate.

Stopped in for a quick coffee and a bite. Service was fast, no hanging around waiting to order. Staff were sound, friendly enough without being over the top. Place was busy but they kept things moving. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and need something efficient.

The club sandwich and tea were lovely again &mdash; fresh as always. Service was spot on too. Been coming here a while and it never lets me down.

The upstairs seating is a good shout if you want to hear the trad music without it being overwhelming. Chicken sandwich and goujons were honestly some of the best I&#39;ve had in a while, chips were proper fresh too. Service was sound, no complaints at all.

Lovely little family spot by the river. Had the soup and it was fresh enough. Service friendly, nothing fancy. Good for a quiet sit-down when you want to watch the water go by.

Stopped in for a late breakfast &mdash; coffee was properly hot and the staff didn&#39;t rush me. Food came quick too. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped in for a quick bite on a Tuesday. Got the midweek deal&mdash;two tapas and a drink. Food was tasty, no complaints there. Place has a cozy vibe, pretty chill for a lunch break. Service was fast enough for me. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and need something quick.

Came here for a quick bite and honestly the staff were the best part&mdash;really friendly and on top of things. Food was a bit of a letdown though. My dish tasted like it was reheated, not freshly made. For the price, I expected a bit more. Might give it another go but probably just for a drink next time.

The early bird menu is decent value for what you get. Food came out hot and tasty, which I always appreciate. Staff were friendly enough, not hovering over you the whole time. Nice spot for a quiet Sunday evening when you don&#39;t want to fuss over cooking. My only small gripe - the tables are a bit close together, but it didn&#39;t ruin the meal.

The pear almond scone was genuinely the standout&mdash;still warm, buttery, not too sweet. I grabbed a seat by the window and just took my time with it. Staff were friendly enough without hovering. Place has a nice quiet buzz to it. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back to try the other cakes, honestly.

The rooms upstairs are spotless and comfortable, with a huge bathroom and great shower. Breakfast is a solid self-service spread, and the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Just be prepared for some street noise and firm pillows.

The salt and chilli chicken was a bit soft, but those wontons were spot on. Curry sauce is proper good.

The smokey burger really stood out &mdash; proper char on it. Jambalaya had decent depth too. Staff were sound. Just found the place a bit warm inside, but I&#39;d go back for that burger.

Lovely spot with plenty of space, no one rushing you out. Staff were chatty and helpful. Cake selection looked great, though I only tried the carrot cake &mdash; decent but nothing wild.

Went to Aroi last week for a quick dinner. Got the Lamb Massaman and it was proper tasty. Rich, creamy, real depth of flavour. Reminded me of the food I had in Thailand years back. Nasi Goreng looked good too, my mate had it. Place was busy enough but we got a table easy. Not the cheapest but the portions are decent. I&#39;d go back.

The Reeses tub is a solid pick, honestly. Price was fair for what you get, no complaints there. Only thing that bugged me was the seating area&mdash;bit of a mess when we stopped by. Not enough to put me off, but I&#39;d probably grab it to go next time.

Paninis were proper tasty and the portions are huge for the price. Good spot if you&#39;re hungry and want something quick. 🥪

The burgers are proper &mdash; simple menu but they nail it. Falafel was a nice surprise too. Good spot for a pint and a feed.

Cheese garlic chips were spot on, and the service didn&#39;t keep us waiting. Bit pricey, but a solid spot for a pint and a bite.

Been here a few times now and the food never disappoints. Lovely spot for lunch, nice and relaxed. Service was friendly too, didn&#39;t feel rushed at all.

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