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.

Pizza was decent and the portion size was fair for the price. Service got a bit slow when it filled up, but the staff stayed friendly.

Stumbled on this place for the first time and honestly the filter coffee is consistently spot on. They do decaf beans too which is handy. Lunch menu had a decent few vegan and veggie options, and you can add meat if you want. Pastries were just okay though, nothing mad.

The beef cheek was the standout. Fork-tender, rich gravy, proper depth of flavour. Had the fish and chips too, batter was crisp enough. Place was busy but the food came out quick. Portion sizes are decent for the price. Would go back just for that beef cheek again.

Stopped by for a cheese board and a glass of wine. Selection was solid, though the goat cheese wasn&#39;t for me. Paying upfront with a tip screen before I even got anything felt a bit off.

Been coming here for a while now and the lunch bento still gets me every time. &euro;10 for what you get is hard to beat around here. Food landed on the table quicker than I expected too. Not the fanciest spot but it&#39;s consistent, and that&#39;s why I keep going back.

The buffet spread is massive and honestly the price is hard to beat for central Dublin. The beef in black bean sauce was proper tasty, fresh and full of flavour. Great spot for a cheap feed if you&#39;re nearby.

Staff were very helpful with my gluten-free request for pancakes. Quick to accommodate, no fuss. Made the meal straightforward and stress-free. Good to see a place that handles dietary needs efficiently.

Portions are decent for what you pay, but the extra charge for halloumi felt a bit much. Still, got enough food to fill me up.

Stumbled into this place on a quiet evening &mdash; the Georgian room really does have a nice old-school charm. Cocktails were properly made, not too sweet. Service was easygoing, no hovering. Food was decent but portions are on the smaller side, especially for what you pay. Fine if you&#39;re after a few drinks and a light bite, just don&#39;t come starving.

Lovely spot for a healthy bite. Got the grilled salmon salad, fish was fresh and flaky. Nice to find somewhere that does proper veg portions.

Lovely vintage Shanghai vibe inside &mdash; really sets it apart. Good spot for a quiet catch-up over tea and cake. Staff even remembered my order, which was a nice touch.

Dylan was so patient with my 90-year-old grandmother, went out of his way to make sure she was comfortable. Really kind service, made the whole visit easy for us.

Tiny spot, no bookings, so you&#39;re rolling the dice on a table. Worth it once you&#39;re in though. Food&#39;s made for sharing&mdash;bring a few people and order heavy.

The French toast was solid&mdash;not too sweet, just right. I got the eggs benedict with spinach too, that was the better pick honestly. Owner chatted with us a bit, gave a straight recommendation, no fuss. Portion size decent for the price, I didn&#39;t leave hungry. Wouldn&#39;t say it&#39;s a must-go, but if you&#39;re nearby it does the job.

Stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying longer than planned. View of the harbour across the street is lovely. Plenty of seating, which was handy. Service was quick too, no complaints there. Just a solid spot to sit and watch the boats for a bit.

The smoothie bowl in the coconut shell was proper tasty. Coffee came in a clay mug, nice touch. Good spot for a healthy feed.

The tuna bowl was fresh and tasty, and the staff were friendly. It&#39;s a bit pricey for what you get, but it&#39;s a good option for a quick, healthy meal.

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