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4.4
Awesome(1407)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • South City Centre
Booked 22 times today
Drury Buildings is an owner operated award winning Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and Venue in the heart of Dublin city centre.Above the bar is our lounge and dining room. This cosy and relaxing space set over two floors of the building is perfect if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of town and relax with a great bottle of wine, a cocktail and graze on our small plates and boards.Our menu is specially crafted to suit the taste buds of all guests while also ensuring that there is enough variety to cater to different dietary requirements.Our kitchen is a tapas-style cuisine that adds an element of fun and also encourages socializing, with a sharing-style menu.‘We never stop creating, we never stop evolving’
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4.5
Awesome(2656)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Dawson Street
Booked 40 times today
This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.
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4.6
Exceptional(174)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • South City Centre
Booked 41 times today
Kicky’s bring together Dublin’s top culinary and hospitality professionals. Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean palette and augmented by the finest Irish ingredients, outstanding ambience and service.
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4.5
Awesome(172)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • South City Centre
Booked 23 times today
Floritz — a contemporary, Asian-inspired dining experience. We use fine Irish ingredients and the best of our exceptional global larder. Our opulent setting takes inspiration from exotic lands, and from the adventures of the original owner of Nº22, who travelled the Far East in the 18th century. Perfect for the adventurous and designed to be explored, enjoy our modern dishes, layered with far-away flavours.
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4.6
Exceptional(413)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • South City Centre
Booked 7 times today
Wine bar on Drury Street serving delicious sharing plates along with a wide selection of wines.
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4.2
Awesome(835)
Price: Moderate
• International • Temple Bar
Booked 43 times today
Luigi Malones Dublin.For food. For fun. For friends.Luigi Malones Bistro & Bar by Adrian Martin Restaurant was first established in Stillorgan, Dublin in 1997. In 1999 Luigi's changed location to the heart of Dublin's life in Temple Bar. The restaurant occupies 2 floors and a mezzanine of a historical location recorded in books dating back to 13th century. Luigi Malones offers delicious food inspired by trips all around the world. Our motto is: For Food - For Fun - For Friends! IN the heart of Temple Bar since 1997 famous for its freshly made Pasta, Pizzas, Buffalo Wings, and the best Toblerone Cheesecake you will ever try!Our restaurant is perfect for a variety of dining occasions; we can host birthday celebrations, hen parties, graduations, a relaxed catch up with friends, intimate date nights, group dining and much more.We are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week from 12pm.
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4.6
Exceptional(4236)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • South William Street
Booked 16 times today
SOLE Seafood & Grill encapsulates the true taste of Ireland in the heart of Dublin, offering the ultimate dining experience for any occasion. A restaurant like no other; the chic interior is complemented by a stylish bar and tasteful food and drinks menu. Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in this stylish restaurant where the pleasure of fine wine and great food meets. From shore to soil, provenance is paramount in producing a menu full of show-stopping dishes such as the Captain’s Seafood Platter; a two-tier shared tower of grilled Irish lobster and steamed Roaring water Bay mussels, plus fresh oysters, prawns and Howth smoked Irish salmon, served with Guinness brown soda bread and traditional seafood accompaniments and sauces; or the Sole Meunière; a whole Dover sole, which is filleted at the table for you. Whatever the occasion, whatever your needs, we can assure you a memorable night of luxury and laughter at SOLE.
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4.5
Awesome(314)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • South City Centre
Booked 27 times today
Shhhhh El Silencio doesn't exist - we don't have a website or phone number but you can message us on instagram: @el_silencio_fffOur address is; Find the SECRET DOOR [inside] Pablo Picante Burrito Bar, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2 xxAt El Silencio we specialise in Tacos & Margaritas with a dive-bar ambience. The music is loud and the drinks are strong ¡Andale! Our tacos use gf corn tortillas from Balam - a Mexican food business set up by Eduardo and his team in Dublin. We have an excellent array of plant-based options too including the Vegan Prison Tray.Our margaritas (11 different combinations and counting) use only the best 100% agave tequila and mezcal. We don't mess around with wine/whiskey/vodka/dessert/coffee - just margaritas & tacos cabrones!
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4.6
Exceptional(870)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • South City Centre
Booked 18 times today
It is difficult to define exactly what l’Gueuleton means but the words ‘feast’, ‘food’, ‘family’, ‘friends’ and of course ‘wine’ help us to understand a concept that is inherently French. Since 2004 l’Gueuleton has served French Bistro cuisine at its finest. Combining quality Irish produce with French flair, l’Gueuleton offers a fantastic menu, matched with a perfectly balanced selection of wines. Situated on the ground floor of the old Fade Street Tenements l’Gueuleton is a combination of exposed red brick walls, industrial beams, copper ceilings and wood floors.
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4.4
Awesome(2408)
Price: Expensive
• International • South City Centre
Booked 41 times today
Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

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  • Sarah
    Dublin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Honestly Kickys has now been rated my favourite restaurant in Dublin! The food was incredible! Every dish met our expectation. The flavour the presentation everything was perfect. The staff were lovely and welcoming too!
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    Kicky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• South City Centre
    4.6
  • Eimear
    Leinster •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Very enjoyable experience, staff very friendly accommodating and very helpful, food was delicious, would definitely recommend the tenderstem broccoli with almonds, cocktails were excellent, overall very enjoyable experience will definitely be back
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    Café en SeinePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Dawson Street
    4.5
  • GaryVIP
    Dublin •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 4, 2025
    It was one of the best experiences I have had in a very long time. Absolutely blown away From the decor to the atmosphere, the quality of food and flavour, and the service was just exceptional. Could not find a fault or flaw in anything. The wagyu tartar and duck were incredible, and so were all the other dishes. It was just the two of us, and we can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu. My partner had been at Christmas with friends and raving about until we went together, and I can see why. The staff were brilliant. Had 5/6 different people check in when passing from Management to Front of House, food runners, barstaff etc but they were all so clued in and well trained and knowledgeable it was just great to see. Even the attention to the customer. When we were sat, it was across at the main door, which I thought felt a bit draughty with the weather that night which wasnt an issue, but they had us moved when a more comfortable bigger table came free without even having to ask. Just all those details that make it very rare that a restaurant hits all things like the decor, quality of food, quality of drinks, service, atmosphere, and concept, but Floritz did it perfectly. Now my favourite restaurant in the city. Hands down
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    FloritzPrice: Expensive• Global, International• South City Centre
    4.5
  • jennifer
    London •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2025
    Beautiful decor, staff pleasant and efficient. Wine section is excellent and food it top tier.
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    Drury BuildingsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• South City Centre
    4.4
  • AislingVIP
    Dublin •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 28, 2024
    We had the most amazing meal. Food was amazing, Michelin star quality without the price tag. Vibe was perfectly casual but buzzy. Loved being able to people watch from the window. Will recommend to everyone and definitely be back.
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    Amy AustinPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• South City Centre
    4.6

Discover best fun restaurants in South City Centre

Experience the vibrant dining scene in South City Centre, Dublin 2, where fun meets culinary excellence. This area is renowned for its lively restaurants that offer not just meals but memorable experiences. Each establishment in this locale brings a unique flair to dining, ensuring that every outing is filled with excitement and pleasure. From cozy spots with intimate settings to bustling venues with live DJs and outdoor seating, there’s something to cater to all moods and occasions. Patrons can expect a delightful mix of creative cocktails, exquisite culinary presentations, and top-notch service as common threads weaving through these fun-centric eateries. Whether you're looking for a place to celebrate, unwind, or just enjoy a great meal with friends, South City Centre’s dining options are designed to enhance your night out with their fun atmospheres and exceptional hospitality. Discover the essence of Dublin's fun dining experiences in this lively district, where every meal is crafted to be an event in itself.

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