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Pen & Player, Dublin 2, County Dublin

Pen & Player

4.6
4.6
80 Reviews
€51 and over
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, Dublin's Premium Cocktail Experience.

The dash of alchemy, a measure of anticipation & a twist of surprise are to be savored slowly.
The spectacle and the show, something to share, something to whisper. Stories we like to tell, other to discover.

Enjoy the best expertly crafted cocktails in Dublin along with our selection of fine wines and spirits.

A light bite gourmet menu is available to compliment our expertly crafted cocktails or fine wines.

Welcome to Pen & Player.

**Kitchen Times: Every day from 4pm to 9:30pm.**

**No-Show will be charged 10€ per person**

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (01) 607 3335
  • Website
    http://www.penandplayer.ie/
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80
  • Neighborhood
    South City Centre
  • Cross street
    Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View

Menu

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What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin 2

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pen & Player offers a "fantastic experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is "cozy chic" and perfect for intimate gatherings or date nights. Cocktails are "masterfully crafted," though some find them pricey. The staff is "incredibly attentive," enhancing the overall enjoyment despite limited menu options.

80 Reviews

  1. Katie

    VIP

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely evening! Franco our server was 10/10

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  2. Sourabh

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    it should hVe been mentioned somewhere that there wont be food served after 9:30, booked a table for 9:30 and on getting there got to know kitchen was closed

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  3. Shane

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Potato bites and focaccia were delicious! Service was great!

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  4. Zain

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks amazing Food v good, recommend the crab cake, and cheeseboard Nice ambience

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  5. Sean

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location with terrific cocktails, friendly and knowledgeable staff and delicious food. Franco and Rui have taken great care of us several times.

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  6. Lisa

    Dublin

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful cocktail bar with a wonderful selection of cocktails, snacks and mocktails. Loved it. Staff are so lovely every time I've visited. Only criticism is it's a bit pricey compared to other good cocktail bars. Highly recommend for a treat though!

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  7. Kelliec

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing , professional service and stunning design

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  8. Mats

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service, tables slightly small for 3+ dishes at once, but the staff is attentive and will bring out the food in stages to avoid over crowding with plates. The venue is great, plenty of seats - not super loud which I appreciate for having a conversation with friends. Will definitely come back!

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  9. Alexandros

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice staff, great menu, seating uncomfortable and tables very small. Great ambience, prices could be reined in a little. Overall very nice experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience. Food was amazing and the service was brilliant. Definitely I will be back .

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FAQs

Pen & Player is rated 4.6 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Pen & Player

3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
  • Neighborhood
    South City Centre
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View
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