
Tiny and fabulous, Café Cagliostro is one of the main tenants in the Bloom's Lane courtyard, just off the quays. It features plain, stylish furniture and...
Bloom's LaneIn a concealed courtyard sandwiched between Pleasant's Place and the back of Daintree stationery shop on Lower Camden Street, this adorable new venture has...
Daintree StationersThis smart and easy-going café on Upper Leeson Street has young, sassy staff and an American-influenced menu featuring omelettes, soups, burgers, steak...
146 Upper Leeson Street
The Carluccio's formula is probably well-known to most lovers of good-quality and affordably priced regional Italian food, so it needs little introduction,...
52 Dawson StreetA long-established, family-run Lebanese restaurant, the Cedar Tree is as unpretentious and endearing as they come. Sure, you might find a belly-dancing...
11A St Andrew's StreetWith its dramatic vaulted ceiling, its discreet, secluded vibe and its excellent wines, the Cellar certainly lives up to its name. It's an immaculate...
Merrion Hotel
The critics love it, the punters love it and so will you: a meal at Chapter One is easily the most accessible, affordable and enjoyable fine-dining...
18-19 Parnell SquareThe windy suburbs of Tallaght may be a far cry from theatreland, but trekking out to this 350-seater - a bright state-of-the art space with a studio,...
Tallaght Town Centre
Housed in a lovingly restored Georgian house, this handsome place is popular with local arty types and office workers. There is no kitchen on site so cakes,...
16 North Great George's Street
A stalwart for vegetarians, vegans, dairy intolerants or anyone looking for healthy, wholesome grub, Cornucopia is cramped, wooden and not exactly glam. At...
19 Wicklow StreetThis cosy old-timer is always busy. Try to book the snug table on the left as you walk in (No.21) - it's one of the nicest spots in town. Staff are lovely...
133 Leeson Street Upper
Basement restaurants have to work a lot harder than their ground-floor colleagues - they need to lure their punters with a guarantee of good food, rather...
23 Upper Pembroke Street
Big, bright and busy, this tasty Thai always seems to be full to capacity. The large, open-plan atrium dining room can take the crowds, though, so it never...
55 Pembroke LaneFull of politicos and men in suits, this is one of the best places for a boozy lunch (and somewhere you could easily end up buying dinner at too - time...
15 Stephen's LaneThis well-appointed suburban theatre also has studio space, an art gallery, a handy bar and a brand-new café. Like the Civic, Draiocht acts as a receiving...
Blanchardstown Centre