restaurants dublin city

Located at the end of a cobbled courtyard near to the river, the Brazen Head enjoys the accolade of being Dublin's oldest pub. The inn dates back to the 12th century although the structure has naturally changed since then. The Brazen Head was frequented at times by Robert Emmet, Wolfe Tone, Daniel O' Connell and many other notable men.

When Robert Emmet stayed here he occupied the room overlooking the passageway leading to the door of the inn and from which all callers to the hous...

They cook good, punchy, soulful food in Canaletto's, and it has considerable greater imagination than many other Dublin eateries. Lunchtime sees speedy counter service - good sandwiches and bakes, lively salads - which transforms into calmer evening service - pasta with chillies or maybe pesto, lasagne, spicy chicken dishes....

The name sounds French, but the orientation of the cooking is actually Belgian. Don't let that put you off: they can do things like chicken waterzooie well, mix up some decent meatballs, have scores of dishes with mussels, and it is an unpretentious, fun place....

The Unicorn's change of ownership, out of the hands of the Sidoli faily who had run it successfully for decades, was a major change, not only in the life of a restaurant whose culinary ambition was modest, but in the social life of Dublin, for the Unicorn was a restaurant whose social influence was enormous.

People came to the Unicorn because it was somewhere to be seen and the mix of media folk and aspiring actor-types which filled its ageless banquettes were the main action, this vi...

Excellent spacious restaurant and bar offering exquisite food in luxurious surroundings. Private dining rooms available. Unlimited car parking....