MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant

Name: MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant
Address: QUAY 16 NORTH WALL QUAY, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D01 XE03
Telephone: (01) 817 8760
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

317 reviews

€30 and under

European

Top tags:

The Boat Restaurant & Bar
Step back in maritime history on board the former tender ship the MV Cill Airne, located on North Wall Quay, Dublin’s floating Restaurant & Bar on the River Liffey. Enjoy the unrivalled views of the waterfront in the heart of Dublin’s docklands. Enjoy a cocktail in our main bar or outside on our outdoor deck – a promising option for a sunny afternoon on the River Liffey. Dine with us in the stunning Quay 16 Restaurant, with a capacity of 80 guests, offering an a la carte menu and competitive group set menus, catering for all dining requirements or celebrate your birthday or any special occasion in our private bar, the White Bar.

Heading to the 3 Arena or to the Bord Gais Theatre? Begin or end your evening on board The MV Cill Airne, only 5 minutes walk to the 3 Arena and a short stroll across the Samuel Beckett Bridge to the Bord Gais Theatre

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 817 8760
Website
https://www.mvcillairne.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer competitive group set menus for both lunch and dinner, Pig on a Spit, canape menus, buffet and BBQ menus and we can of course, create a bespoke menu should you wish for something special.
Private party facilities
We cater for all sorts of events on-board. From birthday parties, after-work drinks receptions and BBQ's in our White bar, to private dinners in the Quay 16 restaurant to album launches, weddings and brand launches on our Upper deck.

Location
QUAY 16 NORTH WALL QUAY, Dublin, Dublin D01 XE03
Area
Grand Canal Dock (D2)
Cross Street
Just opposite Dublin Convention Centre
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

Short Rib
Carrots, scallions, and celeriac remoulade in whole grain mustard dressing with thyme and parsley. Served with red wine jus, freshly grated horseradish and potato matchsticks. Allergens: Milk (butter), Nuts, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide & Sulphite
Breaded Goats Cheese
Deep fried walnut breaded goats' cheese, served with walnut & thyme butter, caramelised beetroot & balsamic puree, compressed cucumber with diced apple, red amaranth and cucumber powder. Allergens: cereals containing gluten (wheat), eggs, Milk (milk), Nuts (walnuts)
Potted Irish Crab
White hand-picked Irish crab meat with chive, coriander, orange zest and chilli, topped with saffron butter accompanied by radish, scallions and frisée lettuce salad, with lemongrass honey and ginger dressing. Served with sour dough toast. Allergens: cereals containing gluten (wheat), crustaceans, fish, Milk (butter), Mustard, Molluscs
Homemade Tomato & Red Pepper Soup
With lime crème fraiche and mini rolls. Allergens: cereals containing gluten (wheat), Milk (milk), Celery

Course #2

10oz Rib-Eye Steak
€7.50 supplement. Mashed potato, green peppercorn sauce, pan fried tender stem broccoli in garlic butter. Allergens: Milk (cream), Milk (butter), Celery, Sulphur Dioxide & Sulphite
Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bream
Roasted celeriac and shallots, saffron polenta chips, wilted spinach, red pepper and oregano velouté, micro basil. Allergens: crustaceans, fish, Milk (cream), Milk (butter), Celery, Molluscs
Chicken Coq au Vin
Roast supreme of chicken, grilled king oyster mushroom, duck fat roast potato, bacon crumb accompanied by shallot, cognac, and red wine chicken jus. Allergens: cereals containing gluten (wheat), Milk (butter), Celery, Sulphur Dioxide & Sulphite
Asian Veg Crispy Filo Ring
Filo pastry ring, stir fried vegetables, black garlic & miso dressing, pickled ginger, chilli, wasabi white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, crispy veg & pickled daikon. Served with rice. Allergens: cereals containing gluten (wheat), Soybeans, Sesame seeds

Course #3

Warm Double Chocolate Brownie
Macerated strawberry in vanilla, Cointreau and mint, chocolate soil and vanilla ice cream. Allergens: cereals containing gluten (wheat), eggs, Milk (cream), Milk (milk), Milk (butter)
Apple Frangipane Tart
Toffee sauce, Chantilly cream and diced raw apple. Allergens: cereals containing gluten (wheat), eggs, Milk (cream), Milk (butter), Nuts (almonds)
Selection of House Ice Creams
Brandy snap basket, fresh fruit, blackberry coulis, chocolate crumb and vanilla Chantilly cream. Allergens: eggs, Milk (cream), Milk (milk)

Sides

Mashed Potato€4.50
Chips€5.00
Beer-Battered Onion Rings€6.50
Roast Vegetables€6.50

What 317 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin
Great for scenic views
Dublin
European
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Best Value

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Petey
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed the meal I had here with a friend. The atmosphere is great. After our food we moved outside to a bench to have another drink. I will definitely return.
DC
DeanC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed the experience, food was great and staff friendly, efficient and very helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Beautiful night out , food delish , would definitely recommend a different unique experience
l
lisak
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places to go, staff are lovely, the food is always good. Love this place!
NF
NiamhF
Dublin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Unique dining experience. Staff extremely friendly. Music really good selection great atmosphere.
IH
IanH
Connacht
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely solid restaurant second visit this year and can not fault
LS
LawlorS
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were so nice and service was brilliant. Food was gorgeous. Overall a whopper dining experience here before show in3 Arena. Would definitely recommend and will definitely return. Thank you 😘
JC
JackC
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and the service was top quality
DG
DarylG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great tasting food with a usual dining experience. Perfect location for a pre-show meal, whether you are going to the Bord Gais or 3 arena. Will be back.
PC
PaulC
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. The staff are so nice. Drinks were lovely. All in all it was great. Have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Would highly recommend it to others.
W
Willenm
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I Highly recommend MV Cill airne for any occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 March 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Staff in the restaurant where brilliant. Very accommodating and friendly.
TM
TrishM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The two ladies serving were amazing! Kept a very busy bar/restaurant well under control!
I
Isildeniz
Dublin
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favourite restaurant. Friendly staff, delicious food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 February 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Handy for our hotel and show, hadn't been before but certainly go back
CN
CN1702
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
It's fine. But no better than that. The chips are lovely, like chipper chips, but expensive for chipper chips. Handy to stop on the way down to the 3 arena ...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply put, the MV Cill Airne has been by far one of the best restaurants I've ever visted.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall2food4service3ambience1
The place is cool, but I think is very expensive. I prefer SixByNico that’s the same price without drink of course, and is 6 different plates to try. On the pictures advertising says that table have sheets to look nice for valentines days etc. I am not expecting in verify things like a professional but I notice things. But the experience was good, my girlfriend and I will never come back 😅.
P
Papamajada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and beautiful ambiance. Definitely will be back soon.
AM
AliM
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
We booked a table for Valentine’s Day, it was my first time at the restaurant. I enjoyed the ‘sailor-made’ atmosphere a lot and even if it was pretty crowded because of the occasion, level of noise was very low. Food was really nice, I had the breaded goat cheese as a starter and the sea brim as a main. Staff was busy but very nice and friendly. A place that I would recommend for any informal occasion for a pleasant and original experience in Dublin.
JM
JamieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very very very very very good food and drink,amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. The food is amazing. The best steak I ever ate. And the service was amazing. Is exactly what I expected.
SH
ShaunaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely beautiful food is unbelievable and service is brilliant never left too long before someone checking on yiu
JH
JulietH
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super food. Excellent wine. Very good service really made us feel welcome and made it a special night. The location is gorgeous and romantic, lovely little restaurant, cosy and full of atmosphere. Fantastic food. Thanks for a lovely time.
FR
FergusR
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 February 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had an early meal with my family. the staff were really friendly and helpful. Choice on the menu was very goods and the food came out promptly but not rushed. Prices were good for the location and I will definitely return.
o
orlac
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a beautiful meal here last Friday! Staff are friendly and accommodating. Would recommend x
LH
LyndaH
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous find on the Liffey - we were looking for a pre concert meal and booked in advance for the bar/bistro - had the exact time we wanted unlike so many others in the area - My fish and Chips were lovely - very fresh and tasty, mys sons chicken burger was equally good - the ambinace was great - just the right amount of low volume music and it had a really cool vibe, staff lovely and friendly too, if you are after something a bit quicky this is it - will defo be back - thank you !
SM
SiobhanM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Excellent food. Good service. Staff very friendly and courteous. Really enjoyed our meal.
DC
DaveyC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 February 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
First time on the MV Cill Airne bar and restaurant. Staff very friendly, bar was very nice, good atmosphere. Restaurant was laid out very well. The food was excellent and the prices were very fair. I will definitely be back. Thanks for a great night. 🇮🇪👍
P
Paudie
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant experience friendly staff and food was delicious
PG
PeterG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time on board, staff were very friendly and helpful. Ambiance is wonderful, a change from your standard bar/restaurant. Finally the meal was lovely! My lamb was cooked just the way I like it, compliments to the Chef! I would highly recommend starting a night out in the MV Cill Airne and I will return again soon.
CD
CoupleDining
Cork
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 January 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Very nice setting and superb staff. Unfortunately my partner found the beef burger extremely dry. I had the chicken burger, tasty. Onion rings very greasy. Slightly over priced we felt for a couple burgers. Very quick service and lovely location
M
Maila
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really recommend it. Adorable place and staffs. Fresh food. All good.
s
seanm
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, location plus everything else was brilliant me and my partner went here on a whim.. turned out to be one of the nicest places we eaten to date in Dublin absolutely love it here was our first time but wont be our last!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely meal here! Really enjoyed the food, service and scenery
CK
ChikumbutsoK
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would 100% recommend this beautiful place everything about it was perfect the food was 11/10 the waitresses who serves us were so friendly and helpful thanks for a great evening , the steak was amazing!!!
D
Damien
Dublin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Steak ŵas cooked perfectly, sauce that accompanied it was really tasty, mash really creamy, broccoli cooked to perfection
LL
LLCooLJC
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very impressed with whole setup, definitely reccomend anyone to visit. Would ask chef to think about desserts, slightly below par for me.
S
Seanie747
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely venue great food and service. Definitely be back again!
L
Louise
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night here- the food was excellent and amazing value considering how expensive eating had become this is an absolute gem. Really great service and friendly staff. Looking forward to going back again

FAQs

MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 317 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

30 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Google Map for MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant

QUAY 16 NORTH WALL QUAY, Dublin, Dublin D01 XE03

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Just opposite Dublin Convention Centre
Area
Grand Canal Dock (D2)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.mvcillairne.com/
Phone number
(01) 817 8760
Catering
We offer competitive group set menus for both lunch and dinner, Pig on a Spit, canape menus, buffet and BBQ menus and we can of course, create a bespoke menu should you wish for something special.
Private party facilities
We cater for all sorts of events on-board. From birthday parties, after-work drinks receptions and BBQ's in our White bar, to private dinners in the Quay 16 restaurant to album launches, weddings and brand launches on our Upper deck.

MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fish & Chips

Chicken Burger

Spicy Chicken Wings

Menu

Course #1

Short Rib

Breaded Goats Cheese

Potted Irish Crab

Homemade Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

Course #2

10oz Rib-Eye Steak

Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bream

Chicken Coq au Vin

Asian Veg Crispy Filo Ring

Course #3

Warm Double Chocolate Brownie

Apple Frangipane Tart

Selection of House Ice Creams

Sides

Mashed Potato€4.50

Chips€5.00

Beer-Battered Onion Rings€6.50

Roast Vegetables€6.50

What 317 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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