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The Ivy Dawson Street

4.4
4.4
9590 reviews
€31 to €50
Irish
The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.

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2 people

20:30


Booked 197 times today
Experiences are available.
Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    35316950744
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    Located in a lively part of the city centre, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven from Dublin’s everyday bustle. Meanwhile, nestled on the first floor, you’ll find an impressive private room for big-occasion dining, celebration birthdays or stylish working lunches.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 2037276548
  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Parking Details
    Q Park Dawson street, DO2 WF63 (5 min walk from the car park) Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
  • Public Transit
    Tara Street station, Dublin (13 min walk from the station) Pearse station, Dublin (13 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Daytime Festive Set Menu

    20 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    ** Tables of 7 + must book the Festive Menu. The menu is priced at €55 for two courses or €65 for three-courses. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas with our Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Dine from our three-course menu and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails.
    Daytime Festive Set Menu photo
  • Evening Festive Set Menu

    20 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    The menu is priced at €65 per person. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas with our Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Dine from our three-course menu and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails.
    Evening Festive Set Menu photo
  • Festive Breakfast Set Menu

    14 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    The perfect way to start your day. Elevate your morning with our Breakfast Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Discover a selection of drinks and breakfast classics, available for €27.95 per person.
    Festive Breakfast Set Menu photo

What 9,590 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Most Booked

  • Dublin 2

    Most Booked

9,590 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and my partner dined here last night for our anniversary. We had the christmas set menu and it was delicious, the duck salad was to die for!! Our server David, was so kind and helpful. The cocktails and wine was a little bit pricier than expected but none the less we enjoyed our meal ❤️

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food3service1ambience3
    Service was slow. Staff friendly. Seabass greasy Steak good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely for a special occasion, with great buzz, but need to factor in that its expensive and has high noise levels.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Even though it was very busy we got a place at the bar. Our table was ready on time. service and food were excellent. Great buzz about the place making it very festive.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food,ambiance and decor. Highly recommend the Monkfish and prawn curry!

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  6. DeeC

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a buzzy place for lunch. The food was delicious and the service was excellent and friendly.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Unbelievably poor. The food was just terrible. Tasteless and overpriced. The service was so slow. Deeply unimpressed.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Disco and terribly loud music. Had to ask twice for it to be turned down. Not even Xmas tunes!!! Too loud. I was told it was something new for Saturday nights and they couldn’t turn it down. I asked to speak to the manager and was told no. Less than favourable customer service. Wine choices far too expensive for this type of dining. Experience and food choices. I will recommend but with certain caveats.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    I brought 8 friends there to celebrate my birthday. Table booked for 8pm. We were still standing at 9. Waiter was lovely but too busy. We had to ask for main courses at 11pm. We were hungry and fed up. We had to go to the bar to get drinks. 2 of my guests had the halloumi which was so cold it was like it came out of the fridge. Another had one mouthful of her steak as it was so tough. Chicken dish was also cold. I tipped the lively waiter in cash but the night cost me over €1,000 all in and it was awful. I was actually embarrassed. I have it booked for next week as I am bringing another group but am going to cancel that and the following week again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We were a party of 6 on Saturday . Table booked for 7.45 got there for 7.40 went to the bar couldn’t get a drink ! Got our table got some drinks waited 45 mins to order food ! Waited another hour on main course ! All the veg was freezing! More or less were told it wasn’t !! Won’t be going back anytime soon !

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were little concerned, we were nearly finished our wine, when the waiter asked if we could move to the bar. We realised they wanted to get the table ready for the next customers. We would have been only another 10 mins, so maybe next time don't book the reservations so close to one another. Other than that everything else was wonderful.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience5
    The best part of the night was when we were greeted by the lovely lady at the door, after that it was horrible. We booked the Ivy, as a last minute thing and decided we are going to go for some dessert and drinks. The minute we sat down and told the waiter we are having just desert and drinks, he turned around and said “you can’t have the table for long then”. The deserts were not cheap which is absolutely fine but the attitude from the waiter was horrendous. We had our desert and then he came up and said here’s your bill you need to leave. It’s seemed to me that we were judged from the minute we sat down because we weren’t willing to spend €200+ which is disgraceful! He came up with the card machine, we paid and then he then walked off.. no receipt of anything? I just think for such a high end place how can you make customers feel so low? Some staff should be retrained on basic manners and customer service. Won’t be back.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Super good as always..service not as shaper as before…

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Ivy is a place to go for fabulous cocktails and amazing food whilst surrounded by a retro vibe. It's trendy and vibrant and really quite moorish.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    One server and the manager were extremely rude. We were told to leave our table before we had been there for two hours because the table was needed by the next group. We still had drinks and a desert on the table when we were told to move. There was only one seat at the bar so two of us had to stand. I requested a refund for our drinks as we hadn’t started them and had now no where to sit I was told we could have another drink instead which was obviously unhelpful as we couldn’t even finish the desert or drinks we had. The manager was so rude. He didn’t care at all that we were unhappy with the service saying to us “we won’t lose any customers you are guests at the ivy”. This is the worst customer service I’ve experienced. We will definitely not be returning and I highly recommend others avoid this restaurant. Decent food but have had nicer elsewhere and very expensive for to be treated like it was a privilege to us to be there when we are paying customers not guests 🙄

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  16. LauraM

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Was very good vibe in there, but waiter took ages to get to our table, we didn't mind. But at one stage we were wondering did he see us 🤣

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Limerick

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We loved our first but not last visit to your gorgeous establishment. The only criticism I have is the tables were uncomfortably close together. We had agreed that one less table I. The row would’ve have given enough space so we didn’t feel involved in our neighbours conversation. Thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance & food. Special mention to our server who was well educated and very mindful of my dietary restrictions. Thank you!

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded today

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Christmas Lunch. Atmosphere food and service was excellent Highly recommend. Such a treat!!

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded today

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent Great dining experience Food was amazing

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded today

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Inattentive waiter got the food order and the coffee order wrong. Coffees arrived late. Subsequent waiting staff were apologetic and polite. I acknowledge it was busy, but that shouldn’t be an excuse for a brand experience like The Ivy. Similarly poor dining/service offerings are available throughout Dublin at lower prices o_O Would recommend, but not when busy.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place for a meal! Unfortunately we came way too early as we were hoping to have some mimosas with our breakfast and they don’t start serving any alcohol until 10:30am which is a little odd. Otherwise the restaurant is beautiful and the food was delicious but smaller portions. The server was great!

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  22. CelineG

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely night had by all, service was amazing and the food was flavoursome and presented well. Celine

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  23. VickyP

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous spot for a special occasion. Amazing decor, and ambience. Food amazing and staff friendly.

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  24. MaiM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We had a party of 8 and booking was 7 o’clock. We received our staters at 8.30. I do realise it’s Dec but with their limited Xmas menu I don’t understand it. Also the festive menu on their website page is much better than the one received on Fri night. I’ll be back but not in December.

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  25. Kelly

    Limerick

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Great ambience. Great service but the food was OK... I thought the main course was poor.. We had a good time despite that.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    Our table was not ready for us when we arrived and it was impossible to get close enough to the bar to get a drink while we waited as it was so hectic and busy. Managers were giving out loudly to staff beside us while we waited which wasn’t nice to see. There was no apology given for the 15 minute delay to be seated. A table seated beside us had their order taken before us although we were seated first and we were ready to order. I had to ask twice to get someone’s attention to take our order. On the upside the food was fantastic.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was fab but felt a bit rushed as place was packed waited half hour for table but service very good..

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely Christmas lunch menu....great atmosphere....excellent service....and great value for money

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great lunch meat and fish cooked to perfection. Slight complaint would be that the sauce for the meat was slightly too rich. Desert was delicious and the service was excellent. We frequent the venue off and on specifically for special occasions. We have yet to have a bad experience. Love going there.

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  30. MiaD

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Lovely and buzz, particularly at this time of the year.

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  31. ValC

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall a great experience The only fault would the price of your wines You need to have reasonable priced house wine You only had one Chardonnay on the wine list which was very heavily priced @€56

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed our meal , food and service was excellent , great atmosphere in the restaurant too.

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very nice. Extremely great service. Felt very looked after. Food was so tasty. Also got tea and coffee on the house , which was amazing

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A very classy restaurant with wonderful friendly staff.

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was unbelievably kind and helpful. We went two nights in a row and both times we were wowed with everything we ate.

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delcious, really enjoyed my evening here for my daughter’s graduation celebrations

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  37. SandraH

    Leinster

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    All very enjoyable One of the girls at reception not the friendliest when we arrived A smile and hello wouldn’t go a miss otherwise super my favourite place to go in Dublin

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Munster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food is overpriced but you are paying for the service and ambience.

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  39. Eilish

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My favourite place in Dublin , nothing about I don't like love love love

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful decor. The restaurant was buzzing at lunchtime. Very attentive staff. A super venue for a pre Christmas treat.

    The Ivy Dawson StreetResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I am so pleased to hear you had such a great time when you dined recently. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again soon Kind regards The Ivy Dublin

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FAQs

The Ivy Dawson Street is rated 4.4 stars by 9590 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20:30


Booked 197 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Dawson Street

13-17 Dawson Street, Dublin, DN D02 TF98

Additional information

  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, European, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Q Park Dawson street, DO2 WF63 (5 min walk from the car park) Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
  • Public Transit
    Tara Street station, Dublin (13 min walk from the station) Pearse station, Dublin (13 min walk from the station)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    35316950744
  • Private party facilities
    Located in a lively part of the city centre, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven from Dublin’s everyday bustle. Meanwhile, nestled on the first floor, you’ll find an impressive private room for big-occasion dining, celebration birthdays or stylish working lunches.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 2037276548
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