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The Schoolhouse Dublin, Dublin 4, Co. DUBLIN

The Schoolhouse Dublin

4.3 (551)
€30 and under
French
The Schoolhouse Hotel 2-8 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, Co. DUBLIN D04 P5W8

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to the Gastrobar at the Schoolhouse Hotel, nestled in one of Dublin's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Discover an unparalleled dining experience crafted by our head chef, Francois Grelet, who possesses a passion for utilising fresh, locally sourced ingredients in his delectable creations.

Brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails - we’re the local you’ve been looking for.

Indulge in a multitude of dining options within our Gastrobar, an inviting space that blends Irish history, contemporary style and sophistication. For those seeking a relaxing atmosphere our beloved garden terrace beckons, these outdoor seats offer a serene setting that is always in high demand. With a diverse range of dishes available, from gluten free to vegan, we guarantee a dish that suits every preference and mood. In addition, we are pleased to offer our venue as a destination for hosting small personal or corporate events. With on site free car parking - subject to availability.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Francois Grelet
  • Catering
    Set Menus & Platter options
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of gatherings, from intimate meetings to larger dining experiences up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Events Executive: (01) 667 5014
  • Area
    Ballsbridge
  • Cross Street
    Haddington Road intersects with Northumberland Road south of the hotel.
  • Parking details
    Small car park on a first come, first served basis.
  • Public transit
    Dublin’s public transport options include the nearby Lansdowne Road DART station (10-minute walk) and local bus stops, offering easy access to the city. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and FreeNow are also readily available. We are about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport by car or taxi, depending on traffic. You can also take the 24-hour Aircoach (routes 702), which stops just a 5-minute walk from the gastrobar, book online.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Private dining

What 551 people are saying

The Schoolhouse Dublin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin 4

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 4

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 4

    Healthy

  • Dublin 4

    Lively

  • Dublin 4

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Schoolhouse Dublin offers a "stunning garden" and "excellent food" with a "friendly staff" who create a "charming environment." Guests rave about the "amazing decor" and "warm welcome." While some mention noise levels and occasional staffing issues, the "unique surroundings" and "excellent service" make it a memorable dining experience.

551 Reviews
  1. Dmitry

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything’s was fast and great! Like this space place with its stunning garden.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Dmitry, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed our space, especially the stunning garden. It’s a favorite spot for many and we’re glad you appreciated it too. We hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy even more of what we have to offer! With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  2. Murad VIP

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the staff and the food. Never disappoints, only surprises positively!

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  3. Hilary

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gastro pub. Food and service excellent. Good value.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Hilary, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our Gastrobar, the food and the service. We aim to offer great value alongside a warm welcome, so it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  4. Nicola

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly staff. Will definitely be back!
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Nicola, Thank you so much for your lovely words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and felt the warmth of our team, it's what we love to hear. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious visit. With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  5. Robert

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought two guest with us from the United States. They were blown away by the interior and the overall ambience of the restaurant we had good meal and had a good service. There was one problem a cocktail was served in a cracked glass, which was replaced when pointed out.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on 29 April 2025
    Dear Robert, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted your guests from the US enjoyed the ambience, meal and service. We do apologise for the cracked glass and appreciate you pointing it out so we could promptly replace it. We hope to welcome you back again soon! With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  6. Sybille

    SH1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with excellent service in a very charming environment- only the music didn't fit at all.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on 24 April 2025
    Dear Sybille, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service and the charm of the space! We really appreciate your comment about the music. We're always looking to improve the atmosphere for our guests, and your input is genuinely helpful. We'll definitely take this into consideration as we review our playlists. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  7. Susan

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    18 euro for a Flatbread which is basically a bad lump of small dough, 3-4 olives, 2-3 bits of pepper and indescribable cheese on top As for the "wagu" beef burger😃 this place has notions of the highest order, won't be back.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on 22 April 2025
    Dear Susan, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re really sorry to hear that the flatbread and the wagyu beef burger didn’t meet your expectations. We always aim to provide high-quality dishes and we source our ingredients from organic farms and local suppliers to ensure we offer the best. We truly value your feedback and will take it on board to ensure we continue improving. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future. The Schoolhouse Team

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Greta venue and food (service food have been a bit better as hard to get the attention of the staff for drinks) and the background music was very loud. Will be back and will ask to turn down the music.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on 14 April 2025
    Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we're so glad to hear you enjoyed the venue and food! We really appreciate your comments regarding the service and background music. We're sorry to hear it was difficult to get the staff’s attention for drinks and that the music was a bit too loud, we’ll certainly take this on board to improve the overall experience. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon! With love. From our house to yours. The Schoolhouse Hotel Team

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  9. Aisling

    Leinster1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff were very lovely and helpful but it was very understaffed, not enough servers or bar staff to accommodate so many people and families on a match day in the Aviva Food was excellent Would come again, just not on a rugby game day
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on 16 April 2025
    Dear Aisling, Thank you so much for your kind words about our staff and food, we’re really glad you enjoyed your meal and felt well taken care of. You’re absolutely right that rugby match days around the Aviva have a unique energy, there’s a real buzz and it brings a whole different vibe to the area! On these days, we do bring in more staff and offer a special match day menu to keep things moving. We’d love to welcome you back on a quieter day so you can enjoy the full experience at a more relaxed pace. Thanks again, and hope to see you soon! With love. from our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  10. JIm

    Dublin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice buzz and friendly. Nice menu and selection.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on 11 April 2025
    Dear Jim, Thank you for your wonderful comments, and five-star rating of your experience. It was our privilege to serve you during your time with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We hope to see you again soon. With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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2 people
19:00
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The Schoolhouse Hotel 2-8 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, Co. DUBLIN D04 P5W8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Haddington Road intersects with Northumberland Road south of the hotel.
  • Area
    Ballsbridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Small car park on a first come, first served basis.
  • Public transit
    Dublin’s public transport options include the nearby Lansdowne Road DART station (10-minute walk) and local bus stops, offering easy access to the city. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and FreeNow are also readily available. We are about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport by car or taxi, depending on traffic. You can also take the 24-hour Aircoach (routes 702), which stops just a 5-minute walk from the gastrobar, book online.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francois Grelet
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Set Menus & Platter options
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of gatherings, from intimate meetings to larger dining experiences up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Events Executive: (01) 667 5014
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