Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Dublin 1

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Dublin 1? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Wiley Fox

4.7

4.7 (150)

€30 and under

Burgers

North City Centre

About the restaurant

A city centre gem, The Wiley Fox is one of Dublin’s best-loved bars. Located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, the bar’s retro charm combined with its modern atmosphere makes it the ideal spot for any occasion.

Right by the famous River Liffey, we've got a cozy indoor space and a lovely rooftop terrace upstairs where you can taste our amazing Bosh Burgers and gorgeous cocktails.

Whether it's a fun get-together, a special date, a big celebration, or a work party, we're here to make it awesome and memorable.

Booking is super easy! You can reserve your spot on our website, shoot us a message on Instagram @thewileyfoxdublin, or give us a ring at 015 440 900. We're really looking forward to having you!

If you're interested in booking our our music venue or would like to see our gig listings, hit thesoundhouse.ie and @thesoundhousedublin

Top review

Ann

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food, AMAZING cocktails and lovely staff

Krewe North - Capel St

4.7

4.7 (2778)

€30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

North City Centre

About the restaurant

Krewe is a brand new New Orleans Louisiana (NOLA) inspired bar and eatery located on Capel Street in Dublin city centre bringing the dirty south to the Northside. Here at Krewe we are all about fusing the vibrancy, craic and soul of Southern & Irish hospitality. Perfect for any Krewe gathering.

As they would say in New Orleans, 'Pass a Good Time' in our venue and soak up the atmosphere.

Our Menu, created after a fun filled trip to New Orleans, takes inspiration from the flavour of Cajun Creole Cuisine while locally sourcing ingredients.

So Round up your Krewe and 'Laissez les bon temps rouler'. Let the good times roll!

Top review

Sinead

Dined 1 day ago

Staff were friendly & attentive, food was delicious. Generous portions & cooked perfectly, you knew it was going to be good with the aromas coming from the kitchen & it didn't disappoint. We WILL be back.

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Popular dish

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Popular dish

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Popular dish

Krewe Fries

Bovinity

4.7

4.7 (998)

€31 to €50

Steakhouse

Capel Street

About the restaurant

Bovinity; no white tablecloths, no pretension, just fresh, locally sourced food and drinks.

Breaking free from tradition and carving out a space where authenticity reigns and the experience is as real as the flavours on your plate. The menu includes a curated selection of cuts that speak for themselves. Irish, dry-aged beef, the kind of rich, indulgent flavours that demand attention. The cocktails are unique, modern, and made with natural ingredients . The wine list, carefully selected and chosen to compliment every moment.

This is the kind of place where everything is shared—from the steak to those dangerously addictive sides—because, let's face it, that’s what food is all about. Good company, compliments great food. And the vibe? Laid-back, gritty, with a soundtrack that’s as real as it gets. This is Irish hospitality at its finest—warm, buzzing, no-frills, and full of heart.

**Tables of 6+ will be offered a selection of two set menus. Email info@bovinity.ie for info**

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Gary

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food and top class service, we will definitely be back

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Urban Brewing Bar & Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (422)

€30 and under

Contemporary European

International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)

About the restaurant

We offer a fresh and inventive twist to traditional Irish fare, bringing together flavours from our travels around the world and local seasonal ingredients to create food you’ll fall in love with. Our dishes are influenced by our journeys around the world, childhood memories and seasonal changes. They are crafted using locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality, with a lot of care, and respect, for the environment that sustains us and the suppliers that share our hands-on approach.

This is where the old and favourite flavours meet contemporary, Irish ingredients, in a smart casual restaurant suited to intimate small tables, social gatherings or larger groups, with a capacity of up to 275 people. The layout each separated by centenary brick, makes for an unrivalled atmosphere and cosy setting. Serving both lunch and dinner and group and tasting menus, it is a destination not to be missed, whether entertaining clients or celebrating family occasions.

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RobVIP

Dined on 13 Mar 2025

Excellent Irish tapas menu. Good variety of items. Some truly delicious choices (Pork Belly!).

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Experience

Craft Beer & Tapas Pairing

Mad Egg - Millennium Walkway

4.5

4.5 (293)

€30 and under

Irish

North City Centre

About the restaurant

Mad Egg started out with a simple mission; to create the best fried chicken sandos Ireland has ever seen. We are Ireland’s first free-range fried chicken joint. The first to truly put the provenance and sustainability of our product at the front and centre of our ethos; with Chicken Done Proper. Yes, we place a massive emphasis on the quality of our birds, but we don’t stop there! Throughout our menu we focus on the heritage and quality of everything we offer. From our birds to beers, we’ve got you covered! Please note all reservations are for indoor seating, we are operating our outdoor section on a first come first served basis. Seating times are 1 hour 15mins per seating.

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Emma

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

Got seated immediately and food arrived fast. Always have a good experience eating here n the staff are so polite and accommodating, not to mention the food always being unbelievable

Murray's Bar

4.5

4.5 (587)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

O'Connell Street

About the restaurant

Murray’s Bar is a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Dublin with live music and Irish dancing every week. Enjoy a creamy pint of Guinness and a hearty meal in our comfortable lounge, or watch the match in our large, heated beer garden.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome! Portions were satisfactory. Tasty food. Will definitely be back.

Elephant & Castle – The Mayson

4.3

4.3 (810)

€30 and under

Contemporary European

North Wall

About the restaurant

Elephant & Castle is located on the ground floor of The Mayson Hotel. It’s interiors pay homage to the original warehouse with exposed brickwork and timber ceilings, floor to ceiling crittall windows and bespoke wall lights. A beautiful large island bar is the centrepiece of this space, with specially commissioned hand-crafted stitched leather panels. It is a local gathering place for family and friends, neighbours, concert goers and colleagues. With an innovative menu that brings together old world flavours and contemporary international cuisines. Each and every plate is packed with fresh, honest, tasty food, created with the very best Irish produce. Try our world famous chicken wings or one of our juicy homemade burgers and much more. Guests can also enjoy a drink or a nibble on the outdoor original truss roofed courtyard with three-storey living wall.

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jill

Dined on 13 Mar 2025

Great atmosphere and food and and service were perfect

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Popular dish

Spicy Chicken Wings

Wishbone - Dorset Street

4.3

4.3 (419)

€30 and under

Contemporary American

Dorset Street

About the restaurant

Welcome to Wishbone, a culinary haven on Dorset Street in Dublin. Immerse in a modern dining atmosphere where sophistication meets comfort, promising a memorable experience.
Located on Dorset Street, Wishbone is a hub of culinary creativity and inviting ambience. Join us for an unparalleled dining adventure that fuses modern charm with unforgettable tastes

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Grace

Dined 3 days ago

Great service. Quick and taste lovely. Cannot fault for anything

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4.3

4.3 (373)

€30 and under

American

North City Centre

About the restaurant

Karen's Gone Wild is a place where you can complain until the cows come home because we literally don't care.
You can expect good food, great craic and a dining experience like you've never had before, Let us know if it's your birthday, if your name is Karen and for the love of Karen don't ask to speak to the manager...

ALL ENQUIRIES SENT THROUH OPEN TABLE ARE DEALT WITH WITHIN 48 HOURS

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Brilliant host but it was way to expensive for just normal fast food

The Green Room Bar

3.6

3.6 (168)

€30 and under

European

North Wall

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands, The Green Room Bar is the perfect spot for some of Dublin’s tastiest food and delicious drinks with friendly staff and great service.

It’s known for it’s beautiful outdoor dining area, which is perfect for al fresco dining. The outdoor area is adorned with lush greenery and twinkling lights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. But, the real star of the show at The Green Room Bar is the food. The menu features a delicious selection of seansonal dishes, all made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

The Green Room Bar operates by their QR-ordering system for food on 3Arena concert nights. This is to make getting to your show on time even easier by not waiting to pay a bill. Simply, scan order and let the deliciousness come to you! (All drink orders are placed through the bar directly)

They also have a certain amount of tables reserved for walk-ins, so if you can't get a booking head down early and grab a table!

Top review

Ciara

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, lovely staff, fun atmosphere. Favourite place

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