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Dublin

1. Crackbird

34-35 S William St, Dublin, Dublin City
Fried Chicken Joint · South-East Inner City · 98 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Half soy garlic chicken, side of slaw and if you're sharing get some chilli chicken crunches with the burnt lemon and feta sauce to dip. Sorted.

2. Skinflint

60 Dame St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pizzeria · Temple Bar · 63 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: The pizza's are pretty filling so if you're there with friends, share some starters and get a pizza between two. The paté is delicious. Suzie and Grainne are my favourite.

3. Calzone Café

63 S William St, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · South-East Inner City · 12 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Nice little spot. Nothing fancy but the calzone's are tasty and made fresh.

Camden Kitchen is one of Dublin.

4. Camden Kitchen

6.9
3 Camden Market (Grantham St), Dublin, Dublin City
Restaurant · South-East Inner City · 8 tips and reviews
Whitefriar Grill is one of Dublin.

5. Whitefriar Grill

7.6
16 Aungier St, Dublin, Dublin City
Steakhouse · South-East Inner City · 30 tips and reviews
The Pig & Heifer is one of Dublin.

6. The Pig & Heifer

7.5
151 Pearse St, Dublin, Dublin City
Sandwich Spot · South-East Inner City · 6 tips and reviews

7. Juniors Deli Cafe

9.0
2 Bath Ave, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · Ballsbridge · 76 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: I've not had a bad sandwich here. Be prepared for it to get a bit messy with the chargrilled chicken though.

The Brew Dock is one of Dublin.

8. The Brew Dock

8.8
1 Amiens St, Dublin, Dublin City
Gastropub · North Inner City · 91 tips and reviews
Third Floor Espresso (3FE) is one of Dublin.

9. Third Floor Espresso (3FE)

9.0
32-34 Lwr Grand Canal St, Dublin, Dublin City
Coffee Shop · South-East Inner City · 149 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Best coffee in the city. If you like to try new things, talk to the staff for a recommendation. The trio set is great, and if a few of you want filter, get a chemex to split.

Against The Grain is one of Dublin.

10. Against The Grain

11 Wexford St, Dublin, Dublin City
Beer Bar · South-East Inner City · 79 tips and reviews
The Porterhouse is one of Dublin.

11. The Porterhouse

9.2
16-18 Parliament St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · Temple Bar · 286 tips and reviews
Whelan's is one of Dublin.

12. Whelan's

8.8
25 Wexford St, Dublin
Pub · 60 tips and reviews
Bar with No Name / Bar No.3 / Kelly's / The Snail is one of Dublin.

13. Bar with No Name / Bar No.3 / Kelly's / The Snail

8.1
3 Fade St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 89 tips and reviews
Queen of Tarts is one of Dublin.

14. Queen of Tarts

Cow's Ln, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · Temple Bar · 147 tips and reviews

15. The Larder

6.7
Parliament St, Dublin, Dublin City
Restaurant · Temple Bar · 34 tips and reviews

16. Vintage Cocktail Club

9.2
Crown Alley, Dublin, Dublin City
Cocktail Bar · Temple Bar · 92 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: If you want to come here for a weekend event make sure to book a table for your group ahead of time. Brilliant cocktails and the service is good, albeit a little thinly spread on busy nights.

Hatch & Sons is one of Dublin.

17. Hatch & Sons

15 St Stephens Green, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · South-East Inner City · 100 tips and reviews

18. Panem

8.1
21 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · North City · 16 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Treat yourself to some truly delicious, fresh, handmade pastries. The menu changes most days. The focaccia and croissants are fantastic.

19. Little Ass Burrito Bar

32A Dawson St, Dublin, Dublin City
Burrito Restaurant · South-East Inner City · 33 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Best burrito in Dublin. I've not had a bad one yet and I've been going for a couple of years. It's not very traditional but the flavours are just delicious. Get the Pukka Poya with some zesty salsa!

The Bernard Shaw is one of Dublin.

20. The Bernard Shaw

11-12 S Richmond St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 106 tips and reviews
Irish Film Institute (IFI) is one of Dublin.

21. Irish Film Institute (IFI)

9.0
6 Eustace St, Dublin, Dublin City
Indie Movie Theater · Temple Bar · 56 tips and reviews

22. Vice Coffee Inc.

9.1
54 Middle Abbey St, Dublin, Dublin City
Coffee Shop · North City · 47 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: My favourite coffee shop in Dublin. Right up there with 3fe in terms of quality of beans and baristas but there's a lovely calm vibe, good music and they do a vietnamese iced coffee in the summer.

L. Mulligan Grocer is one of Dublin.

23. L. Mulligan Grocer

8.6
18 Stoneybatter, Dublin, Dublin City
Gastropub · Grangegorman · 69 tips and reviews
The Chop House is one of Dublin.

24. The Chop House

8.0
2 Shelbourne Rd, Dublin, Dublin City
Gastropub · Ballsbridge · 48 tips and reviews

25. The Bath

8.2
26 Bath Ave, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · Sandymount · 42 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Great place. They have a nice selection of beers, good staff, not too many TV's and their Hendricks High Tea is fun for gin drinkers. On weekdays you can order pizza from delicious Base WFP too.

26. The Pepper Pot

8.7
Powerscourt Town Centre, S William St, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · South-East Inner City · 39 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Best, most silky, delicious scrambled eggs I've ever had. I can't order food here without at least getting a side of scramblers. The sausage sandwich is also delicious. Favourite breakfast/brunch spot

27. Secret Book & Record Store

8.6
15a Wicklow St., Dublin, Dublin City
Record Store · South-East Inner City · 5 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Great independent record store. Good selection of new vinyl. They seem to be expanding with the demand so their sections outside of Rock/pop are growing these days. Cheaper than Tower too.

Tower Records is one of Dublin.

28. Tower Records

8.7
7 Dawson St, Dublin, Dublin City
Record Store · South-East Inner City · 19 tips and reviews
Herbstreet is one of Dublin.

29. Herbstreet

8.7
9 Hanover Quay (btwn Forbes St & Asgard Rd), Dublin, Dublin City
Breakfast Spot · South-East Inner City · 115 tips and reviews
Doyles Pub is one of Dublin.

30. Doyles Pub

7.3
9 College St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 19 tips and reviews
The Greenhouse is one of Dublin.

31. The Greenhouse

Dawson St, Dublin, Dublin City
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · South-East Inner City · 24 tips and reviews
Chapter One is one of Dublin.

32. Chapter One

9.0
18-19 Parnell Sq, Dublin, Dublin City
Restaurant · North Inner City · 26 tips and reviews

33. Bunsen

8.9
36 Wexford St, Dublin, Dublin City
Burger Joint · South-East Inner City · 143 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Best no nonsense burger in the city. Safe bet is Cheeseburger, sweet potato fries and a milkshake. If you like burgers, you have to check it out.

34. Oxmantown

8.9
16 Mary's Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin
Café · 19 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: One of the few places to get a well crafted sandwich in the city. Their opening hours are a little odd though. Make sure they're open before you go.

35. Umi Falafel

9.2
13 Dame St, Dublin, Dublin City
Falafel Restaurant · South-East Inner City · 80 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Get a quick tasty bite of food here. Always fresh, nice staff and a helpfully small menu.

36. The Black Sheep

8.8
61 Capel St, Dublin, Dublin City
Gastropub · North Inner City · 77 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: Great draft and bottle selection. If you're stuck for what to drink either asked the staff for a recommendation or go to the wall and spin the arrow.

37. Terra Madre

7.3
13 Bachelors Walk, Dublin, Dublin City
Italian Restaurant · North City · 8 tips and reviews

Kilian M.Kilian McMahon: By far the best and most authentic Italian I have had in Dublin. The food is all organic—they pride themselves on that. The staff care deeply about the food and not matter what you order it's stunning