ALL THE FOOD

25 The Liberties, The Coombe, Dublin 8

The food: Modern Irish

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A ‘pub with a restaurant’ in the Liberties from the same owners as The Pig’s Ear...

78 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

The food: Cooking with fire

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Cooking with fire from chef Keelan Higgs (formerly Luna and Locks), with an emphasis on family-style dining, homemade pasta and big flavours...

Castle Way, Golden Lane, Dublin 8

The food: Bistro

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Neighbourhood bistro formerly in Dún Laoghaire which moved to the city centre in 2018...

19 Kevin Street Lower, Dublin 8

The food: Seasonal, Italian, Middle-Eastern

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Run by couple Kevin and Gwen Doherty, this tiny, special cafe serves seasonal small plates...

1 Windsor Terrace, Portobello, Dublin 8

The food: Modern Irish

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The latest incarnation of longstanding Locks, from Paul McNamara and Conor O'Dowd, is widely said to be its best yet...

6 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin 8

The food: Modern Irish

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Casual dining, small plates and plenty of wine, from Bastible chef/owners Barry Fitzgerald and Claremarie Thomas...

111 South CircularRoad, Dublin 8

The food: Modern Irish

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Contemporary dining from Barry Fitzgerald, former head chef at Etto and the Michelin starred Harwood Arms in London...

Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8

The food: Seasonal, healthy eating

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Ethically sourced food, elevated to new levels of deliciousness by their clever staff...

74 Francis Street, Dublin 8

The food: Café

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First rate coffee and quality food at this lovely little café that’s part of the Francis Street Collective...

59 Clanbrassil Street Lower, Dublin 8

The food: Pizza, bakery

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French pizzeria and bakery, topping pizzas with Emmental instead of Mozzarella...