Where to eat on Monday night in Dublin city centre

We've all been there. You're planning a special birthday or anniversary dinner, or need to book something good with that foodie friend who's back in town for one night only, and the penny drops: oh GOD, it's a Monday! While things have come on a bit from when the start of the week was a veritable dining desert, Monday's still the quietest night of the week by a ways - here's your cheat sheet for where to book ahead or try your luck with a walk-in, and all the best offers they're luring you in with...

Bar Pez, Kevin Street

Yelps of glee were heard all around the city when Bar Pez recently announced a pivot to a 7-day service. The Spanish-style seasonal small plates joint from the brains behind Fish Shop recently made us weak at the knees with boudin noir rarebit and scallop toast – not to mention the obligatory gilda and vermouth to start. You’ll get a walk-in if you’re lucky, but this one’s worth planning for.

777, George’s Street

John Farrell’s flagship Mexican 777 makes an effort to lure in a Monday crowd with a 2 for €20 margarita deal all night long – reason enough for us. Be warned for summer outings that their outdoor “afuera” area doesn’t open this side of the week, and if there's less than six in your party it’s walk-ins only.

Full Moon Thai, Temple Bar

For that "I'm sitting on a beach on Koh Pha Ngan" feeling, you need a trip to Full Moon Thai for papaya salad, laab moo, and deep-fried whole seabass. The wine and cocktail list is better than you might expect, and there's some outside tables on buzzy Parliament Street.

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