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Melendez · 22-06-2011, 21:11

Best deal ever.

We had ...

Freebie olives, salted nuts, salty bits.

Cheese and charcuterie (sharing plate, not tapas, 18 euro)
Bread with Aioili and flavoured oils (added to the meal for dipping & with cheeses - bread dipped in thyme oil went very well with the cheese)
Foie Gras
Marinated salmon
Meatballs
Spanish Omelette
Coconut/pineapple/curry dessert
Chocolate Dessert

+ a 26 euro bottle of wine

and had to add 17 euro to the voucher plus tip.
(Parking ticket validated as well)

The waiters were excellent, quick with advise and recommendations.

If you are someone with a big appetite, have a sanger a couple of hours before you go. This isn't about feeding you up, it is lovely little tasty bits to enjoy with your drinks. If you go expecting it to be akin to going out for a formal meal you might be disappointed. The "foie gras bruleed" is literally a teaspoonful, but, at 4 euro, is the tastiest and best value teaspoonful available in Dublin IMO. Everybody wont like everything. I found the cheese and charcuterie the least interesting while it was the other half's favourite.

I'd worry about table space and availability at peak times. I'd recommend sneaking in when it's quiet, don't order everything at the same time, add to your order as you go, and make a night of it.

Melendez · 19-08-2011, 09:29

I went there before, reviewed it on the experiences thread, but was reminded by this to use my other voucher. I went again last night, and this time was every bit as good IMO. I just love the idea, and the waiters are great. We ended up getting two bottles of good wine, two "portions" and five tapas, so had to dig into the pockets a bit. It really is excellent value though, the voucher covered all the food and still made a little dent into the wine. You could easily have a night out in luxurious (if a little odd) surroundings with wine and highly professional and engaging service for the €50 voucher price. Place was very quiet, I'd love to see it doing better.

Twenty10 · 29-08-2011, 11:55

Used my voucher on Friday night and had a fantastic evening. Nice surroundings, good food & wine, great service and really good cocktails.

Suffered a lot on Saturday but it was worth it

sirreally · 30-08-2011, 18:02

I actually came here to post a new thread about this deal but I'll just reply here because I totally agree with the other posters. Excellent service, great choice of wine, and the food was delicious...fantastic deal all round!

Doirtybirdy · 09-09-2011, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melendez

Best deal ever.

We had ...

Freebie olives, salted nuts, salty bits.

Cheese and charcuterie (sharing plate, not tapas, 18 euro)
Bread with Aioili and flavoured oils (added to the meal for dipping & with cheeses - bread dipped in thyme oil went very well with the cheese)
Foie Gras
Marinated salmon
Meatballs
Spanish Omelette
Coconut/pineapple/curry dessert
Chocolate Dessert

+ a 26 euro bottle of wine

and had to add 17 euro to the voucher plus tip.
(Parking ticket validated as well)

The waiters were excellent, quick with advise and recommendations.

If you are someone with a big appetite, have a sanger a couple of hours before you go. This isn't about feeding you up, it is lovely little tasty bits to enjoy with your drinks. If you go expecting it to be akin to going out for a formal meal you might be disappointed. The "foie gras bruleed" is literally a teaspoonful, but, at 4 euro, is the tastiest and best value teaspoonful available in Dublin IMO. Everybody wont like everything. I found the cheese and charcuterie the least interesting while it was the other half's favourite.

I'd worry about table space and availability at peak times. I'd recommend sneaking in when it's quiet, don't order everything at the same time, add to your order as you go, and make a night of it.

+1 all of that except in our case they accepted 2 vouchers even though they weren't supposed to and we had 4 glasses of their ruinart champagne .

I can't say how fantastic this place is.
Go to it people and enjoy

phantom60 · 26-09-2011, 21:43

Went on Saturday night (thanks Niamh for asking them to extend the validity period) and have to agree with everything above.
Lovely food, lovely wine, lovely cocktails, lovely bar, lovely hotel, lovely staff!!

22-06-2011, 21:11	#1
Melendez Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 634 Adverts \| Friends	Ice Bar Tapas Best deal ever. We had ... Freebie olives, salted nuts, salty bits. Cheese and charcuterie (sharing plate, not tapas, 18 euro) Bread with Aioili and flavoured oils (added to the meal for dipping & with cheeses - bread dipped in thyme oil went very well with the cheese) Foie Gras Marinated salmon Meatballs Spanish Omelette Coconut/pineapple/curry dessert Chocolate Dessert + a 26 euro bottle of wine and had to add 17 euro to the voucher plus tip. (Parking ticket validated as well) The waiters were excellent, quick with advise and recommendations. If you are someone with a big appetite, have a sanger a couple of hours before you go. This isn't about feeding you up, it is lovely little tasty bits to enjoy with your drinks. If you go expecting it to be akin to going out for a formal meal you might be disappointed. The "foie gras bruleed" is literally a teaspoonful, but, at 4 euro, is the tastiest and best value teaspoonful available in Dublin IMO. Everybody wont like everything. I found the cheese and charcuterie the least interesting while it was the other half's favourite. I'd worry about table space and availability at peak times. I'd recommend sneaking in when it's quiet, don't order everything at the same time, add to your order as you go, and make a night of it. Last edited by Melendez; 22-06-2011 at 21:15.

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19-08-2011, 09:29	#2
Melendez Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 634 Adverts \| Friends	I went there before, reviewed it on the experiences thread, but was reminded by this to use my other voucher. I went again last night, and this time was every bit as good IMO. I just love the idea, and the waiters are great. We ended up getting two bottles of good wine, two "portions" and five tapas, so had to dig into the pockets a bit. It really is excellent value though, the voucher covered all the food and still made a little dent into the wine. You could easily have a night out in luxurious (if a little odd) surroundings with wine and highly professional and engaging service for the €50 voucher price. Place was very quiet, I'd love to see it doing better.

29-08-2011, 11:55	#3
Twenty10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 301 Adverts \| Friends	Used my voucher on Friday night and had a fantastic evening. Nice surroundings, good food & wine, great service and really good cocktails. Suffered a lot on Saturday but it was worth it

30-08-2011, 18:02	#4
sirreally Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 90 Adverts \| Friends	I actually came here to post a new thread about this deal but I'll just reply here because I totally agree with the other posters. Excellent service, great choice of wine, and the food was delicious...fantastic deal all round!

26-09-2011, 21:43	#6
phantom60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Behind you Posts: 173 Adverts \| Friends	Went on Saturday night (thanks Niamh for asking them to extend the validity period) and have to agree with everything above. Lovely food, lovely wine, lovely cocktails, lovely bar, lovely hotel, lovely staff!!