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Wheelchair Accessable Restaurant in Dublin City Centre

  • 14-12-2013 3:32pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm looking for some advice. I'm taking herself out for dinner next weekend as a Christmas treat.

    Both of us are wheelchair users, so I'm looking for somewhere that's FULLY ACCESSIBLE. I want it to be a nice, romantic place too. Price doesn't matter either.

    Cheers.

    Edit: Sorry for the spelling mistake in the title!


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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    Hi MM, I've moved this to the Dublin City forum because you're much more likely to get helpful replies in here. Posters in the Food & Drink forum are from all over.

    *If you want to fix your title you just need to click on Edit, then on Go Advanced. That'll give you the opportunity to change it :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Hi MM, I've moved this to the Dublin City forum because you're much more likely to get helpful replies in here. Posters in the Food & Drink forum are from all over.

    *If you want to fix your title you just need to click on Edit, then on Go Advanced. That'll give you the opportunity to change it :)


    Thanks. Posting from a mobile, so not sure if I can.......?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Anyone.......? I'll probably need to book this pretty sharpish.......?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭patsypantaloni


    Anyone.......? I'll probably need to book this pretty sharpish.......?

    I'd suggest either Fallon and Byrne restaurant (2nd floor but lift accessible) or L'gueuleton


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Twenty10


    There is a wheelchair friendly search on the Georgina Campbell webite:

    http://www.ireland-guide.com/places-to-eat-wheelchair-friendly.html


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    I'd suggest either Fallon and Byrne restaurant (2nd floor but lift accessible) or L'gueuleton

    Where's the second one located?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 309 ✭✭tomboylady


    Not quite city centre but O'Connell's in Donnybrook is wheelchair friendly if I remember correctly (I think it's all on the flat). Plus the food is lovely.

    Also, the restaurant upstairs in the Fitzwilliam Hotel is good (I can't remember the name of it right now... it'll come to me). The lift is just by the reception area and opens out directly at the restaurant level.


    Edit: Citron! That's the name of the Fitzwilliam restaurant!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Twenty10 wrote: »
    There is a wheelchair friendly search on the Georgina Campbell webite:

    http://www.ireland-guide.com/places-to-eat-wheelchair-friendly.html

    Is that for the whole country?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭patsypantaloni


    Where's the second one located?

    L'gueuleton is a ground floor restaurant on fade at, dublin 2


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    I think Trocadero is winning so far.....?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Twenty10 wrote: »
    There is a wheelchair friendly search on the Georgina Campbell webite:

    http://www.ireland-guide.com/places-to-eat-wheelchair-friendly.html

    That website is hard to use on a mobile phone!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Twenty10


    Sorry, just seeing this now, was out. It is the whole country but you can do a search for Dublin alone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Twenty10 wrote: »
    Sorry, just seeing this now, was out. It is the whole country but you can do a search for Dublin alone.

    Thanks :-)

    Going to ring Fallon & Byrne tomorrow. Looks like a nice place.....?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,306 ✭✭✭✭John_Rambo


    Thanks :-)

    Going to ring Fallon & Byrne tomorrow. Looks like a nice place.....?

    Cracking place, great food, good atmosphere, lots of room. Good staff.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    John_Rambo wrote: »
    Cracking place, great food, good atmosphere, lots of room. Good staff.

    They're booked out for the night I want. Any other suggestions?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,306 ✭✭✭✭John_Rambo


    They're booked out for the night I want. Any other suggestions?

    I'd say everywheres booked up at this stage. You could try Coppinger Row? They don't normally take bookings, but give them a buzz. Explain your situation?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Twenty10


    A few more options, described as wheelchair friendly, according to the GC website;

    Saba
    Green19
    Brasserie Sixty6
    Diep Le Shaker

    Two good hotel options which you might find it easier to get a booking at;

    The Westin - Exchange Restaurant
    Brooks Hotel - Francescas Restaurant

    I ate at The Exchange recently and thought it was fab. Also ate in Francescas a few years ago and would also recommend it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 429 ✭✭Afroshack


    Acupalco on George's Street is really nice if you like Mexican food. It's really lively and colourful with amazing cocktails - just make sure you ask to be put on the ground floor and mention the wheelchairs as some of the seats are a bit close together.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Twenty10 wrote: »
    A few more options, described as wheelchair friendly, according to the GC website;

    Saba
    Green19
    Brasserie Sixty6
    Diep Le Shaker

    Two good hotel options which you might find it easier to get a booking at;

    The Westin - Exchange Restaurant
    Brooks Hotel - Francescas Restaurant

    I ate at The Exchange recently and thought it was fab. Also ate in Francescas a few years ago and would also recommend it.

    Went for Brasserie 66 in the end......for this Friday


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Went for Brasserie 66 in the end......for this Friday

    Night was a complete success. Food & location were fantastic. We both thoroughly enjoyed it, and will definitely go back!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Twenty10


    Delighted to hear you both had a good evening! I haven't eaten there yet but its on my list to visit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,306 ✭✭✭✭John_Rambo


    Good stuff from Brasserie 66,been there twice. It's hard to get food food this close to xmas with the work do's and the xmas menus, good stuff from twenty10 for the advice and good stuff from Mental Mickey for the review.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    John_Rambo wrote: »
    Good stuff from Brasserie 66,been there twice. It's hard to get food food this close to xmas with the work do's and the xmas menus, good stuff from twenty10 for the advice and good stuff from Mental Mickey for the review.

    It was insanely busy when we were there, but we'd go back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    What's "Fire" Restaurant like??? Have booked a table there for Valentine's......


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭paudgenator


    One I want to try..let us know what you think.

    Tripadvisor is always worth checking..http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Restaurant_Review-g186605-d3686033-Reviews-Fire_Restaurant-Dublin_County_Dublin.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    One I want to try..let us know what you think.

    Tripadvisor is always worth checking..http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Restaurant_Review-g186605-d3686033-Reviews-Fire_Restaurant-Dublin_County_Dublin.html

    I'm looking for Boardsie's opinions too lol!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Twenty10


    I was there recently as part of a large group of over 100. We had a set menu because of our group size. Food and service was very good, I also liked the room and decor.

    It's not somewhere I would think of going as a party of two or four, personally I like smaller places and this dining room is huge. I imagine it would need to be at least half full to have a decent atmosphere.

    That said I haven't been there in a small number so hopefully someone else can advise you on what it's actually like then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭liffeylite


    I went there a few years back as a couple and it wasn't as loud as I expected it to be. The place was full but it did still feel relatively intimate.

    Try www.menupages.ie if you are looking for new places to try. you can search by cuisine, area of city etc and the site lists about 1500 places across Dublin you can eat at!


    So enough places for you to eat out every night for over 4 years....;)

    I find it interesting that there are more restaurants in Dublin than there are pubs and bars. Not many places in Ireland or the UK could claim that!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Twenty10 wrote: »
    I was there recently as part of a large group of over 100. We had a set menu because of our group size. Food and service was very good, I also liked the room and decor.

    It's not somewhere I would think of going as a party of two or four, personally I like smaller places and this dining room is huge. I imagine it would need to be at least half full to have a decent atmosphere.

    That said I haven't been there in a small number so hopefully someone else can advise you on what it's actually like then.

    Damn. Was thinking of somewhere intimate! :-(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭liffeylite


    Damn. Was thinking of somewhere intimate! :-(

    The port house on south William street is very intimate. Spanish tapas place and beautiful building. Also La cave and La Ruelle might fit your bill.
    Il Primo also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    liffeylite wrote: »
    The port house on south William street is very intimate. Spanish tapas place and beautiful building. Also La cave and La Ruelle might fit your bill.
    Il Primo also.

    Are those places wheelchair accessible though?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,905 ✭✭✭Aard


    I don't think the Port House is accessible. Iirs there are steps down into it. Many of those South William eateries are in buildings with steps fwiw.

    People mentioned L'Gueleton upthread. Very nice place. They don't take reservations though, so mightn't be a runner for Valentine's day. Rustic Stone on Exchequer/George's Street is pricey but nice, and no steps either. (Side note: it's amazing how I never really give a thought as to whether a restaurant has universal access. Something I will look out for in future!)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    A place was mentioned on here before(I think?) where the restaurant had a normal dining floor, but also offered private rooms where the customers had their own waiter.........? Can anyone enlighten me?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,905 ✭✭✭Aard


    I came across this recently: http://wheelmap.org/en/map#/?lat=53.33989815165648&lon=-6.260565519332886&zoom=18&q=dublin

    It's an editable map of wheelchair accessible businesses. It's very easy to change, just click on a business and add its accessibility status. For those familiar with it, it is also possible to add this information via other OpenStreetMap editors.

    It's poorly populated for Dublin atm, but OSM tends to change at a high rate so keep an eye on it, and add to it if you can.


    EDIT: Also, it might be worth changing the title of this thread to include "wheelchair accessible", so that others can find the information easily.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Aard wrote: »
    I came across this recently: http://wheelmap.org/en/map#/?lat=53.33989815165648&lon=-6.260565519332886&zoom=18&q=dublin

    It's an editable map of wheelchair accessible businesses. It's very easy to change, just click on a business and add its accessibility status. For those familiar with it, it is also possible to add this information via other OpenStreetMap editors.

    It's poorly populated for Dublin atm, but OSM tends to change at a high rate so keep an eye on it, and add to it if you can.


    EDIT: Also, it might be worth changing the title of this thread to include "wheelchair accessible", so that others can find the information easily.

    Mods, could you change the title for me please?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Mods, could you change the title for me please?

    Done :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    January wrote: »
    Done :)

    Cheers :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    A place was mentioned on here before(I think?) where the restaurant had a normal dining floor, but also offered private rooms where the customers had their own waiter.........? Can anyone enlighten me?

    It's actually Fire Restaurant lol. I'll ring them tomorrow to see if I can get a private room...?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 423 ✭✭madrabui


    The room might be accessible but check if the loos are. We booked one place and the cubicle door open inwards and it was located in the ladies.

    It’s been a few years since I’ve been there, but the Westbury was a nice spot. It was nice, relaxing and spacious.


    The Irish Times did an article on private dining in Ireland: http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/dine-like-lords-and-ladies-just-for-one-night-1.1611773
    It mentions the Shelbourne


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    madrabui wrote: »
    The room might be accessible but check if the loos are. We booked one place and the cubicle door open inwards and it was located in the ladies.

    It’s been a few years since I’ve been there, but the Westbury was a nice spot. It was nice, relaxing and spacious.


    The Irish Times did an article on private dining in Ireland: http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/dine-like-lords-and-ladies-just-for-one-night-1.1611773
    It mentions the Shelbourne



    Good point re; the loos. Never thought of that!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Good point re; the loos. Never thought of that!

    Just got an email from them. They have accessible toilets.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Fire is a fabulous restaurant! We'll definitely be going back! The food, service, and atmosphere are top notch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Hi guys,

    I'm back again! This time I'm looking for an accessible restaurant near to the Gaeity Theatre!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭Twenty10


    L'gueuleton, The Market Bar and Francesca's in Brooks Hotel are all meant to be wheelchair accessible and quite close to The Gaiety.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    Guys

    Trocadero or Rustic Stone? Which would you choose?


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Guys

    Trocadero or Rustic Stone? Which would you choose?

    Both are nice but if you are going for romance and atmosphere over anything else, I'd go with Trocadero.

    Check both their menus though, that might pick the winner for you :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    both lovely places and I'd advise to try both.
    Troc is more traditional food with a lovely atmosphere. Very popular with theatre / TV folk. Really nice and relaxed and staff v attentive.
    Rustic stone is more 'yuppie' crowd, but still the food is excellent and different.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭Mental Mickey


    I've booked Rustic Stone, but I think that Trocadero is closer to the Gaeity? Am I right?


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    I've booked Rustic Stone, but I think that Trocadero is closer to the Gaeity? Am I right?

    It is a little closer but not by much at all.


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