Phibsborough, Dublin 7

Interested Observer

Have eaten in the Botanic House 3 times now since it reopened. The first time I was fairly unimpressed but they hadn't sorted out their menu really. The subsequent 2 times have been very good.

I'm also delighted the Greek place is back open, it was closed for a month or more there.

niconline76

Interested Observer wrote: »

Have eaten in the Botanic House 3 times now since it reopened. The first time I was fairly unimpressed but they hadn't sorted out their menu really. The subsequent 2 times have been very good.

I'm also delighted the Greek place is back open, it was closed for a month or more there.

the Greek place has changed the menu since the reopening and some classic Greek dishes are no longer offered. seems it has gone more on the takeaway/delivery side than restaurant which is a pity. Still good option to have in the area though

niconline76

Does any1 have some insight on that empty commercial/office space between Camille and the new Rua pizzeria.? Planning permission for some new yoga place appeared and vanished about 18 months ago or so. Just wondering why nobody does anything there as it would seem as an excellent location in terms of footfall and exposure...?!

Zipppy

niconline76 wrote:

Does any1 have some insight on that empty commercial/office space between Camille and the new Rua pizzeria.? Planning permission for some new yoga place appeared and vanished about 18 months ago or so. Just wondering why nobody does anything there as it would seem as an excellent location in terms of footfall and exposure...?!

That fell through AFAIK...
I think that whole block could be levelled and a multi story block built there...apartments not student accom..

Zipppy

Whatever happened to the clock on the old bank at Doyle's corner? I think it was still there until a while back??

rwald7

Anyone got any details on that new pizza place near Camile?

Zipppy

rwald7 wrote:

Anyone got any details on that new pizza place near Camile?

rua wood fired pizza..i think it's open...eat in take out...

niconline76

Zipppy wrote: »

rua wood fired pizza..i think it's open...eat in take out...

Was hoping that place to turn into a salad thing (i.e Chopped, Sprout) but wf pizza seems the trend of the moment in Dublin. Hopefully it’ll be decent...

surball

niconline76 wrote: »

Was hoping that place to turn into a salad thing (i.e Chopped, Sprout) but wf pizza seems the trend of the moment in Dublin. Hopefully it’ll be decent...

They have a website https://www.ruawfp.ie/

Assetbacked

foodaholic wrote: »

Food is Doyle’s is good
They have a new sandwich bar as well

Agree about hedigans - gone downhill rapidly

Went in on a Sunday in Doyle's Corner a couple weeks ago for their 7 euro sandwich - got the brisket with blue cheese slaw and it was an almighty feast. Got a side of the soup as well and shared fries (3 each). 2 quid for a soft drink with it so I have to say the value was excellent but would ave even paid more for that monster of a sandwich.

Interested Observer

niconline76 wrote: »

the Greek place has changed the menu since the reopening and some classic Greek dishes are no longer offered. seems it has gone more on the takeaway/delivery side than restaurant which is a pity. Still good option to have in the area though

Yeah they took out the whole hot counter that they had before which is a pity alright.

Zipppy

lorettas aka the old bank opens Thurs day ..

De Bhál

Zipppy wrote: »

lorettas aka the old bank opens Thurs day ..

I can't find any online presence from them, bar a few pictures on Facebook from the people who helped renovate the place.

niconline76

De Bhál wrote: »

I can't find any online presence from them, bar a few pictures on Facebook from the people who helped renovate the place.

Isn’t it another press-up place?

De Bhál

niconline76 wrote: »

Isn’t it another press-up place?

Pop-up is it? Isn't a pop-up restuarant a temporary thing? The pics online I have seen show this to be definitely a permanent restuarant.

Unless of course a press-up is something I haven't yet heard of, which is highly likely.

Zipppy

De BhÃ&#161 wrote: »

Pop-up is it? Isn't a pop-up restuarant a temporary thing? The pics online I have seen show this to be definitely a permanent restuarant.

oh it's permanent.. a lot of work done on interior.. it is strange there's no website..

Birneybau

De Bhál wrote: »

Pop-up is it? Isn't a pop-up restuarant a temporary thing? The pics online I have seen show this to be definitely a permanent restuarant.

Unless of course a press-up is something I haven't yet heard of, which is highly likely.

Press-Up Group are basically buying up places all over the city. Only God knows how many places in Dublin. God, and this website:

https://pressup.ie/

Gavin "shels"

Zipppy wrote: »

lorettas aka the old bank opens Thurs day ..

Was open last night around 8pm it seemed

surball

Birneybau wrote: »

Press-Up Group are basically buying up places all over the city. Own God knows how many places in Dublin. God, and this website:

https://pressup.ie/

I’ve heard it is owned by the folks that own pigs ear and mr Fox.

Bandana boy

Gavin "shels" wrote: »

Was open last night around 8pm it seemed

Was open for a friends and family event , I saw some pics of the food , looks awesome

It is a press up group place , and I believe one of the kids from Donnelly foods is running it

Interested Observer

Is this new restaurant in the building that looked like an old bookie shop (sports pictures in the windows) that had been vacant for years?

petejmk

surball wrote: »

Birneybau wrote: »

Press-Up Group are basically buying up places all over the city. Own God knows how many places in Dublin. God, and this website:

https://pressup.ie/

I’ve heard it is owned by the folks that own pigs ear and mr Fox.

Thought this was the case too.

Zipppy

Interested Observer wrote:

Is this new restaurant in the building that looked like an old bookie shop (sports pictures in the windows) that had been vacant for years?

no.. the old bank opposite ..

niconline76

Zipppy wrote: »

Interested Observer wrote:

Is this new restaurant in the building that looked like an old bookie shop (sports pictures in the windows) that had been vacant for years?

no.. the old bank opposite ..

Hopefully someone will take over that empty bookie space as it looks really crap

eastwest

Bandana boy wrote: »

Was open for a friends and family event , I saw some pics of the food , looks awesome

It is a press up group place , and I believe one of the kids from Donnelly foods is running it

Had dinner there last night. Will be back, fabulous place and very high standard of food. Great addition to the north side.

Zipppy

eastwest wrote:

Had dinner there last night. Will be back, fabulous place and very high standard of food. Great addition to the north side.

ah sounds great..must book it..

eastwest

Zipppy wrote: »

eastwest wrote:

Had dinner there last night. Will be back, fabulous place and very high standard of food. Great addition to the north side.

ah sounds great..must book it..

I don't know how to book it, can't see any details anywhere. We were passing last night and saw it was open, just decided to try it. I'll be back that way next Thursday and I'll pop in and ask for contact details.

Zipppy

eastwest wrote:

I don't know how to book it, can't see any details anywhere. We were passing last night and saw it was open, just decided to try it. I'll be back that way next Thursday and I'll pop in and ask for contact details.

I only live a few mins away..ill pop in tomorrow and ask details and post up here...

kev23f

Zipppy wrote: »

I only live a few mins away..ill pop in tomorrow and ask details and post up here...

Here's the lorettas page... https://www.lorettas.ie

niconline76

kev23f wrote: »

Here's the lorettas page... https://www.lorettas.ie

RUA pizza opened now it seems