The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

who_me · 06-03-2019 08:58PM

fin12 wrote: »

Oh right next to Thali Nepal, meaning to go to that restaurant now for ages so have even more reason to go now.

The Bierhaus is great, IMO. A huge selection of - unsurprisingly - beers. From the everyday, to the stuff of nightmares served in shot glasses.

It's not massive, but you have big crowds sit outside in the summer as it's a bit of a sun trap (and the footpath outside borders a cycle-path so you're less likely to be run over).

nlrkjos · 07-03-2019 09:23PM

Was given a gift of €150 meal voucher for Soho Bar. Has anyone been there? Is the food and service OK ? Best evening to visit ? It always impressed me as a kind of "loud music" place, and while I love music, not while I'm eating....

Nonoperational · 07-03-2019 09:28PM

nlrkjos wrote: »

Was given a gift of €150 meal voucher for Soho Bar. Has anyone been there? Is the food and service OK ? Best evening to visit ? It always impressed me as a kind of "loud music" place, and while I love music, not while I'm eating....

They had/have more of a restaurant vibe upstairs. Do good wings, grand steaks etc. Wouldn't say no to a free meal there and a few drinks.

Mardyke · 07-03-2019 09:57PM

I see that bar on Marlboro St, which was called RUM is now being done up and renamed as Spyglass (if I recall correctly!)

Cotts72 · 07-03-2019 11:11PM

Mardyke wrote: »

I see that bar on Marlboro St, which was called RUM is now being done up and renamed as Spyglass (if I recall correctly!)

Isnt that where the sextant are relocating to?

suds1984 · 08-03-2019 09:04AM

Any suggestions on Sunday lunch? Looking for something like a roast/carvery... as with elderly parents. Was going to go to elm tree but they don’t take bookings for Sunday lunch. Any other suggestions?

Slim Charles · 08-03-2019 09:11AM

suds1984 wrote: »

Any suggestions on Sunday lunch? Looking for something like a roast/carvery... as with elderly parents. Was going to go to elm tree but they don’t take bookings for Sunday lunch. Any other suggestions?

Viaduct?

mrpdap · 08-03-2019 09:13AM

suds1984 wrote: »

Any suggestions on Sunday lunch? Looking for something like a roast/carvery... as with elderly parents. Was going to go to elm tree but they don’t take bookings for Sunday lunch. Any other suggestions?

The Imperial is a good spot if you’re chasing a carvery. Not sure if they take bookings

H8GHOTI · 08-03-2019 10:01AM

Man Friday in Kinsale for lunch is nice if you are up for a little drive or The Barn in Mayfield/Glanmire.

the beer revolu · 08-03-2019 10:37AM

Not carvery but Sage in Middleton do a lovely Sunday lunch that seems to go down well with more conservative eaters.
It's more simple than their evening menus.

snotboogie · 08-03-2019 11:38AM

snotboogie wrote: »

Apologies if I got it wrong on Kubo, I will take a walk over this weekend to double check and update here. Agreed on the food there, best Asian fast food in the city, service can be patchy though.

Brewdog talking of opening in Cork but want to get through a few locations in Dublin first, so probably 12 months off at best. I wouldn't be surprised to see them go in around the new developments in the Docklands since they have targeted Capitol Dock in Dublin.

Drove past yesterday and it was open

Italix · 08-03-2019 07:41PM

Popped into Comix on the Kinsale road this morning for breakfast, very nice full brekkie.
Worth a visit if you're passing.

On KFC, It's utter drivel in Ireland, simple as.
In England however anywhere I've ever tried is simply delicious.

siblers · 09-03-2019 03:54PM

Slim Charles wrote: »

Viaduct?

Was there a few weeks ago, place was chaotic, messy and food was very poor

limnam · 09-03-2019 03:58PM

siblers wrote: »

Was there a few weeks ago, place was chaotic, messy and food was very poor

Yera, it's not great.

Belle E. Flops · 09-03-2019 04:56PM

Joes & Bros this morning for brunch. It was very busy so there was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. The food was really tasty and the staff were lovely.

cadaliac · 09-03-2019 05:40PM

Tedo, princess st. Brilliant. Tapas, had beef enchiladas and Argentinian empanadas, after an artisan meat and cheese platter (shared).
Good kids options too
Had a Spanish red (crianza) and my wife had a Spanish white which was equally good
Would highly recommend

happyday · 10-03-2019 12:36AM

Barry's in Douglas do a great carvery on a Sunday. Very good quality, portions and reasonably priced. Nice surroundings too.

timtim2016 · 10-03-2019 07:39PM

Any place to get evening/late night coffee in or around the city other than Starbucks?

sporina · 10-03-2019 08:27PM

timtim2016 wrote: »

Any place to get evening/late night coffee in or around the city other than Starbucks?

the internet cafe on winthrop st

snotboogie · 11-03-2019 12:04PM

sporina wrote: »

the internet cafe on winthrop st

How is the coffee in there? i've never tried it

D'Agger · 11-03-2019 12:07PM

Pity tabletop don't stay open until 10/11 - would be a great spot to pop in for a coffee at nighttime instead of heading to a pub. Can't think of the name of the establishment that used to be across from Fast Eddies (now Mason/TableTop) but that has been mentioned on this forum a few times as being badly missed - never went there myself, closed while I was in college.

D'Agger · 11-03-2019 12:08PM

snotboogie wrote: »

How is the coffee in there? i've never tried it

I think it's nice enough but haven't gone there in quite a while

tailgunner · 11-03-2019 12:09PM

D'Agger wrote: »

Can't think of the name of the establishment that used to be across from Fast Eddies (now Mason/TableTop) but that has been mentioned on this forum a few times as being badly missed - never went there myself, closed while I was in college.

Tribes?

D'Agger · 11-03-2019 12:23PM

tailgunner wrote: »

Tribes?

Spot on, they were open late weren't they?

tailgunner · 11-03-2019 12:31PM

They were, can't remember the exact opening hours but I definitely remember being in there after the late bars closed.

Cotts72 · 11-03-2019 12:49PM

snotboogie wrote: »

How is the coffee in there? i've never tried it

Its average enough, but the cafe is a handy spot to be fair

rob316 · 11-03-2019 12:51PM

D'Agger wrote: »

Pity tabletop don't stay open until 10/11 - would be a great spot to pop in for a coffee at nighttime instead of heading to a pub. Can't think of the name of the establishment that used to be across from Fast Eddies (now Mason/TableTop) but that has been mentioned on this forum a few times as being badly missed - never went there myself, closed while I was in college.

Its open till 11 most nights, its so small though its rare there is a space in there.

My wife doesn't drink so its a nice alternative for us to go to, I can have a beer while she has a coffee and a bit of cake.

confusticated · 11-03-2019 01:01PM

D'Agger wrote: »

Pity tabletop don't stay open until 10/11 - would be a great spot to pop in for a coffee at nighttime instead of heading to a pub. Can't think of the name of the establishment that used to be across from Fast Eddies (now Mason/TableTop) but that has been mentioned on this forum a few times as being badly missed - never went there myself, closed while I was in college.

Think you're mixing up Tabletop and Tiptop here? Tabletop is on Castle St and it is open until 11 most nights.

who_me · 11-03-2019 01:15PM

tailgunner wrote: »

They were, can't remember the exact opening hours but I definitely remember being in there after the late bars closed.

Open until 4 I think. Absolutely blew my mind that you could walk out of a club and get some sit-down food and a coffee (and the food wasn't fast-food).

I want it back. I mean, does anyone really want to eat in a food establishment named after/like mens' undies? Yeesh.

D'Agger · 11-03-2019 02:42PM

rob316 wrote: »

Its open till 11 most nights, its so small though its rare there is a space in there.

My wife doesn't drink so its a nice alternative for us to go to, I can have a beer while she has a coffee and a bit of cake.

confusticated wrote: »

Think you're mixing up Tabletop and Tiptop here? Tabletop is on Castle St and it is open until 11 most nights.

Was thinking of the right place but checked their FB page and it's down as open from 11am - 8pm, I can't get to their webpage at work.

Apologies for any confusion caused! Will def try get in there soon for a mini-night out

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