| Traditional Irish Fare... | | | | found in Dublin city centre. Elephant and Castle |
| No trip to Ireland is complete without sampling some of | | | | Restaurant, Bruno's (Eustace Street) The Quay's Bar |
| our traditional Irish fare. I actually can't think of a better | | | | Restaurant, Luigi Malones (Cecilia Street), Mexico to |
| way to get your day off to an excellent start other | | | | Rome (East Essex Street), La Med (East Essex |
| than with a mouth watering, filling Irish breakfast. This | | | | Street) and Eden Restaurant (Sycamore Street). |
| breakfast can contain almost anything once its fried | | | | Nearly all of our Dublin Hotels have great restaurants |
| but the most common ingredients include bacon, (or | | | | serving varied menus, so maybe you'd like to stop in |
| rashers as they're fondly known in Ireland), sausages, | | | | for the night. If not, the hotels concierge team will be |
| egg's that are fried or even boiled, black and white | | | | only too glad to point you in the direction of nice |
| pudding and tomatoes. This meal will actually keep you | | | | restaurants nearby and if you're lucky, they might even |
| going for the rest of the day! | | | | go and book a table for you! |
| Irish cuisine usually consists of simple meat dishes and | | | | How much?... |
| boiled root vegetables such as potato, carrot, turnip, | | | | Eating out and tasting the traditional dishes is all part of |
| and parsnip. The meal may be accompanied by a | | | | any holiday experience but beware, scrumptious food |
| sauce or gravy, but most of the time these are | | | | can come at a price with a three course meal costing |
| non-existent resulting in dishes that are really easy to | | | | anything from 50 euro a head and sometimes more in |
| make. | | | | the popular tourist areas. |
| One of these dishes is the traditional Irish Stew - | | | | For those of you travelling Ireland on a shoestring |
| probably Ireland's most renowned dish and when you | | | | budget, I'd advise you to go to a restaurant that has an |
| eat this filling dish, it's more than likely you'll not have | | | | early bird menu. This is usually served between 5pm - |
| any room for dessert! It's a really tasty and satisfying | | | | 7pm and is the same high quality food that you'd get |
| dish and is served in the majority of pubs and | | | | from the normal menu just cheaper! With the early bird |
| restaurants. | | | | you can enjoy a fantastic meal for about 25 euro! This |
| By tradition, it's made from either meltingly tenderised | | | | is also a good option if you intend on catching a show |
| meat like lamb or mutton but recently, beef has | | | | at the theatre or simply want an early night. |
| become a very popular ingredient too. There are a lot | | | | Most bed & breakfast's, guest houses and hotels |
| of variations when it comes to the ingredients but a | | | | include breakfast in the rate but if you fancy having |
| majority of the time, plumb onions, parsley and sliced | | | | breakfast elsewhere the cost is generally about 10 to |
| carrots are all used and mixed into the delicious tasty | | | | 15 euro- depending on what you have. A traditional |
| juices. It's a perfect dish for that cold winter's day - it'll | | | | breakfast is considerably more expensive than the |
| warm you up in no time at all! | | | | continental option. |
| Bacon and Cabbage, served together with simple | | | | A lot of restaurants have lunch menus and most pubs |
| boiled potatoes is another classic example of Irish | | | | serves generous lunch portions costing about 10 to 20 |
| traditional cooking. Head to the Merchant O' Shea's, | | | | euro. Dublin also has loads of cafes, sandwich bars |
| Merchants Quay Dublin 8, where you're sure to get a | | | | and delis so the choice of where to dine is up to you! |
| big portion of this meal! Many chefs like to dress this | | | | In general, lunches tend to be cheaper than dinner but |
| dish up but you can be assured of a truly traditional, | | | | sometimes a lot more filling. |
| almost home cooked one here! | | | | For even cheaper food again or food on the go, you |
| Seafood is not as popular as one might expect, but | | | | can always opt for fast food, as Dublin is certainly not |
| smoked salmon, oysters, and mussels are all favorites. | | | | short of fast food joints like McDonalds and Burger |
| Smoked Salmon with brown bread is another popular | | | | King and Eddie Rockets, or our home-grown chain, |
| dish that comes highly recommended - the quality of | | | | SuperMacs. Many convenience stores sell baguettes, |
| seafood in Ireland is outstanding! | | | | potato wedges and chicken wings etc so you'll never |
| Coddle is another popular dish that is only to be found | | | | be hungry when in Dublin! |
| in Dublin. Coddle is made from pork sausages, rashers, | | | | Although tipping is not essential, it is common courtesy |
| sliced onions and potatoes and it's then cooked in a | | | | to leave a tip of about 10%. In some of the more |
| stock. It is normally consumed with a good pint of the | | | | expensive restaurants, a service charge maybe |
| black stuff! What more could you ask for! | | | | included - look out for the small print on menus. |
| Dublin restaurants... | | | | Beverages... |
| Restaurants are expensive. Some say this is due to | | | | Ireland is renowned throughout the world for its wide |
| real estate prices so high in the city hence pricey | | | | selection of alcoholic drinks - most obviously being |
| restaurants prevail. Having said that though the dining | | | | Guinness - the black stuff! Why not pay a visit to the |
| scene in Dublin is booming! In fact some of the most | | | | Guinness storehouse to see how it's made! Other |
| atmospheric restaurants in the world are to be found in | | | | stouts you might like to sample include Murphy's and |
| Dublin! | | | | Beamish, which are brewed in Cork and Kilkenny Irish |
| Like many large European cities, Dublin is packed full of | | | | Stout. And you really can't forget about Irelands |
| delightful, buzzing restaurants! Each restaurant is unique | | | | smooth whiskeys! Paddy, Jameson and Bushmills are |
| in that it has its own specialities, some focus on giving | | | | all popular exports. Not a fan of whiskey? Baileys is a |
| traditional Irish food a twist while others take on | | | | popular light and creamy liqueur that tastes even |
| international dishes! Whatever restaurant you head to | | | | better when on the rocks! |
| though, you're sure to find a few appetizing dishes | | | | No room for dessert after a great feed of Irish grub? |
| that'll suit everyone. | | | | Why not try our famed Irish Coffee! This is simply |
| Dublin has expanded its range of restaurants recently | | | | made by putting a shot of Irish whiskey into a glass, a |
| so now you can choose to dine in Indian, Chinese, | | | | spoon of instant coffee and a spoon and a half of |
| Italian, American, French and many more international | | | | sugar and then add hot boiling water. Stir this mixture |
| restaurants that you'll find scattered throughout the city. | | | | up so that the sugar has completely dissolved. Then |
| If it's a great fish dish your looking for, Dublin's | | | | pour a finger-sized amount of fresh whipped cream on |
| restaurants can boast the best catch! As Dublin | | | | top! Delicious! |
| located on the east coast, you also have an excellent | | | | Bon Appetite - or as we say in Ireland 'Slainte'... |
| unlimited choice of seafood dishes from lobsters, | | | | So you've your itinerary made out - Trinity, the Book of |
| plaice, wild salmon, oysters and more. The Lobster Pot | | | | Kells, the Spire - all you've to decide now is where to |
| in Ballsbridge is a particular favourite of mine. It's the | | | | dine! Don't be shy when it comes to ordering - its not |
| perfect spot to get succulent food and great service | | | | everyday you get to taste Traditional Irish Stew or eat |
| and is just a 20-minute walk from Grafton Street. | | | | salted bacon with sweet cabbage so make the most |
| Best Location... | | | | of your time here and live like the Irish! |
| I think its fair to say that the best selection and quantity | | | | You'll be overwhelmed by the hospitality and the |
| of restaurants can be found in Dublin's city centre. | | | | service you'll receive in the restaurants - if you're |
| Areas like Temple Bar, O Connell Street, Grafton | | | | disappointed though, please don't be shy and ask to |
| Street, and even Baggot Street are all full with | | | | see the manager who'll see that the rest of your night |
| wonderful restaurants and charming pubs that serve | | | | is trouble free! Now everyone raise your glasses and |
| tasty meals. | | | | bon appetite - or as they say in Ireland, Slainte! |
| These are some of our favourites and all can be | | | | |