Best Lunch Restaurants in The Liberties

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A photo of Proof Urban Italian restaurant

1. Proof Urban Italian

4.3

Awesome(485)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • South City Centre

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Proof Urban Italian. A slice of modern Italian cuisine in the vibrant heart of the Liberties, Dublin.Perfect for pizzas, pit stops, and pitchers.The incredible flavours and ingredients of Italy are brought together to create our signature Romano pizzas, pasta dishes and sharing plates. Pair these with indulgent on-tap cocktails from our custom designed draft wall or a with a glass of hand-picked Italian wine. For something quick and easy, join us for a laidback lunch and enjoy our new decadent sandwiches.

A photo of 1837 Bar & Brasserie at Guinness Storehouse restaurant

2. 1837 Bar & Brasserie at Guinness Storehouse

4.6

Exceptional(898)

££££Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • The Liberties

Booked 6 times today

Located within the historic grounds of the Guinness Storehouse, 1837 Bar & Brasserie celebrates the best of Ireland. Named after the year Guinness and oysters were named as the perfect match.With great views of Dublin city and a menu of classics - smoked salmon, oysters and a rather famous Guinness burger - along with likes of flatbreads, sharing plates and a Guinness chocolate mousse that playfully resembles a glass of the black stuff. All dishes are designed by our award winning chef Sean Hunter, to be enjoyed with the range of Guinness beers on offer along with a full drinks list. The Guinness Storehouse restaurants are open to the public without an experience ticket. We ask that restaurant visitors pre-book their table whenever possible. Walk up visitors to our restaurant will be admitted subject to availability. Please be aware restaurant access does not give you Guinness Storehouse Visitor Experience, but you can buy a ticket on arrival at admissions.

3. Arthur's Pub

4.6

Exceptional(73)

££££Price: Moderate

• Irish • Killester

Booked 1 time today

Arthur's is the nearest pub on the route to The Guinness Storehouse, one of the city's foremost tourist attractions. It is popular both with locals and tourists. Naturally it has the freshest pint of Guinness in all of Ireland.Arthurs is a classic Dublin pub, old style but well appointed. It has been a pub for over 200 years, and has many historical connections, being beside St. Catherines Church, outside of which the patriot, Robert Emmet, was hung, drawn and quartered in 1803.We light a real turf fire everyday, play an eclectic mix of Irish music and have live music sessions in the evenings. Upstairs at Arthur’s, we have a room that operates as a restaurant in the day, but at night becomes Arthur’s Blues and Jazz Club, where we host top national and international blues and jazz acts 5 nights a week. On stage we have a concert grand piano, and we also have an excellent lighting rig, and a top professional PA and sound system.

4. Chez Max

4.7

Exceptional(1378)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Dame Street

Booked 21 times today

Chez Max Palace Street, situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre next to Dublin Castle, invites you to experience its charming French ambience, bistrot, and café. Guests can relax on the front terrace, enjoy the Parisian vintage indoor area, or unwind in the heated back patio.To reserve a group lunch (for parties of 9 or more) or a group dinner (for parties of 7 or more), bookings cannot be made through this platform. Please email us at chezmaxpalace@gmail.com, and we will provide a form to collect the necessary details.Reservation timeframes:**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes **Dinner Seating:** 1 hour and 45 minutes for reservations at 5pm, and 2 hours for bookings from 6pm onwards.**Dinner:** Set dinner of 2 courses: €38.90 Set dinner of 3 courses: €44.90

5. Pichet

4.7

Exceptional(2478)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 30 times today

Described as “a modern take on a classic bistro”, Pichet launched in July 2009 and is an award winning restaurant and holder of a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, Split into three unique areas, the front room is airy and spacious; the main dining room offers guests a front row seat to the theatrical displays provided by Pichet’s team of chefs and the quaint conservatory presenting guests with an intimate dining experience. Indulge your palate with the freshest cuisine prepared by Head Chef, Stephen Gibson, or savor a handcrafted specialty cocktail in Pichet. This chic eatery, located in the heart of Dublin city on Trinity Street, offers quality dining in a relaxed and informal surroundings with exquisite service provided to all those who walk through Pichet's door.

6. Hawksmoor Dublin

4.4

Awesome(2703)

££££Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Dame Street

Booked 96 times today

The Hawksmoor Dublin menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce high standard Irish beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.

7. Glovers Alley

4.7

Exceptional(1179)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Irish • Grafton Street

Booked 10 times today

Glovers Alley is a fine dining restaurant overlooking the beautiful surrounds of Stephen's Green.Chef/Owner Andy McFadden as and his talented team create beautifully presented, impeccable, elegant dishes while the Front of House team provides an exceptionally memorable guest experience.

8. Fade Street Social - The Woodfired Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(995)

££££Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • South City Centre

Booked 18 times today

Chef proprietor Dylan McGrath & his team have created this more casual dining experience for Fade Street Social. The Woodfired Restaurant has a menu featuring wood-fired dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re catching a show at the theatre, heading out for a night on the town, or simply enjoying a meal with friends, this part of Fade Street provides a fun, yet relaxed and more affordable dining experience.The Woodfired menu specialises in cooking food over hot coals, to achieve more unique flavours and textures. The smoke from the coals imparts a smoky flavour, while the heat caramelises the sugars in the food, creating a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Wood-fired cooking is a traditional cooking method that has been enjoyed for centuries, we've now brought some of that to Fade Street Social.Ascend to the first floor and discover our New York-style cocktail bar and roof garden, offering snacks, cocktails, great music and fantastic views.

A photo of The Ivy Dawson Street restaurant

9. The Ivy Dawson Street

4.4

Awesome(11052)

££££Price: Expensive

• Irish • South City Centre

Booked 207 times today

The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.

10. Grano Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1534)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stoneybatter

Booked 24 times today

GRANO combines fresh natural ingredients, farmed using organic and biodynamic techniques, to create a contemporary cuisine that respects the roots and traditions of Italian cooking.By sourcing our ingredients from small Italian food and wine producers, it is our mission to contribute to the preservation of local food cultures and the revival of ancient cultivation techniques.

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JacquelineF
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Best gnocchi I ever had. Really friendly , and on the ball service. We went here because we were going to a gig in vicar St, but I'd happily make the effort to come back here without any Vicar st intentions. Great vibe and great food!
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Proof Urban ItalianPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• South City Centre
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4.3
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious will come again. Cauliflower side was sublime. Id come back for that on its own and the fries
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PichetPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• South City Centre
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4.7
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Bastien
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very pretty pub's and Restaurant It is ideally situated after the Guinness tour. We ate very well Small portions as tapas excellent There were eight of us and we tried just about every dish. They were all very good. We are French, and we were delighted with our Irish culinary experience.
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Arthur's PubPrice: Moderate• Irish• Killester
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4.6
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Connie
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Wonderful food and cosy setting and service - merci!
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Chez MaxPrice: Expensive• French• Dame Street
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4.7
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Pedro
Dublin •1 review
4.0
Dined on 21 Feb 2025
Kids burgers need cheese. That's all. The adult meal was great 👍
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1837 Bar & Brasserie at Guinness StorehousePrice: Moderate• Dining Bar• The Liberties
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4.6

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