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Pen & Player, Dublin 2, County Dublin

Pen & Player

4.5
4.5
53 Reviews
€51 and over
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
20:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, Dublin's Premium Cocktail Experience.

The dash of alchemy, a measure of anticipation & a twist of surprise are to be savored slowly.
The spectacle and the show, something to share, something to whisper. Stories we like to tell, other to discover.

Enjoy the best expertly crafted cocktails in Dublin along with our selection of fine wines and spirits.

A light bite gourmet menu is available to compliment our expertly crafted cocktails or fine wines.

Welcome to Pen & Player.

**Kitchen Times: Every day from 4pm to 9:30pm.**

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–23:00 Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (01) 607 3335
  • Website
    http://www.penandplayer.ie/
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80
  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Cross Street
    Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View

Menu

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What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Best Service

  • Dublin

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin

    Romantic

  • Dublin

    Lively

  • Dublin 2

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 2

    Best Service

  • Dublin 2

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin 2

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dublin 2

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pen & Player offers "fantastic cocktails" and "impeccable service" in a chic, sophisticated setting. Guests rave about the "exceptional" food and attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for a memorable evening. The ambience is cozy, ideal for intimate conversations, with a creative cocktail menu and extensive wine selection.

53 Reviews

  1. Susie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem. Excellent cocktails and cozy chic vibe.

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  2. Olan

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was excellent. Very cool interior and nice ambient music in background. Great night was had.

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  3. Rachel

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing date night this evening, our waiter was so helpful, knowledgeable and kind. The food was outstanding and reasonably priced. Cocktails are a bit pricey but all well thought out and a delicious treat. :)

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  4. Dan

    Hawaii

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for intimate conversation over small share plates. We had the arancini, the tomato tartlets, and the fried squid. All were delicious. Rather than test the inventive cocktail menu, we took advantage of the reasonably prices and extensive wine choices. Great vibe.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my boyfriend here for after dinner cocktails for his birthday and they gave us complimentary Prosecco and a lovely note wishing him happy birthday 😁 the staff were very friendly and chatty and happy to share about how the certain cocktails were made. We didn’t have food this time but we seen some dishes order for other tables and they looked yummy 😋 so definitely next time! The ambience was so chill and the interior so comfy. We will definitely be visiting there again soon! 😁👍

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  6. Alexandre

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has fantastic cocktails and the service is impeccable. The staff are incredibly attentive.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always an exquisite experience dining/drinking here. The culinary offerings are nothing short of exceptional, and the staff consistently delivers impeccable service, ensuring my guests and I feel truly valued. The cocktails are masterfully crafted, and the sophisticated ambiance, paired with an effortlessly chic atmosphere, creates the perfect setting for a memorable evening.

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  8. Jonathan

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was dead on a Saturday night. When I saw the prices of the cocktails, I understood why. Massively overpriced, for no valid reason.

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  9. Gary

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hidden gem. Staff were lovely and helpful recommending drinks and food

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  10. Ciara

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely decor, fabulous cocktails, excellent service with lovely friendly staff. Limited menu but food is excellent. Only downside is a very long trek to the bathrooms which are in the adjoining hotel and downstairs so not easily accessible.

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Pen & Player is rated 4.5 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Pen & Player

3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–23:00 Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View
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