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The Samuel Bar & Grill - The Samuel Bar & Grill, Dublin 1, County Dublin

The Samuel Bar & Grill

3.4
3.4
63 Reviews
€31 to €50
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Samuel Bar & Grill @The Samuel Hotel is a vibrant, modern restaurant with all-day dining, boasting a chargrill and seasonally inspired favourites as well as plenty of comfort food and healthy choices from around the world. Located a short stroll from the 3Arena , the CCD and the Bord Gais Theatre, The Samuel Bar & Grill is the perfect place for great food, an amazing drinks selection and an absolutely stunning interior.
Our Head chef Daniel Byrne has created a menu around locally sourced Irish produce. He is firmly committed to supporting sustainable local produce and we serve the finest selection of meats and produce that Ireland has to offer.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, European, Irish
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:15
  • Phone number
    (01) 556 7750
  • Website
    http://thesamuelhotel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Byrne
  • Location
    Spencer Place, N Wall Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, County Dublin D01 R9N4
  • Area
    Drumcondra (D1)
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The Luas Red Line stops directly outside the entrance to The Samuel Bar & Grill at the Spencer Place Luas Stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Menu- Samuel Hotel

    €39.00 - €49.00 per person

    1 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Festive Dining menu from The Samuel bar & Grill

Menu

Starters

  • STUFFED POTATO SKINS€11.50

    Cheddar Cheese with a choice of Smoked Bacon or Spicy Chorizo, Topped with Sour Cream & Spring Onion

    • Vegetarian€0.00
    • Bacon€12.50
    • Chorizo€13.50

  • ROSEMARY & GARLIC BRIE€12.00

    Tomato & Chilli Jam, Tossed Rocket

    • KOREAN STYLE BBQ FRIED CHICKEN WINGS€14.50

      Sriracha Mayonnaise, Toasted Sesame Seeds

      • CRISPY FRANKS BUFFALO WINGS€14.50

        Blue cheese dip, celery sticks and toasted sesame seeds

        • SOUP OF THE DAY€8.50

          Buttermilk Soda Bread

          Salads

          • THE SAMUEL CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD€18.95

            Baby Gem Lettuce, Grated Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, Smoked Bacon Lardons, Caesar Dressing

            • AVOCADO & BEETROOT SALAD€17.50

              Avocado, Dill Pickled Cucumber, Boiled Egg, Beetroot, Cherry Tomato, Honey & Mustard Dressing

              Mains

              • GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH€13.50

                Grilled Red Cheddar, Gouda & Mozzarella with Apple Relish, Tomato Basil Mayo on a Toasted Bloomer served with French Fries

                • THE SAMUEL CLUB SANDWICH€13.50

                  Roast Chicken, Smoked Streaky Bacon, Red Cheddar, Beef Tomato, Red Onion & Chipotle Mayo on Black Sesame Seed Bap served with French Fries

                  • TUNA MAYO TORTILLA WRAP€12.50

                    Tuna, Sweetcorn, Guacamole & Roasted Red Peppers served with French Fries

                    • THAI RED CHICKEN, CHICKPEA & SWEET POTATO CURRY€21.50

                      Steamed Basmati Rice & Chilli Crackers

                      • Add Prawns€6.50

                    • THE SAMUEL BACON & CHEESE RIB EYE BEEF BURGER€22.50

                      Grilled 8oz Rib Eye Beef Burger, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Onion Marmalade, Lettuce & Tomato on a Black Sesame Seed Brioche Bun served with French Fries

                      • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER€21.50

                        Southern Fried Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Plum Tomato, Lettuce, Chipotle Sauce on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries

                        • FISH & CHIPS€22.95

                          Beer Battered Hake, Skin On Chunky Chips, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Minted Mushy Peas

                          • GARLIC & CHILI SATAY FALAFEL€18.50

                            Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Pak Choi, Spicy Peanut Sauce served with Basmati Rice

                            Last updated: 16 September 2024

                            What 63 people are saying

                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                            3.4
                            3.4 based on recent ratings
                            • 3.7Food
                            • 3.3Service
                            • 3.6Ambience
                            • 3.3Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Loved For

                            • Dublin

                              Good for business meals

                            • Dublin 1

                              Great for brunch

                            • Dublin 1

                              Good for business meals

                            • Dublin 1

                              Good for groups

                            • Dublin 1

                              Great for creative cocktails

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            The Samuel Bar & Grill offers a "lovely, clean place" with "great staff" and a convenient location near the 3Arena. Reviewers praise the "excellent food" and friendly service, though some note slow service during busy times. It's a charming spot for pre-concert dining, promising enjoyable meals and a welcoming atmosphere.

                            63 Reviews

                            1. Samuel John

                              N. Ireland

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on 15 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Great food in a lovely location. Staff were great.

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                            2. Ella

                              Dublin

                              4 reviews

                              4.0

                              4 reviews

                              Dined on 15 December 2024

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 4
                              The food was great, the venue looked very good, but the service was very slow. They were good and nice, but very slow. When we arrived it was only one person covering the floor, definitely not sufficient. The management should definitely make some changes in their roasters and add more staff.

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                            3. Tp Shaúna

                              Leinster

                              1 review

                              2.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 14 December 2024

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Service was very poor. Asked the main manager for things at different occasions throughout the meal, for example my friend asked for a fork as there was none set at his seat and the no one came back. The wait for drinks was very slow. Waiting at least 10minutes in between meals. Then we asked for the bill and we waited 15mins and no one came back with the bill. I would understand if it was busy but it wasn’t. Food was nice and everywhere was very clean and appealing. Service let it down.

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                            4. Susan

                              Dublin

                              1 review

                              3.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 2 December 2024

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 3
                              -Taken to seat immediately and handed menus... then it started to go wrong -Waited ages and ages for anyone to return for even our drink order! -As service poor we just ordered a main (both good) BUT waited 45 minutes for them -Service of Dining staff terrible. Had to constantly watch out for anyone at all to find for help. -They forgot about our 2nd drinks order completely and had to find alternate staff to replace. -Staff friendly when they arrived at our table but stressed and looking around a lot (distracted) -We were going to a concert in the 3Arena so supposed to be a nice meal prior but sadly it didn't kick start our evening too well. :-(

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                            5. Dermot

                              Leinster

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on 27 November 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Lovely Christmas feeling. Food excellent, service very friendly. Would highly recommend

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                            6. Danielle

                              Dublin

                              1 review

                              2.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 26 November 2024

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 1
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 2
                              Menu: was ok, not fantastic Portion size small in comparison to price. Starter of potatoe skins dry and no taste. Bar- not fully stagged- had to go to main restaurant door to get a staff member to serve drink. Asked for a hot whisky was told she didn't know how to make that. Value for money poor No atmosphere in bar

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                            7. Monika

                              Munster

                              1 review

                              4.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 23 November 2024

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 3
                              lovely, clean place good food great staff I would recommend this place

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                            8. Dermot

                              Leinster

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on 20 November 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Food Excellent, service was great. The restaurant is a fab room and perfect post or pre 3Arena concerts

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                            9. Michelle

                              Dublin

                              1 review

                              1.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 15 November 2024

                              1. Overall 1
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 1
                              Very understaffed… received my pornstar martini in a small glass as they ran out of proper glasses. Food nice but staff couldn’t cope with the crowd. People waiting 20+ mins for their bill. 30mins for the drink. Wouldn’t recommend

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                            10. Paul

                              Dublin

                              2 reviews

                              4.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on 25 October 2024

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Enjoyable evening , food and service very efficient and personal touches received were nice to see.

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                            FAQs

                            The Samuel Bar & Grill is rated 3.4 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                            Make a booking

                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Experiences are available.
                            Google Map for The Samuel Bar & Grill

                            Spencer Place, N Wall Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, County Dublin D01 R9N4

                            Dining areas

                            Additional information

                            • Area
                              Drumcondra (D1)
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:15
                            • Price
                              €31 to €50
                            • Cuisines
                              Contemporary European, European, Irish
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Dining
                            • Dress code
                              Smart Casual
                            • Parking details
                              None
                            • Public transit
                              The Luas Red Line stops directly outside the entrance to The Samuel Bar & Grill at the Spencer Place Luas Stop.
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Executive Chef
                              Daniel Byrne
                            • Additional
                              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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