Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Dublin

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Vintage Cocktail Club

4.7

4.7 (2949)

€30 and under

Modern European

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

VCC is a unique, multi award winning, exclusive dining and cocktail experience in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Walk through the cobbled stone streets of one of Ireland's most famous multi cultural vintage quarters in search of our secret door, on finding you will be rewarded with being transported back in time, engulfed in crushed velvet and candle light all whilst enjoying some of Ireland's best cocktails & small plates.

Top review

Chiara

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely environment and delicious cocktails 🥰😍 service was very attentive and prepared! Absolutely recommend

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VCC Vegan Sharing Platter

Yamamori Izakaya Japas & Sake

4.6

4.6 (317)

€31 to €50

Japanese

South City Centre

About the restaurant

- About Izakaya Japas & Sake -

The laidback ambience of Izakaya Japas & Sake combines the merriment of a pub with Japas (tapas-style small plates) and freshly handmade sushi. The vibrant Victorian-style building is located at the heart of George’s Street. It offers a cultural escape through authentic oriental wall décor, an extensive choice of sake, Japanese liquor and banging cocktails. Seasonal and all-time delicious favourites, such as tempuras, duck pancakes, and Omakase, are bursting with flavours and leave your mouth watering for more. Funky tunes during evenings, a fun atmosphere and charismatic staff will make your visit memorable.

- About Lunch -
Izakaya Japas & Sake bar also offers 'Lunch' on weekends. We are thrilled to launch our exciting new lunch menu, available exclusively on weekends from 1 to 5 p.m.

・Indulge in any 5 Japa’s of your choice for just €45 for 2 people( €22.50 per person)
・Each pitcher serves 4 and is price

Top review

Stephen

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic evening at Yamamori Izakaya. Amazing food, highly recommended. Many thanks to our server Linda.

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Experience

Weekends Lunch Set Menu ( just €45 for 2 people)

Experience

Set Menu €50 per person

WTF - Ratoath

4.6

4.6 (418)

€30 and under

Burgers

Hollystown

About the restaurant

WTF burgers is a modern day collective of food, street art & hip hop with a relaxed vibe, all of our burgers are handmade & hand-pressed served along side our tasty wings, tenders & fries.

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Ben

Dined 5 days ago

Always looked after when I come here. Food was amazing. Great quality great place overall

Boss Stop

4.6

4.6 (10)

€30 and under

Chinese

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

At Boss stop our goal is to deliver innovative asian fusion cuisine to Dublins busy Georges street. We aim to provide the best quality dishes through fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared by our kitchen team with over 35+ years experience with asian cuisine.

We cater for diets of all kinds! From our finest quality meat cuts, halal chicken, veggie noodle option, we've got something for everyone. Check out our menu here or go to our socials for allergens and other information.

At Boss Stop you cane expect a warm cosy atmosphere managed by a friend dedicated team. Customer service is of the utmost importance to us so if you have any questions or queries feel free to get in contact with us before your arrival and we'll be happy to help!

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JorgeVIP

Dined on 3 Feb 2025

It was lovely, specially the duck. I would totally recommend it.

El Silencio

4.5

4.5 (324)

€31 to €50

Contemporary Mexican

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Shhhhh El Silencio doesn't exist - we don't have a website or phone number but you can message us on instagram: @el_silencio_fff
Our address is; Find the SECRET DOOR [inside] Pablo Picante Burrito Bar, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2 xx

At El Silencio we specialise in Tacos & Margaritas with a dive-bar ambience. The music is loud and the drinks are strong ¡Andale!

Our tacos use gf corn tortillas from Balam - a Mexican food business set up by Eduardo and his team in Dublin. We have an excellent array of plant-based options too including the Vegan Prison Tray.

Our margaritas (11 different combinations and counting) use only the best 100% agave tequila and mezcal.

We don't mess around with wine/whiskey/vodka/dessert/coffee - just margaritas & tacos cabrones!

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Brittani

Dined 7 days ago

Super cozy place to have dinner and drinks. Amazing margaritas!

FAWN

4.5

4.5 (22)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Golden Lane

About the restaurant

Located in the city centre on the ground floor of Dublin’s 8 newest hotel, The Chancery, Fawn is a modern European restaurant serving vibrant ingredient-driven food. Showcasing Irish produce with references to the neighbourhood’s Italian-quarter history, the cocktails and sharing plates put the emphasis on stylish informality. The restaurant occupies a bright, light-filled space overlooking a lush, stepped terrace verdant with ferns, mosses and heathers. Fawn is a restaurant designed for Dublin.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

If you're looking for one of the most delicious dining experiences in Dublin, this restaurant is a must-visit! It stands out for offering flavorful dishes without the heavy, greasy feel that many places tend to have. From the amazing starters to the mouthwatering mains and delightful desserts, every dish is crafted to perfection. The service here deserves a special mention—it's a solid 6 out of 5! The staff are friendly, attentive, and go above and beyond to make your meal memorable. The atmosphere is calm and inviting, with a relaxing outdoor view that adds to the overall experience. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this spot is guaranteed to impress. Highly recommended!

Parrilla Ranelagh

4.5

4.5 (162)

€31 to €50

Mexican

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Embark on a culinary journey like no other at Parrilla, a vision years in the making and a passion brought to life. Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Parrilla is poised to revolutionise the city's food scene with an enticing blend of upscale Mexican cuisine and vibrant ambiance.

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Jenni

Dined 6 days ago

The food was delicious, so fresh. The margaritas are so good as well. The staff were really helpful answering any questions we had. Will be back

Stella Cocktail Club

4.4

4.4 (1386)

€31 to €50

Cocktail Bar

Rathmines

About the restaurant

A beautiful art deco Cocktail bar located on the mezzanine level of Stella Rathmines. Once a bustling ballroom in the 1920s, it’s kept all of its old-world charms. The bar serves a full drinks menu that includes delectable, expertly made cocktails and a food menu of delicious lite bites and cinema favourites 7 days a week.

The cocktail menu plays off the classics, but with a modern twist. On occasion, taking inspiration from the blockbuster movies shown in our auditorium.

Whether you want to sip a cocktail and enjoy a bite-to-eat before or after the movie or visit the Stella Cocktail Club as your sole destination, we have all the ingredients for a truly special experience.

Please note the Stella Cocktail Club exercises an over 21's policy.

Top review

Ruth

Dined 3 days ago

The most lovely room for a drink in Dublin! The decor is outstanding with the big window at the end of the room dating back to the original cinema building. Always a treat.

Suertudo

4.1

4.1 (58)

€31 to €50

Mexican

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Suertudo brings the true essence of Mexico to Dublin, presenting genuine flavours from Oaxaca and Jalisco paired with premium agave spirits. Created by the team behind Amy Austin, Suertudo offers an elevated Mexican dining experience that goes beyond the familiar.

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Muireann

Dined 3 days ago

Very attentive staff. Delicious food really capturing the flavours of Mexico.

Peruke & Periwig

3.9

3.9 (455)

€31 to €50

Cocktail Bar

Dawson Street

About the restaurant

** We are currently NOT serving food in the venue**
Peruke & Periwig is a unique and memorable cocktail lounge experience on Dublin’s thriving Dawson Street, number 31 to be exact. The ground floor bar offers guests a draught pint, and an extensive selection of the finest cocktails, whiskeys, spirits, liqueurs and wines.

On our first and second floor lounge areas you can try our expertly mixed cocktails with some unique yet appetising adjustments that allow us to express our creativity and serve delectable drinks. Our current cocktail menu in Peruke & Periwig, is inspired by wigs from around the world to bring back the history of our beautiful building.
*Please note:
-A discretionary service charge of 12.5% it's added to tables of 6+.
- Reservations are drinks only.
- Strictly over 21
- €10 per person fee applies for no-shows and cancellations with -24hrs notice

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Nicole

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

Food was great, second Xmas eve there starting to make it a tradition! The waitress was so patient and very helpful with cocktail suggestions. Would recommend

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