Going Out
Dublin has a lively social scene. Although largely centred around ‘the drink’, there are plenty of other options to keep you out of the house and entertained.
Pubs start filling up...
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Cuisine List & Top Picks
American
Asian Subcontinent
Chinese
European
French
Indian
International
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Spanish
Thai...
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Eating Out
Eating out in Dublin has become a far more diverse experience since the Celtic Tiger economy of the mid-1990s transformed the city. The variety of restaurants has improved and the...
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Delivery & Takeaways
When up against the famous Irish rain, it’s no surprise that many people like to have food delivered to their door. There are plenty of outlets that deliver pizza, fish ‘n’ chips, chinese...
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Hygiene
All food service outlets in Ireland must conform to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food management system. The Health Service Executive carries out inspections of...
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Special Deals & Theme Nights
Many venues run drinks promotions year round, when a particular drink will be offered for free or sold at a discount price. These are especially prevalent on the biggest nights of the...
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Tax & Service Charges
Some restaurants will add a service charge, which can range from 10 to 25%. The service charge should be stated at the end of the bill, with the percentage clearly marked, and it will be...
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Tipping
It is considered usual to tip in any establishment, pubs included, where the servers come to your table to take your order. In a restaurant, 10% of the bill is the normal amount and most...
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Independent Reviews
All of the outlets in this book have been independently reviewed by a team of food and nightlife experts who are based in Dublin. Their aim is to give clear, realistic and, as far as...
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Restaurant Listing Structure
There are so many places offering varied cuisine in Dublin that choosing the perfect place to eat out can be an arduous task. Reviewing every single restaurant, bar, nightclub and coffee...
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