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Floundering F.

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In here again, still as good

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Nice breakfast, free wifi.

The code is GGSCafewifi

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Keywords:
breakfast, free wifi, wifi code
Joe Daly Cycles

Joe Daly Cycles Bike Shops · Dundrum

4.0 on August 16th, 2010

They have a good selection of bikes and the service is very friendly. Only thing is I can't find a website to see what they have and they close at lunch time on a wednesday.

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Milano Nord Cadorna

Milano Nord Cadorna Train Stations · Lombardio

3.0 on August 15th, 2010

Nice clean train station. Easy to get around.

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Lovely, lovely espresso.

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Had a lovely lunch.

The menu is slightly different to the one in town that I usually go to.

Got a table straight away and the staff were very efficient.

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Keywords:
coffee, minestrone

Super helpful staff. I figure if I buy it here rather then download it then the store will stay.

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The Waterloo

The Waterloo Pubs & Bars · Ballsbridge

3.0 on May 12th, 2010

I had lunch here. Nice big carvery, not expensive, and the queue, while it looked long, was quick. The food was tasty.

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carvery

I just got a lovely chilli beef and beans wrap. Delicious.

Dessert was a nut, chocolate and sticky stuff thing. Equally delicious.

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Meagher's Pharmacy

Meagher's Pharmacy Pharmacies · Ranelagh

3.0 on April 9th, 2010

It always seems to have what I need

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Kehoes

Kehoes Pubs & Bars · City Centre (South)

4.0 on April 9th, 2010

This is a wonderful pub. It is always part of the 12 pubs of Christmas. So much fun. Good Guinness.

I have given it 4 out of 5 because I think that it needs to have my pint waiting for me to deserve 5 out of 5

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Keywords:
pub, dublin guinness
Swan Cinemas

Swan Cinemas Cinemas · Rathmines

3.0 on February 9th, 2010

I went to see Avatar here. The 3D was excellent. Other than that, the cinema was okay. There was very little to sing and dance about it.

Even though it is new, it is a little grubby looking, but I think that is just part and parcel of being in the Swan Centre. The directions within the c...

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Keywords:
cinema, shopping centre

I stayed here the night that Ireland were playing France and the hotel bar was packed, always a good sign. The rooms were clean, and the staff were friendly. Nice and central.

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Georges at the Cove

Georges at the Cove Seafood · La Jolla

5.0 on September 18th, 2009

There are three parts to this place, Californian Modern, where innovative food is served, Georges Bar where there is small bistro menu where you can sit indoors or on the terrace, and finally the Ocean Terrace, which is an outdoor restaurant on the Roof, which serves an extensive bistro menu.

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Keywords:
fish

I had a nice lunch in there today. They have a good variety of food and drink, and there is always something interesting going on there. There is currently a bubbles interactive exhibition. Fun to watch and there were loads of kids enjoying it.

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Keywords:
food, bubbles

Really nice menu, food was good, worth a try.

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I had a lovely lunch here. They have a really nice Brie Filo starter and I had a cod fish special for main course.

The place is very relaxed and there was a good variety of people in there, not just all suits.

The only thing that I have against it is that it is a little expensive.

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2 Passos

2 Passos Seafood · Almancil

5.0 on July 14th, 2009

One of my favourite restaurants in the world. The fish is fresh, and when it is baked in salt it is just delicious. Absolute heaven. I have come up from the beach to eat there and sat beside people is suits. It is not fussy. They only do lunch from 12 till 5 I think.

The service is not ...

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Lahinch Hostel

Lahinch Hostel Hostels · Lahinch

1.0 on July 13th, 2009

Basic, very basic. Cleanish, no smells. Cheap, very cheap.

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Kenny's Bar

Kenny's Bar Pubs & Bars · Lahinch

2.0 on July 13th, 2009

Not a bad spot, there was live music on Friday night, to be honest it didn't disappoint or thrill.

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I agree, great little hide away, and very empty every time that I have been there. This is not a bad thing. The service is fast and the place very clean.

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Hughes & Hughes

Hughes & Hughes Books & Magazines · Dundrum

4.0 on June 17th, 2009

This is a very big well stocked bookshop with no one in it. I would have thought the idea of being able to sample a book over coffee would have been very attractive.

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Keywords:
bookshop, coffee

It is a dry cleaners, not the most adventurous place in the world. But this place will start to give you a discount if you use them regularly and they can be very quick. I went in one morning and was able to get the clothes back that evening.

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Movies@ Dundrum

Movies@ Dundrum Cinemas · Dundrum

3.0 on May 9th, 2009

I buy all my tickets online, and then go to collect them.

In Dundrum they have now gotten rid of the ticket booth and so people who want to buy tickets have to go to the sweet counter. This means that when you go to get your Popcorn, Nachos, Large Coke, Natural Confectionery and M&M's (yes al...

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My better half went here for a 2 day cookery course. They covered everything from bread to squid, and a lot in between.

As part of the course I was included in a dinner where we ate all the food that the students had cooked during the day. We had a selection of three types of soup, a lamb ...

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Keywords:
cookery, bread, dinner, cork, course

This is the way that big shows should be seen. It is a real event to go to a show here. Everything from ordering your drink for the break beforehand, to the noise of the orchestra warming up.

I haven't been in a while but I went to see an Opera and they have translations above and below the ...

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Mespil Hotel

Mespil Hotel 3 Star Hotels · Ballsbridge

2.0 on April 29th, 2009

A fairly basic hotel in terms of reception areas and things like that. They do a nice lunch where all the taxi divers go for their lunches apparently.

The service was ok.

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I was in there for breakfast. The place is nice and bright and quiet enough. I got tea and toast, and overall a lovely way to start the day.

Thanks Metro

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tea, toast, breakfast

I have been trying to figure out what the ratings cover. When you rate a cafe are you rating it in general, or against other cafes.

If it is other cafes then this deserves a 4 star rating, if it is against everything then how could a cafe score more then 2 stars when there are really fancy re...

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The place was good, the staff could have been friendlier though. The food was very tasty and the wi-fi is free, which is wonderful.

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As far as Starbucks goes this place is mediocre. The comfy chairs are really dirty looking and the place was generally dirty. Not much to say for the place. There was no wi-fi in the area.

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This a local pub, that comes with a built in Taxi rank. Great idea.

Once you get over the initial smell when you walk in, the place is a fine slightly less new version of the Lep Inn.

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A very bizarre looking place, which is a cross between Cafe en Seine and the old Zanibar that was on the quays years ago. It is very dark (though it was a very rainy day).

Positives, (my therapist says be positive), there is a courtyard in the middle of it for smokers/outdoor drinks, and ther...

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This is a very good shop. There are very often more staff in there then there are customers, simply because they have so many staff. Their knowledge of the products is great and very often if you are a bit cheeky and ask them what kind of deal will they do for you, they will throw in a little e...

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Keywords:
restoration, new camera, second hand camera, photo development

The place is nice, well stocked and clean looking. I got a take away Chicken Noodles which was a large portion, for only €5.99. Great price. They have a good selection in terms of what to have for lunch, with a hot deli, freshly made sandwiches and a salad bar.

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Diep AT HOME

Diep AT HOME Take Aways · Ranelagh

3.0 on April 8th, 2009

I would be middle of the road about this. I think that the food is tasty, I had a Chicken Cashew dish that was very nice. I think that Saba is better, but sometimes a change is good. Also there is a big advantage in being about to order as I get on the Luas, hop of pick up the food and hop bac...

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Keywords:
chichen, cashew, thai, take away

Just had a really nice salad with Avocado, Chicken with pesto and other stuff in it. Very tasty, though a bit expensive at €15.

They seem to offer a broad range of choice, as I saw some Pizzas, Bangers and Mash and paninis. A bit of everything really.

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salad, pizza, burgers, paninis

This is a very worthwhile thing to do. It is quick and easy. You go in, fill in a form and then you can start helping people. It is open till 8pm Mon - Thurs and till 5pm on Fri.

After you have donated you can get a free sandwich or chocolate bar, and a drink (non-alcoholic). I won't rate ...

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Keywords:
donations, irish blood transfusion board, free sandwich
Punjab Balti

Punjab Balti Indian · Ranelagh

4.0 on April 5th, 2009

I had a lovely meal there last night. The place was very quiet, but the food was very tasty.

They do a nice little trick here where they do beer corkage, which means that you can run next door to Redmonds and have a world of beers at your finger tips. What a great idea.

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Keywords:
beer, chicken madras
Cornucopia

Cornucopia Vegetarian · City Centre (South)

4.0 on April 3rd, 2009

I just had a really nice Barley and Squash cake with a corn salsa. Very tasty.

The place is always busy, but the turnover usually means you get a table. You can also get most of the food as takeaway.

Very tasty, very healthy.

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I had a lovely Asian Chicken Salad. It was packed with peppers and lots of vegetables, with lovely juicy chicken. Very very nice.

I've also had a nice burger there too.

It is a bit expensive, but a great place to bring your mother if you meet for lunch in town. It is normally easy enough...

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Keywords:
celebrity watch, salad, chicken, burger

I work just opposite here and so it serves as my canteen.

It is genuinely Italian, the service is slow, but when you get to know them very friendly. The food is nice and tasty, but the portions are definitely not Irish!

Really it is more the type of place that you would meet a friend for...

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Keywords:
coffee, wine, tiramisu

This place does the best sandwiches ever. They are packed with tasty bits and pieces. The variety is huge. My favourite sandwich is the Traditional Club on Walnut bread. This does lead to a slight food coma after, but it is worth it.

The place is small with only about 10 tables, and the at...

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Keywords:
sandwiches, chilled out

This is a nice place for lunch. The food isn't fancy, and they never really change it, but that is good. It is consistently good. The service is fast and you nearly always get a table.

My personal favourite sandwich is their BLT, closely followed by their Ploughman's.

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Keywords:
blt. ploughmans, coffee, lunch
Smock Alley Theatre

Smock Alley Theatre Theatres · Temple Bar

3.0 on March 25th, 2009

This is a great little theatre. It is for those dedicated to going to a show. You get a sense of adventure just from getting to your seat. It is tucked down a lane that is down a lane, that is off a street, and when you get inside you have to go through a various rooms to get to a seat.

It ...

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I was there for lunch and there was no sign of the carvery. They do Soup and a Sandwich for a cheap and cheerful €6.50. The quality is cheap and cheerful too, but it does what it says on the tin.

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The 51

The 51 Pubs & Bars · Ballsbridge

4.0 on March 23rd, 2009

What a great place to watch Ireland win the Grand Slam. I don't really remember much else about the place. Great big TV's and fast bar service.

Also it does nice lunches during the week.

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Bistro One

Bistro One Bistro · Foxrock

5.0 on March 20th, 2009

This is a lovely restaurant, and is also good for a bit of Celeb spotting, George Hook, Bono, and some financial celebs at times.

The food although is the reason to go. From the homemade brown bread they give to the table at the start to the lovely little espresso at the end and everything ...

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This is a great place for a bite of lunch. The food is fancy but the prices are reasonable. I had a lovely steak sandwich here a while ago. Sometimes you have to book a table, but I think that it isn't too demanding at the moment.

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steak sandwich

This is like all the others, except that the setting is nicer. It has kept the original Bewley's layout, and the building is a nice little warren of split floors. It is also the only one that I think is open for breakfast. They do a very nice bowl of fruit, or porridge, or you can get a good Ir...

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This is a very nice place for lunch. The staff are great, they are very friendly. The only thing is that the menu is a bit short on the salad side of things, especially considering that this place is owned by the guys who own CafeBarDeli.

Still I will be back.

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Firstly let me admit that I am biased as I work above the gallery.

With that qualification, I would like to say that it is a lovely gallery. The art work is very diverse, from paintings of horses, to photos of Elvis, to completely abstract. It is a nice way to spend a half an hour.

Also t...

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One Pico

One Pico Irish · City Centre (South)

4.0 on March 13th, 2009

I just heard that you can get a full three course lunch for €19.95 in here. You have to book in advance, but that sounds like a deal.

A must try.

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I just had a lovely bowl of Linguine al Pesto. It is a nice simple dish. They do one of the best, though it is a little more expensive then I would like. In Dunne & Crescenzi it was only €8 when I asked for it, but it is €13 here, and that is a big difference.

I had a nice little espresso a...

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Keywords:
pasta, pesto, espresso

I had a lovely espresso there. Very nice, and the place is nicely welcoming inside. I will be back.

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I never really enjoyed the place at night, good music but I am just more of a pub man. Now though.....

Pie, Pie and more Pie. I had the lamb pie and it was delicious. It is reasonably priced and there is plenty to it. I am a happy man.

The missing star cos I don't like it at night.

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It is really nice to get some food, sandwich, salad or my favourite chilli beef with rice and bring it downstairs at lunch time. Also on a Saturday afternoon you can do the same have a glass of wine to go with it. Very pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

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I was there for lunch, and had a chicken pesto wrap and vegetable soup. The wrap was nice, but the soup was more like veg stock with a chopped up carrot thrown in. I have before had nice food in there, but was disappointed yesterday.

I am giving it 3 stars since anywhere can have a bad day, ...

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Kylemore Karting

Kylemore Karting Karting · Kylemore

4.0 on March 9th, 2009

There were 12 of us and we opted for the Grand Prix experience. It is very well organised with all the protective equipment supplied and they give you lap times and points through. We were there for an hour and we weren't out of the karts during the heats for more then 5 mins at a time. We nea...

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Siam Thai

Siam Thai Thai · Dundrum

2.0 on March 9th, 2009

The place was very busy at 6 on a Saturday evening. The decor is what you come to expect from a Thai Restaurant.
What I ate:
Veg Spring Rolls - This was boring with little or no flavour, and it tasted a little sweaty, I didn't finish
Green Chicken Curry - again there was not much to it. Fl...

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Mill Theatre

Mill Theatre Theatres · Dundrum

3.0 on March 9th, 2009

This is a very nice simple theatre. It is in among the restaurants surrounding the water feature in Dundrum Shopping Centre. The layout is simple, there are no fancy decors or features to it. The actual theatre is small, with seating for about 190, but every one has a good clear view.

The o...

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Would recommend to stir clear.

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Carluccio's

Carluccio's Italian · City Centre (South)

3.0 on March 6th, 2009

If you ask, they do a lovely bowl of linguine with pesto. That with a nice espresso is a lovely. The place is nice for truly Italian service, (i.e. you wouldn't want to be in a rush)

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Keywords:
pesto, coffee.

The place is nice for a bit of a chill on a week night and great for Friday drinks straight after work in the summer. Does an ok lunch menu, not to much variety. The quality is ok too. The only advantage is that you will always get a table.

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Queuing outside on Saturday night to get in didn't feel too exclusive, and then when I got in it seemed that most of Dublin had gotten in there.

Outside of that, the place seemed lovely and the drink was Dublin average price.

It was too packed though, and apparently you don't have to be a m...

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Mortons Supermarket

Mortons Supermarket Supermarkets · Ranelagh

3.0 on March 3rd, 2009

It is a mid sized supermarket, where the variety is a little bit fancy, but the meat counter is great, the burgers are yum, and the have a range of pre-marinaded meats. They also have Bombay Pantry microwave food. ;-)

It has a bit of everything but not a huge selection.

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The sandwiches are good big sandwiches with lots of contents and big thick bread. The take away sandwiches are just as good. Need a good sandwich at lunch time this gets the job done.

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The Counter

The Counter American · Dundrum

3.0 on March 3rd, 2009

It is a great spot for the before the cinema burger and it is quiet enough on a Sunday that you can walk in and get a table. The variety of size of burger from 1/3lbs to 1lbs dangerous. I tried the 2/3lbs and that was too much, and it takes longer to cook too. When you order the 1/3lbs it is f...

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eatery120

eatery120 Brasserie · Ranelagh

4.0 on March 3rd, 2009

I just had their fish and chips there the other night and it was really nice. It is still busy on a Friday and Saturday night which is always a good sign.

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Redmonds

Redmonds Off Licences · Ranelagh

5.0 on March 3rd, 2009

I would go with the 5 star rating. They have a great selection of wine, and the good stuff is usually cheaper then other places. The two main guys in there are very happy to walk you through the different regions and where to start.

There are a good selection of beers there too. There are...

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Bistro Bianconi

Bistro Bianconi Take Aways · Ranelagh

1.0 on March 3rd, 2009

This is a place that I used to really like, and as the photos suggests it used to serve really good pizza. They had a lovely jalapeno side order to go with the pizza. But the last two times that I have ordered pizza, they were soggy, and not really that nice.

I found that the dominos I recen...

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Smyths

Smyths Pubs & Bars · Ranelagh

4.0 on March 3rd, 2009

It is one of my favourite pubs in Ranelagh. It is great for a packet of crisps and a pint of Guinness.

The pub is nice inside, there are a couple of snugs and there is always a table service (yes, that does include Saturday nights), the beer garden out the back is a good size and half of it...

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The coffee is good and the prices are reasonable. I have never eaten anything other then a muffin in there and they are fine. It is a good place on a Saturday to sit back and watch the world go by while you read the paper.

The only problem is that it can get a bit crowded, but a few minute...

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