This is a bit of an institution in Dublin - but I'd never been before. It's the Temple Bar version of Captain A's on Grafton Street (different people with the same idealogy!). And that's pretty much what I thought of it. The food's about as good - no better, no worse. The burger that I had was ta...

I was in the area looking for somewhere to eat and having walked up and down Church Road and around the main cross roads here in the centre of Malahide, this seemed like the most lively place.

It was busy (around 11:30am) with the usual type of morning crowd - mostly young mums and some oldies...

A vast improvement on the original (in most ways) - impressive to look at from all angles - the glass wall will take some getting used to (from inside). I didn't try them all, but having 59 bars (& food places) inside the stadium means the dreaded Lansdowne beer-queue is a thing of the past...

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I've had the privilege! The main-man wasn't about when I was in but the two trustees were more than up to the task at hand - making an excellent coffee. And that they did - this place is pretty unbeatable if a quality pit-stop is what you're looking for in this part of town (or any part)...

None of the grandiose of the ritzy hotel next door. Straight forward avoca cafe fare - earthy food and a delectation of afternoon tea stuffs...

Good quality menswear. The staff were a necessary helping hand in the selection process and did a fine job. Central location. Worth a visit if you're on the lookout for some upmarket wear. Prices not too out of this world, but definitely more towards the higher end...

Interesting place. All sorts of everything. Good prices and lots of special offers. Worth a trip...

I'm afraid to say, it seems Hertz are taking advantage of their Irish customers (through their .ie website).

If you try to hire a car in the UK, we have to pay more than UK residents (.co.uk) for the same vehicle, over the same period of time. Doesn't make sense to me...

Won't be using the...

This is the heart of the operation - where all the magic happens. Busy out-of-the-way store with good prices - as far as I could see prices were about 75% of what they are by the time the merchandise gets to the other sports stores - so worth the trip if you're getting a few things. Helpful staff...

Big big sports store. They pretty much have everything covered that you could want - rubgy, soccer, GAA, hockey, gym stuff....a golf range to practice your shots. Unfortunately their prices are a little steep (not too bad) but you can find alot of their stock elsewhere for less....but then again ...

Standard SBs really. I've started on their Frappachinos recently. Vanilla is good but the strawberry is a bit too synthetic, even for my well versed processed food sensibilities....

Friendly staff as is usual....an unbelievably universal quality - worthy of a four-star review for that alone!

You can usually get a space in here - and if not, there's another car park just up the road. The great thing about this place is that there is an ongoing culture of sticking your parking sticker back on the machine if there's some time left on it - so sometimes you get to park here for free!

A...

Going to join the status quo on this one - magnifico!

Had lunch here the other day. I got the panino with salami, mozzerella e pesto. It was perfect. Had a cappuccino. It was perfect. I got some little lemon things for desert. They were perfect too. Sat outside in the nice warm weather. It was...

Having heard a lot about this place and finally having gone, I'm with Public Enemy: don't believe the hype!

Service was scatty. All over the menu and boards outside it says 'All Day Breakfast' on weekends. But the first thing she told us (unprompted) was that the breakfast was over (it was a ...

What can you say! A city institution that inspires many to go for some exercise...before rewarding themselves with an ice-cream. It's been around for donkey's years and will continue to be if it stays the same and doesn't change a thing. A great way to remember "the good old days" no matter how y...

I hadn't been to a chipper for ages before I went back to this place. I used to go regularly enough back in my student days. It's pretty run of the mill in here. It's been done-up since I was last in and is the better for it. Staff are grand and the foods not bad. Plenty of parking outside and a ...

I think in the local area this restaurant is almost a place of legend. It's being going for 23 years - I remember it as a little fella - and not much other than the decor has changed. It's still owned by the same people - I think one works behind the counter at lunch - and follows the same format...

If you're into your sporty brands, you'll love this place. If you're not, the clothes you buy might seem a bit over-priced unless bought for practical reasons. They have a good footwear section too (staffed by people stangely knowledgable on the subject) for hiking boots, climbing shoes, etc. But...

A Lidl's a Lidl's a Lidl. Nothing too note worthy to distinguish this one from any others except the queues. They seem to have a policy of having as few checkouts open as possible before the natives get restless. I've seen people ask the security guy to get more lanes opened a few times now...it ...

I've had an account here since I was a kid. Never had any real issues (although it took them 6 months to issue me with a credit card about 8 years ago - grr). Went in today to deposit some money and was introduced to their new cash drop machine. A staff member accosted me, asked me if I was just ...

I'd go along with what Patrick K has to say. The food here is very good and the service is slow. Not crazy, maybe-we-should-just-leave slow, but it's definitely leisurely. The atmosphere was good the night I was in - lots of happy tourists had migrated up from the pub downstairs. The prices are a...

meh - probably is marginally better than the Spar across the road, simply because of it's size. The selection's not that much bigger though - their frozen food section is about the same size - the open fridge space is bigger, which pretty much means kids just have a bigger choice of fizzy drinks....

I had the pleasure of having coffee & a hot chocolate here the other day. I'm only giving it a 4 because I haven't had any of their food, but I'd imagine the food's pretty good (it looked good).

Not sure how long they've been here, but everything about the place seems like it's brand new. The ...

Their prices are now aligned with all the others and you often have to queue - disappointing. Their petrol now languishes in the clouds at 134.8, a remarkable 17.42% increase in just 9 months. Arghhhh.

I'm afraid I can only give this place a 3. Location's good. Food's good. Service is not good. They served our food without cutlery and then didn't bring any straight away when asked. So we asked again, and then a few minutes later two batches of cutlery were brought at the same time. Eh....

Ha...

Not sure this could ever be a 5-star place. It's old, it's small and it's not the type of place you'd bring a date to impress them. But that's what makes it great, it's not trying to impress anyone. A proper pub in the old sense (from decor to seats), I could happily spend endless weeknights here...

Was here for a meal the other day. I was very impressed. I'll start off by saying the only bad thing I can think of about the place - it's too small! We managed to get seats at the bar (they might prefer to call it a counter) as there were no tables left, but I don't actually think that took away...

About average for a EuroSpar. It used to be a supervalu but since the change the place has definitely improved. They've got quite alot of stuff but can't compare on that front with the big Tesco down the road in Ballybrack. Neither are they open 24hrs like the Tesco. Grand if you're passing but f...

I like this place - it's a good spot for watching matches. Never too packed but always enough to get a good atmosphere going. Pints are good, service is good and the food is top notch for a pub.

The food seems a bit on the pricey side for pub-grub, but it's as good as many a restaurant so it's...

I used to go here alot on my way home from work. It's not bad, standard Sparness. In the last few months though it's been closing earlier, about 9 I think which can be annoying...

I'd tend to largely agree with Helena about this place. It's oldy-worldy on the inside - both decore & staff - that's not to say the staff are all old, they just have an old-style manner (genuinely pleasant). It was busy enough but we didn't have to wait to be seated. Our waiter was a nice guy, a...

I've been here a few times over the past year for some snacks (more than for meals). It's pretty good. The coffee is good and the food I've had has always been grand. Things can get a little confusing between 11:30 & 12:00 though - breakfast finishes at 11:30 but lunch doesn't start til 12, so no...

I like this place. It's like an aladdin's cave of DIY. It's not huge, it's not even big, but it has way more than you'd ever think a place this big (small) could have.

I can never find what I'm looking for but I pretend to look anyway before asking. They'll go off and rummage around for a bit...

I've only been to this a few times over the years. It's the only beach in Dublin that Dublin City Council are incharge of keeping clean/safe/etc.

Unfortunately they are doing a terrible job. The beach is the dirtiest beach I've ever been on in Ireland - the rubbish has to be seen to be believ...

Dropped in here for a sandwich & coffee on Sunday afternoon. It was pretty good. It wasn't too busy so there were plenty of seats - I think the seating is a relatively new addition to the place - it was mostly people sitting around reading papers having a lazy Sunday.
I went for their club sand...

Hard to fault this place really. Well, if I'm forced, I'd say it's a bit out-of-the-way. I think most people that come here are on day trips to the area anyway, but if you're not, this is worth making into a day-trip.

Was here for a family lunch and have to say it impresses from the start. I...

I'm not sure what the definition of a 'dive bar' is, but if it was just a descriptive term, this would be it. Grubby, probably in need of some repair but a great pub to have a pint in without the pretences of a lot of the other bars in the area....runners, caps, I even saw a dog in there once....

Went to the bar in this new hotel to watch a match at the weekend. I'm not sure too many people know that it's open again after the makeover, so it's a good spot to catch a game - not packed. It's had a major overhaul, so it's very different to it's previous guise - which is a good thing because ...

Still don't like this place!

It's not the worst pub, but I used to go here years ago as a youngin and it was never one of my favourites so maybe I'm biased. Back in the day it did the job and was close to town, so progressing your night was easy...but that was about it.

Then it got done up ...

I don't go to many dry cleaners so I don't really have a reference point for this. But the service is good - friendly, efficient and seemingly reasonable prices. I got a jacket dry cleaned for €10 recently.

There's usally enough parking outside so dropping off & picking up are easy enough...

Handy location if you're coming off the M50 at cherrywood. The Spar used to be open until 11pm but closes at 9 or 10 depending on the night - Sundays are 9pm I think...

Generically boring ''super'' pub. Too busy at the weekends, not busy at all during the week, it's a pretty soul-less drinking emporium. It's definitely past it's best and ready for retirement (me thinks)...I've had food here too and tbh it's a good reflection of the place as a whole, bland and ta...

I'd agree with Nick M to some extent. The music can be quite loud at times, the staff seem to be permanently distracted and the service is slow....really slooooow.

Apart from that the food is good, it's never been full when I've been in and there's parking a plenty outside. Not bad, but bring...

Consistently good food on the many occasions that I've been. I'm usually there for breakfast rather than for lunch/dinner but if they're as good as their brekkie, I'd definitely give it a go. The place is always packed so you should be prepared for a small wait during busy times. Usually this isn...

The only good thing about this place is the price - hence 4-stars. Always busy, even late into the evenings. There's an Applegreen nearby that competes on price and can be less busy most of the time....but don't tell anyone ;)

Mediocre. I went in looking for a replacement exhaust. They looked up their exhaust book and told me mine wasn't listed. Sorry.

Eventually I managed to get the problem fixed by Atlas in Stillorgan who went the extra mile and sourced one in the UK.

A bit of effort and they could have had so...

My exhaust went a few weeks ago and I've been scouring all the exhaust places in the area trying to get a replacement - none were very helpful - "it's not a standard exhaust (??) so you'll have to go back to Renault"...

Dean in Atlas was the man though. He thought there must be some way of get...

Cheap, cheap shoes. The Irish equivalent of Payless Shoe Stores in the States. The selection isn't as wide but the price differential with other more mainstream stores is about the same.

Got some insoles here that were ridiculously cheap at €1. Granted they're not the best but slap two pairs i...

I tried out this Heatons for their sports department and was impressed. It easily rivals (and surpasses) the other more dedicated sports stores around the area. Their shoe/runner/boot section isn't the biggest but from what I could see seemed to cover as many brands and varients as any other stor...

I've been looking for a new pair of astro-boots for a few weeks because of places like this....they've got a selection of boots to choose from but they're very limited and seem to be their old stock - and they only have certain sizes for each different boot, so getting a decent boot in your size ...

I like the way you can see them inspecting your car from the waiting room. I like the way you are seen pretty quickly when you turn up (at your alotted time). I like the location as there are a few cafes nearby...

I just dont get how you can fail the test for not emptying your boot, when one o...

I'm not sure what a 5-star train station is like - maybe the trains all run on-time and you get brought to your carriage on some sort of rickshaw...but that doesn't happen here, so it's only a 4.

As far as I could see, it's three big stations mashed together - St. Pancras for trains from The N...

Not sure I'd sing in unison with Mark below... I thought this place was pretty good, but nothing to write home about (just here!). The staff seemed friendly and jovial, the food was good rather than bad but I was expecting something a little more sublime having heard people go on about the place....

I've bought and browsed here a number of times over the last year or so and have to say as a complete jewellery novice, this is a good place to start. I've always had to call on the staff to get help as I have no idea about whats appropriate when it comes to these things and they've always come t...

This is a two star shopping centre going above and beyond! The only reason I used to go to this centre was to get my car taxed, and that always seemed to be a long-winded, unpleasant task. I'd never have voluntarily gone into the place....at all.

I work nearby nowadays and it's the only place ...

This is a 'caf' in the Eastenders sense. It's not of the same calibre as some other local cafés (read Howards Way in Churchtown) but to be honest it doesn't need to be because it's cheaper. The quality of the food and surroundings reflect this - no gourmet-esque frills and they use the canteen co...

I like Costas anyway, so it's hard for me to not like any of them! I had lunch here but everything wasn't (costa) normal. It was just after lunch so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say that it was because of the rush but the place was a bit...grubby. Not too bad but not too good eithe...

I've got a few sandwiches from here recently. Generally they are OK but that's about it - plain and simple. I'd have given them a better star rating except they are let down by their (only) Irish employee (who runs the till). She's unpleasant - the only words to pass her lips when I was paying we...

I've been a pseudo regular at their restaurant in Dundrum, but this was my first trip to the Sandymount branch. Over all it was good. It has the same semi-cramped setup as in Dundrum, but in a way that brings a sense of community as you all bang elbows together. The food was good and was delivere...

This is not my usual guy - I only went here because my guy (from across the road) was away. But it worked out well.

The barber wasn't busy when I went in, so I got into the hot seat straight away. It was mid-morning so it's probably a quiet time of the day for him anyway, but he said business...

Was here to buy a gift the other day and found the place alive with people. Not the type of store I'd usually find myself perusing but it was a place of last resort in my hunt. I was approached by staff at every turn asking did I need assistance - friendly, not weird. I found what I wanted, was b...

I'm going to give this place a bit of a boost and give it 3 stars. Their food seems to be a bit better than some of the other fast food chains around (their chicken burgers seem a little less processed anyway). This one's not bad - they're pretty quick and the place seems clean enough, so they're...

Had a late lunch in here mid-week. I have to say I wasn't expecting much but was nicely surprised. I just got a toastie sandwich but it was a good size and came with some decent garnish - coleslaw (as aposed to useless leaves). The bar woman was a friendly type, although the 'regulars' in for the...

This has been a good place for a looong time. That's a good thing. Not a great thing.

The words meat and market collide here on occassion but always with good results. Big, loud and sweaty. Propa nice. :)

I'm giving this place a 3-star rating, because it's a 2-star restaurant that excels. The restaurant is not plush in any way. It's basic to say the least, but the staff were chatty and the manager had that motherly-way about her - "are you sure you've had enough".

I just got a toasted sandwich...

I visited this place last Friday night. For me it's a bit out-of-the-way, but I thought at least it has the alure of being a bit unusual compared to most other pubs in the city. We had an area reserved for us but probably could have managed without making the effort as it never got full. It was b...

I agreee with Mike B. This is a great little place serving delicious authentic Italian food. But the prices are not good and will (I suspect) eventually leave a bad taste in your mouth. The area it's located in has become busy with various eateries opening recently, however Fragola is never one o...

I'm giving this store a 4-star rating. Not because I thinks it's the computer equivalent of a 4-star restaurant, but because it's where other 'computer' stores tell you to go to when they inevitably don't have what you're looking for - Maplins invariably do.

Maplins and Peats should just be do...

I've been meaning to go here for awhile. Not really sure why but I keep hearing good things about the place. It's a bit off the beaten track, but there's loads of parking in the village at night - so no problems there.

The restaurant is big inside. Each of the tables has plenty of room and the...

It's soo good, I had to review it twice.

They have a deal on at the moment where you can get any sized pizza (9/12/16) with 2 toppings for just €10. That's crazy good....

Not sure I'm in agreement with Ellie M on this one. Gave it a go on a Sunday night and have to say that the best word to describe this place is....bland.

I'm a big fan of the Milanos chain - quick, relatively cheap, always busy (which means a good atmosphere), simple food & friendly staff. Th...

Got my front tyres balanced/aligned here. A week later I got a flat on one of my rear tyres and had to have them replaced too - with the new tyres on the back the balancing was out again. I went back to these guys expecting another hit but they rebalanced all my tyres again for free! Speedy, reli...

This is what I'd call a proper local business. I've been twice in the last two weeks (two rounds of buying 2 tyres) and each time they've had a string of visitors dropping in to chat while they've been sorting out my tyres.

They're a friendly bunch of people - they offer you tea/coffee while ...

Stayed here when I was attending a wedding that was on in Castle Durrow. Apparently it's a two-star hotel but neither the price nor the standard reflect this. It was a good bit cheaper than Castle Durrow, but for all intents and purposes, was more than adequate for a night of alcohol fuelled slee...

Was visiting some rellies in Cork at the weekend and passed the 'new' Dunnes. It's the birthplace of this Irish institution and they've taken over the entire block to make this a very big store. The food hall in the basment is massive. Seriously massive. All the other floors are equally big and a...

Like it - clean, fresh, new. The petrol's a bit cheaper than other stations too - 114.8. Compared to the majority that are in and around the 118.9 mark this is a nice change. Perhaps a ruse to encourage new custom!? Works for me!

I've had bad luck with Renault over the past number of years, principly because I bought something from them. On this occassion there was a leak in my power-steering system and so the steering rack had to be replaced.

Long story short, I ended up booking my car into this garage because they ga...

This dealership is shamefully bad. I have tried to get a few things 'fixed' here over the past number of years (as it's my closest Renault dealer) but have never had any joy. I went in recently to get a quote for a fairly expensive part replacement and left with absolutely no idea of what they wo...

I hope this isn't the straw that breaks the camel's back....

..but this is a good Starbucks because it's never too busy - the proximity of books obviously being enough to repel young coffaholics.

Quiet, peaceful and plenty of book's nearby. One star off for the prevalent staining on the 'co...

Hmm. I'm not sure I like this place. Dropped in when passing to get some lunch. They have pre-prepared sandwiches to order that correspond to a chalk-board menu above the counter.

They give the various sandwiches names, so things didn't get off to a good start for me - I had to ask for an "E...

This isn't a bad spot. They have a well priced menu that follows the line of: €5 starters, €10 mains & €5 desserts - so €20 for a 3-course meal - not bad.

I went for some chicken wings to start, the burger and then the Banoffi. All grand but I think I'd rate the burgers in the nearby Gourmet B...

Some obnoxious brats, some nice people but always (relatively) cheap booze!

Having teased me for a few weeks, Subway have finally opened - bute! It's a small one but there's a (foodcourt) seating area just outside so you should get a seat.

They don't have a board up with all the pre-set subs yet but that's about the only problem - that and the bright light above the ...

Always helpful in here - they've expanded into the shop that was beside them so it's the same size of pharmacy that you'd expect in somewhere like Dun Laoghaire. Plenty of parking around but be wary of parking right outside - lots of double-parking goes on...

Bright, shinny and clean.

Can be a bit of a tricky one to negotiate alright. Beware - the staff are friendly but it can get a bit crazy - every time I've been I've had to wait for the staff to finish their chats with all the people ahead of me. I just want to get my petrol and go...and possibly exchange a pleasantry - but...

Always busy so the food is always freshly made....pretty quick.

This place gets busy at lunch - the drive-thru included!

There's a covered seating area outside with climbing frames etc so you can keep an eye on your kids while they don't eat!

And it's open 24hrs.

Had occasion to get some flowers late on a Friday in Dundrum. I'd tried a few other florists in the area (all closed) and was about to give up when I saw Irene's. She was closed too (at 6:30) but she was still there getting some arrangements ready for the next day, so was happy to let me in. I to...

I liked this place. The menu is broad, with steaks, fish and I think some pastas on offer. We dined upstairs which is smaller than the space downstairs but better because you have chairs (diner-style booths downstairs). The staff were all Europeans and very polite. Service was pretty good althoug...

Bit of a trek from where I live but it was the general consensus. It's not bad. Parking is easy and you don't have to pay (like you would in Dundrum). Only gripe is that we were a bit late and had to sit near the front - the seats are too close to the screen so we spent the 2 hours or whatever wi...

Eircon broadband network and service is not good. You can look through any newspaper and read about that, it's no secret. But you don't hear too much about how incredibly poor their Customer Care is (don't call it Customer Services, they don't seem to like that!).

I had to contact them recentl...

This has a proper 24-hour shop. It's a good size and you can actually go into it at night - so no outside queueing (or sign language or shouting). If you're going for a car wash at the weekend you may have to wait awhile in the queue as there's a boy-racer gang that base themselves here...and the...

I've been to a few big events in this hotel (banquet style meals) and the food has been excellent on every occasion. It's actually quite impressive - they were able to produce over 200 steaks for a company function! I can only vouch for mine but it was tender, tasty and cooked exactly as I had as...

Petrol prices here seem to be about 4c per litre more than in the other petrol stations around the area. The two on the N11 nearby are bigger and better (and cheaper) too.

I think the all-you-can-eat menu is available all the time but the other specials (like the three-course-special for €20) is only available Mon-Fri or before 5 on a Sunday. I wasn't hungry enough to go for the all-you-can-eat but I wanted to. It's good value and it's not one of these buffet ones ...

I'm afraid I'm going to have to follow the rating trend on this one! I've been to this store numerous times over the last 2 years or so and I've never been able to actually get what I'm looking for. I went in the other day to get some compressed air to clean the inside of my computer (pretty basi...

I had to send something back to a computer manufacturer that have a contract with DHL so I thought it might be quicker if I went into them rather than organise a courier to pick it up. The staff in the office (upstairs) were very helpful and gave me their phone to call up the computer guys becaus...

I've been back a number of times because the pretzels are so good, but I have a big complaint! Every time I go there, they only have about 2 pretzels left - of any sort. They always tell me that the next batch will be about 20 minutes and then one of them begins to roll some dough. This just seem...

I was a groomsman recently and it was arranged that we would all be dressed by Blacktie. First off I think one of the great things about Blacktie is that you can get fitted in one and then collect in another - it gives you options. Now there was a bit of messin' when I went to be fitted (giving m...

I have been going to this place on and off for about 8 years (?). I'm not sure the place has changed all that much in that time, and frankly there's no reason that it should. Staff have a great attitude, are friendly and very laid back in their manner which I think helps give this place a nice re...

Dropped in here for the first time in years. Nothing has really changed. Big pub, lots of different nooks and crannies so you can always find some privacy if that's what you want. Pints seemed grand, staff were friendly enough. It's a good location if you're in town and beginning a night out....

I can vouch for the quick delivery. I've had a few in a mates place nearby from this Dominos and they are always delivered within 30mins. They are good too (as Dominos go) and beat some of the other local pizza delivery places (some have better pizzas but they just don't seem to travel well!). De...

Good spot. Hadn't been to a Siam Thai before but was happy with how it turned out. The service was very good - impressive because it''s such a huge restaurant. I thought the food was pretty good too - i'm not sure i'm going to remember it as the best Thai meal of my life but I don't think there w...

Was at a conference here the other day. Conference was good but the surrounds were not. I know they were going to rip this place down awhile ago and then changed their minds but the ramifications of this decision are plain to see throughout the hotel. Wallpaper all around the place is (water) sta...

I agree with some of Nick O's points - it does seem to be a bit of a meat market, but like any meat market, the quality of the cut differs on different days. The music is loud and there can be some barging, but to be honest it's not the type of place you'd go for a quiet pint anyway so it's to be...

Quite good for a Centra - relatively big and the prices seem to be more inline with less convenient shops...

I have been to this place over the years for dinner and it was always pretty good. I hadn't been for awhile and was told by someone that it had changed hands and gone down-hill (so the story went). I was in the area the other day and had a chance to see for myself. It was very good. Prices were o...

It's a big claim that this is the best, they're pretty much all the same to me. Good food and generally good service. This one is in a good spot for taking a break from one of the pubs across the road. For some reason I always think the malts from this one are tastier - but that could be the beer...

I'm giving this place 4-stars based purely on their cappuccinos. One of the best of my life. I have no idea what the rest of their food/drinks are like but the cappuccino is gooooood....

I never thought I'd buy a Sven, Johanna or Maria, but I think I did and IKEA were selling them! We went here to get pretty much all the furniture for our office. It's great because we had everything picked (and knew it was in-stock) before we went to the store and by all accounts it was going to ...

Beware, they only take cash. Two stars though because I like Subway....

This is a good local. It's a good gathering point for matches - they have a number of screens scattered about the place so the viewing capacity is quite good. They serve food until pretty late - we got served just after ten and they were more than happy to do so (food is good). The bar staff are...

They have a pretty good selection of pre-packed sandwiches here (for lunch) which seem to be mostly healthy too. The 5-items or less queue gets pretty big at lunch so you might be better off gambling on one of the other tills...

I've been a few times over the last few months and have nothing to complain about since they down-sized the chips a bit (chunky means not properly cooked usually!). The burgers are tasty (as are most burgers from the gourmet kitchens of real company's) and the service is smiling and efficient - t...

This is a small Spar but has a resaonably big selection - it's crammed inside and has a pretty well stocked off licence.

I like this place - it's consistently good. I'll admit I usually stick to the same food when I'm here (panino with buffalo mozzeralo, parma ham & rocket) but it's always tasty and well prepared. I've had a few of their more substantial meals too - gnocchi with gorgonzola and some sort of bean-bas...

Ate in this place a week or so ago - on a Wednesday night. I was actually quite impressed with the food. Had the aromatic duck as a starter - it was savage - and then some beef with cashew nuts for my main. The duck starter was a pretty big portion for two and to be honest I think both of us wond...

There's a method to eating in this place. You queue for your food at one counter (they have a few different types of food to choose from, at different counters - pizzas, burgers, panini, wraps), then you go to another counter to pay and then they ask you for your table number. Get your table [num...

Well, I've been back and it was good this time too. Was here on Friday night with a group for a birthday celebration and to watch the 6-nations match. We stayed downstairs to watch the match and have a few pints with our dinners in 'the pub'. The menu downstairs is a limited version of what you g...

Had lunch here today - a croissant with ham and Camembert and some cranberry sauce. It was good - full of taste. But I have a small gripe. The side salad that came with the delicious croissant was fresh and crunchy (good) but was laced with onions (bad). Not being a big fan of the onion family (i...

Got a good pair of shoes here the other day. I'm not a great shoe buyer - it can take some time. I was in their sister shop in Stephen's Green a few years ago and it pretty much put me off this concept of 'cheap' labels because the place was such a mess. This place could not be more different. It...

This place is always good. The menu stays pretty much the same and I generally tend to go for one of two things - either the chicken korma with rice or the kebab, with rice (that's the kebab in the picture) - it's good and alot easier to eat than the doner. There are other things on the menu - bu...

This has been my local Four Star for years and I have to say it's pretty much like all the other Four Stars around the place. Staff are grand, can't really expect too much from them, as long as they get me my pizza that's good enough for me...

Ate here last night. I've heard only good things about this place, so was happy to have a chance to try it for myself as someone's guest - perfect. Walked in with no booking and were seated straight away even though the place looked pretty packed. It's basically a good quality steak joint with so...

On the scale of eddies, this is a 4-star. Have been here a few times during the day for lunch and everything is as you'd expect. Clean, pretty efficient, good food & the occassional loud child. You can always get a spot but the place is never empty - and you can ring ahead so that you don't have ...

This has become a bit of a regular after-pub venue for me over the last year or so. It's a pretty good spot to hang out. The terraced seating is welcome because it provides a good haven to chillax if the bar section at the back gets too crowded - and too crowded it will get. It's a good live musi...

A locals pub. Not bad for watching matches - a mixed crowd gathers to enjoy the fine Guinness that's served here...

These are pretty good actually. I was a bit wary to begin with as the only pretzels I've ever had have been the dry crunchy salty type. Apparently there are two types - hard & crispy and soft & doughy (like bread). They come with various toppings (cinnamon, garlic, chocolate) or fillings (salami,...

I thought this place was pretty average really. A pity because I was expecting one of the meals of my life - I thought I'd see things differently after eating here, but I'm afraid I don't. I've only ever heard good things about Argentinian restaurants and I've been to one (in London) that was sub...

Below average. There are better chinese take aways within easy striking distance of this place that serve a better quality meal. Manley's one advantage is it's prices - they are the lowest that I've found in the area for chinese and to be honest they nearly justify the quality you get. But not qu...

This used to be the Jameson Bonded warehouse, back in the day - so it's worth a look for that alone. It's cheaper to park in than most other car parks in the city centre (i think) and there's a reason for that. It's smelly, damp and toight - which is probably why they have guys to do the parking ...

Good views over Killiney Bay make this one of the better stations along the line to wait for your Dart, and wait you will....

Good breakfast selection (that lasts only until it's gone) under the hot lamps - all the grease you could ever want. I think with all the builders that have been resident in the industrial estate for all these years they have been able to create a well-oiled machine to serve the influx of eaters ...

This place has a good little menu - they have various breakfast combos until noon, from fried to fresh. The lunch menu has a lot of good salads - warm & cold - soups and numerous panini with meats and leaves. It's a small place (i'd say about 30 people could fit inside) but with the main counter ...

This is a pretty good spot for a quick sandwich. I don't think you can get everything from the Marks range of food here but what they have is straight forward and tasty. I tried the toasted ham & cheese and it seemed pretty good. The coffee seemed good too. The place seems to be run smoothly by t...

I was served by an Irish person here the other day - what's that about!? For your convenience there's a drive-thru that will suit your rampantly low energy levels. This place does appear to be quicker that most other Micky-Ds - maybe because they have to have food ready for the drive-thru but i'v...

Had lunch in here before Christmas. The reason I was drawn in was the smell as I walked past the door. I walk past twice but couldn't resist it on the third pass. They have a buffet laid on but I steered clear of this in favour of their normal menu. The waitress was good - took my jacket as I wal...

What can you say about Ryanair!? It's cramped, bright, loud and brash but if you're only paying about €100 to go pretty much anywhere in Europe (& back) I think you can only be happy. Ish. I got the victory trumpets after both landings when I went over to England recently - they should definitely...

Good place to go. Was here on a Friday night and the place was packed. We got seats in the eating area (down the back) straight away. The tapas was good - you're limited to an hour and a half to eat but in the midst of drinking that's plenty of time. Service was pretty good but bear in mind it ca...

This is a pretty good store for car bits and pieces. It's bigger than most other car accessory places on this side of the city. I can usually pick up whatever I'm looking for, although I wouldn't recommend the store-branded items. I bought some bulbs and a wiper blade which just didn't cut it. Th...

I tried to eat here one day when I was passing (& starving) and thought it might be interesting (with a name like this). They don't take Laser or credit cards and I didn't have an cash on me at the time, so it never happened (lets just say it got a bit awkward). Seems a bit weird in this day and ...

This is a really great Japanese restaurant. They have two sorts of tables you can choose from - 'normal' ones that you'd find in any restaurant and then others that are raised slightly off the ground that you sit into. These have a footwell for you to put your feet in to (with your big clumsey we...

Anytime I'm in town and near this place I'm irrepressibly drawn to it. Like any self respecting kebab place, you can have it either in a pitta bread or on a plate with rice. To do this place justice you should eat your kebab by the plate (which is good because it keeps the experience seperate fro...

Pretty average burger joint but the staff made it more than that (hence 4 not 3). Had a family get-together here and we got one of the big side booths - they're pretty big. Staff were good - we arrived in different waves and they were around to get the new arrivals orders pretty quickly - so we a...

Zavvi took over from Virgin, so if you were ever in one of those shops, you've been to a Zavvi. This is a pretty big example and they seem to have everything you could want for your music/video collection. They have a games section too but don't bring your hopes with you though if you're waiting ...

Old school barber. I was in with Philip the other day and we got talking about how long he's been here. He says he's into his 44th year on the premises - that's a long time. I reckon I've been going to him for about half that time. He's always remembered me and was even able to haggle with me ove...

Played some soccer here the other day. We played indoors in the sports hall which was pretty good - you should check out the water feature when you're there. It's a pretty big hall and is marked out for various sports. They have hoops and a score board to round it off. We played 4-on-4 (with 7 pe...

I like this Indian. I've only ever been on week nights and it always seems to be a bit quiet. I'm told by my friends that a Friday or Saturday night is busier though. I pretty much stick to the same pick each time I'm in, the buttered chicken. It's the best i've had anywhere and quite generous in...

Stopped in here for lunch on a visit to the business park. The staff here are really friendly and happy to help but were let down by their laser machine not working. They asked could I come back tomorrow to pay (nice of them) but I told them that I didn't work in the park (stupid!?), so they deci...

Had a late night burger here last night. We were the last in for the evening. If you haven't been to this place it's worth some explaining. You're each given a clipboard that has a number of sections. Each of these refer to a part of your burger - the meat section (beef, chicken, turkey, etc), th...

I'd like to give this place 5-stars but I don't think it's a 5-star kinda place. At 2am on a Sunday morning, it's a definite 5-stars though. Any night fuelled by drink in the city centre should be ritually finished in Rick's. Everyone seems to know about this place but I've never not been able to...

Got my two front tyres replaced by these guys. I think the price was reasonable - they give you the choice of expensive, not expensive or somewhere in-between. Nothing much else to say except that it would be nice if they had somewhere for you to hang out while you wait - it's on the side of a bi...

Susan Q's right - if you weren't a Miserable Moe when you came in, you will be when you leave. Having said that, they do have some nice pastries for breakfast if you can lift your spirits enough to trudge through the depression (to save you time and prozac, they're at the back-right).

Bad thing about this place is that you have to pay to get in even if you have been in their bar downstairs (Tonic) all night.....taking the piss. The good thing though is it's handy to get home from if you can't be bothered going all the way into the city centre...I have no idea what the DJs play...

I've only been here on Friday nights and it's usually pretty busy from about 6:30 onwards. They have all the usual lagers and ales although that's where the affiliation with tradition ends. It's a modern place with some good leather couches and armchairs to be had if you can lay claim to them ear...

Dropped in here the other day while passing to ask about a small scratch on my car door - how much it would cost to have repaired etc. Without hesitation the guy stopped what he was doing, told me that most of the scratch would probably just come out with some 'compound' and got a cloth out. Some...

Good pints, good food served all day (toasties, sandwiches, soup, etc). I've been here once or twice for pints and a few times for lunch. Lunch as you can imagine isn't too busy but at night this place comes alive. This is a real locals pub where the bar staff seem to know everybody (except me). ...

What a great place! This place is completely untouched by the superpub bug (MRS?). It's definitely one of the least affected and changed pubs in Dublin (maybe Grogans on South William Street rivals it) and definitely retains some old world charm. I think the upstairs was where the previous owner ...

Bit of a faceless pub this. It's got everything you need for a good night out with mates - all the usual beers, wines, spirits, it's always packed at the weekends, it's right in the middle of town, there are loads of restaurants nearby....but I always get mixed up with it and Café en Seine next d...

I agree that this is a quiet place for a pint. Stopped in here on Friday night for a few pints before heading up to the superpub stretch on Dawson Street. Stayed for about an hour (sometime around 9pm) and the place was fairly unlively. There were plenty of seats for a sit down session, so there ...

Your first impression of this place is good. There's a small area to the right as you walk in that has a bar - a good place to wait for your table. I thought the menu was a bit daunting but our waitress was more than happy to go through it and make some recommendations. The menu's a mix of differ...

Niall the owner, is someone unusual - he's a straight-talking mechanic. I've been leaving my car into ISA for about 5 years now (based on a recommendation) and have to say that as getting-your-car-fixed goes, Niall's hard to beat. I've been messed around by so many garages in the past over parts ...

I call this the old-mans pub in Dalkey. Each pub in Dalkey seems to be the venue for a different crowd (old/young/out-of-towners) but at the same time you can fit-in at any of them. Finnegans has been extended in recent years to cater for it's popularity. Since the increase in size there has been...

Went here for someone's birthday - about 12 of us in total. We were seated upstairs in a private room away from the bustle of the main restaurant and had a few of the waiting staff to ourselves. The food was mediocre - the pizza I had was fairly run-of-the-mill. A few of the others didn't seem to...

I saw a standup funny-man here the other day (Jimmy Carr). I think there are a few great things that make this a good venue. I don't think you can forget the history of the place, given that the inside is the history of the place - I dont know whether it has ever been done up (it must have been ...

I went here as a part of a group. One of the group had been here before so it was on foot of this that we went. On quieter nights the upstairs is not open so we were seated downstairs (mid-week) - apparently upstairs is desirable (and where bigger groups are put) - but downstairs seemed fine to m...

This is a great place for steaks - they're very good quality and come from FXBs own farm in Offaly; so are proper farm-to-table meats. They have all the normal cuts of beef along with the usual (steak) sauces as well as some great fresh fish to choose from. I went for the 10oz aged sirloin steak ...

Seems to be a popular place judging by the numbers - usually a good sign. The food we got was pretty mundane - the pizza I had (pepperoni) was a bit too covered in cheese for you to really taste anything else and the steak was nothing to write home about either. To their credit though, the portio...

I've had lunch and dinner here and on both occassions it was pretty packed - there were three of us for dinner and we were given the option of either waiting awhile for a small table or sharing a bigger table with other people - Waggamama-style. The food is awesome - had the lemon calamari with l...

Walked around Howth Head on Sunday. The weather was perfect, the walk was pretty straight-forward. Afterwards we stopped into Howth village for some ice-cream and a coffee. We saw Mauds and thought we'd give it a go. It's a simple place - not like the superslick coffee houses you'll find in the I...

This is a small cafe-restaurant type place with seating for about 25 or so. Had a big fry-up here this morning. Not bad value - €10 for a full breakfast (2 bacon, 2 sausage, 2 eggs, 2 white pudding, hash browns & toast) including tea/coffee. Service was prompt and polite. There is an open kitchen...

The pumps here don't automatically stop pumping when your tank is full. Bring a big wallet - you might be paying for more than you had bargained for....

This is my local pizza take away. It does all sorts of food (Italian, Indian, Chinese & Thai) but I usually stick to the pizza. I tried a (medium - marked by two chillis on the menu) Thai curry from this place before but it nearly blew my head off. It tasted good but ended up just being hard work...

This is just down the road from my house, not the nearest place that does Chinese takeaway but the best. Because it’s a restaurant, I think the level of food produced from the kitchens is of a better standard than your ordinary counter takeaway. It’s a little pricier than the other local contende...

This seems like a pretty strange place to have a café of this size - in the middle of a retail park - but maybe that's just me. It always seems to be busy here with people stopping off for some food and their caffeine fix. It's got the usuals from the Costa range (I'm sure), so is what you'd expe...

This is a regular lunch time roll pickup-joint for me - they're usually pretty good. Quite big for a Centra; big enough to do your weekly shop I suspect, should you decide to treat yourself and spend that little bit more. One of these days the sandwich makers will give me a smile too. I'm sure of...

This is a good quality casual pizza (& pasta) joint that always seems to be able to accomodate walk-ins - I've never booked. They have a sister restaurant in Temple Bar and having eaten there too I have to say my experiences of both have been pretty similar, so they've got something right. Uncomp...

I've been playing here on Wednesday nights for the past 3 years. Pitches seem to be a good quality - less injuries here for some reason. The roof nets are higher than in loads of other places which means you can get some high ball action going on without loosing them to the ether. As UCD seems to...

Captain A's as it's known locally is a staple diet for the quick-burger-hunter in the city centre. This place offers decent food with some pretty decent turn-around times too. The burgers aren't the best you're ever going to have in your life but then again, the best are usually small, expensive ...

I used to go to Paul Gill when I was growing up. As I became responsible for my own finances (as a poorly student) the cost of Paul's boutique became a little too much for me. It then became a distant memory when I moved overseas for awhile. When I got back, the years of travelling had taken thei...

Was never really a 'Sunday Lunch' person growing-up - always had Sunday Dinner in my house. Have been here for a few Sunday Lunches now and have to say that if this is what it's all about, I've been missing out! There is a relatively small menu here on a Sunday so I have taken to starting with th...