Must-see restaurants in Temple Bar

  • Exterior of Banyi restaurant, Temple Bar

    Banyi Japanese Dining

    Temple Bar

    This compact restaurant in the heart of Temple Bar has arguably the best Japanese cuisine in Dublin. The rolls are divine, and the sushi as good as any…

  • Bunsen

    Temple Bar

    The tag line says Straight Up Burgers, but Bunsen serves only the tastiest, most succulent lumps of prime beef cooked to perfection and served between two…

  • Chameleon

    Temple Bar

    Friendly and full of character, Chameleon is draped in exotic fabrics and serves renditions of Indonesian classics such as satay, gado gado and nasi…

  • Elephant & Castle

    Temple Bar

    If it’s massive New York–style sandwiches or sticky chicken wings you’re after, this bustling upmarket diner – a long-time presence in Temple Bar – is…

  • Cleaver East

    Temple Bar

    Michelin-starred chef Oliver Dunne has brought his cooking chops to bear in Cleaver East, where the decor (think New York brasserie but with cleavers…

  • Al Vesuvio

    Temple Bar

    Pizzas – with (rosse) or without (bianche) cheese – and pastas are the speciality at this vaulted basement restaurant that is like a rustic piece of the…

  • Queen of Tarts

    Temple Bar

    This cute little cake shop does a fine line in tarts, meringues, crumbles, cookies and brownies, not to mention a decent breakfast: the smoked bacon and…

  • Roberta's

    Temple Bar

    Inside this austere-looking protected building lies a beautiful red-brick restaurant with some of the most atmospheric views you can get in Dublin while…

  • Klaw

    Temple Bar

    There's nothing sophisticated about this crab-shack-style place except the food: Irish oysters served naked, dressed or torched; Lambay Island crab claws…

  • Bison Bar & BBQ

    Temple Bar

    Beer, whiskey sours and finger-lickingly good Texas-style barbecue – served with tasty sides such as slaw or mac 'n' cheese – is the fare at this…

  • Seafood Cafe

    Temple Bar

    Sister restaurant to the seafood shack Klaw, the Seafood Cafe is a more spacious outpost where you can enjoy native lobster dripping in garlic butter,…

  • Temple Bar Food Market

    Temple Bar

    Every Saturday this small square is taken over by food trucks, filling the air with the scent of pastries, artisan hot dogs, vegan curries and crêpes. The…

  • Sano Pizza

    Temple Bar

    The authentic Neapolitan pizza served here is fantastic, with a chewy, charred crust and a sparse smattering of toppings — we love the Sapori del Sud,…

  • F.X. Buckley

    Temple Bar

    Specialising in grass-fed, 28-day aged steak from its very own butchers, this is beef at its best. The steak may be the star of the show but don't leave…

  • Queen of Tarts

    Temple Bar

    A more spacious branch of the popular cafe-bakery on nearby Cork Hill.

  • Dollard & Co

    Temple Bar

    This sleek food hall is housed in the oldest steel-frame structure in Ireland, and serves as a foodie emporium – pick up high-end groceries (including…

  • Larder

    Temple Bar

    The dishes at this welcoming restaurant are standard but tasty: corn-fed chicken, barbary duck and a fine 6oz rib eye feature, along with lamb shanks and…

  • Music Cafe Dublin

    Temple Bar

    A friendly coffee shop with a view, the Music Cafe Dublin serves excellent coffee, expertly made – not always the case in Temple Bar – in a lovely glass…

  • Beef and Lobster

    Temple Bar

    With a simple menu focusing on beef and seafood, this is an excellent example of a small menu done well. Everything is succulent and fresh and service…

  • Zaytoon

    Temple Bar

    It's the end of the night and you've got a desperate case of the munchies. Head straight for this terrific kebab joint and gobble the house speciality,…

  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen

    Temple Bar

    The Temple Bar branch of this popular burger restaurant is perfectly placed to feed the party crowd – after all, you really shouldn't drink on an empty…