Best Historic Restaurants in Merrion Square

16 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel restaurant

1. The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(1710)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South City Centre

Booked 11 times today

Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light; it is a welcoming setting for our celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea. The elements have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.From December 1st, our wonderful Lounge will convert to a casual dining venue from 7.30pm daily, allowing our guests to experience an exquisite food offering in our iconic setting.

2. Davy Byrnes

4.6

Exceptional(927)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Grafton Street

Booked 12 times today

Dublin's most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Joycean associations. Always classy and fashionable. It's the original Dublin gastropub at over 100 years old.Anybody who is familiar with Dublin pub food will be aware of Davy Byrne’s food reputation, in which seafood is the speciality.If you visit the premises at lunchtime and evening time, you will witness the huge trade which is done in fresh Seafood, Wagyu Burgers and pub classics like Fish & Chips. There is also a full range of Salads and Sandwiches to compliment these and, as often as not, you can enjoy Oysters and Guinness.The classic Gorgonzola sandwich with a glass of Burgundy as mentioned in Ulysses is available every day.Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate strollers/buggies indoors at Davy Byrnes but subject to availability, we can at our outside terraced area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

A photo of Bewley's Grafton Street restaurant

3. Bewley's Grafton Street

4.4

Awesome(223)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Grafton Street

Booked 6 times today

Opened in 1927, our historic café nestled in the beating heart of Dublin is proud to have served the city and its visitors for almost a century. Enjoy world-famous tea and coffee, delicious food and extraordinary patisserie while soaking up the atmosphere of our unique Grand European Café style interior, adorned with art, ephemera, and beautiful stained glass, just as many of the great artists and writers of our time have done. Located among the shops of bustling Grafton Street, Dublin’s premier shopping district, Bewley’s is the perfect place to fuel up for the day with a full Irish breakfast, take a break from sightseeing with a tasty lunch or treat yourself to an indulgent patisserie experience. Book now to confirm your Bewley’s Grafton Street experience, our team look forward to extending you the warmest of Irish welcomes!

4. Chez Max

4.7

Exceptional(1313)

Price: Expensive

• French • Dame Street

Booked 17 times today

Chez Max Palace Street, situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre next to Dublin Castle, invites you to experience its charming French ambience, bistrot, and café. Guests can relax on the front terrace, enjoy the Parisian vintage indoor area, or unwind in the heated back patio.For larger groups (seven or more), bookings cannot be made through this platform. Please email us at chezmaxpalace@gmail.com, and we will provide a form to collect the necessary details for your group.**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes **Dinner Seating:** 1 hour 45 minutes**Dinner:** Set dinner of 2 courses: €38.90 Set dinner of 3 courses: €44.90

5. Camden Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(568)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • Camden Street

Booked 3 times today

Camden Kitchen is a Modern Independant Neighbourhood Bistro serving seasonal Irish produce cooked with care and a warm welcome for locals and visitors in the historic Camden Market Buildings c1907 A constantly evolving menu that makes the most of Ireland's exceptional produce from land and sea.Chef-Owner Padraic Hayden opened Camden Kitchen in 2010

A photo of Saba - Baggot Street restaurant

6. Saba - Baggot Street

4.7

Exceptional(99)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Ballsbridge

Booked 4 times today

Saba (meaning happy meeting place) is a Thai and Vietnamese eatery and cocktail bar. It is located at 22 Upper Baggot Street in Dublin 4 on the banks of the Grand canal beside the Aviva and RDS Stadium. It is situated on a beautiful Victorian street with lots of interesting shops, cafes, restaurants and many of Dublin’s most famous historic pubs.Don’t worry about the weather, in our Secret Garden, we have you covered rain or shine. Join us for outdoor dining underneath one of our canopies. We also have heaters for when it gets a bit chilly. It’s a funky space with beautiful Italian furniture, blended with some traditional church pews, festoon lighting and stunning graffiti artwork by Subset. Our kitchen is open from noon until late seven days a week, so whether you fancy a light lunch, dinner with wine, cocktails or weekend brunch, we are the perfect venue. Takeaway is available from all Saba locations.

A photo of 1837 Bar & Brasserie at Guinness Storehouse restaurant

7. 1837 Bar & Brasserie at Guinness Storehouse

4.6

Exceptional(881)

Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • The Liberties

Booked 15 times today

Located within the historic grounds of the Guinness Storehouse, 1837 Bar & Brasserie celebrates the best of Ireland. Named after the year Guinness and oysters were named as the perfect match.With great views of Dublin city and a menu of classics - smoked salmon, oysters and a rather famous Guinness burger - along with likes of flatbreads, sharing plates and a Guinness chocolate mousse that playfully resembles a glass of the black stuff. All dishes are designed by our award winning chef Sean Hunter, to be enjoyed with the range of Guinness beers on offer along with a full drinks list. The Guinness Storehouse restaurants are open to the public without an experience ticket. We ask that restaurant visitors pre-book their table whenever possible. Walk up visitors to our restaurant will be admitted subject to availability. Please be aware restaurant access does not give you Guinness Storehouse Visitor Experience, but you can buy a ticket on arrival at admissions.

8. Tenters Gastropub

4.6

Exceptional(214)

Price: Expensive

• Pub • The Liberties

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Dublin's newest bar, located in one of its most historic areas. 🍀 Enjoy the best of Dublin pub fare while nursing a pint of the black stuff, or perhaps a more sophisticated cocktail. 🍺🍸 Whatever takes your fancy, here at Tenters we were born to serve.The original Tenters bar has stood on this same corner of Mill Street and Blackpitts since the 1920s, right amongst the local linen-makers and distillers for which the area was known. 🏭✨ Come experience a piece of Dublin's rich history with us!

9. Lundy Foot's

4.8

Exceptional(69)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Dame Street

Booked 3 times today

Situated in the historic cultural center of Temple Bar, Lundy Foot's is among Dublin's best traditional Irish pub & restaurant.

A photo of The Kitchen Bistro by Gourmet Food Parlour restaurant

10. The Kitchen Bistro by Gourmet Food Parlour

4.0

Excellent(1)

Price: Moderate

• International • Dundrum

Unwind in our ambient and inviting upper floor restaurant situated within the historic Arnotts department store in Dublin City Centre.Indulge in a bespoke aperitif menu that takes influence from the Mediterranean, as well as a selection of contemporary small–plates and sharing boards showcasing locally sourced ingredients. And why not treat yourself to a glass of something special too!

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Martin
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I always loved Chez Max. The staff are really friendly & helpful and the restaurant feels very French. The menu is simple but everything is done well. Nice selection of wines too. Price is really good value.
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Chez MaxPrice: Expensive• French• Dame Street
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4.7
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Aoife
Washington, D.C. Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Booked Festive afternoon tea for three and it was wonderful. From the ambience and decor to the tea and food itself, everything was top notch. Well worth the price and lots of leftovers. Would highly recommend it for those looking for a special experience.
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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne HotelPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South City Centre
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4.8
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Georgina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A great Dublin institution. Fabulous at Christmas
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Bewley's Grafton StreetPrice: Moderate• Café• Grafton Street
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4.4
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Hazel
Dublin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was amazing, as always. The fish risotto was 5 stars!
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Camden KitchenPrice: Expensive• Irish• Camden Street
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4.8
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Eamon
Dublin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
We had a meal and drinks on a very busy evening before Christmas. It's a relatively small venue and was busy and noisy when we arrived. The staff were very nice and got us a table in a quieter corner. The service was excellent, despite the Christmas rush. Gabriel in particular stood out as super professional and efficient.
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Davy ByrnesPrice: Moderate• Irish• Grafton Street
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4.6

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

2. Davy Byrnes

3. Bewley's Grafton Street

4. Chez Max

5. Camden Kitchen

6. Saba - Baggot Street

7. 1837 Bar & Brasserie at Guinness Storehouse

8. Tenters Gastropub

9. Lundy Foot's

10. The Kitchen Bistro by Gourmet Food Parlour

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