First things first the food is ok. Got myself the standart burger, and it meets expectations (maybe even going further a little bit). The fries are ok, might be a little overcooked, and it's definitely a big amount.

Between the choice of drinks are water, their lemonade and a pricey selection of beers. I'd rather spend 5€ in something else rather than glass sized beer.

The place also…Read more First things first the food is ok. Got myself the standart burger, and it meets expectations (maybe even going further a little bit). The fries are ok, might be a little overcooked, and it's definitely a big amount.

Between the choice of drinks are water, their lemonade and a pricey selection of beers. I'd rather spend 5€ in something else rather than glass sized beer.

The place also seems too pretentious for its own good. Really, you don't need to put on the menu "if you want a seat you need to order food" c'mon.

Ryan's is a beautifully preserved Victorian pub near the Phoenix park. The place could almost be considered a museum of Victorian design and today it looks not too much different than it would have done in 1886.
In 2006, Ryan's was purchased by the FXB group. The same ones responsible for the infamous FX Buckley's butchers in Moore street and the FXB restaurant chain as well as The Bull…Read more Ryan's is a beautifully preserved Victorian pub near the Phoenix park. The place could almost be considered a museum of Victorian design and today it looks not too much different than it would have done in 1886.
In 2006, Ryan's was purchased by the FXB group. The same ones responsible for the infamous FX Buckley's butchers in Moore street and the FXB restaurant chain as well as The Bull and Castle by Christchurch cathedral.
The result of this was an FXB restaurant upstairs in Ryan's and the introduction of Irish craft beer to the beer menu in the bar.
The only problem with Ryan's is its popularity. It's hard to find a quiet time to just relax and enjoy a pint while reading a book or newspaper. That said, the atmosphere is always brilliant.

I have walked past this place a  number of times while looking for a quick sandwich at lunchtime. It always just looked like a little lunch café with a large queue. Turns out they are a fully licensed restaurant at night too.

Had a wonderful feed here as part of a Yelp Elite event. We got three courses containing, each containing samples. 4 starters, 3 mains and 3 deserts.
I have to say,…Read more I have walked past this place a  number of times while looking for a quick sandwich at lunchtime. It always just looked like a little lunch café with a large queue. Turns out they are a fully licensed restaurant at night too.

Had a wonderful feed here as part of a Yelp Elite event. We got three courses containing, each containing samples. 4 starters, 3 mains and 3 deserts.
I have to say, as good as the starters and mains were, I would go there simply for the deserts. They were astounding and not like the pre-packaged frozen crap you get in many restaurants.
We were also spoiled with samples of all the wines available. Thankfully, two of my favourites turned out to be the 2 cheapest bottles on the menu. The house wines if you will. Vermentino if you want white and Corvina for a red. They were mostly excellent wines but I would not bother with the Pinot Grigio myself.
Still, I'm far more likely to be drinking beer while there and they have pretty much the full range of core 8 degrees beers available. I believe they used to stock Porterhouse bottles but that's no more.

A nice and intimate place with some nice wines. It might be slightly on the expensive side but only slightly. €21.50 for the angus steak is good value for a restaurant and it's excellent quality beef.

Not many people know about this place, though they will have walked past it dozens of times since it opened in the summer of 2012.
They might be more familiar with The Merchants Arch downstairs however up the winding staircase is Brewery Lane.
It's an astoundingly beautiful bar with wonderful views of the liffey. When you include an impressive range of craft beer, many from Ireland and…Read more Not many people know about this place, though they will have walked past it dozens of times since it opened in the summer of 2012.
They might be more familiar with The Merchants Arch downstairs however up the winding staircase is Brewery Lane.
It's an astoundingly beautiful bar with wonderful views of the liffey. When you include an impressive range of craft beer, many from Ireland and you have somewhere worth checking out.
The prices for the beer are temple bar prices of course, so expect to pay €5.50 an upwards for a pint.
Also the last time I was in, the credit card machine was broke, though I imagine that was temporary.
Even on a Friday night it can be quiet and the candlelit tables and views of the river are rather romantic, or as romantic as the liffey can get.
It's well worth a visit and if you are in to beer, make sure to have a chat with the manager. He has had a long and colourful life in the beer industry and has worked for a number of micro breweries in his time.