Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Maynooth

"Brother Hubbard is a recent addition to trendy Capel Street and they're setting the bar high. Coffee and tea is sourced from two of the best Dublin suppliers, 3FE and Wall and Keogh and their homemade drinks including orange and lemon barley water and rose, raspberry and apple are refreshing and different. The newly opened courtyard includes an entirely edible garden and they are currently nominated for 'best scone in Ireland'."

"COVID or no COVID, Brother Hubbard is one of Dublin’s best brunch spots. They have a great outdoor seating area which makes them an ideal place to dine during lockdown restrictions. Their menu is extensive, with all the normal brunch beverages, such as tea and coffee, but also more celebratory drinks such as prosecco and wine."

"You can dine at Chapter One, one of the finest restaurants in Dublin, for less than 40 euros for a two-course lunch. Chef Ross Lewis has spent 27 years refining and creating his award-winning cuisine, winning accolades and stacking up numerous awards, including a Michelin star. He was the head chef for Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland in 2011."

"If you want to go for one super-luxe, blowout meal when you’re in town, then Chapter One is the place to head. Yes, it’s pricey, and you’ll need to book in advance, but this is the pinnacle of fine dining in Dublin. As is the case with most of the city’s fanciest restaurants, the lunch and pre-theatre menus offer tremendous value."

"Ross Lewis’ basement restaurant has retained a Michelin star since 2007 with its elegant, modern European dishes that celebrate the terroir of Ireland paired with impeccable service."

"With a choice of delicious, hearty meals to choose from for a quick bite or a sit-down dinner, Dublin’s oldest vegan restaurant is still bustling day in day out. Be prepared to queue for this delicious food, but a trip to one of the best vegan restaurants in Dublin will be oh so worth it. Address: 19-20 Wicklow St, Dublin, D02 FK27"

"Maybe Dublin’s best-known vegetarian restaurant is Cornucopia, on Wicklow Street. I ate a lot of their food this year because Kev’s mom often cooks for me out of their cookbook – so I can attest that they have some truly delicious recipes. Vegan feast at Cornucopia in Dublin pic.twitter.com/qPQrx0I7Rj"

"One of the best spots in Dublin if you are looking for Veggie only food. Their staple salads are always of superb quality, reliable and an uber healthy option."

"A post shared by Fade Street Social (@fadestsocialbar) on Feb 21, 2018 at 6:34am PST. The Fade Street Social’s official description is that of an “ambitious little project” that throws together two restaurants and a rooftop terrace (The Winter Garden). Getting cold should not be a problem (unless the seasons change) because there are heaters spread around the rooftop area."

"The sister restaurant to the Rustic Stone, Fade Street Social is another critically acclaimed gastronomic gem. Fade Street Social consists of a restaurant, a tapas and gastro bar, and a cocktail winter garden. The menu is created from a number of culinary influences, from Irish to more international fare."

"Named after a commune in south west France known for its spa facilities, Dax Restaurant reflects the spirit of the town by creating a relaxing and calming atmosphere where visitors can experience unique food in a charming setting. Dax Restaurant serves modern Irish-French cuisine in an intimate Georgian basement. There is an open fire, hardwood furniture and flagstone floors, combined with rough walls and modern art pieces."

"Located in a period property in the heart of Georgian Dublin, Dax Restaurant exudes French style, professional service and exemplary cuisine. One of Dublin’s finest dining experiences, the menus are seasonal and the wine list runs from house to rare vintage Grand Crus."

"Welcome to Dax Restaurant, one of the best fine dining restaurants in Dublin city center offering modern Irish-French cuisine for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +353 1 676 1494"

"One of my favorite experiences in Dublin was our traditional Celtic night at Arlington Hotel. The dinner is three course, surprisingly good, and you'll find a traditional Irish feast. The show is fun and entertaining and makes for a memorable night."

"The Chop House opened its doors in December 2009, offering a new food concept within a Dublin 4 pub!. Our focus is to produce high quality dishes using the best of Irish produce. As the name suggests our main ingredient is Irish Meat, the winner of which is our beef."

"This 12 room 16th century castle sits on nearly 600 acres and has its own 18 hole golf course. Visit the place where soccer super star David Beckham and Posh Spice tied the knot."

"On the Michelin guide for 2020, Pearl Brasserie is an award-winning find dining restaurant that specialises in French food (naturally). The basement setting is surprisingly light, while the interiors are dressed in a modern yet formal style. Classic French ingredients are employed to fill the tempting menu which showcases produce like quail, crab and foie gras."

"What’s more romantic than a single table for two in a wine cellar?. Take your seat in their intimate wine cellar or have a cosy meal by their fireplace. Either way, you’re sure to wow your date with their innovative cuisine and romantic setting."

"Gallery Zozimus, art gallery, in the centre of Dublin’s Arts and Antiques Quarter of Francis Street, is ideally situated in the centre of a triangle…"

"Unexpected and splendid: the Chester Beatty Library, with its remarkable collections of Oriental, Islamic and Western art and books, is simply one of the finest museums in Ireland. This collection was gifted to the Irish State by Chester Beatty, an American mining magnate. The permanent 'Arts of the Book' and 'Sacred Traditions' exhibitions showcase the Library's treasures, which include Chinese jade books and Biblical papyri in state-of-the-art galleries; other exhibitions change regularly."

"These include the Irish government state apartments, which are used for official state engagements, as well as the Garda (Irish police) Museum and the Chester Beatty Library museum. All of these can be visited. Visiting the main Castle, which includes the State Apartments, requires a ticket, and you can either do a self-guided tour or a guided tour. The former is free for holders of the Dublin Pass."

"Nestled behind Dublin Castle, the Chester Beatty is the only museum in Ireland to have won the European Museum of the Year award. Its vast collection of religious artifacts from across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa is unparalleled. Works from 2700 B.C."

"The ethos of Bite caf� is that of 'Uptown Food, Downtown Vibe' and it's basically recreating your average fish and chip shop into a more upmarket fish experience with some interesting reinventions along the way. Gone is the greasy batter in a brown bag, replaced with hake in a vodka and beer batter accompanied with mushy peas and pancetta fries. The usual pre-theatre menu has been replaced with a 'Pre-Gig Menu', seeking to resonate with the modern diner."

"Dublin's first liquid nitrogen ice cream shop has arrived on Drury Street. Three Twenty brings back traditional Ice Cream in a style not seen here before. Organic anglaise that's local and organic is the basis of their unique ice creams."

"Flip, a vegan and vegetarian burger bar from the owners of Blazing Salads, is one of Dublin’s vegan hot spots. Their burgers, which include black bean and quinoa, millet and sweet potato, and a sweetcorn and feta fritter, are handmade using organic grains, pulses, vegetables and seeds. Don’t mind if we do!"