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wi-fi booking recommended red luas line green luas line available on Just Eat HANG DAI 20 Camden Street Lower Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2 (01) 545 8888 www.hangdaichinese.com Set behind an anonymous takeaway door, it’s far from chicken balls and 3-in-1s that Hang Dai was raised. A unique Chinese menu sourced from local Irish ingredients is on offer that changes with the seasons. Wood-fired Roast duck, Typhoon Shelter Brown Crab, Dumplings and a vegetarian menu are always available. The party doesn’t stop there though with a custom-built sound system and DJ booth Hang Dai turns into a music bar from last service(Fri/Sat) until the wee hours, with a carefullyconstructed cocktail menu in tow. Lashings of disco and Hang Dai Sours are the order of the day. Mykonos Taverna 76 Dame Street, Dublin 2 01-5613745 www.mykonosdublin.com From hearty stews to warming soups and simple side dishes, Mykonos Taverna combines the freshest Greek ingredients to create a highly appetizing and healthy cuisine prepared by the best Greek chef in Ireland. They aim to provide an extraordinary Mediterranean dining experience through exceptional service and a very relaxed atmosphere. The baked feta is outstanding and the Moussaka and Gyro plate is a must. End your meal with some of their very own homemade ice creams, made fresh on the premises. Toscana Restaurant 5 Windsor Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland 01-230 0890 Toscana Restaurant specialises in authentic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh organic produce from their Wicklow Garden. They create their menu around locally sourced produce and also stock an extensive selection of fine wines from Italy and beyond. The restaurant is located on the beautiful Dún Laoghaire seafront where you can enjoy panoramic sea-views overlooking Dublin Bay and Dún Laoghaire harbour. If you want to combine the best of Italian cuisine with a relaxed atmosphere, then a visit to Toscana is a must. The Larder Restaurant and Brew House 8 Parliament Street, Temple Bar Dublin 2, 01- 633 3581 @TheLarder Enjoy locally sourced food served in a relaxed environment in this cute bistro style restaurant right in heart of Temple Bar. Excellent food and wine, craft beers and friendly staff make The Larder a real gem! Book your Christmas party and enjoy a festive meal right in the heart of Dublin City. Try the soft goats cheese quenelle, the tiger prawns, the striplion of beef and finish with the cheesecake. Ingredients freshly sourced from their gardens in Co. Offaly. Don’t miss out! lAVANDA 01-671 9420 31 North Brunswick Street Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 Facebook.com/lavandarestauranttakeaway @lavandarestauranttakeaway Lavanda is a true hidden gem located just a couple minutes walk from Smithfield Square. This is the place for you if you are looking for delicious, locally sourced, homemade Mediterranean culinary fare. Lavanda also offers fresh vegan and vegetarian delights as well as a choice selection of wines. It should come as no surprise that they have earned a 5 star TripAdvisor rating. Booking recommended. INDIE SPICE GRILL 23-24 Sandymount Green, Dublin 4 Burgundy House, Forster Way, Swords, Dublin 3 New Row, Naas, Co. Kildare 159 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast www.indiespicegrill.ie Indie Spice Grill cooks up authentic and delicious Indian cuisine that combines fresh ingredients and mouth-watering layers of flavours. They think of food with passion and serve tasty, healthy food with an exclusive selection of dishes to make your meal as enjoyable as possible. The culinary expertise of their award winning chefs will make every meal a taste sensation that is made to perfection. Indie Spice has four locations for your convenience and also offer home delivery. The Guinea Pig Restaurant 17-18 Railway Rd Dalkey, Co. Dublin, (01) 285 9055 www.guineapigrestaurant.ie Chili Club 1 Anne’s Lane, Dublin 2 01-677 3721 info@chiliclub.ie The Guinea Pig is a lovely seafood restaurant situated in medieval Dalkey. Their customers are attracted to the classic dining experience and consistently delicious food prepared by chef-owner Jérôme. His kitchen team offers equally courteous service, supervised by Kevin O’Gorman the restaurant manager. This restaurant is known for its seafood, caught fresh daily. The calamari, lobster, and crab are to die for, accompanied by great wines, good atmosphere and a romantic setting. Early bird and Sunday lunch along with a la carte menu 7 nights a week. Camden Kitchen 3A, Camden Market, Grantham St, Dublin 8 www.camdenkitchen.ie 01-4760125 Surreptitiously tucked away to the side of Camden Street, this culinary gem serves up beautifully presented food with honest, earthy flavours. Hearty and wholesome, this is Dublin dining at its best. Their service is of the highest excellence with staff that are attentive and welcoming. Using fresh seasonal ingredients, diners can choose from whipped goats cheese, Irish line caught Mackerel, Connemara crab meat to Breckland duck leg and Irish rib eye beef amongst many other delectable offerings. If you are looking for an intimate and casual restaurant this is the place. Are you in the Club? This one isn’t members only but welcomes anyone interested in authentic Thai cuisine.The Chili Club, off Grafton Street, brings the flavours of Bangkok and Chang Mai to the city with a menu created by Head Chef Pornsak Wachum. Using the very finest ingredients sourced from the best suppliers, the Chili Club serves up well-known and specialty curries and stir-fry dishes at an affordable cost. Early bird 2 course Monday to Saturday 5-6pm & Sun 5-9pm. Can you handle this? SALAMANCA St.Andrew’s Street,Dublin 2 // 01 6774799 info@salamanca.ie // www.Salamanca.ie facebook.com/salamancatapas // @SalamancaTapas Salamanca brings the taste of Spain to downtown Dublin, providing a wide range of quality Spanish tapas and wines. Their aim is to whisk you from the mundane to the Mediterranean with every mouthful. Located on St Andrews Street, right beside the relocated Molly Malone, just off Grafton Street. Taste the sunshine and sea in the tapas on offer on the menu, such as Jamon Iberico, fried calamares and Prawns in Olive oil, also found in the signature dish, Paella de Pollo There are great lunch and early Bird offers, seven days a week. Also try their Cava & Tapas Platter nights which run from Sunday through to Wednesday. Check it out and transport yourself to Spain, without the check in! Old Music Shop 3 North Frederick Street Dublin 1 Bijou 01 879 7888 www.oldmusicshop.ie info@oldmusicshop.com The Old Music Shop offers a bright, modern setting with tables large enough for parties and corners cosy enough for intimate gatherings. The décor compliments the iconic status of the building and its magnificent Georgian architecture and features. There is live traditional Irish music most nights with a warm welcome and excellent traditional Irish food. Their beef is sourced from Tipperary, chicken from Monaghan, and vegetables from farms in North County Dublin. Carefully selected wines complement the delicious food and their beer list focuses on local breweries. Drop in for a true Irish dining treat! 46/47 Highfield Road Rathgar Dublin 6 01 4961518 www.bijourathgar.ie Located in the heart of Rathgar village, Bijou is a bistro in art deco style with an outside terrace perfect to enjoy a drink & relax. We source local & fresh products to serve what are now signature dishes. Our style is relaxed, open and friendly. Let us give you a warm welcome for brunch, cocktails, lunch or our famous 3 course evening meal and anything in between! Come for the food and stay for the cocktails! SQUARE ONE 5D Rockbrook, Blackthorn Drive Sandyford Dublin18 (01) 293 3908 www.square-one.ie facebook.com/squareonesandyford Square One boasts a brand new colourful and spacious interior perfect for lunch with friends, business meeting or a little you time. They pride themselves on using the freshest ingredients in their food preparation and work hand in hand with their artisan roaster to produce fantastic coffee to tingle your taste buds. With their breakfast, brunch and lunch menu, carefully selected delectable wine menu, bottled beer and Krombacher on draft, there’s something for everyone! Private hire and catering options also available. Open 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday.