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where to eat Matt the Thresher Matt the Thresher
is a bright, stylish seafood restaurant and bar, located in the heart of Georgian Dublin only a short stroll from St. Stephen’s Green. They specialize in fresh wild Irish seafood, but have an extensive menu with somethig to suit all requirements. Matt’s has a fully licensed bar with a superb range of local craft beers, whiskeys and gins, along with a well-sourced wine list. What really makes the experience is the wonderful team providing the very best in Irish hospitality, all of whom look forward to welcoming you. Open 7 days, serving food and drink until late. 32 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2 t: 01-676 2980 mattthethresher.ie D4 Cirillos James Cirillo was surely destined to run a restaurant. His Italian dad and uncle both have connections in the city. Authenticity lies at the heart of their offering bringing experience from traditional pizzerias in Naples to their kitchen. Cirillo’s offers authentic Italian antipasti, pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas for lunch and dinner, with all our pasta, breads, pizza dough and ice creams made fresh inhouse every day. 140 Baggot Street, Dublin 2 01 676 6848 cirillos.ie Assassination Custard When Ken Doherty and Gwen McGrath opened this tiny lunchtime restaurant across the road from Kevin Street Garda Station in October 2015, they had just six seats. They have now expanded to ten. The menus are handwritten in blue biro on small paper bags, with fresh produce sourced from McNally Family Farm stall in Temple Bar Food Market. It might be a bowl of stinco (Italian for ham hock) with gremolata (€7), or small plates of artichoke, radish, walnut and pomegranate (€5) or a saucer of endive paired with tahini and zhoug (€6). The name Assassination Custard is in refernce to a cake reportedly made by James Joyce and Nora Barnacle, for their friend Samuel Beckett who was in hospital after being stabbed by a pimp. They called the cake an ‘assassination custard’. 17 Kevin Street Cross, Dublin 2 079 971513 / fb.com/assassinationcustard D4 Smokin Bones Smokin Bones is Dublin’s most authentic BBQ restaurant situated in the heart of Temple Bar. Grown from a stall at The Big Grill festival, Smokin Bones serve authentic ribs, wings, pulled pork, brisket and more. They source the best local ingredients to deliver an absolutely mouth-watering meal that keeps people coming back time and time again. Simply cooking with wood and time, “Low n’ Slow”.. Be sure to check it out! For bookings email info@smokinbones.ie 34 Essex St East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 (01) 598 3941 www.smokinbones.ie Instagram: @smokinbones_ie facebook.com/smokinbonesie Le Bon Crubeen This award-winning brasserie in the north of Dublin city centre is well known for delivering some of the best value for money in the city. The menu delivers a grassroots experience, sourcing ingredients from the very finest Irish producers delivering consistent quality. The pre-theatre menu is hugely popular with diners visiting the nearby Abbey or Gate theatres while a diversity of offerings mean vegetarians, coeliacs and those looking for low calorie options are also catered for. Shortlisted as finalist in 2012 of the Irish Restaurant Awards’ Best Casual Dining Restaurant. 82 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 www.leboncrubeen.ie @LeBonCrubeen 01 7040126 The Woollen Mills You don’t have to pay a toll to cross the city’s infamous Ha’Penny Bridge and even better is the news that this fine eatery greets you. If the provenance of your food and unique Irish flavours is your thing then Elaine Murphy’s ‘Eating House’ should be a priority stop. It’s a sumptuous delight which was even name checked by Samuel L Jackson recently. Unfortunately, he was recollecting when it was a sweater shop though. He’s in for an event more pleasant surprise on his return trip. 42 Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin 1 thewoollenmills.com d4 24 The Revolution The Revolution specialises in artisan stone baked pizza and craft beers. Located just south of the city in Rathgar, they offer creative styles of food including pizzas, steak and tacos, a vast selection of both local and international craft beers, and an array of quality wines by the glass. Their friendly staff will go the extra mile to make your time at The Revolution unforgettable. All their bread and pizza dough are made in-house daily, and their ingredients are sourced locally when available. At The Revolution, it’s all about good food, good beer, and good people. 10 Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin 6 t: (01) 492.6890 w: www.therevolution.ie @rathgarcraft