Best & Cool Bars in Dundrum

"It’s always buzzing in this corner of the city, and you can watch all the action unfold from the outdoor seats at Fade Street Social. Opt for the tapas menu, and don’t be shy with your order. The slivers of pink duck breast with pickled kumquats are a must, but don’t skip the smaller sides – the salted popcorn mixed with crispy truffled chicken is a standout."

"Fade Street Social is celebrity chef Dylan McGrath’s baby and it was voted Best Restaurant in Dublin by TripAdvisor readers. That should come as no surprise. We like it because it’s informal and relaxed but with really great food – and it’s got an interesting name."

"This charming back-to-basics restaurant promotes the use of homegrown, local produce. Its menu adapts to reflect seasonality, and food is presented in an uncomplicated way which emphasises its freshness, quality, and delicious taste."

"Brunch in Coppinger Row is truly aimed at those wanting to dive straight into a hearty meal early on. The menu is mouth watering and diverse, from your usual fare of Eggs Florentine to a mixed grill with lamb chops and Merguez sausage or salt cod croquettas with paprika aioli. This Mediterranean style of eating is fresh and seasonal and takes some interesting turns from the usual menu items that you might find in other brunch restaurants around the city, like the black pudding and caramelized apple salad that gives a twist to the usual Irish breakfast."

"Hidden in Dublin’s cultural quarter, just off the bustling South William Street is where you will find Coppinger Row, a restaurant that promises a culinary experience of the highest order. Amazing food in generous portions coupled with friendly helpful staff make this a firm favourite among Dublin diners so booking in advance is advised. Oh, and their cosy terrace is ideal for eating and people watching in the summer!"

"Beyond the celebrity-approved status, Coppinger Row is one of the most popular places to eat in Dublin. Stop by for a menu of Mediterranean-style bites and signature cocktails in a relaxed, unpretentious setting."

"Café en Seine is a modern Parisian restaurant bar with lavish seating, bold decor and some of the best parties in Dublin. Whatever you're craving, be it a boozy brunch or romantic dinner and dancing, this place is sure to keep you fuelled with its elegant food offerings and cocktail selection."

"Café en Seine is a contemporary Parisian corner of Dublin spread across three stories with a quirky outdoor drinking and dining area that's sure provide plenty of Insta opportunities. Combining enticing food and drink with regular entertainment, this restaurant bar is always popping off."

"This iconic restaurant near Trinity boasts some seriously stunning interiors for romantic date nights. Slick, streamlined and colourful, the interiors are almost as interesting as their menu which boasts a pan-continental mix of small plates, big sharing dishes and quaff-able cocktails."

"Strategically located in one of Dublin’s largest business districts, this 4 star hotel in south Dublin is just off junction 14 of the M50. It has great transport links around the city and surrounding areas. The Luas Green line is only a two-minute walk from the hotel and the Dublin Aircoach is located on the hotel doorstep"

"The French have one of the most famous cuisines in the world, so it comes as no surprise that the French-inspired brunch menu at Dublin’s L’Geuleton is a big crowd-pleaser. Hungry patrons come here to eat delicacies like fried potato has, grilled sea bass, French-inspired vanilla crepes with caramelised banana, maple butter, and butterscotch sauce. The homemade beef burgers are also a popular option with customers, as well as gnocchi with hazelnuts, greens, sundried tomato, and mozzarella."

"You can sit outside nursing a glass of wine in the sun and watching the hustle and bustle of Fade Street or tuck yourself away from the madness inside. The venue is huge with a homely, rustic feel to it - tables are lit by candle and 70s music played across the room. The food is surprisingly good, all with a French twist so if you're a fan of foie gras and onion soup this is the place for you."

"L’Gueuleton has always had stunning Parisian-style canopies, over it’s red brick front, but now they are really coming into their own. They’ve got seats and barrels for customers to sit or stand at, and twinkly lights overhead to gaze at. L’Gueuleton is a nice spot for a date and great vantage point to watch everyone run around Fade Street in the rain."

"House Dublin is situated in two Georgian Townhouses on Leeson Street. House serves lunch, dinner and opens until late. There is a sizable dancefloor downstairs but before you head down there we suggest relaxing by their fire before going for a boogie."

"Maldron Hotel and Leisure Centre Tallaght is the perfect base for business or leisure visits to Ireland's capital city. Offering the finest accommodation Tallaght has to offer, all of our 119 guest rooms are furnished in a contemporary style with complimentary Wi-Fi access as standard. Maldron Hotel Tallaght's doors open onto Tallaght Business Park, Square Shopping Centre & Tallaght Hospital."

"With a menu that changes based on seasonality, Platform 61 remains fresh and hip as one of Dublin’s best brunch spots. They do traditional dishes such as Eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros, but they also do slightly different plates such as Shallot and Pea Ravioli and The Stun Bun, a grilled chicken sandwich served with guacamole and roast potatoes. Platform 61 are open for outdoor dining on South William Street."

"You’d be forgiven for walking past Platform 61 and not knowing what you’d missed. This underground eatery, tucked away on South William Street, is inspired by New York’s Track 61, a secret underground passageway for VIPs that was built in 1913 and is thought to still be in use. Platform 61 opened in 2015, but is a little-known Dublin gem."

"This 200 seater beer garden in Clondalkin has had finishing touches added to it over the past few days, so make sure to pay a visit. General manager Damien Long said: "The staff are excited and a little apprehensive as it has been so long off. I think we'll be grand when we get going."

"Blanchardstown Shopping Centre was extended in 2004, allowing it to now host over 180 stores, and plans for another extension are currently underway. Anchor tenants here include Dunnes Stores, Penneys, Marks and Spencer, H&M, Debenhams and Zara. As well as more shops than you could ever hope to visit in one spree, the centre boasts a nine-screen cinema, Leisureplex entertainment centre, the Draiocht arts centre and Ireland’s largest public library."

"Now in its second decade, this shopping centre and retail park has a multiplex cinema, theatre, 24hr Leisureplex, disco bars, gym, oratory and Ireland's …"

"Originally built as a tobacco store with vaults beneath to store wine, the Chq Building is steeped in local history and, traditionally, locals knew it as the …"

"Eoin Cluskey is a bread obsessive, and he pays tribute to all things doughy at a cafe tucked under a railway bridge near Science Gallery Dublin. The team stone mills flour, then ferments and bakes delicious sourdough breads. Morning buns are a great start to the day and there are tasty, creative lunch options depending on what’s in season."

"This Pearse Street café has its own on-site mill so you know it's gonna be good.They make some of the tastiest bread I've had in the city. The bakery is also a café that serves up breakfast and lunch, as well as selling bread and pastries to go. They also have a delish takeaway pizza menu from 5pm to 10pm."

"Bread 41’s ethos is to make pure, real bread without resorting to processing aids or artificial additives. In pursuit of their vision, they mill all of the grains for their bread on-site at their city centre bakery. In addition, the bakery uses its own unique sourdough culture in each loaf."