Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Malahide

"With two locations (Capel St. and Harrington St.) in the city and a sign out front that says “This is the café you have been looking for”, Brother Hubbard is one of the best places for brunch in Dublin. Their Middle Eastern-inspired menu offers signature dishes like halloumi sabiche, Moroccan pancakes, and Turkish eggs with cinnamon buns. Craving something sweet?"

"Most people associate Dublin writers with drinking rather than eating, but the Michelin-starred Chapter One in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum might change that. It’s a special-occasion restaurant where chef Ross Lewis uses the best ingredients from Ireland’s fields, farms, and waves. The restaurant is a favorite with posh diners and lawyers from the nearby Four Courts, so tables on Friday and Saturday nights are like hen’s teeth."

"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."

"Cornucopia serves vegetarian and vegan dishes at affordable prices|© Cornucopia. Centrally located on Wicklow Street, Cornucopia has been a family-run business since 1986. After discovering the joys of a raw vegan diet while living in Boston and working for a health organisation, the restaurant’s founders returned to Dublin and opened a restaurant that promoted the benefits of whole food."

"Along with doubling as great food shop, Cornucopia is another menu featuring solely veggie and vegan options. And, it’s part of Dublin’s rich history, standing in its spot and championing the veggie food since 1986. Upon entry, you’ll be taken into a lovely Georgian dining room, before being offered artisan bread burgers, peanut and lime stir fry, and lovely cakes."

"This is one of Dublin’s most loved vegetarian restaurants and is centrally located in Wicklow Street. The old-style Georgian dining rooms at this long-standing favourite have plenty of space for small tables up to large groups. The wholesome, fresh and plant-based menu changes daily with a range of options for any meal of the day."

"Teeming with friends piling in to share plates of Irish-inspired tapas, Fade Street Social is aptly named for this corner of the city, which is always bursting with action. Come hungry: You’re going to want to order the lion's share of the tapas menu at Fade Street Social. Carnivores will enjoy slivers of rare sirloin topped with a quivering hunk of bone marrow butter, or slices of duck breast with an accompanying duck-confit spring roll."

"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."

"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."

"This intimate cocktail bar and romantic restaurant is all about jazz age decadence with its gorgeous drinks and delicious mix of hearty dishes. As well as refreshments, you can tuck into The Blind Pig's packed events schedule which brings live music, cocktail classes and boozy takeovers."

"A walk around the area should take you half an hour, leaving you a bit of time to enjoy a coffee (both the café near the castle entrance and the Silk Road Café come recommended). Feeling a bit let down because you did not see the Book of Kells?. Then pay a short visit to the Chester Beatty Library, which not only holds one of the oldest Bible fragments but also loads of simply stunning artworks and books. Or, explore the City Hall just outside the castle gates, another splendid building (though the exhibition in the basement may be skipped)."

"This vaguely Middle Eastern–North African–Mediterranean gem on the ground floor of the Chester Beatty Library is no ordinary museum cafe. Complementing house specialities including Greek moussaka and spinach... Italian in North of the Liffey"

"Tuck into speciality oysters and succulent crab at Klaw|Courtesy of Klaw. A narrow outfit on a cobbled Temple Bar street, Klaw offers a taste of “crab shack-style dining” in an unexpected location. This tiny restaurant’s laid-back vibe is a breath of fresh, salt-tinged air compared to the hubbub of nearby Dame Street, giving customers the sense of being on island time rather than the centre of a city."

"Klaw is a small seafood bar and restaurant in the centre of Dublin’s Temple Bar area. It is run by people who are passionate about their food and cooking. As they say themselves: “The idea is simple, super fresh seafood in a relaxed atmosphere”."

"Klaw clearly didn't listen to theirs, as they've come up with a fun and dinky Dublin restaurant geared towards creative plates of seafood in an intimate and themed setting."

"Whelan's is a sprawling pub and music venue that's but a hop, skip and a jump away from Anseo. The interior is real old school Irish pub fare with a carved wooden bar and the 'Stone Man' a life size, drinking statue propped up against the bar. While the site has been operating as a pub for more than 200 years don't be fooled by its quaint décor; the venue itself has played host to some unbelievable artists such as Jeff Buckley and Nick Cave."

"One of the places to be in Dublin if live music is your thing. Many famous faces have played this famous Dublin venue before including Ed Sheeran. Whelan’s is famed for its terrific atmosphere and great quality of music."

"Temple BarIf you fancy going to a proper Irish pub in Temple Bar, skip the ones along the main drag of the district. Sure, with the cobbled streets outside and the strains of trad music through the doors, they might look legit. But they’re as touristy as they come, and some of them sneak up the price of a pint after 11pm (when you’re less likely to be checking your bill)."

"A few others to consider are The Palace Bar, a traditional Victorian-era pub, The Brazen Head which is believed to be Ireland’s oldest pub dating back to 1198, and Buskers which offers a more contemporary bar atmosphere with modern cocktails. Dublin Itinerary Day 3"

"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."

"Drimnagh Castle is one of the few medieval castles that is still standing in Dublin. The structure dates back to the 12th century and was originally built by the Barnewell family, who arrived in Ireland with Strongbow. The Norman castle can be found in the suburb of Drimnagh, and it is worth the trip to the south side to see the pretty stone castle—which happens to be the only castle in Ireland with a moat."

"Drimnagh Castle is the only moated castle in Ireland and boasts over 700 years of history. It fell into disuse and disrepair in the 1960s only to be rediscovered thirty years later, and from then on the restoration of this hidden gem began. The castle has been open to the public since 1996 and has been offering guided tours since."

"Did you know that Drimnagh Castle is the only castle in Ireland that still has a floating moat around it. It has been used as a Christian Brother's School and a GAA club and there's no prizes for guessing why it's a popular spot for weddings and other events."

"chameleonrestaurant.com The chalkboard outside Indonesian restaurant Chameleon in Temple Bar boasts the “tastiest steamed buns in Dublin”. This restaurant has been on the scene for more than 20 years and serves set menus or smaller bites from a tapas list. The Javanese short rib spiced with star anise is a master class in what slow cooking can do to the texture and flavour of meat."

"Why: It’s a toss-up as to what’s more impressive about Manifesto - the beautifully presented Italian food, or the 54-page wine list!. Regardless, if you head to this upmarket spot in Dublin’s Rathmines, you can be sure that everything you try will be of the highest quality. Whether you go for an award-winning pizza or a secondi such as chargrilled venison fillet, make sure to leave space for one of Manifesto’s fantastic dolci as well.Where: 208 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, D06 K466"

"Compared to the city centre restaurants, Manifesto in Rathmines might seem a bit out of the way at first glance – but it’s well worth taking the short trip. Owner and chef Lucio Paduano was born and bred in Southern Italy and has won several gold medals at the annual “Best Pizza in the World” awards. No wonder, his pizzas are legendary."