Having stumbled across this restaurant online by accident, I made a booking for my partner’s birthday. Upon arrival we were greeted by highly attentive staff and were shown to our table. The design of the restaurant was well thought out and the atmosphere lively, yet enabled us to have conversations without being overheard. The menu […]

We dined at ely wine bar twice during our week long stay in Dublin for a conference. It is a great place for clients and colleagues. Elegant and modern atmosphere and amazing wine list. The food is fresh local and delicious. I had the sea bream and others had the deer, the lamb, the burger, […]

Almost equidistant from the twin dames of Dublin hotel elegance, the Shelbourne and the Merrion, Ely started out as a mere wine bar—and oh, what a selection of wines they have, many of them by the glass. But it has quickly grown into a wonderful little eatery with organic meat and vegetables from the owner’s family farm in County Clare, guaranteeing a tasty mouthful in every bite.

This cosmopolitan, clever place does everything right. The owners get the organic produce from their family farm in County Clare, so everything is absurdly fresh. The food is simple but expertly prepared versions of Irish favorites, the service attentive and helpful. Think gourmet “bangers and mash” (wild boar sausages and mashed spuds), fresh Clare oysters, […]