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Nice lunch place for couple of parents who rarely get out

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  • 29-11-2016 1:41pm
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    lawred2
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    So wifey and I have a babysitter this Saturday afternoon... Praise the lord.

    Outside of 'de job' we don't get much adult time in the fair city but this Saturday is our day. So pressure on not to make a balls of it.

    Where's new for lunch?

    good food, ambience, cocktail or two etc etc

    We're good with almost any food types


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    Zulu
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    Pichet
    <Qualification: father with 2 & 3yo>


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    lawred2
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    will check that out

    tx


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    amtc
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    I love Suesey. Street


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    patsypantaloni
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    I hear great things about Bow Lane but haven't tried it yet myself

    http://www.bowlane.ie/social/a-la-carte-menu/brunch-menu/


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    Unshelved
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    The Shelbourne Hotel? They do a good, fixed price lunch, there's always a buzz there on a Saturday, and you can get cocktails in the bar. Should have a good atmosphere coming up to Christmas too!


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    LoveBrowsing
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    We were in Wilde, in the Westbury, recently. I loved it so i'd definitely recommend there.


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    AndersLimpar
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    The Green Hen or Fade St Social for lunch. Both are beautiful but I think the green hen is a little nicer for atmosphere during the day. My favourite place for lunch and a bottle of vino on a rare childless Saturday!!


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    themandan6611
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    New York, make it a long one, tell the babysitter when you land and have a ball


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    bruce wayne
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    AndersLimpar wrote:
    The Green Hen or Fade St Social for lunch. Both are beautiful but I think the green hen is a little nicer for atmosphere during the day. My favourite place for lunch and a bottle of vino on a rare childless Saturday!!


    I would second the Green Hen, its a regular spot for us on a Saturday. Great food and cocktails, nice friendly staff and a decent lunch special.


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    strandroad
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    LoveBrowsing wrote: »
    We were in Wilde, in the Westbury, recently. I loved it so i'd definitely recommend there.

    Wilde looks spectacular! Definitely a good choice if you want to have a special night.


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    January
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    themandan6611 wrote: »
    New York, make it a long one, tell the babysitter when you land and have a ball

    Go one better and do Vegas.

    Pichet has good reviews.


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    Stheno
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    Westerby is fab imo


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    CarrickMcJoe
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    The Winding Stair.

    The Pigs Ear.

    Both places had a good buzz when we dined there.
    Gonna try The Green Hen next time.


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    lawred2
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    Ah well wifey got a recommendation at work and made a unilateral decision..

    We're going to someplace called Zozimus


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    lawred2
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    LoveBrowsing wrote: »
    We were in Wilde, in the Westbury, recently. I loved it so i'd definitely recommend there.

    that does look lovely on the website

    will save that for in and around Christmas when her Mum's over


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    pilly
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    Odessa is lovely and relaxed for a brunch if you get out another weekend!


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    foodaholic
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    Pearl Brasserie - you won't regret it


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    schemingbohemia
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    Ah well wifey got a recommendation at work and made a unilateral decision..

    We're going to someplace called Zozimus

    Maybe show her this and veto it?

    http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/zozimus-review-catherine-cleary-gives-the-thumbs-down-to-this-dublin-bar-1.2652182

    Plenty of other good recommendations here, whitefriar grill decent too.

    Mates of ours with kids loved Pichet recently and we had a lovely lunch in Peploes on the Green last month.


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    Bandana boy
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    Cannot recommend Forest Avenue enough , had an amazing meal in there

    there Agnolotti pasta thingy is amazing

    Could also try there second joint Forest and Macy -which I have yet to try but is more boozy lunch than the restaurant I am told.


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    Zulu
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    foodaholic wrote: »
    Pearl Brasserie - you won't regret it

    Seconded... ...and check out the username recommending it! You'd be mad to ignore


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    Birneybau
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    January wrote: »
    Go one better and do Vegas.

    Pichet has good reviews.

    Oh God no.


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    lawred2
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    schemingbohemia wrote: »
    Maybe show her this and veto it?

    http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/zozimus-review-catherine-cleary-gives-the-thumbs-down-to-this-dublin-bar-1.2652182

    Plenty of other good recommendations here, whitefriar grill decent too.

    Mates of ours with kids loved Pichet recently and we had a lovely lunch in Peploes on the Green last month.

    uhoh

    forwarded to wife


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    Rumpy Pumpy
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    I'd also recommend Pearl. It's a beautiful place to eat and the food is the type of classic French fare that everyone likes.


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    Oscar's in Smithfield


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    Zulu
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    Cataleya Gigantic Acne wrote: »
    Oscar's in Smithfield
    ...is very average pub grub.

    Not bad, but deffo not worth wasting your pass on.


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    lawred2
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    So now also have a reservation at Pearl Brasserie. Probably cancel zozimus.


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    athtrasna
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    So now also have a reservation at Pearl Brasserie. Probably cancel zozimus.

    Definitely do. It's a nice bar but totally overpriced and the toilets leave a lot to be desired!


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    Uriel.
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    Can't recommend the pearl enough. Fabulous spot, you won't go wrong. Nice to have pre or post dinner drink in the Sherbourne or dohenys

    You do well to avoid zozimus


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    lawred2
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    Pearl was a delight. Huge success. Quite a few euros lighter but worth every cent.

    Thanks all.


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