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A selection of establishments outside the standard categories that should enhance the discerning travellers experience of Ireland Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

The Winding Stair

Cosy, hip and bustling this lively little Dublin restaurant serves lip-smacking modern Irish food with views over the Liffey
Seats 120 (private room 70). Open daily from 12pm. Set menus & a la carte. Wine from €27. Closed 25 Dec, Jan 1. MasterCard, Visa. Also at the Woollen Mills, Washerwoman and the Legal Eagle. abbreviations
Georgina Campbell

This much-loved café and bookshop overlooking the Ha'penny Bridge re-opened in 2006 after a long closure and, to everybody's delight, since then it has been better than ever.


Although now a proper restaurant with gleaming wine glasses and a fine La Marzocco coffee machine, something of the old café atmosphere is carefully maintained and can still be found in the wooden floorboards, bentwood chairs and simple tables.


There is a suitable amount of memorabilia from the cafe's hey days in the form of yellowing photographs and heaving bookshelves, and the view of the river and bridge continues to be one of the most atmospheric in town. Owner and general manager Elaine Murphy's strong vision for the reincarnation has happily held firm through various changes of head chef.


Expect plenty of 'the organic and real' on menus that include superb signature starters such as the Winding Stair fish plate with Sally Barnes, Goatsbridge and homemade smoked fish pate with chive crème fraiche and treacle bread.


Main dishes may include slow-braised rump of Kildare lamb with a honey and caper dressing. To finish, there's an excellent Irish farmhouse cheese selection and delicious seasonal desserts which, like the rest of the menu, are very fairly priced.


An unusually interesting wine list, sourced from a variety of quality suppliers, is a pleasure to explore but should you wish to keep things simple, a blackboard with wines of the week offers a more focused choice.


The Winding Stair is that rarity among Dublin restaurants (indeed Irish restaurants), serving simple, high quality food, and it has a lovely ambience.


Aided by nostalgia, it also has loads of personality and has earned a loyal following - book a window table for a view of the river.

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  • Location - By a river
  • Location - Town Centre
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  • Coeliac Friendly
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  • Organic Produce used (mainly)
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  • Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
Last Updated: 18-03-2024
Author: Georgina Campbell
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