Best Fun Restaurants in O'Connell Street

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Cuisine

ItalianMexicanPizzeriaBarbecueTapas / Small PlatesIrish

Regions

Dublin 14Dublin 2Dublin 6Dublin 8South County Dublin

Neighborhoods

Dun LaoghaireDundrumRanelaghSouth City CentreTemple BarThe Coombe

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Parrilla Ranelagh

4.5

Awesome(162)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Ranelagh

Booked 47 times today

Embark on a culinary journey like no other at Parrilla, a vision years in the making and a passion brought to life. Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Parrilla is poised to revolutionise the city's food scene with an enticing blend of upscale Mexican cuisine and vibrant ambiance.

2. 777

4.3

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • South City Centre

Booked 20 times today

777 is based just a 4 minute walk away from Dublin's famous Temple bar. Serving Mexican food and tequila cocktails this restaurant also offers late bites to diners who are enjoying the Mexican tequila until late. The menu offers dishes such as the traditional Taquitos as well as dishes from their wood burning grill. 777 are said to house premium Tequila, which can be enjoyed by diners throughout the week, especially on evenings when Margarita Mondays is running.We have two areas – ‘Main Dining’ indoors & ‘Afuera’ outdoors. Both operate a walk-in policy for parties up to 5 people. We only accept bookings for groups of 6+

3. El Silencio

4.5

Awesome(324)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • South City Centre

Booked 24 times today

Shhhhh El Silencio doesn't exist - we don't have a website or phone number but you can message us on instagram: @el_silencio_fffOur address is; Find the SECRET DOOR [inside] Pablo Picante Burrito Bar, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2 xxAt El Silencio we specialise in Tacos & Margaritas with a dive-bar ambience. The music is loud and the drinks are strong ¡Andale! Our tacos use gf corn tortillas from Balam - a Mexican food business set up by Eduardo and his team in Dublin. We have an excellent array of plant-based options too including the Vegan Prison Tray.Our margaritas (11 different combinations and counting) use only the best 100% agave tequila and mezcal. We don't mess around with wine/whiskey/vodka/dessert/coffee - just margaritas & tacos cabrones!

4. The Mongolian BBQ

4.5

Awesome(315)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Temple Bar

Booked 16 times today

In the 12th century, nomadic tribes of Mongol hordes invaded and conquered most of Northern Asia and Eastern Europe under Genghis Khan. Stopping each night to make camp, they would place their upturned shields over their camp fires and cook their meat with wooden sticks….And so the concept of The Mongolian Barbeque was born!!Ok, that’s the history lesson over. One question people ask us a lot is ‘Do I need to be able to cook to eat here?’ And the answer is no! All you do is grab a bowl and choose your ingredients from our selection of meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu and noodles. You pick what you like! Then season with spices, herbs and sauces.It’s a fun and unique way to eat and is also very healthy as we try to use as little oil as possible when stir frying. We have allergy information for our spices and sauces, so if you have an allergy, or if you are vegetarian, just let your server know, and we can cook your food separately in a wok, instead of on the grill.

5. Antica Venezia

4.8

Exceptional(253)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ranelagh

Booked 9 times today

Antica Venezia was established in 1997 and is still run by its founders. Since then, they have preserved the tradition of excellence in Italian Food and in service with a personal touch. We are located in the attractive and lively village of Ranelagh.

6. Doll Society Bar

4.1

Excellent(196)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Dundrum

Booked 2 times today

A cocktail bar like no other has opened in Dublin… Doll Society will be your new favourite party destination for you and your besties! Think bottomless cocktails served in huge disco balls, crazy performers dancing on tables, the ultimate neon pink decor, high energy themed bottomless drag brunches, a photo booth for your perfect polaroids, a pink sun-trap beer garden & much more. Whether it’s afterwork drinks, brunch with your dolls or a full glam night-out, Doll Society is your place for it all!

7. WXYZ @ The Aloft

4.6

Exceptional(14)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • The Coombe

WXYZ @ The Aloft is a blast! It's located on the 7th floor of the Aloft Hotel, offering incredible views of Dublin city. The vibe is open and lively with a pool table, making it perfect for catching up with friends or pre-show drinks. The menu includes delicious bites and cocktails that will tickle your fancy. Plus, it hosts live music events and cocktail masterclasses. As one reviewer put it, 'We had a blast! My girlfriend and I had a blast!'

8. Zero zero pizza

4.6

Exceptional(380)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 8 times today

Zero Zero was founded in 2014 with the simple intention of bringing real Pizza Napoletana to our fair city's streets. Almost 3 years have passed since our very first lunchtime market. While that wind swept day in Dublin's Docklands almost saw our gazebo fly into the Irish Sea, we persevered...

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jimp
Dublin •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
we had a fun corporate dinner at 777. Food is fantastic and really good night out.
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777Price: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• South City Centre
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4.3
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Jenni
Dublin •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was delicious, so fresh. The margaritas are so good as well. The staff were really helpful answering any questions we had. Will be back
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Parrilla RanelaghPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Ranelagh
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4.5
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Sean
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic evening , again , cannot speak highly enough about how consistently this restaurant delivers great evenings out....
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Antica VeneziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ranelagh
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4.8
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Brittani
Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Super cozy place to have dinner and drinks. Amazing margaritas!
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El SilencioPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• South City Centre
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4.5
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Nacho
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Great experience! Kindly people. Wonderful food eee
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The Mongolian BBQPrice: Moderate• Asian• Temple Bar
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4.5

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