Best Historic Restaurants in Churchtown

We went for my friend's birthday celebration. I booked for 4 adults, but we came with a 5month old baby with carriage. Was told 'you didnt book with a baby'. I felt embarrased infront of everyone. By the time we got a table, the party next to us have the same situation, a baby with a carriage. I need to know what's the drama behind booking with a baby. The hot drinks and pastries were ok at best. Scone for €5.5? It should be one of the best, but no. We have to ask for 2 hot drinks twice that werent served. The place is crowded and cramped. I dunno if this is usual. But I feel cramped in a canteen. The staff were nice and attentive. But the hard product was a complete contrast. I wil cancel the 2 bookings of afternoon tea after this experience. For almost similar price, just go to the nearby hotel.

I have occassion to visit Johnnie Foxes quite often. Choices for food and craic in Dublin are getting better and better, and yet I will still take the drive up the gorgeous Dublin and Wicklow mountains for lunch in Johnnie Foxes. Sometimes on my own, and sometimes with clients. There's no fuss, always a great service (even when they're busy), and the staff are always really friendly. The food has always been gorgeous, especially the seafood pie and the beef and Guinness pie (and apparently the oysters too, according to friends, if you like them), and maybe one of the things I love most about Johnnie Foxes is that they don't overcharge - they could easily stick another 20% onto their prices like so many other Irish outlets, but they don't, and as a Dubliner that's a winner for me. At this stage Johnnie Foxes is quite famous, and they could rest on their laurels, letting their outstanding decor and history do the job of attracting tourists and visitors, but they don't do that either. I guess I've been there over 50 times by now, and every single time has been a 5 star event, so I thought it time to write a review. Sorry for taking so long!

My young family and my wife and I had a beautiful experience in The Lord Mayors Lounge at the Shelbourne. Service was very attentive, warm and friendly, particular credit goes to Johanna, who was very friendly to our two young children. There was a slight glitch with your booking, which Imelda, the duty manager, dealt with very well - the kitchen was very accommodating to us also. Overall, a very pleasant experience and looking forward to our next visit already. Strongly recommended

Never a bad experience. We frequent DB every time we are in Dublin. The experience is always satisfying. We had dinner reservations for a Friday night (highly recommended). Quick to seat and serve us. Delicious food. Great drinks and the staff is always friendly. Will return. Family of four adults.

Great Experience as always! Friendly kind staff and food was good. Loved the Christmas decorations great job..