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Pen & Player, Dublin 2, County Dublin

Pen & Player

4.6
4.6
86 Reviews
€51 and over
Tapas / Small Plates
3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, Dublin's Premium Cocktail Experience.

The dash of alchemy, a measure of anticipation & a twist of surprise are to be savored slowly.
The spectacle and the show, something to share, something to whisper. Stories we like to tell, other to discover.

Enjoy the best expertly crafted cocktails in Dublin along with our selection of fine wines and spirits.

A light bite gourmet menu is available to compliment our expertly crafted cocktails or fine wines.

Welcome to Pen & Player.

**Kitchen Times: Every day from 4pm to 9:30pm.**

**No-Show will be charged 10€ per person**

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (01) 607 3335
  • Website
    http://www.penandplayer.ie/
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80
  • Neighborhood
    South City Centre
  • Cross street
    Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View

Experiences

  • Only cocktails and drinks after 21:30

    Multiple dates available
    Only cocktails and drinks after 21:30

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 86 people are saying

Pen & Player reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin 2

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pen & Player offers a "fantastic experience" with its "delicious food," "really interesting house cocktails," and "excellent service." This plush venue features a cozy ambiance, perfect for date nights or gatherings. The "amazing atmosphere" is complemented by "friendly and knowledgeable staff." It's a "highly recommended" spot for a treat.
86 Reviews

  1. Dee

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience nice place to chill with freinds

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  2. Kevin

    Dublin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful all round Thales couldn’t have been more charming He made my birthday extra special Thanks very much I love this place It never disappoints in terms of style, delicious food and beverages and exceptional service Thank you all Warm regards Kevin

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  3. Danny

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were very helpful and attentive. It was nice to receive a complimentary cocktail on arrival and the cocktail menu is very original. My only minus point would be that the 2 lamps on the table are really big and block the views of other people in the party. Candles or smaller lamps would be fine.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience in Pen & Player. Delicious food, really interesting house cocktails and excellent service. The ambiance was very cozy and perfect for a date night or a larger group. Would 100% go back!

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  5. Kate

    Brisbane5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is very plush. The food is ‘tapas style’ so if you’re going for dinner you may need a few bites. The food was tasty and it did fill us. A bit on the pricey side but it is a premium place. The drinks were all lovely, we got cocktails and wine. The staff were very tentative, giving a 5 star treatment. Very nice night

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  6. Katie VIP

    Dublin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely evening! Franco our server was 10/10

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  7. Sourabh

    Dublin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    it should hVe been mentioned somewhere that there wont be food served after 9:30, booked a table for 9:30 and on getting there got to know kitchen was closed

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  8. Shane

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Potato bites and focaccia were delicious! Service was great!

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  9. Zain

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks amazing Food v good, recommend the crab cake, and cheeseboard Nice ambience

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  10. Sean VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location with terrific cocktails, friendly and knowledgeable staff and delicious food. Franco and Rui have taken great care of us several times.

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FAQs

Pen & Player is rated 4.6 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 2
  5. South City Centre

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pen & Player

3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
  • Neighborhood
    South City Centre
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View
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