Pen & Player

4.7

65 Reviews

€51 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am 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

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
Best Service
Dublin
Great for creative cocktails
Dublin
Romantic
Dublin
Lively
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Great for creative cocktails
Dublin 2
Neighborhood gem
Dublin 2
Great for fine wines
Dublin 2
Romantic
Dublin 2
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pen & Player offers an exceptional experience with "fantastic cocktails" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambience" and "knowledgeable staff," making it a "hidden gem" in Dublin. While the menu is limited, the food is "excellent," and the chic interior creates a perfect setting for memorable evenings.

65 Reviews

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Jill
Connacht
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful venue. Fantastic cocktails and excellent service
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Ciara
Dublin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. High quality. Got lots of little condiments. The cocktails are fabulous! Very friendly staff. Loved the experience. We went as a group of three friends but best to go as a two if going to the cocktail bar. They pulled over an extra table for us for our food which was lovely!
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Collette
Essex
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
A very disappointing evening. We booked a table for what we thought was the cocktail area of Pen&Player but instead ended up in the ‘atrium’ which is no more than a glorified hallway. It was very cold with absolutely no atmosphere. The service was slow and in no way did we feel like we were in a cosy luxurious cocktail bar as per their website. We were a party of 12 which they told us on arrival meant that they couldn’t accommodate our size in the cocktail bar itself. The ‘atrium’ is NOT Pen&Player no matter what they try to sell it as. The pictures on the website don’t show the atrium and that in itself should have been a red flag when I booked it but based on the pictures they do show I think it’s very reasonable for me to expect to arrive and be seated in a venue that looked like what has been advertised. Such a disappointing night for a family get together and shame on Pen&Player for the false advertising.
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karla
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful interiors, excellent service, the waiting staff were so attentive and knew the menu inside out. The food was tasty and had decent portions. A fab spot for a small group or date night.
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Sophie
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service from start to finish! The staff were so lovely. Gorgeous cocktails and food and lovely atmosphere.
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Ian
VIP
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Didn't know what to expect really going in. Really relaxed atmosphere. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. We were not rushed, staff even moved bookings to keep the place spacious and intimate. Food was delicious and good value. Would definitely recommend.
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Jessica
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, with excellent service, good food, and amazing cocktails.
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Andrea
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant experience as usual. My favourite intimate spot in Dublin!
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Kevin
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thales and Rui are the best! They know their product and the service is exceptional! Highly recommended ❤️
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Jenny
VIP
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing atmosphere, the best cocktail in Dublin, the ink drop, always a pleasure coming here
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FAQs

Pen & Player is rated 4.7 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am 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

Website
http://www.penandplayer.ie/
Phone number
(01) 607 3335

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What 65 people are saying

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