Your Visit
Eat and Drink
Dublin has become a foodie’s playground, with endless options to sample some traditional Irish fare, or enjoy the culinary treats that await in the gastro pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
You’ll also find some really great deals on early bird menus that mean you can enjoy the best of Dublin restaurants before taking in a Festival show. Here are just a few suggestions to get you going:
Dunne & Crescenzi
A great place to enjoy delicious Italian food and wine, while catching up with friends in the restaurant or while sitting at an outside table and taking in the buzzing city atmosphere.
Bewley's Grafton Street Café
For nearly 100 years, Bewley's Café on bustling Grafton Street has been Dublin's favourite place for award-winning coffee, delicious food and timeless charm. Step into this iconic building and enjoy a true taste of Dublin.
Old Music Shop Restaurant
Set in the stylish and spacious Georgian dining rooms of the Castle Hotel in the heart of Dublin City Centre, The Old Music Shop Restaurant combines imaginative and classic dishes using the best and freshest of Irish sourced ingredients. Festival goers can also get 10% off on presentation of DDF ticket.
Drury Buildings
A stylish city-centre bar and restaurant set over several floors, with a rooftop terrace, garden spaces and an award-winning cocktail menu. The menu features modern dishes made with the best Irish produce.
The Cobblestone
A Dublin institution, this is where you can grab a pint and listen to traditional Irish music every night of the week.
The Brazen Head
The oldest pub in Ireland, this is a good place to enjoy a traditional Irish meal with friends.
Cleaver East
Located just metres away from the DDF venue, Project Arts Centre, Cleaver East serves creative contemporary cuisine using locally sourced Irish ingredients with bold East Asian influences, making it an excellent pre-theatre dining option.
Fallon & Byrne
Not to be missed by wine lovers, here you’ll be able to enjoy an extensive wine list and delicious food menu.
Farrier & Draper
Stylish and trendy, this is where you’ll get a cocktail to please even the toughest customer.
Sophie’s
Delicious pizzas and loads more, but perhaps what makes Sophie’s so special is its location on the 5th floor of The Dean, offering breathtaking views across the city.
Murphy’s
Don't miss this award-winning Irish ice cream maker, famous for flavours made with natural ingredients, from classic sea salt and caramel to uniquely Irish favourites such as brown bread.