The best bistros and brasseries Leinster

This is a chic and discreet bistro, modern and elegant, and undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Ranelagh village. It is named after the Wild Ge ese, the Irish mercenaries who left the country to join the continental armies between the 16th and 18th centuries. In a romantic setting, you can enjoy elaborate cuisine that awakens the senses and highlights seasonal produce. Wine lovers will be delighted, as the cellar has hundreds of bottles.

As soon as you step in the door, you are immediately immersed in the décor with the names of the vineyards hanging on the walls. To take a seat, you have to go down to the basement. Behind the bar, bottles are stacked on top of each other, old French songs resound in the red room, old posters adorn the walls, and the cosy and intimate setting invites you to relax... Here, spicy and fragrant dishes are served that will delight the fine gourmets: hot goat's cheese salad, mussels marinière, charcuterie plate, rack of lamb with honey and whiskey..

Reflecting the neighborhood in which it has found a home, this rather relaxed, family-friendly restaurant got a makeover in 2022. The menu is heterogeneous - nachos, burgers, croque-monsieur, grilled salmon or roasted chicken - and that's just what we like. In this warm setting, young bohemian couples, groups of friends and local residents mingle. We spend a pleasant moment that we would like to prolong. Very good address also for a brunch (from Friday till Sunday) and a beautiful card of cocktails is proposed.

The Summit is as its name indicates at the Howth summit, just opposite the bus terminal 31. This pub, in the family since 1950, reminds a little of the restaurants found on the slopes in the mountain. The terrace is open by all the time, and winter a good fireplace fire warms the atmosphere. On Saturday evening, the management organises jazz or rock concerts. The house also offers starters and dishes at reasonable prices. A good place to take a break in the hiking and make a pool, watch a game of hurling or start his favorite music on the jukeboxes.