Best Live Music Restaurants in Dawson Street

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1. Café en Seine

4.5

Awesome(2712)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Dawson Street

Booked 27 times today

This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

2. Little Pyg

4.4

Awesome(650)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South William Street

Booked 21 times today

Voted #1 Best Pizzeria in Ireland 2024 and 2023Top #10 Cocktail Bar in Ireland 2023 Voted #15 Best Pizzeria in Europe 2024/2023Award Winning Michelin Guide Italian pizzas with 50% less calories.48 hours fermentation of the dough go into our pizza making process and this is evident in the sumptuous authentic Neapolitan style pizzas, served by our specially trained chefs and Michelin Maestro Enzo Coccia. We source all the best ingredients from Italy.Signature Pygtails: Passion Pornstar, Tropicalya 1920 and our Signature Flat White Martini.

3. Amy Austin

4.6

Exceptional(452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • South City Centre

Booked 18 times today

Wine bar on Drury Street serving delicious sharing plates along with a wide selection of wines.

4. La Maison

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • South City Centre

Booked 17 times today

La Maison is an authentic French Bistro in the heart of Dublin. Specialising in classic French dishes using locally sourced and freshly prepared produce. The authenticity of La Maison begins with the artwork, works by Leonetto Cappiello, L’oir Dor, and Diable Vent, all sourced from Paris at Puces market. Doisneau photographs line the stairs offering a touch of romance to this relaxed space. On the second level the dining room is light and airy, with sash windows looking out onto the bustling Castle Market Street.

5. Fade Street Social - The Woodfired Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(1018)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • South City Centre

Booked 16 times today

Chef proprietor Dylan McGrath & his team have created this more casual dining experience for Fade Street Social. The Woodfired Restaurant has a menu featuring wood-fired dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re catching a show at the theatre, heading out for a night on the town, or simply enjoying a meal with friends, this part of Fade Street provides a fun, yet relaxed and more affordable dining experience.The Woodfired menu specialises in cooking food over hot coals, to achieve more unique flavours and textures. The smoke from the coals imparts a smoky flavour, while the heat caramelises the sugars in the food, creating a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Wood-fired cooking is a traditional cooking method that has been enjoyed for centuries, we've now brought some of that to Fade Street Social.Ascend to the first floor and discover our New York-style cocktail bar and roof garden, offering snacks, cocktails, great music and fantastic views.

A photo of The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel restaurant

6. The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(1773)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South City Centre

Booked 26 times today

Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light; it is a welcoming setting for our celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea. The elements have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.From December 1st, our wonderful Lounge will convert to a casual dining venue from 7.30pm daily, allowing our guests to experience an exquisite food offering in our iconic setting.

7. Peruke & Periwig

3.8

Excellent(461)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Dawson Street

Booked 24 times today

** We are currently NOT serving food in the venue**Peruke & Periwig is a unique and memorable cocktail lounge experience on Dublin’s thriving Dawson Street, number 31 to be exact. The ground floor bar offers guests a draught pint, and an extensive selection of the finest cocktails, whiskeys, spirits, liqueurs and wines. On our first and second floor lounge areas you can try our expertly mixed cocktails with some unique yet appetising adjustments that allow us to express our creativity and serve delectable drinks. Our current cocktail menu in Peruke & Periwig, is inspired by wigs from around the world to bring back the history of our beautiful building.*Please note: -A discretionary service charge of 12.5% it's added to tables of 6+.- Reservations are drinks only.- Strictly over 21- €10 per person fee applies for no-shows and cancellations with -24hrs notice

8. Alfies

4.1

Excellent(542)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • South William Street

Booked 24 times today

Located in Dublin’s Cultural Quarter, for over 15 years, Alfies has been serving food from our international style menu, using only the highest quality ingredients, complimented by creative and classic cocktails which will tantalize your taste buds.Enjoy the atmosphere and ambience of our relaxed dining area and as the evening takes off, join us in our cocktail bar where chic meats contemporary. ENTERTAINMENT:Our residents DJ’s play the latest hits and all your favourite classics all weekend. Neat dress essential No sportswear

A photo of ELY Wine Bar – Dublin 2 restaurant

9. ELY Wine Bar – Dublin 2

4.7

Exceptional(633)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • Baggot Street Lower

Booked 13 times today

ELY is a multi-award-winning, buzzy wine bar with great food, craft beer and classic cocktails.Opened in 1999 ELY has been recognised as Ireland’s leading wine bar from the start, continuously awarded best wine bar with Wine Spectator recognising it for Best of Award of Excellence.In 2022 at ELY WINE BAR we are going back to our roots. That means proper WINE BAR, the place to enjoy an exceptional glass or bottle of wine without committing to a three-course meal.In true WINE BAR fashion, we’ve created a menu with WINE FIRST in mind, best described as sharing style, driven by seasonality and simplicity, letting the flavours of the wine and food marry togetherAt the heart of this RETURN TO OUR ROOTS is our continued commitment to work with artisan, organic and biodynamic wineries. To support Irish and European artisan producers, to champion sustainable practices and nourish our team who help create and enhance all the elements and moments that make an ELY WINE BAR experience.

10. The Unicorn

4.0

Excellent(54)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • St Stephen's Green

Booked 6 times today

The Unicorn is an old popular Italian restaurant in Dublin. After closing a few years ago it has recently re-opened in 2024 under new management. It is located on Merrion Square, just a 10 minute walk from St. Stephen's Green. The Unicorn has been a cornerstone of Dublin's dining scene for decades, and under Kristan Burness's leadership, It will once again shine. The much loved Terrace, famous for long leisurely lunches will bring Merrion Court back to life with vibrant al fresco dining offering guests an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the city.

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Paul
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Really a great night, staff were brilliant, particularly Thais
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Café en SeinePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Dawson Street
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4.5
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John
Dublin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely lunch in fade yesterday afternoon. Service and food were fantastic
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Fade Street Social - The Woodfired RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Dining Bar• South City Centre
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4.1
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Catherine
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
This is a gorgeous little restaurant. The food was amazing , every dish for all of us was incredible. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful . I can’t wait to go again .
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Amy AustinPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• South City Centre
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4.6
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Katelyn Adele
Munster •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
The music levels are ridiculous, I am sitted in a restaurant not in a bar or pub. Couldn’t hear my friends speak to me and neither could they . Otherwise good food . And really good staff
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Little PygPrice: Moderate• Italian• South William Street
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4.4
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Rachel
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 17, 2025
Truly amazing service with very astute staff - really amazing I must say
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La MaisonPrice: Expensive• French• South City Centre
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4.8

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