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Riverrun room overlooking the Ha'penny Bridge - The Woollen Mills, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Woollen Mills

4.5
4.5
1388 Reviews
€30 and under
Irish
42 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin D01 H304

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
The Woollen Mills has been one of the most iconic buildings and businesses in Dublin for over one hundred years, and to have taken over this site is a serious privilege. Much like our award-winning sister restaurant next door, The Winding Stair, we feel like we are custodians of something very special... a piece of history (James Joyce worked here, how unbelievable is that?!) and we must do it proud! Spanning over four floors and with a glorious roof terrace overlooking the River Liffey. The Woollen Mills is quintessentially Irish, local and of its locale. We want it to be an 'Eating House', a house of food, a place to grab a coffee and bun, a plate of Irish fish and chips, a place to score a casual bite befre the nearby theatres and cinemas or sit with seven courses of Irish antipasti, burrata, crab, lamb or cauliflower steak, overlooking the Ha'penny Bridge with a fine bottle of red or a craft beer. We hope we do it well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Breakfast, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rowen Babe
  • Catering
    3 course set menu €55 for all private dining <br />€25 YARN PIZZA set menu <br />Cocktails, wine and craft beers
  • Private party facilities
    The Woollen Mills can fit anything from 10 up to 100 and has four private dining rooms. We specialize in private dining, business meetings, lunch & dinners and corporate events. For information about weddings call 0851417860. For more info about our private dining rooms please visit http://thewoollenmills.com/events.htm or call 0851417860
  • Neighborhood
    North City Centre
  • Cross street
    42 Liffey St. and Ormond Quay<br />Dublin 1<br />Just Beside Ha'Penny Bridg
  • Parking details
    Jervis Street - 5 minutes walk.
  • Public transit
    Lower Liffey Street - bus stops 37, 39, 39A, 70.Luas Stop JERVIS
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,388 people are saying

The Woollen Mills reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 1

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 1

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 1

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 1

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin 1

    Healthy

  • Dublin 1

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Woollen Mills delights with "excellent food and service," offering a lively riverside ambiance and a menu featuring incredible lamb gnocchi and hearty brunch options. Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere." Some find pricing high, but the use of local ingredients and overall experience make it "highly recommended."

1,388 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and food options. Everyone loved their meals. Great for kids with a separate kids menu.

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  2. Anne Marie

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly service and nice ambience. Found the room quite cold and kept my coat over my shoulders for the entire time. The food was fine, nothing special, but nothing erong with it. I was shocked at the bill, which came to €84 (service of about €7 was included) for lunch for 2 - 2 sandwiches, 2 sides of fries, 2 bottles of beer and 2 small draught beers and 2 coffees. Maybe I'm out of touch with Dublin prices, but I thought €42 per person for a weekday sandwich lunch with 2 beers and a coffee was crazy.

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  3. Davide

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and particular attention to the children.

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  4. Mauri

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small, well curated menu. The lamb gnocchi were incredible. Hearty, layered flavors and perfect textures. The Buffalo wings were delicious. Te rocket salad was fresh and bright. Nice wine selection, I appreciate quality options by the glass.

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  5. Celia

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The last traveled to Dublin in 2023, we went to the Woollen Mill and had such a great experience, we went back on this trip. The food & service are excellent, as is the ambiance. I love all the natural light, the decor & they have great music streaming in the background! Will definitely go again my next trip to Dublin!

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  6. Tomás

    Limerick3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly staff. Riverside setting. The whole package for me!

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  7. Niamh VIP

    Dublin27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, we ordered wings and burgers Got a great seat with a view of the ha'penny bridge

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  8. Andy

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location with wonderful views from upstairs, the waiter was really good. Food was pretty decent but seriously overpriced for what it was. Poor drinks selection, limited menu especially with deserts but that’s understandable when there’s an amazing ice cream / waffle / crepe place opposite that has better deserts for a quarter of the price

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  9. Lisa

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb gnocchi was absolutely amazing as were the drinks!!!! Would highly recommend this place to friends and family.

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  10. Charles

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We picked this restaurant because it was listed as an Irish restaurant but was kind of disappointed in the menu selections, didn’t know nachos were Irish. All in all the food was good and the service good was just hoping for something more traditional.

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FAQs

The Woollen Mills does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

The Woollen Mills is rated 4.5 stars by 1388 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
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for The Woollen Mills

42 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin D01 H304

Additional information

  • Cross street
    42 Liffey St. and Ormond Quay<br />Dublin 1<br />Just Beside Ha'Penny Bridg
  • Neighborhood
    North City Centre
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Breakfast, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Jervis Street - 5 minutes walk.
  • Public transit
    Lower Liffey Street - bus stops 37, 39, 39A, 70.Luas Stop JERVIS
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rowen Babe
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    3 course set menu €55 for all private dining <br />€25 YARN PIZZA set menu <br />Cocktails, wine and craft beers
  • Private party facilities
    The Woollen Mills can fit anything from 10 up to 100 and has four private dining rooms. We specialize in private dining, business meetings, lunch & dinners and corporate events. For information about weddings call 0851417860. For more info about our private dining rooms please visit http://thewoollenmills.com/events.htm or call 0851417860
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