The Bank on College Green

Booked the day before for a table at 3:45pm, specifically for Sunday roast. The building itself is lovely and full of character, with great original features. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the home-brewed stout was good. We were seated on the top floor, which was fine, and the interior detailing throughout the building is impressive. Unfortunately, the experience was let down by the food. Despite booking on a Sunday expecting a Sunday roast, we were told on arrival that there was no Sunday roast available, which completely spoiled the visit. There were only two Sunday dinner options listed and neither were available, leaving very limited choice overall. I ended up having the 10oz sirloin steak, which wasn’t my first choice and was the only steak option on the menu. It was very tough and disappointing. Toilets also need some attention. A nice setting with potential, but the lack of availability and food quality didn’t match expectations

Visited here on our first night in Dublin, absolutely blown away by the food, the service and the atmosphere. All the food was incredible, the sausage rolls for starters were *chefs kiss*, and the gourmet burger was phenomenal! Everything was presented beautifully, and the service was sensational. Would highly recommend visiting here!

Still the Best in Dublin! The Bank on College Green! Returning to The Bank after my first visit in 2018 was an absolute priority, and I was so thrilled to bring my Mom and Aunt to experience it. It was easily my favorite experience in Dublin then, and it remains phenomenal now! The decor and architecture at The Bank are simply breathtaking and make the entire experience feel special and unique. It's a gorgeous setting that truly elevates the meal. We unfortunately missed breakfast (we were slow moving!), but lunch more than made up for it. We kicked off our meal with delicious Mimosas—a perfect "yum!" start to the afternoon we would spend touring. We started with a lovely squash soup, which was a nice warm-up. Our server then highly recommended the Shepherd's Pie, and thank goodness they did! We decided to share it, and it was a burst of deliciousness—we would have been so sad to miss it. The food here is consistently phenomenal. The service paired with the ambiance is what makes The Bank stand out. Our server was attentive and made a truly perfect recommendation. My only regret is that we missed the breakfast menu; I really wanted my Mom and Aunt to try the Eggs Benedict! The Bank was everything I remembered and more. We will definitely have to travel back someday to finally make that breakfast happen!

We had a wonderful dining experience here! The food was truly delicious — every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is both elegant and charming, making it a perfect place for a relaxing evening in Dublin. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the city and looking to enjoy great food in a refined and cozy setting!

I had a wonderful birthday dinner at the Bank, our service was amazing, he was very considerate and the food was very good. My pork chops were really delicious, the burger was also very good, but no taste explosion. I can absolutely recommend this place, it was a wonderful evening!

Loved the burrata salad, weird individual ingredients that come together in an amazing combination. My seafood tagliatelle was chock full of mussels, clams, fish and prawns, pasta was a LA dante, and the cheese amazing, it was a pleasure to eat and serious value for the buck. The chicken supreme was a bit dry. We loved our mocktails. The place was insanely busy, we caught the last table before everyone had to sit st the bar. The atmosphere was historical, fun and cheerful, not too loud but certainly bustling, and the servers super busy but still very friendly and light hearted. The interior was a masterpiece to enjoy by itself. This place is super firm in the values that it stands for, both in Ireland and the world, and that was the prime thing that pulled us to try it, that and the fact that it was clearly fancy.

Great food, I had the pork chop it was cooked perfectly and the demi glaze was full of flavor. The potato was the perfect amount of cheesy and salty. Drinks were great too the old fashioned was perfect.

Brilliant live pianist and friendly staff made this a very enjoyable, relaxing couple of hours before checking in at our hotel. Beautiful decor. Gorgeous food- tomato and red pepper soup with toasted sourdough bread, seafood chowder with wheaten bread- both very delicious. Couple of Irish whiskies and a cocktail or two and we were on our way. Highly recommend

Gayle, Fern, Don, and I came to The Bank on College Green for our "farewell" dinner at the end of our recently completed 2-week Ireland vacation. PRO 1. Gorgeous space within an old Bank Building, with great happy energy or "Craic". Nice mix of locals and tourists. 2. Nice more intimate dining on the Mezzanine. Even the group at the adjacent table seemed far away. Even with limited people watching opportunities, it was fun to look down on the main floor and on our level catch glimpses of a young date in progress. 3. Friendly and pleasant wait person. 4. Both Don and Fern enjoyed their Butternut and Ricotta Ravioli Dish and their Chocolate Brownie for Dessert. 3 of us also enjoyed the local Clockwork Stout. +/- 1. The pro-Palestinian trappings were perhaps a little too "in your face", starting with the big flag at the entrance, and proceeding to the small pin worn by the wait person. I otherwise have no issues with folks expressing their opinions. 2. Gayle's French 75 was just OK. CON 1. Gayle and I ordered the burger which we found overcooked and largely inedible. The much more tasty chips weren't enough to make up for this. 2. Gayle loved her Irish Coffee (See Picture).

The Bank Bar and Restaurant opened in May 2003 and is located on College Green in the heart of Dublin. This site has been occupied since Viking times, as it is located in the oldest region of the city in close proximity to the viking parliament The exterior is Franco-Scottish in inspiration and is unique in that it is one of Dublin's rare examples of Scottish sandstone. The interior, which was once the main banking hall, is a stunning example of merchant power and patronage displaying an extraordinary ornate setting, stained glass ceiling, mosaic tiled floors and spectacular hand carved plasterwork and cornicing. This old-school pub features an ornate Victorian decor with filigreed mirrors and carved-wood snugs (enclosed booths). In addition to perfectly poured Guinness, the pub is known for serving potent gin and tonics. we spent some nice time here and it was really beautiful.

Beautiful interior which made it feel super glamorous and upscale. The food was equally great as well as the service. Highly recommend this place for a good meal and atmosphere.

A friend of ours recommended The Bank on College Green on our trip to Ireland, so we dined there the first night in Dublin. The location was perfect since we were pretty exhausted with the time difference and were staying at the College Green hotel up the street. This is a large restaurant with the bar downstairs and dining up above. The bar is lively here and we enjoyed the atmosphere while waiting for a table. The food here was very good. My wife and I went for the traditional fish and chips which we both thought was very good. The dinner with a Guinness was perfect!

Beautiful place to sit right off the College Green (Main Street). Hostess told us we can order drinks and possibly wait 30 mins to be seated. It was way less. She was so lovely to us. We ordered some tasty drinks. The Bank and the Bank75 which were delish!. Food is good. Both ordered fish and chips. So tasty. Come to enjoy the food, drinks and music

I highly recommend the Bank on College Green, and would include it in my essential places to stop at list while in Dublin. Even if you decide not to eat here, it is well worth going in for a drink. This restaurant/bar is dripping in charm and atmosphere. Located in an old bank, the bar holds court as the center piece of the establishment with well qualified bartenders mixing high quality cocktails. The interior, which was once the main banking hall, is a great example of an extraordinary ornate setting, stained glass ceiling, mosaic tiled floors and spectacular hand carved plasterwork and cornicing. The service was excellent. The server made great recommendations for food. In all I really enjoyed myself here and consider it to have the complete package for food, drinks, setting, and ambiance. If I could give 6 stars I would.

The Bank on College Green is a well known local restaurant housed in a old bank location. Vaults and bank history decorate the locale. The bar and balcony are highlight but definitely don't overshadow the culinary offerings. The Pork Chop, Prime Angus Burger and Seafood Pasta was Top Shelf. The servers were numberous, timely and all very pleasant. There was live piano music to create the perfect ambiance. Great evening with the ladies.

Beautiful interior, great staff, lovely ambience overall. I enjoy their cocktail selection and had a few espresso martinis and other drinks here.

At first glance, this establishment looked very snooty. I was a little nervous walking in. But I am so glad we took a chance- very prim and proper but family friendly. Their selection of hot cocoa drinks is marvelous! We got cocktails - absolutely delicious. Didn't have much time here but would recommend going back to this beautiful spot.

My husband and I ate here twice during our stay in Dublin. The food was delicious, the drinks were innovative, and the restaurant was beautiful. We had four different entrees - two vegetarian and two fish. The white chocolate cheesecake with raspberry prosecco sorbet. Amazing. We sat at the bar for both meals and the bartenders were friendly and accommodating, especially Ronan and Ethan. The restaurant had a wonderful pianist the first night we visited. While The Bank has upscale vibe, most main courses were in the 20-30 euro range. I highly recommend The Bank. We hope to return!

Loved my dining experience here! They were very accommodating to our group of 8 for lunch time dining. We walked in and initially were sat at the bar while they got a table ready for us so we all ordered drinks. The first beer I ordered they were out of so I went for another one by recommendation of the bartender. They then sat us in a little separate room off of the main dining area which was very nice! The whole atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant is very cool since it is located in an old bank building. You can tell that the room we were sitting in used to be someone's personal office. Loved the decor and looking around at everything. They had a nice menu with options for all in our group. We had some picky eaters in our group but they were able to find something they liked. Prices felt very fair as well since it felt like we were in a nicer restaurant. I went for the chicken Caesar sandwich which came with a side of fries. The sandwich would have been good with a little more sauce but overall the flavor was good and I enjoyed the fries as well.

Landed in Ireland and what do you do first? You go to the The Bank Bar on College Green! That's what you do. The Bank Bar in Dublin, opened in 2023, is a visual and sensory overload. Its beautiful sandstone work, highlighted in pink, was a bespoke moment for me. The Victorian architecture is remarkable and intricate. It was once a banking hall. I had the Irish Penicillin with Teeling Small Batch whiskey, lemon juice, and ginger. Smooth and smoky with a refreshing lemon citrus kick. If you're gonna drink, you might as well do it amongst grandeur architecture for the views.

Amazing food and service. First time in Ireland and I was not disappointed! 5 stars!!

I'd give 20 stars if I could. My husband said it was the best seafood pasta he has ever had in his life. So much so we visited twice. The front hostess was lovely. The building was an old bank turned in to a restaurant. We have been back home from our visit for a while and are still talking about how we loved the Bank!

We literally walked around a corner and went in The Bank on an impulse for a late lunch. "This place looks good, let's try it." A minute later we had a mezzanine level table for two with a beautiful interior view. The service is professional and polite. The shepherds pie was rich, piping hot, and filling, my only complaint was it was overly salted but that didn't stop me from polishing off every delicious bite. The fish and chips is an upscale version of the classic. At first glance the fish portion appears to be smaller than you might expect but then the quality and density of the fillet is realized. All around excellent meal and service. We ate every drop of soup and bite of the main course, so it's hard not to give five full stars. We were so full we could not eat any dessert.

I found this place out of the blue after the restaurant I wanted to try was fully booked. We ended up eating at the bar. The staff was AMAZING!!! He was so nice and got us our food and chatted about other places to go in the area.

Definitely the best meal we had in Ireland! It was so good, we went twice! From the food quality, authenticity, warm service, to the esthetics of the restaurant, it was a pleasant experience. Everyone was very accommodating and it truly felt like an Irish experience when my family and I were there. Definitely get the monk fish, seafood chowder or seafood tagliatelle!

The service was excellent. Bartenders and waitresses anticipated our needs. The drinks were all good but not strong. The chowder soup was amazing and the butternut squash soup was also good. The fish and chips were hot and perfect. The monkfish diner was delicious but a little small.

My Angus burger is the best I have ever had prayed they had too thinly sliced tomatoes one on the top and one on the bottom, deliciously caramelized onions and other magnificent flavors. The bun was slightly grilled. (My favorite way to have hamburger buns.) This restaurant is a true joy to look at, as you can tell from my numerous photos which I posted. People would come in and ask the lady at the small podium if they could take photos and not eat or drink. Permission granted if they (understandably) stayed at the door, slightly to the side to allow others to enter. Food and early 20th century (or more likely later 19th century) architecture are all to be enjoyed, which we did at the suggestion of our Charleston friend Joe Nicholson!

On our last day in Dublin, we wanted our last meal to be something more special than the local pub. We decided to go to this restaurant repurposed inside of an old bank. Walking in, the décor is breathtaking, as the high vaulted ceiling and the live piano music really transports you to an older century. We didn't have a reservation, but lucked out with some high tops beside the bar. We shared the a half dozen of Carlingford Oysters and I had the Sweet Potato, Kale and ChickPea Wellington. The oysters were lush and delicious, super fresh and well prepared for us. I've never had a vegetarian wellington before, so I loved my main meal. Didn't even miss the beef! Great flavors and wonderful presentation. We had a lovely last meal in Dublin and really appreciated the service.

#1 place for Shepherds Pie, beautiful atmosphere with interesting history. Very relaxed vibe. Servers friendly and let us take our time.n I would definitely return. Joyce F.

4 of us arrived, lovely hostess gave us seats at the bar. We waited for 20mins for a table to eat & the lunch was gorgeous. I had Seafood Chowder and Guinness Brown Bread - delicious . Bar & waiting staff all very polite and friendly. And the surroundings and atmosphere was amazing. First time but definitely not my last. Thanks guys...

WHAT A FUN PLACE! Many former banks and churches in Europe have given people what they really want... A pub.. The Bank on Collage Green is in the center of town, in a lovely old building that was a bank for the elite and royalty, but has since turned into a really well done restaurant and upper scale bar. Delicious food, a very personable staff, and the drinks.... Oh, how I miss that Irish coffee... Do yourself a favorite and stop in! Don't forget to check out the old vaults downstairs. The main original safe is in the men's room, but the whole downstairs in itself is very historic and interesting.

This place is spectacular, the live piano player and the ambience was one of a kind. My partner and I came here our first night in Dublin, and this place lived up to its reputation. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to sit at a table top at the bar. The service was fantastic, they have everyone assisting and you had someone available at all times. The ice tea with lemon was so tasty, it actually surprised me on how good it tasted. I ordered the fish and chips and my partner had the free range of chicken supreme. Both meals were very filling, but if I went back I would order the chicken risotto meal my partner ordered. The flavor was amazing and I haven't had a meal like that on the states.

We went on Sunday for the traditional Sunday roast, and it was very nice. We sat on the balcony, and it felt as fancy as can be.

An inviting place from the outside, when you stick your head inside it looks spectacularly inviting appearing very high end. That turned out to be a bit deceiving as it is very loud inside with loud music. Our dishes weren't terrible but were quite unremarkable.

The food was fantastic ... Only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars was due to me trying to make a reservation the day before. The guy that answered the phone said they do not take reservations on Saturdays that it is all first come first serve. When we arrived, they asked if I had a reservation and then a group of 4 and a couple both had...... You guessed it ....... Reservations. The young lady explained that reservations are done online for the weekends and not by phone. But the guy never said that. What he said was there were not any reservations allowed for the weekends. Anyway ...... Fortunately we only waited 15 mins but still. As for the quality of food and service? Absolutely magnificent.... Fantastic even !!!

This place is not a tourist trap at all! There were many Irish people as well. Thoroughly loved the interior decor (Christmas!!) and the food was incredible. The bar itself is also gorgeous to look at. We tried the fish and chips, and the seafood chowder. Chowder had tons of fish! Both were delicious and fresh. Service was fast and friendly

Situated in the heartland of Dublin, it looked almost too grand to enter. We thought it was a tourist trap, but were we nicely surprised. Baroque architecture, golden decorations, classy atmosphere. The food was top notch, the service was warm and friendly. Our jaws dropped when we saw the bill. We couldn't believe how moderately priced it was. They could easily doubled the price and we wouldn't have complained. Highly recommend! We tried: 5*Roasted Fillet of Cod- cod with Roaring Bay Mussels, New Baby Potatoes, té Samphire L Grapes in a Light Curry Broth: cod and mussels were very tender - as a matter of fact, the best and tenderest mussels I have ever had. Potatoes were good and to add grapes was a brilliant idea, very innovative. 5*Slow Braised Beef & Guinness Pie, Served with Roasted Duck and Fat Potatoes: every bite of the beef was tender. It was very well prepared and cooked. Perfect!

If this is a tourist trap, I have never seen so many Irish business folks here having lunch. Upstairs there seem to be Irish heritage club chatting away. My steak Guinness pie was some of the best traditional Irish food I've had. Flakey puff pastry crowned a thick guiness pie. Fingerling potatoes was a nice balance to this decedent pie.

Ok Ireland. I see you... First the Church. Now the Bank? What's next? The Pharmacy? I wouldn't be surprised if that's already been made...I literally want to come back to Ireland in like 5-10 years and see a bunch of bars like this. But I digress... You should go to the Bank if you have the opportunity. Me and my friends got lucky when we went and called ahead. The person on the phone told me they had a some tables available but we would need to get there soon because they would need them in an hour so it worked out perfect for us. When we entered we were shocked at what we stepped into. I mean the place totally looked like it could of been a bank previously. There was someone playing the piano on the side. It was pretty cool. Their selection seems to me more towards classic cocktails. So I decided to get my usual old cocktail. The perfect cocktail to taste some whiskey without so much of the burn. However the Bank has a twist. They smoke it. The presentation is quite a treat too. If you check my pictures you'll see the shots of them taking it out of a smoked chamber. Not only was the presentation amazing but so was the cocktail. This was probably my favorite old fashioned in Ireland. So yea again, if you have the ability to try this place I highly recommend. They also have food too. Definitely saw a tasty burger pass by me on the way out...

The building is absolutely incredible and jaw-dropping. Lady at the front door was super friendly and helpful. Our server was also very gregarious and friendly. He helped us with fantastic choices and we were so pleased. This building is gorgeous and deserves a visit when you're in Dublin.

This is one of those places you come to for the ambiance. I recommend making reservations in advance. The restaurant itself is beautiful! However, the food and service could be better. I ordered the Grilled Pork Chop. The food looked better than it tasted. The Anna Potatoes were almost inedible. We waited forever for the check after we asked for it and then waited forever again for them to come back and run our card. Overall, it's worth it just for the experience. I just wish the food and service had been better.

Updated: thought I hit the 5 stars! We had mid-day drinks and appies. They were wonderful however, the atmosphere was beautiful! Stunning actually. The service was nice.

Super cool place to eat here at The Bank. We just had breakfast but it was amazing. Lots of options, from The Full Irish to porridge and eggs Benedict. Our big group had all of the above and more. The place is an actual old bank and they it looks like it could be a museum. Absolutely stunning. I was sorry we didn't make it back for dinner.

Came here after dinner for a drink and dessert! Gorgeous bar!! We sat at the bar and the bartenders were super friendly! The Old Fashion was made well and brownie was perfect. Would highly recommend!

I love repurposed buildings and this was didn't disappoint! I mean drinking in a former bank? I'm there and was only briefly unfortunately as the banter from the bartender was top notch. Didn't have the time to eat although the breakfast menu looked tasty! I have this marked to come back too for sure as you should also when visiting Dublin

I did not eat here but I did come here because they claimed to have the best Irish coffee so I had to come come in and try it for myself. It was definitely delicious

The Bank was recommended to us by a bar in Temple Bar. The interior space is elegant with a vaulted ceiling and a piano rather than Irish cloggers which I love. Oyster, delicate and fresh. Fish chowder not to be missed. Irish lamb pot stew wonderful. Cod dish voted by the table to be #1

This was our favorite and best meal while on vacation in Dublin. The restaurant itself was very beautiful and seemed somewhat historic. The "meat and potatoes" was very delicious and the overall meal was yummy.

Amazing views. Beautiful architecture and artwork. This historic dining experience was 10/10 on the worth it scale. The drink were impressive and the way were taken care of by the staff was off the charts. Truly made us feel like special guests in a packed restaurant. The steak was great with the peppercorn sauce, and the muscles were really good.

This was the best meal we had in Ireland. The interior was stunning the service was exceptional and the food was to die for. My seafood dish was out of this world. Not exaggerating when I say it was the best seafood dish of my life. Also YOU MUST GET THE SEAFOOD CHOWDER!!!! So so so good. We will be back.

My friends and I visited Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, and we stopped here for dinner...all I can say is that it was amazing! The food, the staff, the atmosphere, were all incredible!!

We were lucky to get a table for lunch. This restaurant (formerly a bank) was privately recommended by our tour guide for Dublin after we took her aside to ask for something more upscale than the chowder house she recommended to our group. Great ambience, much better cuisine than anticipated. My dish is pictured below. My wife also enjoyed hers, which was a seafood linguine. Pleasant service and well-kept unisex restroom.

Was sent here by the Westin Concierge, told we didn't need a reservation, arrived and were told to wait 25 minutes. Frustrating as "didn't need" and "don't take" are two different things. Let's put that on the Westin. I'd describe this place as big, noisy, and touristy, but also kind of pretty on the interior. So, to me, it's all about the trade-offs between the size, frenetic atmosphere, and nice setting. Basically, if you want a quiet meal (which we did), it wasn't a great fit. If you want to be in a big place with a lot of buzz and what I consider a pretty narrow menu for a place of its size, then why not. Net: check the menu to make sure you see something you want and then expect a high-energy interior. For me, while the fish & chips were quite good, overall it didn't work. We were seated in at an uncomfortable high-top near the door and our service was both slow and confused. The result: we accidentally over-ordered on drinks thinking they'd forgot the first oder (it had been so long) and then of course both came. Normally, that'd be OK but not really for us on that night. Think of it as a hoppy bar with pretty decent food and more bar-like than restaurant-like tables and you'll be happy. If you want a "real restaurant" for dinner, I'd look for alternatives.

The space is beautiful with great service and food. Our bartender is very knowledgeable and gave us really good recommendations on the whiskey tasting. The food was delicious with possibly the best shepherds pie I ever had.

Very large restaurant, lots of people. The service was good and the food was average. It was recommended by a bartender from the "Palace Bar"

Amazing find and one you must go to when in Dublin! It was our first meal in the country and one that we won't forget!!! The service! The food, the ambiance!!! All fantastic!!!

Beautiful space, friendly people. We had the mussels- a bit too fishy for me, but the fish and chips were great and the glass ceiling and historic vibe is cool. Nice break from all the pubs. Really liked it.