The Merrion Inn

Gastropub · Dublin

The Merrion Inn

Gastropub · Dublin

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188 Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, D04 Y512, Ireland

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World beers, local produce, big portions, tasty food, friendly staff  

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188 Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, D04 Y512, Ireland Get directions

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188 Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, D04 Y512, Ireland Get directions

+353 1 269 3816
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The Merrion (Dublin, Ireland) 5 Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"A look at the Merrion should go a long way toward dispelling any notions of absolute progress in design. This hotel, comprising four meticulously restored Georgian townhouses just across from the Irish Government, was designed in the Nineties, but in a remarkably authentic traditional style. Thus unlike some genuinely very old hotels, where every antique and scrap of lace is preserved where it lay like the preserved houses at Pompeii, the Merrion is consciously designed as an homage to the 18th century. This old-fashioned elegance exists side-by-side with all the luxuries of a modern hotel: Italian linens, marble bathrooms, and a rather more contemporary collection of Irish artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries. Also quite contemporary is the Merrion Spa, with an 18-meter swimming pool and and private treatments. Out back lies a classical garden by the famed Irish landscape artist Jim Reynolds — perfect for a quiet moment or a cup of tea. Two bars and two restaurants make for plenty of entertainment options, including the Patrick Guilbaud restaurant, noted by many as among Ireland’s best. How to get there: The Merrion is approximately a 30-minute drive from Dublin International Airport and a taxi ride can cost upwards of 35 euro." - Tablet Hotels

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Conor Blighe

Google
Came for food tonight after visiting across the road in Vincent's hospital. Very decent pint. Food was very good. Big portions. Steak was big and tasty. Pepper sauce one of the best I've had. Staff nice and friendly. Didn't catch their names. 2 lads and girl looked after me

Leslie Boyle

Google
• ROAST COD - HERG CRUSH POTATOES - BAKED CARROTS & BROCCOLI -CRAB MARINARA SAUCE and ETON MESS with Raspberry SORBET Dinner was AMAZING and the staff are ALWAYS friendly and welcoming. Thanks Paul for always taking care of me.

Cat Irwin

Google
Best meal we've had in a long time. Big portions and really tasty. Very reasonably priced. The restaurant has a really nice atmosphere and staff were very friendly and helpful.

Hana Perkey

Google
The food was clearly prepared with an eye for excellent quality. Everything tasted fresh and was absolutely delicious.

Rochelle Stapp

Google
I can’t say enough good things! Staff were insanely kind and even more kind towards my 2 yo nephew who was getting restless. The gluten free fish and chips was so delicious and they have a great selection. Would highly recommend!!

Niels

Google
The food was very nice and the service was what you would expect when eating out. When compared to cheaper options, like some nearby pubs, the food did however fail to amaze me more than the food I had elsewhere. Of course, if you enjoy the environment of a restaurant over the environment of a pub, this place is a great visit either way!

Nico J

Google
The Merrion Inn out did their self! I have been here serval times in the past and the food has definitely changed for the better. The service was amazing, Paul is a rockstar! Highly recommend the pate’ it’s so smooth and flavorful, I wanted to lick the crock it was that good. I was in a large party 20+ and the Merrion Inn was accommodating and the service was top notch. Eat here you won’t be disappointed.

Dave Cooney

Google
We are regulars at the Merrion Inn and always have an incredible time! The staff and service are first class, and the Sunday roast beef with all the trimmings is as good as anywhere I’ve ever tasted. If you have room left at the end, the ice cream cones are a must to finish a lovely meal. I’d give it six stars if there was an option! We look forward to many more visit's with family and friends. Thank you.
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Alarie S.

Yelp
I made a reservation online. The restaurant was busy, but I did not wait for my table. I ordered the pan seared cod, and it was quite delicious. It was light, yet filling, and had a great sauce it was served over. To drink i had the Bees Knees, which had great flavor without being too sweet. On my server's (Lucy?) recommendation I had the cheesecake for dessert. It was absolutely divine! I would come back, and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who asks. The atmosphere was down to earth, with locals watching a rugby match. It was family friendly and had outdoor patio seating.Per the website, there was a time limit on table occupancy of 90 minutes.
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Peter G.

Yelp
What a lovely place for dinner on Sunday evening , The food is very good , The staff are really friendly ? And afterwards to sit out and have a glass of wine outside on the patio ! Really enjoyable , Will be back

Nicole M.

Yelp
Great food and service..,Sophie and Paul were very friendly and helpful . The toffee cake was delicious!
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Alison C.

Yelp
The Merrion Inn, for those who don't know, is the closest place for food to St. Vincent's Hospital. They were immensely kind to me last December when I was staying in the ICU with my sister in her final weeks. I'd nip out here every day or so. Though the place was packed, they'd always squeeze me in somewheres. And their seafood chowder was comforting on those cold winter days.
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Eriko I.

Yelp
I can't drink beer, but there is some kind of cider! (Of course there is a lot of beer menu, too!) 2nd floor opens on weekend night. If you don't want to have dinner or something(just drink), you can go to 2nd floor bar. I think Merrion Inn is local pub, but there is high quality pub restaurant.
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Aoife R.

Yelp
Nice things first - the food is pretty good, though the 'restaurant' space is pretty small, so seats are at a premium when the rest of the pub is busy. They do a nice line in desserts. At weekends this traditionally was a hangout for local posh school kids, though you'd be more likely to bump into the teaching staff nowadays. If you like rugby you'll like it here. If not then maybe medical/clerical staff are your thing. Situated directly across from St Vincent's hospital this place fills up at lunchtime and on Friday evenings with beleaguered HSE staff.
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Dani B.

Yelp
The Merrion Inn is a nice pub just across the road from St Vincent's hospital and the Merrion Centre. It's also where I go for the occasional quiet pint when the city centre seems too far away. Their soup is nice and it changes daily, and its less than a fiver. They serve dinner from 3.30pm seven days a week and they also have a good selection of vegetarian dishes, which is a big plus in Dublin. On match days it gets a bit busy but it's not as crowded as the pubs in town or near the RDS, so you're more likely to get a seat. Their pints are good and they have a good selection of 'world beers' of you fancy a change from the black stuff.
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Adam C.

Yelp
The Merrion Inn keeps getting better - I recently had the chance to try a special - a chicken stir fry that was tasty and full of crunchy vegetables. Nothing to write home about in a restaurant, but very good for a pub. The reason for the extra star though is the knowledgeable bar staff. After trying one of the cheaper bottled beers (drinkable, but not great) the barman recommended some Monteiths Pilsner - a very drinkable New Zealand Pilsner - based on a quick description of the type of beer we were looking for. He hit the nail on the head, so I will have to go back for more suggestions :)
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Peter O.

Yelp
Decent pub with a nice food menu. Food is a little bit expensive.
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Quentin D.

Yelp
It's not a bad pub...really, it has all the requisit things in all the requisit places..... but I can never get comfortable here. I've never eaten in the place - having read Adam C's review I will try next time I go in!

Brian P.

Yelp
Otherwise, inexplicably known as the M1, I believe, this is a pub that I really can't imagine being useful for anyone. It's smack bang in the centre of nothing-at-all. It's quite popular for 21st birthdays as the large private upstairs area can accommodate any and all the twenty-first conventions, such as finger-food, a DJ and all that jazz. Other than this I can't imagine why I would be here, it's grand, just not really convenient. So, three stars.
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Caelum R.

Yelp
Decent pub with friendly and efficient staff. The food it pretty good but nothing that would blow your mind. I got the slow cooked beef which was a little dry but the roast lamb that my friend got was fantastic, a great portion too. A decent meal but I wouldn't necessarily rush back.
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Siobhan P.

Yelp
The service is always lovely and the food and presentation is on top! Never waiting for anything and the staff are very nice! Have eaten here 3 times now, twice for lunch and this time it was dinner and I have never been let down! Prices are reasonable too!
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Leanne M.

Yelp
What great food! Coeliac options available (lots of them), great service from the staff, handy location to transport and shops and a lovely place. Will definitely be returning! *pasta of the day....incredible!*
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Aj S.

Yelp
Lovely pub with a great menu. Very friendly staff and the service was very efficient. I initially thought there were no vegetarian options on the menu but there was a choice of pasta or a chickpea stew. The stew was delicious. A pity it wasn't served with a side of bread for the tomato sauce but I was stuffed anyway! No tv on when I was there which is always a bonus in the pub.
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K P.

Yelp
Gorgeous wings... Lovely drinks. Generally good service. Nice menu with good selection of food.
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Donnchadh I.

Yelp
I came here with my wife and infant daughter for some lunch in the late afternoon. The waiting staff were fantastic and immediately found us a booth where we could sit and fit our pram in. The food was delicious - my slow cooked beef was wonderful and my wife had very tasty fish and chips. We followed that with an excellent sticky toffee pudding and a hot chocolate and mocha. Both the hot chocolate and mocha were made using gourmet hot chocolate and were truly excellent. To cap the whole thing off one of the staff walked all the way to the front door with us to open the door for the pram. I could not say enough good things about the service and food we received!
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James A.

Yelp
The Merrion Inn's big problem is that it is really in the middle of nowhere. It attracts a crowd of lunchers and after-workers from St. Vincent's Hospital and the nearby Elm Park development. Still. if you're stuck on Merrion Road and want a reasonable pint, a good carvery lunch and a clean, wood-panelled setting then this is really your only option. I wish they would take the big digital scrolling sign board out of their front window though. TACKY.
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Nathan E.

Yelp
Found this place while on a Tesco run last year around lunch time. Their potato and leek soup is what had me coming back the second time. The lunch carvery is really pretty good, with a decent selection of dishes. They have an okay lineup of beers and sports on sometimes. Neither time I was here did the place really seem 'warm' though. It was just a pub, had some drinks and went back home. The restaurant is pretty small so sometimes it can be difficult to find seats. Like Quintin says, I just never settled in.
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Edel M.

Yelp
Had a really nice burger and home made chips tonight in the refurbished bar. Great staff and lively atmosphere. Tasted the chicken goujons which were also delish. Will be back to try the chocolate brownie.
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Christopher H.

Yelp
Merrion Inn is my new favorite neighborhood pub. The space is very warm and comfortable. They have an excellent selection of drought and bottled craft beer. The food on all my visits has been excellent and a little more complex than your standard pub fare. I can't wait for the warmer weather to enjoy a pint in their back yard.
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David O.

Yelp
Recommended as somewhere for a nice quiet drink and a bite to eat. Food has always been good in my experience. Not the cheapest place to eat or drink, but that's in part down to location I guess. Not the best pint of Guinness in Dublin either, but OK if you're not used to great Guinness, and plenty of other options available in any event.

Megan H.

Yelp
Great food with a fantastic choice. The Chicken supreme was sublime. The waiter we had was professional, extremely welcoming and very happy to help with any request. The interior is very tasteful and good choice of music. I would highly recommend the Merrion inn for a bite to eat and some drinks with a group big or small.