Variety Jones

Irish restaurant · Kilmainham

Variety Jones

Irish restaurant · Kilmainham

79 Thomas St, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 F2RN, Ireland

Highlights

At Variety Jones in Dublin, experience an exceptional tasting menu with meticulously crafted dishes, attentive service, and expertly paired wines in a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere.

79 Thomas St, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 F2RN, Ireland Get directions

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€100+ · Menu

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"Open for: Dinner Wednesday to Saturday Price range: $$$$ After a fire paused a move to a shiny 30-seater premises next door to the original location of their Michelin-starred Variety Jones, brothers Aaron and Keelan Higgs are settled into their new premises. Head chef Keelan makes extensive use of live fire and a wood-burning oven. The tasting menu, which always includes a pasta dish, turns family style when it gets to larger courses of grilled fish and meat. Best for: A relaxed Michelin-star menu with a great wine list." - Corinna Hardgrave

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@michelinguide

"Variety Jones focuses on bold, unfussy flavours within a family-style dining concept. Dishes are often cooked over an open fire, and the homemade pasta is a standout. With simple décor, a lively buzz and charming service from Chef Keelan Higgs, his brother Aaron and their team, it’s the perfect destination for those who want Star quality with a relaxed vibe." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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@michelinguide

"You’ll find charming chef-owner Keelan Higgs working calmly in the open kitchen of this tiny restaurant. The long, narrow room has a funky style and the relaxed atmosphere is helped along by brother Aaron and the laid-back service team. Highly original yet unfussy dishes burst with freshness and flavour, and many are cooked over the open fire; Keelan loves this concept, as no two dishes will ever be exactly the same. The 6 course ‘Chef’s Choice’ menu is divided into Snacks, Cold, Warm, Pasta, Mains and Finish, and the monthly changing, mostly organic wine list is passionately compiled." - Michelin Inspector

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@michelinguide

"Tiny restaurant with a funky modern style, highly original dishes cooked over fire." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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Michelin Guide

Google

This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a more modern and relaxed atmosphere compared to the traditional fine dining experience. The dress code is casual rather than black tie, and the interior is small, featuring an industrial design. The six-course tasting menu is priced at €95, which is significantly lower than many Michelin-starred establishments where menus often start at €200. Some reviews mention complaints about the atmosphere or the dishes, but it’s important to set realistic expectations given the price point. Personally, I enjoyed the food, there was nothing to criticize. While the portions may be small, the overall amount of food is generous, and I left feeling satisfied. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to experience fine dining in a more relaxed setting.

A SH

Google

Enjoyed most of the dishes from the tasting menu. Pasta dish was a bit too simple and too heavy, was not impressed with the main pork course neither that followed after. Last course desert was OK, was too full and tipsy to enjoy it. The little nibbles were delicious, liked them all. Generous pairing wine servings, was a bit too much for me personally. 2.5 hours was not enough to finish the meal and drinks without rushing at the end which is a pity.

Hossein Abbasi (Drjacky)

Google

Pros: The first set of finger foods they brought was very delicious + The pineapple and spicy apple drinks were fresh and enjoyable + The Alfredo pasta was tasty + The orange cake with ice cream on the side was delicious + The restroom was clean + The staff were friendly and welcoming Cons: While I appreciate the efforts of the chef and the team, the overall food quality didn’t quite meet my expectations based on previous fine dining experiences + The duck liver had a unique flavor but wasn’t particularly memorable + The noodles and onions served with it were quite raw, which didn’t sit well with me + The roasted duck was slightly undercooked in some parts, making certain pieces a bit tough to chew, and the accompanying greens didn’t enhance the dish + The cutlery arrangement could be more organized for a smoother dining experience + The restaurant felt quite cold during the night, so additional heating would improve comfort

M L

Google

I recently had dinner at this restaurant with a few friends. According to their website, it’s a Michelin-starred establishment, so my expectations were naturally quite high. The set menu is priced at €95 per person, which seemed reasonable for such a venue. However, once the dinner began, it became clear that the experience fell far short of Michelin-star standards. The service was lacking in several ways: wine was served to men before women, cutlery was not replaced between courses, and, most surprisingly, dishes were served to be shared between two people rather than individually plated. While the food itself wasn’t terrible, it certainly didn’t meet the level one would expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Overall, I left feeling quite disappointed.

Darragh Bacon

Google

Outstanding Michelin star quality food in a relaxed and friendly environment. Probably the best meal I’ve ever had. I simply cannot pick a favourite dish because everything was superb. Our server Charlie and sommelier Valeria were extremely friendly and attentive. I’ll be back!

Kieyla Smith

Google

I’m making this review 7 months after eating here because I’m still thinking about this meal. We booked the chef table with accompanying wine pairing. It was the most exciting and memorable meal we had in Dublin.

Victoria Jennings

Google

Start to finish the food and service was exceptional. We were greeted by the chief at the start of our meal and his skill and ability to pair flavors is unmatched. The Monk fish entree was one of the best dishes we've ever had. The service was very attentive and approachable- explaining each dish in detail! If you're in Dublin I would not miss out on the opportunity to experience the food, service and atmosphere. We can't wait to go back!

Pauly C

Google

Incredible! Everything was spot on. The food, the staff, the venue. Couldn’t fault it and we’ll definitely head back. The oysters, duck liver parfait, and the pasta alfredo were standouts. And the pork chops as well.