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The Church, Cafe, Bar & Restaurant

Mary Street, Dublin, Ireland
01 8280102
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Ranked #96 of 1,235 restaurants in Dublin
Price range: S$15 - S$109
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Description: The Church is the 'local' of choice for native Dubliners and welcomes approx 700,000 visitors annually from all over the world who come to experience the culture, atmosphere and friendly service at The Church.The Church has five different settings over four floors. Offering world class cocktails and casual dining is our Main Bar which also offers Live Traditional Irish Music Sundays - Wednesdays and a late bar with entertainment at weekends.The Gallery Restaurant at The Church is set on the mezzaine level of The Church with a stunning view overlooking the main bar. The gallery offers world class food and friendly service seven nights a week from 5pm.The Cellar Bar and Nightclub opens at weekends and is the ideal location for our guests to finish the night and party into the early hours of the morning with Dublin's top party Dj's .Surrounding The Church is Dublin's largest outdoor terrace. Relax over a coffee or glass of wine and dine from our Terrace menu or Barbeque and let the hustle and bustle of Irelands busiest shopping street pass you by as you relax in the atmosphere of The Church. For private functions and parties with a difference The Tower bar is the ideal setting for your special occasion with dedicated staff to ensure you and your guests have a memorable night.
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Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This restaurant with its splendid location has it all. Beautiful scenery, excellent service, mouthwatering food, exciting cocktails, tasteful beer. What ever you are looking for you will find it here.

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Los Angeles
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Every time I go here it's good. The restaurant is situation in what used to be a Church so the atmosphere and decor are great. There is bar food (which is great and good value) available downstairs. Upstairs there is a 'proper' restaurant located in the balcony of the church. The set menu is a great deal and if you... More

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

After arriving in Ireland and being awake for 36 hours...good food and an upbeat atmosphere is what we needed. We were directed to The Church by a local who said it was great food. We found it easily and were seated in a quaint alcove that used to be a side pew in this old church. The pipe organ is... More

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Darren_moore, General Manager at The Church, Cafe, Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for taking time to review us on Tripadvisor. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and hope you enjoyed your stay in Dublin. More

Sioux City, Iowa
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23 reviews 23 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We sat in a corner booth which was very private. Try for a balcony seat if you can. The bathrooms downstairs were very interesting, too. We had sandwiches, french fries, and hot tea all of which were delicious. It seemed so unique to eat in a church, and then we ran across several other converted churches in Ireland and Scotland,... More

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Darren_moore, General Manager at The Church, Cafe, Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor. We have a wonderful building to work in and it is truely a very unique building. Thank you for visiting us and we are delighted you enjoyed your visit. More

Rockville, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Our hotel recommended this restaurant and we were not disapointed . The food and service were excellent. The location in the center of Dublin was a Former Church of Ireland built around 1700. The building is beautiful with wonderful wood carvings and original plaques on the walls. We sat in front of the church organ (which Handel played) on a... More

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Darren_moore, General Manager at The Church, Cafe, Bar & Restaurant, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for reviewing us on Trip Advisor we are delighted you enjoyed your visit. More

Dublin, Ireland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a classic for your visits in Dublin City. It's just off one of the busiest shopping streets in Dublin, Henry Street. The interiors are great, I mean, it's a restaurant / bar in a church! Perhaps a bit more expensive than a classic pub, but again, it's a church! :) They have also a good selection of drinks... More

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Washington Twp, MI
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Wow, this is an amazing place to see, yet alone to eat here. Fully restored old church with great food and service. Guaranteed great food.

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See 6 more reviews by Terry P for Dublin
N Ireland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Called in for a coffee and scone at lunch time - good quick service although we had to pay when it was delivered to the table which was unusual. Scone not the best I've ever had but the fresh cream and strawberry jam made for a delicious great. All in two hot drinks and two scones 12 euro. No rush... More

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See 2 more reviews by Keepingthekidshappy for Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The Church is just what it says on the tin. An old church. It even comes complete with the old organ and pipes preserved on the gallery to the far right! I visited while there was a massive gig on and the venue worked very well as the main bar is right in the middle of the space.

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Chicago
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Let's start off with this: as both a religious nut and a foodie, this was maybe my favorite adventure here in Dublin. They've kept as much as possible of the old church, so there's plenty to see while you eat their delicious food! The organ's still there, many of the monument plaques on the walls remain and the baptismal font... More

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