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Dublin, Ireland

Where to eat in Kilmainham

The dishes worth ordering, the restaurants, wine bars and markets that serve them — and the tastings, vineyard trips and cooking classes to book before you fly.

01Food & wine tours in Kilmainham

Tasting walks, market tours, wine and vineyard visits and cooking classes in and around Kilmainham — operator photos, live prices, free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Bookable tours and experiences here, with live prices and availability from our partner Viator.

02Restaurants & wine bars of Kilmainham

Regional kitchens and documented rooms first, then the neighbourhood tables. Every entry is a real, mapped venue in Kilmainham — cuisine, hours and price bracket as filed, never invented, and nobody pays to appear.

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The Market Bar

Cuisine
Tapas
Hours
Mo-Th 12:00-23:30, Fr-Sa 12:00-01:30, Su 12:00-23:00
Address
Fade Street

Restaurant

Al Vesuvio

  • Terrace
  • Vegetarian options
Cuisine
Italian
Hours
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 13:00-17:00; Su 13:00-22:00

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Dunne & Crescenzi

Cuisine
Italian
Hours
Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Address
South Frederick Street

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Eatokyo

  • Vegan options
Cuisine
Japanese
Hours
Mo-Th, Su 12:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-23:00
Address
Wellington Quay

RestaurantDundrum

Fishtail

Cuisine
Indian, Nepalese
Hours
Mo-Su 17:00-23:00
Address
Olivemount Terrace

RestaurantDublin

FXB Butcher

Cuisine
Steak House
Hours
Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Address
Pembroke Street

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L'Gueuleton

Cuisine
French
Hours
Mo-Sa 12:30-15:30,17:30-10:00, Su 12:00-15:30,17:30-09:00
Address
Fade Street

Restaurant

La Dolce Vita

Cuisine
Italian
Hours
Su-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Address
South Circular Road

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Luigi Malones

Cuisine
Italian
Hours
Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00+; Su 13:00-23:00+
Address
Cecilia Street

Venue records, cuisine, hours and price brackets come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Kitchens close for holidays and change hands — confirm by phone before travelling, and book dinner ahead at weekends. We take no payment from any restaurant listed here.

03Markets, wine merchants & producers

Walk the market at opening for the produce, then the wine merchants and delis for what to carry home. Markets in Kilmainham usually run from early morning to lunchtime and close on Sundays and Mondays.

04Where to sleep nearby

Hotels, guesthouses and hostels within walking distance of the restaurants of Kilmainham — so the wine at dinner is not a problem.

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Stays near the restaurants of Kilmainham

Real hotels, guesthouses and hostels in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland, sourced from OpenStreetMap, with live prices from our booking partner — compare them with the links below.

05Travel & medical insurance

Tastings, boat lunches and pre-paid classes are hard to move once booked. Cover the medical and cancellation side before you fly — a policy costs less per day than a glass of the local wine.

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06Practical questions

What first-timers ask before eating their way through Kilmainham.

Where should you eat in Kilmainham?

Eat where the kitchen is local rather than international: the restaurants, bars and producers listed on this page are real, mapped venues in Kilmainham with their filed cuisine, hours and price bracket. Pubs serve food at lunch and in the evening; the Sunday roast is the meal worth planning around.

What food is Kilmainham known for?

Order local seafood, cheese, game and the regional ale, cider or spirit. A guided tasting is the quickest way to learn the local names — three hours with a food guide saves a week of guessing, and our partner experiences below list live prices.

What time do restaurants open in Kilmainham?

Lunch is typically served from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 21:30. Pub kitchens often stop earlier than the bar, and rural kitchens may close on Monday and Tuesday. Each card shows the hours the venue has actually filed.

Do you need to book a table in Kilmainham?

For dinner at weekends and anywhere with a small dining room, yes — booking the same morning is usually enough. It is essential in peak season and during local festivals. Where the map record notes a reservation policy the card shows it.

How much does a meal cost in Kilmainham?

Expect roughly £15–25 for a pub main, £40–70 per person for dinner with wine at a good restaurant, and more in London. Tap water is free when you ask.

Are there food tours in Kilmainham?

Yes — food walks, market tours, gin, whisky and ale tastings and cooking classes run in and around Kilmainham. Every experience on this page is a live partner product with the operator's own photo, live price and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Is it easy to eat vegetarian or vegan in Kilmainham?

Easier in larger towns than in small villages. Where a venue has filed vegetarian or vegan options the card is labelled, and markets, bakeries and produce shops fill the gaps well.

How much should you tip in Kilmainham?

Check the bill for a discretionary service charge of about 12.5%; if there is none, 10–12.5% is usual in restaurants. At the pub bar, no tip is expected.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Kilmainham — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Kilmainham — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

All prices and times on this page are estimates and change often. They are a starting point from an independent editor, never official or guaranteed figures. Always check the final price and the opening hours with the official venue or operator before you book or travel.

Checked · 30 July 2026