So, you’ve found yourself out at night in the city and are in need of good food. Not to worry: here are some recommendations to keep the hunger at bay whether you’re still out with your friends or coming back home from a night out.
First and foremost, Doyle’s – the most popular pub amongst students – is also a place for a nice late night meal. It is a nice old-style pub where you can get food and drinks, sit in a booth, or hang out outside. They serve burgers, loaded chips, bangers and Mash, and other traditional Irish meals. Doyle’s stays open every day till midnight, so it’s a good place to grab a bite during your night out.
If you live on the North side of the city, Fibbers Magees – another pub with great food options – might be for you. It is located on Parnell near the Luas stop. It is a spacious pub with an enormous outside area shared with other pubs, a club, and a pizza place. Fibbers is a rock/metal/sports bar. You can listen to live music, play pool, or watch sports and of course enjoy a nice meal. Apart from the pizza, you can get sandwiches, burgers (there are vegan options), loaded chips, and small plates. The pub stays open till 2:30 am every day.
Moving back to the south side, Mary’s Bar & Hardware is also a great pub/food place. The place is located near Trinity on Wicklow Street. On the ground floor is a pub, while downstairs is WOW Burger. Here you can get a Hamburger, a Cheeseburger, a Bacon Cheeseburger (these also come in mini versions) or a veggie burger. They also serve chips, onion rings, thick shakes and sundaes. They usually stay open till 11:30pm and 12:30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
If you’re looking for a sit down meal the Ramen Bar on William street is the way to go. It has a great atmosphere and authentic Japanese food. The portions are enormous but if you’re unable to finish feel free to ask for a take away. Prices vary from 10-20 euro. Apart from ramen you can also get buns and bao, gyoza and rice dishes. The Ramen Bar stays open until 10pm from Sunday till Wednesday and until 11pm from Thursday to Saturday.
Bambino’s is a famous pizza place that is perfect if you’re looking for a quick meal on the go: there you can get either a full pie or just a slice. The prices are anywhere from €4.50 to €6.50 for a slice and 29 to 35 euro for a pie and the portions are huge so all in all it’s a good deal. They are located on Stephen Street Lower and stay open till 11 pm.
Another great pizza place is DiFontaine’s Pizzeria. It is located near Temple bar and the Workman’s club on the quays. They offer New York style pizza similar to Bambino’s because you can either get a full pie or a pizza slice. The portions are huge and cheap. Many prefer here to Bambino’s and call it the best pizza in Dublin. There are also vegan options on offer. DiFontaine’s stays open till midnight on Mondays and Tuesdays, until 1am on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and till 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
If you are in the mood for some Chinese, Xian Street food is your way to go. They offer anything from noodles to dumplings, but what people come there for is their famous spice bags (also available for vegans). Everything is affordable for students, so you don’t have to worry about spending too much money.
Looking for something fancier? Then perhaps Fade Street Social is the place for you. It is a restaurant/ cocktail Bar with an open roof. If you’re reserving a place keep in mind that the restaurant is split into the woodfired section (more affordable) and the restaurant section (quite pricey). The food is exceptional and tasty. The staff are friendly and attentive. Highly recommended are their pizzas and burgers (all cost around 20 euro). You can also get good quality wine to go with your food or go to the rooftop bar for a drink. This place is great to hang out with friends on a special occasion. The Fade Street Social stays open until 12:30am from Sunday to Wednesday and till 1:30am from Thursday to Saturday.
If you find yourself on the North side, don’t worry there’s more to it than just Fibber’s. The Turkish Kebab House on Parnell Street where you can get pizza, burgers, loaded chips and of course a kebab. Everything is packed as take away but there are some seats inside. The portions are big and decently priced and although it is usually filled with people you do not have to wait long to get your food. They stay open till midnight during the week and till 2am on Saturday and 1am on Sunday.
On the same street right next to Fibbers you’ll find Enzo’s Take Away. It is possibly the cheapest food in Dublin, where a burger can cost as little as 3 euro with chips included. There you can order burgers, hot dogs, fish, chicken, wraps, chips, kebabs and even pizza. Everything is prepared quickly so you can order while waiting for a Luas home. Enzo’s stays open till 2 am from Monday to Wednesday, till 3 am on Thursdays and Sundays, and till 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays, making it the ideal place to end your night.
Whether you’re partying or just looking for a late night meal, whether it’s the North side or the South side, Dublin has a lot to offer. From takeaways and pub meals to fancy late night dinners, whatever you’re looking for you will surely find.
