Dublin - advice needed

Vashda_Nerada

Hi all
I am flying to Dublin this weekend and I have been told by many people it's a very expensive place! So, I'm wondering if anyone knows of any cheapish places to eat and drink, etc. :beer:

Also, will my bank charge me for making withdrawls there? I can't find any info on my bank's website at all.

chuckley

no-where. everything is expensive. and with the euro/pound drop you are paying way more for stuff.

yep the bank will charge you, depending on which bank of course.

Always_Harassed

Eat in McDonalds, chip shops or get sandwiches from the supermarket. Were there just before the euro fell and found it very expensive. Some days we went to the supermarket and bought rolls and cold meat or bananas for lunch. People aren't exaggerating it is extortionate.

skint_manc

Depends on what you want to eat really?

Very cheap is the Kylemore Cafe on O'Connell St. Its not a classy place by any means but you can get a good feed for a good price.. for Dublin

Great fish and chips from Leo Burdocks!

Have eaten in Mojo's Bar (under the Abbey Hotel, on Middle Abbey St) ok for pub grub and a decent enough price.

there's a nice Italian on Talbot Street called Italian Connection (off O'Connell St) wasn't cheap as chips but then again not too dear and was lovely grub

Stay away from Temple Bar and the likes of Gallaghers Boxty House, over priced and over-rated, in my opinion.. someone esle might rave about it of course

Edit: I don't think I get charged if I use Bank of Ireland ATM's (my bank is RBS) - but now am beginning to wonder if thats correct?!

omelette451

There's a nice old-fashioned-looking pub next to the tram stop on the main street that serves excellent food in mighty portions for about ten euros. The beer is expensive though.

Your bank will charge you the same fees as it does to take money out in any other non-UK country. Perhaps you could tell us which bank it is so someone can give you an immediate straight-forward answer? As far as I'm aware if it's anything except Nationwide yes they will, though am intrigued as to why the previous poster says his RBS account is exempt from the usual rules...

skint_manc

omelette451 wrote: »

As far as I'm aware if it's anything except Nationwide yes they will, though am intrigued as to why the previous poster says his RBS account is exempt from the usual rules...

You know, I am starting to question myself on that one now... I'm almost positive I haven't been charged when using a BOI ATM.. definately have on others, but then again....

Vashda_Nerada

omelette451 wrote: »

There's a nice old-fashioned-looking pub next to the tram stop on the main street that serves excellent food in mighty portions for about ten euros. The beer is expensive though.

Your bank will charge you the same fees as it does to take money out in any other non-UK country. Perhaps you could tell us which bank it is so someone can give you an immediate straight-forward answer? As far as I'm aware if it's anything except Nationwide yes they will, though am intrigued as to why the previous poster says his RBS account is exempt from the usual rules...

I bank with Clydesdale.

Cheers for all the info folks, much appreciated

lorweld

While eating in Dublin try going to pubs for pub grub or carverys these will prove less expensive. I'll echo the advise of staying away from Temple Bar, lovely to walk around for the atmosphere & street entertainment but the prices of food & drink are ridiculous.

There's a lovely little pub on O'Connell St., just around the corner from Eason's bookshop, lovely pint & nice homely atmosphere. It's called The Oval.

Pollycat

Dublin is pretty expensive, as are most major cities.

We paid something like €18 for fish & chips for 2 (BIG portions though) from Leo Burdocks so that will give you an idea of prices. :eek:

A lot of places do 'EarlyBird' set menus, check those out.

Take a look here for lots of advice on what to do and where to eat & drink:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g186605-i90-Dublin_County_Dublin.html

holidayaddict

Always_Harassed wrote: »

Eat in McDonalds, chip shops or get sandwiches from the supermarket. Were there just before the euro fell and found it very expensive. Some days we went to the supermarket and bought rolls and cold meat or bananas for lunch. People aren't exaggerating it is extortionate.

As for eating at McDonalds, that we the most painful experience, 15 euros for two standard value meals. There are some great places to get a snack O'Neills was great value.

Saint_Chris

we ate here

http://www.lacaverna.info/menus/earlybird.html

paid 19 euros for a 3 course meal and it was lovely. plus there is a 20% discount voucher to be printed of from there site