Spitalfields
Dublin
At a glance
Spitalfields, located at 25 The Coombe in Dublin 8, offers a distinct dining experience by blending traditional restaurant cooking with a comfortable pub environment. Situated in the vibrant and historic Liberties area, this venue serves dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, making it a perfect spot for those looking to enjoy a classic meal in a setting that resonates with both the past and present. The restaurant prides itself on being a part of the community fabric, promising warmth and welcoming all guests like old friends.
The decor and ambiance echo that of a cosy pub, inviting diners to relax while they enjoy the menu's offerings. With a focus on classical dishes, Spitalfields caters to those who appreciate traditional flavors thoughtfully prepared. While it serves as a dinner destination, the venue is also a great spot for gatherings with friends, thanks to its inviting atmosphere and comfortable seating arrangements.
Spitalfields emphasizes the community aspect of a pub's role within its surroundings, aspiring to serve as a place where memories are created and shared. Though it maintains the feel of a traditional pub, the culinary offerings promise a refined dining experience that remains true to timeless flavors and techniques. As a licensed premises, note that it is suitable for adults, offering a charming setting for those over the age of 16. For those interested in exploring similar culinary arts, the sister venue The Pig's Ear provides an additional option within Dublin, expanding the array of dining experiences.
Reviews
Definitely need reservation, place is fully booked when we went on a Thursday evening. Irish Pub atmosphere but with classy food. We all ordered the Iberico pork schnitzel. Comes with Madeira sauce, pickles and sourkrout. We also ordered a grilled cabbage, chips and starterem finish off with dessert. Food portions was reasonable, won't make you full, hence the need for side dishes.
This is the first Irish pub I’ve every stepped into. Loved the atmosphere and the staff was welcoming. I was here early evening so not so much happening, enjoyed the calmness. I liked the trout that came in ratatouille toppings and bouillabaisse, however they didn’t blend really nicely. The grilled scallop was fresh and tasty.
A beautiful meal in a beautiful space. Declan and his team turn out excellent food that doesn’t seem to try too hard. The maitake and the grilled scallop were our highlights, although it’s difficult to choose among the tasty dishes.
So good we came twice. We were staying at the Hyatt centric a block away . Such a great local gem. We recommend sitting at the bar. You can see the open kitchen and talk with the friendly staff. The food was excellent. We ate almost the whole menu . Simply fantastic. Highly recommended
I was so excited to finally get a booking at Spitalfields, I’ve been wanting to try it for months but it was always booked up. We ordered quite a few bar snacks / starters. The bone marrow with chimichurri, okay, nothing special, the singular scallop was nicely seared but nothing to rave about, the oyster with beef tartare, quite unique, some said it was a bit salty, but I personally liked it. The duck liver with pineapple, was the highlight of my meal, the liver was generous but for some reason, the cheaper part of the meal, the pineapple was so small. Onto the main, the schnitzel was oily and lacked personality, but the pickles were very refreshing and cut a bit of the oily taste. The pork chop was flavourful, the veg on top, olives and onions were refreshing, but the portion for 35 euros is just egregious. We spent around 70-80 euros per person, and we felt as if we haven’t eaten dinner yet, the portions were tiny and we felt it wasn’t worth its value, and hence we did not order dessert. I don’t understand why there is such overwhelming positive reviews. The atmosphere was very cozy, but all the hype surrounding this restaurant was not appropriate.
