If you're bored of bog-standard places to eat, these guys are anything but. Champions of the unique and the different when it comes to dining, these quirky restaurants in Dublin aim to give you a little something extra from interiors to award-winning plates. Check out our recommendations for the most unusual in the city, and chow the hell down.
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While Farrier & Draper is a well known and beloved bar in Dublin, it's their downstairs restaurant that is promising something a little different. A 60-seater Italian eatery with authentic plates on its side, this place will have you sharing your meal within a chic subterranean setting.
Fronting cassava fries, gorgeous steak platters, and smash burgers, Wigwam is the ideal restaurant for birthday celebrations and quirky catch-ups. And if you fancy a cocktail to pair, we recommend the Tipsy Maria or Flirtini.
Sophie's is a quirky restaurant that offers a 360 drinking experience and unparalleled views over the city. In the summer months, you can soak up the sun from the stunning roof terrace while tucking into the New York-meets-Italian-meets-Irish menu.
Proof is a unique pizzeria serving a selection of fresh, fast-fired Romano-style crispy pizzas, against a backdrop of sleek all-white and gold interiors. What makes this restaurant quirky? It's wall of cocktails on tap, including Aperol spritz, espresso martini and the classic negroni.
777 is so much more than just one of the most attractive restaurants in Dublin. Known for their Mexican cuisine and famed for their 100% blue agave tequilas, this small but charming space is home to a premium menu made up of authentic and creative dishes alike.
Looking for an authentic American dining experience in Dublin? It's off to the Bison Bar with you. Taxing their inspiration from the south, this meat-heavy eatery promises guests plates filled with everything from pulled pork and smoked meats to whole roast chickens, Texas-style.
Be transported to the streets of Brooklyn at this quirky restaurant in Dublin, where the walls are lined with neon, graffiti and cult movie artwork. Not only do they look to the past for their decor, but the retro-inspired cocktails perfectly complement the tasty American-Mexican eats.
While we don't need to explain what makes The Ivy one of the prettiest restaurants in Dublin (you need only look at pictures to understand that), we can stress that it's also home to some of the finest gastro-led food and charming cocktails going.
Part of the Yamamori family, this quirky restaurant is housed in a gorgeous Georgian townhouse which adds an interesting contrast to the Japanese theme. Dine here and you'll get to explore tempura, sushi and ramen under traditional artwork and samurai swords.
Located on the rooftop of one of Dublin's most luxurious hotels, this stylish restaurant is the perfect spot for taking in the sights of the city and sipping signature cocktails. And if you're hungry? Tuck into a selection of colourful grazing boards, which showcase the best of Irish produce.
It doesn't get much quirkier than Mary's... Serving pints with a side of Paxo, juicy burgers alongside grocery goods, there really is nowhere else like it. Head on over and see who they've got in their kitchen (there's a frequent rotation) and dive into the venue's various oddities.
Opium is one hot ticket when it comes to quirky dining in Dublin. Sprawled across four sections, it's carefully divided into a slick restaurant serving suckling pork, red duck curry, and claypot lamb, with a gorgeous terrace, cocktail bar and even its own club.
Undoubtedly one of Dublin's quirkiest restaurants, La Cave Wine Bar is a hidden haunt that houses over 350 wine bottles. Against a backdrop of lush red tones, you'll be able to make a dent in the extensive collection while expiring their menu of French-inspired dishes.
Sister site to legendary Dublin music venue and bar Pygmalion, Little Pyg is a cool and quirky restaurant specialising in some of Dublin's best pizza. As well as serving Michelin maestro Enzo Coccia's wood fired creations, this place is famed for its handcrafted cocktails (or pygtails).
Housed above hotel where the rooms are filled with Smeg fridges and record players, Ryleigh's is one unique place to eat in Dublin. Sink into a red leather booth indoors and watch over the docks or catch some rays on the terrace while exploring the restaurant's Irish fare.
