Late dinner and they still took us in &mdash; fair play. Food was solid for the price. Only hassle was finding parking nearby. The house red went down easy with the mains, though.

The rooms have that old-school charm but still feel modern where it counts. Really well kept, like stepping back in time but without the creaky bed situation.

Lovely little spot. They had Ghibli piano music playing in the background and it just made the whole place feel warm. Decor is really pretty too. I came alone and felt completely at ease, which doesn&#39;t happen often. Only thing is the music might be a bit much if you&#39;re after a loud catch-up with friends. But for a quiet evening, it&#39;s perfect.

The braised pork belly was proper good, and the dim sum came out fresh. Place is a bit fancier than your usual Chinese spot, but still comfortable.

Stopped in for coffee and a slice of cake&mdash;the place itself is the real reason to go. Building&#39;s been here for centuries and they&#39;ve kept it lovely. Coffee was decent, nothing wild, but the staff knew the history and were happy to chat about it. Worth a look if you&#39;re passing through.

Solid feed for the price, the full Irish was decent and the coffee came quick. Portion was big enough that I skipped lunch after. Wouldn&#39;t say it&#39;s fancy, but it does the job.

Loved the vibe at Kaph&mdash;cozy and modern, playlist was on point. Got the eggs benedict and it hit the spot, though the portion was a bit small for the price. Upstairs seating is nice if you can grab it, gets busy quick. Service was fast even when it was packed.

Decent set menu, lamb shank was properly tender. Service efficient enough. Just mind the cramped space and shared loo.

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The roast duck here is genuinely good. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and the portion was way bigger than I expected. Honestly one of the better Cantonese places I&#39;ve tried in the city. Price felt fair for what you get. I&#39;d go back just for that duck again.

Food&rsquo;s decent enough and they&rsquo;ve a fair few options, even some healthier stuff which you don&rsquo;t see often around here. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Place was clean too. I&rsquo;d go back if I&rsquo;m in the area, but it&rsquo;s not somewhere I&rsquo;d make a special trip for.

Stopped in for lunch and grabbed the fish and chips. Portion was solid, batter nice and crispy. Service was quick, no messing around. Bit pricey for what it is, but you&#39;re paying for the view I suppose. Sat outside, watched the boats for a bit. Decent enough spot if you&#39;re in the area and don&#39;t mind spending a few extra quid.

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Came here for the first time last week and honestly the service stood out more than the food. I forgot my curry sauce on the table and one of the staff actually ran after me to hand it over. That kind of thing just doesn&#39;t happen everywhere. The curry itself was decent, nothing mind-blowing, but that little touch made me want to come back. Place was busy too, so fair play to them for keeping it together.

Stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying longer than planned. Flat white was solid, and the scrambled eggs on sourdough came out hot with a decent portion. Place was busy but not chaotic. Staff let me sit without rushing me. Rathmines needed something like this.

The matcha was proper&mdash;strong without being bitter, just how I like it. They open early enough that I could grab a cup before work without rushing. Sat near the window for a bit, chairs were decently comfortable for a quick stop. Staff were sound, didn&#39;t hover. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Stopped by for sushi the other evening and it was just as good as the last few times. The fish tasted fresh, and the staff were lovely. I&rsquo;m not one for fussy places, so the straightforward service suited me fine. Only thing is it can get a bit busy, but that&rsquo;s a good sign, I suppose. A solid choice if you&rsquo;re nearby.

The birria here is seriously good&mdash;rich, tender, that deep flavour you don&rsquo;t find often. I&rsquo;d say it&rsquo;s a bit dear for what you get on the plate, but the quality kind of justifies it. Staff were sound, no complaints there. I had a glass of red with it, worked well enough. Just mind the portions if you&rsquo;re starving.

Been here more times than I can count, honestly. Chicken dishes are always spot on&mdash;tender, juicy, never dry. Quality&#39;s stayed consistent which is rare for a place this busy. Service is fine too, nothing fancy but they get it done. Not the cheapest spot but you get what you pay for.

Decent spot for a quick bite. Staff were sound even though it was packed, queue moved fast and they didn&#39;t mess up the order. Got the burger, it was fine. Nothing fancy but you know what you&#39;re getting. Probably won&#39;t go out of my way for it, but if you&#39;re in the area it does the job.

The bartenders really knew their Irish whiskey and took time to figure out what I&#39;d like. Nice spot for a quiet pint, though the seating near the window is a bit cramped.

Had the halloumi sandwich &mdash; crispy cheese, fresh stuff in it. Pretty good overall. Place has a nice relaxed vibe, staff were sound. Maybe a bit slow getting the bill, but no big deal. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Pork main was unreal, proper depth of flavour. Place gets loud when it&#39;s full though, not the spot for a quiet chat. Staff were sound.

Great spot for a catch-up with friends. We came as a group of six and the staff were so patient with us. Pasta was delicious, and that tiramisu is a must. The free limoncello at the end was a lovely touch 🍋

If you&#39;re looking for a restaurant with a great vibe and excellent food, Lottie&#39;s is the place to be. The cocktails are just as impressive as the dishes, making it a perfect spot for a night out with friends.

Stopped in for dinner last week &mdash; the steak sandwich was properly done, decent cut of meat, good bun. Fish was fresh too. Had a glass of their house red with the steak, worked well enough. Burger and pasta were just okay, nothing to write home about. Prices are a bit steep for what you get, but I&#39;d go back for that sandwich.

The tuna tostadas are the reason I&rsquo;d go back. Crispy base, fresh fish, decent kick of lime. Had them on a weekday, price was fair for what you got. Music was a bit loud but honestly didn&rsquo;t care. Just order those and you&rsquo;re sorted.

The cocktails and loaded fries were outstanding! The staff was attentive and friendly, making our visit even more enjoyable.

Stopped in after work and grabbed a seat at the bar. The place has a proper Parisian bistro feel now, sharp but not stuffy. Had the chicken wings to go&mdash;good call, sticky and spicy with that Southern Asian kick. Bartender poured a solid G&amp;T to start, worked well with the heat. Service was on point, never hovering. Might skip the dessert next time, but the wings alone are worth the trip.

The turkey sandwich was fresh and the bread felt properly baked. Coffee was decent too. Nice spot for a quick lunch if you&#39;re in the area.

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