Lucky Tortoise Temple Bar is an asian fusion restaurant in Temple Bar, Dublin.
Lucky Tortoise Temple Bar on Asdills Row off Fleet Street is an Asian sharing-plate counter for handmade dumplings and bao under one Temple Bar roof.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Why locals love it: Tucked on Asdill's Row off Fleet Street, an Asian sharing-plate counter the tourist drag walks past, handmade dumplings and bao under one Temple Bar roof.
Tip: Saturday hands-on dumpling classes book a month ahead; the walk-in dinner runs Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00. Friday and Saturday open lunch from 12:30.
Address: 17B Asdill's Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Lolly and Cooks at the Drury Street end of Georges Street Arcade is a two-sister bakery booth, scones and a savage roll the locals grab before any tourist.
Why locals love it: A two-sister bakery booth tucked at the Drury Street end of George's Street Arcade, scones and a flaky savage roll the locals pick up before any tourist finds the stall.
Tip: Counter only inside the Arcade; the savage roll and a tower scone are the daily picks. Closes 18:30 most days, 20:00 Thursday.
The Fumbally (The Liberties): Hidden down a Liberties lane behind The Coombe, no Google Maps queue tells you it's the Liberties' weekend ritual.
Why locals love it: Hidden down a Liberties lane behind The Coombe, no Google Maps queue tells you it's the Liberties' weekend ritual.
Tip: Friday Dinner is the secret-handshake booking; the daily cafe is walk-in only. Closed Sunday afternoon.
Two Pups Coffee is liberties brunch room far enough off the tourist track that the saturday queue is locals only, no signage from patrick street.
Why locals love it: Liberties brunch room far enough off the tourist track that the Saturday queue is locals only, no signage from Patrick Street.
Tip: Walk-in only. Arrive 09:30 Saturday before the queue; the long communal tables share with strangers.
Fish Shop Benburb is sit-down chipper in a converted stoneybatter shop, walk-in only, the city's most refined fish and chips off any tourist radar.
Why locals love it: Sit-down chipper in a converted Stoneybatter shop, walk-in only, the city's most refined fish and chips off any tourist radar.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive 17:30 Thursday to Saturday to get a counter seat before the line forms after work.
Note is a wine bar room in South City Centre. Small room; arrive early. Friday and Saturday fill quickly. Walk from Pearse Street Station in four minutes.
Why locals love it: Small natural wine bar a short walk from Pearse Street Station, low profile and a tight grower-led list, the southside's most precise pour by the glass.
Tip: Small room; arrive early. Friday and Saturday fill quickly. Walk from Pearse Street Station in four minutes.
The Cake Cafe (Cafe) in Dublin: Walk through the Daintree shop to reach the courtyard cafe. Twenty seats only; book Saturday brunch a week ahead online.
Why locals love it: Tucked through the Daintree building courtyard at Pleasants Place; you walk through a paper shop to reach it, almost invisible from the street.
Tip: Walk through the Daintree shop to reach the courtyard cafe. Twenty seats only; book Saturday brunch a week ahead online.
