Chinese€€south-city-centreMon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 14:00-22:00, Sun closed
BIGFAN on Aungier Street in Dublin, a Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026 Chinese and Taiwanese small-plates room, paper-and-pencil ordering, bao to xiao chi.
Signature: Wu ya bao, Xiao long bao, Pork jiaozi
Order: Wu ya bao with tender pulled beef, a steamer of xiao long bao, plus the cucumber salad in chilli oil.
Tip: No bookings before 17:00 Monday to Thursday. The Friday and Saturday afternoon window from 14:00 is when walking in still works.
Wine Bar€€south-city-centreMon-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:30-23:00, Sun 14:00-22:00
Amy Austin on Drury Street in Dublin, a thirty-seat Bib Gourmand wine bar inside the car-park entrance, sixteen wines on tap and small plates.
Signature: Charcuterie board, Wine on tap, Daily small plates
Order: A glass on tap from the daily list, the charcuterie board for two, plus whatever daily special is chalked up.
Tip: Walk-ins only Monday to Thursday from 17:00. Dog friendly; the back banquette holds four for late.
Modern European€€portobelloTue 17:30-21:30, Wed-Sat 17:30-21:30, Sun 11:00-14:30 17:30-21:00, Mon closed
Richmond on Richmond Street South in Dublin's Portobello, a Bib Gourmand neighbourhood brasserie running modern European on Irish produce since 2017.
Signature: Charcuterie, Daily fish, Set lunch
Order: The set lunch at €25 for two courses; whatever fish is on the daily board for dinner.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday only; Sunday brunch is the bookings-required day. Closed Mondays.
French Bistro€€ranelagh-ballsbridgeWed-Sat 17:00-21:00, Sun 13:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed
Forêt on Sussex Terrace in Dublin 4, John and Sandy Wyer's classical French bistro upstairs from M. O'Brien's, a 2026 Bib Gourmand sister to Forest Avenue.
Signature: Pâté de campagne, Coq au vin, Tarte aux pommes
Order: Pâté de campagne to start, coq au vin to share, tarte aux pommes for dessert.
Tip: Walk up from the Sussex Terrace door; the bistro is on the first floor. Wednesday to Saturday only.
Modern Irish€€€portobelloTue-Sat 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 12:30-14:30, Sun-Mon closed
Delahunt on Camden Street in Dublin, Darren Free's modern Irish dining room with head chef Dermot Staunton inside a restored Joycean grocer.
Signature: Squab pigeon, Atlantic hake, Apple tarte fine
Order: The squab pigeon course and a glass of natural Riesling from the wine list.
Tip: Friday and Saturday book three weeks ahead. The upstairs bar serves the full menu and is the walk-up option.
Modern Irish€€south-city-centreMon-Sat 12:00-14:45 17:30-22:00, Sun closed
The Pig's Ear on Nassau Street in Dublin, Stephen McAllister's modern Irish room on three floors overlooking Trinity College, the city's reliable mid-tier.
Signature: Crispy pork belly, Shepherd's pie, Irish coffee soufflé
Order: Shepherd's pie at lunch with a glass of red; Irish coffee soufflé to finish.
Tip: First-floor window seats face Trinity's playing fields. The set lunch at €30 for three courses is the value play.