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What to order at Massimo
- Must order
- The Massimo burger; the cocktail list is worth exploring before or after the kitchen closes
- Signature dishes
- The Massimo burger, Wood-fired pizza
- Editor tip
- The kitchen is more consistent earlier in the evening; the bar stays open until 2am on weekends.
CuisineBritish gastropub
Price€€
Neighborhoodwestend
HoursSun-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 15:00-23:00
Phone+353 91 582 239
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Signature dishes: The Massimo burger, Wood-fired pizza
Must order: The Massimo burger; the cocktail list is worth exploring before or after the kitchen closes
Tip: The kitchen is more consistent earlier in the evening; the bar stays open until 2am on weekends.
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