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The Lotts Cafe Bar

Restaurant Cafe Bar Pub Steak house Sports bar

Hot stone-cooked steaks served in an elegant cafe/bar with ornate chandeliers and a mosaic floor. People often mention great, staff, steak, friendly, Great, good, lovely, service, wings, Dublin,


Address

9 Liffey St. Lower, North City, Dublin, D01 E3F9, Ireland

Website

www.thelottscafebar.com

Contact

+353 1 872 7669

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (25) staff (21) steak (21) friendly (19) Great (16) good (16) lovely (13) service (10) wings (10) Dublin (9)
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  • 4/5 Gabriel 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the seafood stew and fish and chips. Very hearty meal that will get you through any cold day in Dublin. Great atmosphere as well and friendly staff too. Meals are well priced.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 shawn N. 1 year ago on Google
    First of all, lovely place. The steak is well seasoned, all tastes amazing. The idea of having the hot stone plate is that you can cook it to your liking, which i think is a good idea. But the problem is that would be the smoke while it is cooking infront of you on the table and how the oil would get to most of the table + your outfit. Personally i do not mind, but if this is your fancy outfit date night, i would recommend having other food on the menu because i believe they all taste amazing. The drink is nice, have a slight fruity taste.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Douglas J. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing service and food even on a busy Friday evening. Carla our server couldn’t do enough and was a great host/server. The food itself was all fresh and home made, even the chips! Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to dine out in the city centre.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark D. 2 years ago on Google
    A great lunch in the heart of Dublin. Wide variety of options and a very tasty Guinness brown bread, yum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline I. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked this restaurant, the staff is helpful and friendly. I tried the Sirloin steak and it comes on a flaming stone and you can cook the steak as you like l. Till the last bite of the steak was very hot, totally recommend it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gdomican 7 months ago on Google
    Have eaten here before and the food was good. On this visit, however, our order was forgotten. The waitress blamed it on new staff. But tables around us got food after we had ordered. When it finally arrived, most of the food was of good quality. I ordered the chicken wings with franks sauce. Usually, I like my wings covered in the sauce. But, alas, on this occasion, the chef decided to just show the sauce to the wings with the hope that some of them would reach out and cover themselves in the sauce. Granted, a few did. But most opted for a light dusting of sauce. They also (the wings) seemed to opt for staying in the fryer for much longer than wings would normally do so were pretty overcooked. €13 for a small portion of unsauced over cooked wings is a little steep. Perhaps the wings were just not playing ball. Perhaps the chef just didn't care. Also, the celery decided to take a night off from the plate. In summary, it is good for steak on a stone. Bad for wings with sauce and celery. Either way, it's worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard D. 2 years ago on Google
    I got food poisoning here on 29 October just gone by having a steak sandwich,rang them to say it to them just to see would they acknowledge it but they didn't want to know. Which I thought was terrible and a friend of mine also went into the place to say it to them and you could say he was ran out of this joint. I wouldn't advise any body to step inside the door of this so called restaurant as I didn't recover until the following Thursday which was almost a week later and that's the satisfaction I received from them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graham G. 1 year ago on Google
    The best pub in Dublin had a beautiful party here Dave the owner bent over backwards for us and everyone loved the food the staff were incredibly friendly I couldn't praise the pub more great atmosphere and the mezzanine is perfect for an intimate party
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KimPen P. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent bar...service is very pleasant. Atmosphere delightful... especially Shaun who served us. Though we didn't eat here, saw the meals and customers enjoying them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 slawomir g. 2 years ago on Google
    I do not recommend it, I ordered seafood pasta. Apart from the fact that the dish was not hot, the pasta was cold, I was very sick after that. all afternoon and evening. it was definitely because of the seafood pasta. Because I haven't eaten anything else before. generally I do not recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Audrey M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very nice bar and restaurant which caters very well for a person requiring a gluten free menu. I had the lamb which was really very tasty. For once the gluten free option was by far the better choice as my boyfriend had the fish and chips with a side of onion rings which he said was not the best. The service was good and the price was reasonable for Dublin City centre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great deals on steak and wine! Everything you see cost under 50 bucks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glenn W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and lovely staff a real snug pub to go into foods amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Place P. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, great steaks, lovely atmosphere consistent quality and value. Great spot for a catch up with.old friends. Tell them about the steak n a stone deals as an excuse to reconnect. That's what I do with family and friends. it works a treat and they deserve the business. Enjoy 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deirdre B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Great staff. Very patient waitress think it was Kate helped with food order and my 9 ye old polished off a 10oz sirloin. Had a great chat with Inraj who prepped a lovely meal and was a super helpful google outside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roisin R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best fish & chips in Dublin City centre… 😊 gorgeous decor & friendly staff. We love going here to revive ourselves after a little shopping trip… their wine is served in Galway crystal glasses which is a lovely touch & their pour is generous! You won’t be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlynn K. 1 year ago on Google
    Super sweet staff, beautiful building and location, and the best stew I've ever had! I am going to dream about this stew for the rest of my life.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luciane Priscila P. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious, I don't know the name of the dish but the meat was delicious because it continued to roast on the plate that comes with it, incredible smell 🤩 I highly recommend this place and this meal :)

  • 5/5 John M. 4 years ago on Google
    Traditional little pub in heart of Dublin,great staff...lovely food

  • 5/5 No 2 P. 2 years ago on Google
    Really friendly staff, great food and really nice deals. Perfect for a nice dinner out. Had a great time.

  • 5/5 Workaholic W. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing spot! Has a great cosmo & got them on a 2 for €15 special. We didn’t eat, so can’t comment on that. The owner and staff are super friendly, great atmosphere and tunes. Really enjoyable experience. Clean and bright compared to a lot of pubs in Dublin :)

  • 5/5 Brian C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food and beer good value. Nice and relaxed for a Sunday evening. Service was quick and good.

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar, service & food were excellent.

  • 4/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent value and a great steak

  • 4/5 P S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food even if it's a little pricy

  • 3/5 tyrrellsue 2 years ago on Google
    Staff extremely friendly. Food fab. Pity about the unsavory characters hanging around the corners in crowds and people using the spar walls as toilets across from u. Avoid sitting outside but inside is lovely.

  • 5/5 Carmel V. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous meal steak on a stone so you can cook it to your own taste. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be back for more.

  • 4/5 Matt H. 2 years ago on Google
    Was in for drinks after work this week, really nice atmosphere and the drinks were excellent and good value for money. Most of the staff were really friendly apart from one who was quite rude to us (if it hadn't been for that it would have been a 5 star review).

  • 4/5 patrick s. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Fionnuala D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a space booked for a group of 12. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making sure we had enough space and letting us pay separately. The food was really good too. Overall a very nice city centre spot for meeting friends.

  • 4/5 Andrea O. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place , kind persons , good quality of food ! Price is perfect !

  • 5/5 Kris A. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here on a Tuesday evening and it was quiet. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. We ordered and received our food quickly. I had steak on the stone (see picture) and loved it. Just wished it would've come with some onion rings or mushrooms for a bit of veggie goodness. Maybe next time ;)

  • 5/5 Gianluca T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and drinks over the top! Great staff, great location and great atmosphere!

  • 4/5 Anthonie van Z. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice cafe restaurant in Dublin, with several draught beers and a real Pornstar Martini Draught (see photo's). They have a menu for € 69: 2 steaks, 2 side salads, 2 sides, a dessert and a bottle of wine. Very delicious steak on a hot plate. Recommended place.

  • 5/5 Kelly R. 5 months ago on Google
    Been here many times for food and it’s always always top of the range. This morning was no different. We had the Full Irish Breakfast and it was delicious and plentiful. And we had a lovely server called Alina who was so lovely.10/10 again.

  • 2/5 Janette B. 5 months ago on Google
    Food very salty Coffees cool No skinny milk -so couldn’t do skinny cappuccino ( Spar 10 steps away ) Seafood pasta dish lacking seafood. Pity used to love this place pre- covid.

  • 5/5 Viktoria A. 3 years ago on Google
    The sausage that tastes as good as it looks. (Get ready for a week of awful sausage jokes.) Also the bar that is a part of this restaurant is the smallest bar in Dublin.

  • 5/5 Colin J. 3 years ago on Google
    Chowder is brilliant

  • 5/5 Pamela D. 3 years ago on Google
    Very comfortable, social distance. Staff excellent, food delicious.

  • 5/5 Ciara B. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely meal! Had been here 6 years ago for steak on the stone and I can't believe I left it so long because it's delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff and great value! Will definitely not leave it 6 years to go again!

  • 5/5 Christine B. 3 years ago on Google
    Food so good. Staff were so friendly, courteous and attentive. Would highly recommend

  • 5/5 Ryan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot. We had an excellent meal at a very reasonable price (steak on the stone plus some sides). The wine selection was particularly good and the staff were really friendly. Will definitely be back again and would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Núria G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy place with good street views. The right service. Meat specialists, you will both hit it with a steak and a burger. Don’t forget to order a beer. The value for money is right. (Original) Local molt acollidor i amb bones vistes al carrer. El servei correcte. Especialistes en carn, tant l'encertaras amb un bístec com una hamburguesa. No t'oblidis de demanar una cervesa. La relació qualitat-preu és correcte.

  • 3/5 maria l. 3 years ago on Google
    Had issues with a manager here, the shorter one which i tthink was more his personal problems than any fault of my own. Food is ok but i do like the bar

  • 2/5 Annie T. 3 years ago on Google
    Food wasn't great and the menu is very messy! Servers was very slow. Our server at the start did not look happy to be in work and was not friendly! Had one server ask to smell the chicken wings to see if it was bbq or spicy? But before we could answer had her noise in the food. My partner had only a few wings left! Very shocked!!!!

  • 1/5 A way two f. 3 years ago on Google
    On a Wednesday evening, 8th of December 2020, me and my friends booked a table for 4 people, having in mind to order the mid-week deal. The manager was very rude, and stated that the deal was not available during the Christmas period. I asked if he can define the period of time when is the deal available, because I thought is kind of false advertising when on the website and menu was still available. He got very angry and kicked us out, regardless that we booked the table a few day prior to this event. I asked him what is the reason for kicking us out and he stated that :"we are very busy" and "we don't serve people who make social media threats". I was very disappointed of his reaction, we left the place without having our dinner. The manager was in his mid 40s, he didn't want to tell us his name. He kicked us out like we were animals. Because we came from different place's around the world, I don't think that's fair to treat anyone like that especially in this type of industry. I work for more than 5 years as a waiter/food and beverage assistant and I never in my life treated people like that. Hope karma will do the same things as he did for us. Very dissatisfied and disappointed

  • 4/5 Fat and F. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place where the adults go to drink!! Just a few blocks from temple bar area. You won’t find your standard “temple bar” crowd here and it’s more of a grown up vibe. Sit down and try some amazing ales or spirits. This place is a great and I highly recommend it!

  • 4/5 Karl A G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great pint of Guinness & brilliant 8oz steak on the stone deal with 2 sides, 3 sauces and 3 drinks (pints or wine) for €25. Excellent value!

  • 5/5 Stefano di G. 4 years ago on Google
    Live music and great food!! I would suggest you the deal menu. I got for 49 euro two steaks with 4 sides and 1 bottle of Merlow. Really worth money. Go there!!

  • 5/5 Monika W. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely interiors with a bit of XIX century feeling, and really delicious steaks. I'm not a steak person, I rarely eat them, but this time when I've tried my husbands steak I ordered one for myself! They serve them on the hot iron thing - I love it as I like my food hot, though my hubby complain they should give an extra plate as he like his steak raw, but he hoover it anyway. Nice cocktails finish lovely meal.

  • 5/5 richard k. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff were very friendly, service was excellent and food was excellent

  • 5/5 Stephen G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Great value. Great people.

  • 5/5 Carol M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable evening...food delicious. Thank you

  • 5/5 wayne m. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great spot very friendly and most of all great food

  • 5/5 Paula D. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff were fantastic so friendly and we had a lovely time

  • 5/5 Jesse V. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Fan Sa B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Food and service

  • 5/5 James D. 3 years ago on Google
    Always great food and a great to watch the football, Guinness is always very good and the staff and services is great, top place for food and of course the football, Roll on Sunday cant wait, for a lovely steak and watching the football

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and food

  • 5/5 Sean. A. 3 years ago on Google
    Always excellent 😁

  • 5/5 Kenneth R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food Great service

  • 5/5 Wayne C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for lunch or dinner

  • 5/5 Filippo B. 4 years ago on Google
    A warm and cozy place with delicious food and great beer! The staff is very nice and friendly too!

  • 5/5 Philip M. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff are brilliant

  • 5/5 Paul T. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 No Trax M. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and great food

  • 5/5 Mark R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Value for Money. Will definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Masters M. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Mary L. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub,beautiful fresh fish

  • 5/5 Florian R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ate super good steak here. Attentive, friendly service and a fresh Sierra Nevada, that's how the evening can start. (Original) Super gutes Steak hier gegessen. Aufmerksamer freundlicher Service und dazu ein frisches Sierra Nevada, so kann der Abend starten.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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