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The Market Bar Restaurant

Restaurant Bar Cocktail bar Spanish restaurant Tapas restaurant

Soaring ceilings & a laid-back vibe at this bar with a tapas menu, live music & DJs. People often mention service, good, staff, tapas, great, menu, nice, atmosphere, order, table,


Address

14a Fade St, Dublin 2, D02 A368, Ireland

Website

www.marketbar.ie

Contact

+353 1 613 9094

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (3.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12:30 to 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:30 PM to 1:30 AM
  • Saturday: 12:30 PM to 1:30 AM
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 11:30 PM
  • Monday: 12:30 to 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:30 to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:30 to 11:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (48) good (46) staff (42) tapas (39) great (37) menu (29) nice (26) atmosphere (24) order (23) table (21)
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  • 1/5 Ash C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is not a Tapas Restaurant. Do not go here if you're expecting anything near authentic Tapas. There are restrictions of the combinations of plates you can order. The portion sizes are huge, which is great, but is not Tapas. Orders are packaged as choice of small and large plates, essentially a starter and main combo which you cannot deviate from. The food was 'okay' at best... Wine was lovely and the wait staff were very nice. Sorry, but wouldn't go back or recommend to friends who wanted a nice meal..
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Esma E. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was very bland, didn't taste good.. we had to ask for Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper & vinegar to try make the food better!! However, we did point it out to manager & he was very polite & understanding. I have been to the market bar several times before covid & the quality was much higher.. I understand closing for awhile must've put pressure on the restaurant with new staff, new chefs & hopefully when I return to try the restaurant again, the food & service will be better!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mariana B. 1 year ago on Google
    Expensive brunch (14€) poached eggs and very small portion drowned in mayo not tasty IMO. The lunch tapas deals (17€) is better priced but still a bit crazy for the tiny amount of food you get. Would be great with some more dairy free filling options. Beautiful location and nice jazz live band.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Reinaldo Velásquez S. 7 months ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Been at least five times, lovely food but very very inconsistent, both in flavours and quantity. Last visit was the worst, since we were told the dinner menu was a must, when we only wanted a starter and drinks. Included in the bill is 12.5% gratitude, which while the service was great, is not typical of Dublin.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 14grainne 2 years ago on Google
    Appalling service - Avoid. Made a booking online, emailed them within an hour to let them know there would be 1 more person joining our table later on. Here is the response "Unfortunately we cannot accommodate this request as we are fully booked, and also this is a dinner booking so all guests attending would have to dine from the menu. " Here is a picture of their "fully booked" restaurant. Blatant lies.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 barry o. 1 year ago on Google
    We couldn't decide what we wanted to eat so we wandered up here to the Market Bar for a little bit of everything and what a decision we made!! The customer service, the atmosphere, the artwork and the staff's shirts matched the food...amazing!! It feels a little out of the way bit so worth the walk, everything we had from the Mushrooms to the Aubergine to the chicken was simply mouthwatering, definitely returning on our next visit.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 aidan b. 1 month ago on Google • 577 reviews New
    We booked online and we were greeted by a lovely lady. We enjoyed the food and drinks. I had a lovely pint of ale.

  • 5/5 Vatsal M. 1 year ago on Google
    "It's bigger on the inside!" - Doctor Who Probably the biggest brunch place I've been to in that area and such a great vibe! The lunch deal they have (on weekdays I think) is a great bargain. There is a wide choice of cocktails to choose from and of course, Guinness on tap :) Friendly staff, quick service and delicious food. What else do you need? 10/10 would recommend. I'll be visiting again for sure!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gonçalo G. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my girlfriend had lunch at Market Bar and our experience was not great. First off, we were asked to sit on a table of 6 with 4 other random strangers, when the whole venue - which for anyone unfamiliar is fairly large and certainly capable of more than 70 other seats - and was mostly empty at the time we visited (around 3pm) which makes very little sense since in that this is happening short of a pandemic. Nowhere on the menu does the "lunch portion" say the portions are smaller than the regular "hot plates" portion, so we assumed the lunch menu would be enough and much to our disappointment, our dishes were all so small we both came away hungry from the restaurant. The meatballs that once used to be a sizeable portion were now only 4 meatballs, the calamari had bits that were just the batter without the actual fish but otherwise were remarkable. The potatoes were oily and had certainly been cooked hours before as they tasted redone -- we left them entirely, and the chicken wings were just an underwhelming portion but decent otherwise. Each lunch menu had also a starter of bread with two dips, but only one serving of bread was given and we had to request the second serving. So overall, from the main menu, 2/4 dishes were decent. When the bill comes (see attached picture) it states the bill including a gratuity comes to 38.25, but if you don't wish to pay gratuity they would need to call manager. So, considering the experience and the food was pretty *not* recommendable, I didn't feel a tip was in order and asked to pay without leaving a gratuity, though I did not feel like reprimanding the service because apart from being the usual slow and trying to pack us with a group of 4, they didn't do anything note-worthy causing me to bother with a review such as this or not returning to this restaurant. The staff called the manager who promptly came by with the card machine. He unblocked the contention around the tip straight away, by proceeding to take the payment, which was superb, but the awkwardness ensued when, despite the "cumbersomeness" of having a manager mediate a tip-less payment, he showed zero interest in why we did not wish to leave the tip already included on the bill - not even in whether we enjoyed the food or the service, absolutely nothing. This clearly shows their interest does not lie in improving their service, it's only to create a subterfuge to dissuade customers from refraining to pay less than the included gratuity. We were both customers since 2008. This is no longer a restaurant we will be using or recommending going forward.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vincent C. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst value for money proposition I've ever experienced. Don't normally rate anything but my friends and I collectively were amazed at the offering- €17 for a small portion of chicken wings etc. Service was very poor until our server changed and actually apologised for the server they were replacing... Beautiful venue but will never order food here again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daniel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Would highly advise people to avoid attended for a birthday on Saturday. When we sat down to eat we were told we needed to order from a set menu for 23 euro each. There were 12 people attending many just wanted a main which seemed to start at the 14 euro mark. However when we said this we were informed that we had to order both starter and main course. The government regulations counts a substantial meal at 9 euro however the Market Bar are literally trying to take full advantage of the current pandemic and forcing people to pay for food they do not want to eat. To make matters even worse when the food arrived it was almost inedible thrown out at different times and really really low standard. I will genuinely never attend again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Danielle C. 4 years ago on Google
    We were 5, the presentations are lovely, most part of the food is nice, desserts aren't but the presentation looks so yummy! The forgot to serve 2 meals. In Ireland is not normal that they ask you for tips and they did (not in the best mood). Atmosphere is really nice!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KASIA S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing tapas, bottomless cava, what else you need for a brunch spot. Amazing staff welcoming and taking care of everyone. All in the heart of Dublin
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lee R. 1 year ago on Google
    Stumbled across this bar behind what looked like a locked door. Cheeky Irish coffee for the better half and an IPA for me. Lovely warm staff. V quiet didn’t eat perhaps dishes a little to expensive?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise W. 7 months ago on Google
    First time and most definitely won't be the last. The food was delicious and the portions were unreal.Great value for our money. The staff are so friendly and the decor is beautiful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda q. 1 month ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    I really like the decoration inside. The hall is very high makes people feel very spacious and bright. We went there at noon, I believe the atmosphere will be different in the afternoon and evening. The food tastes very good. The oil and vinegar sauce with the bread is a delicious taste that I haven't seen in a long time. There are many large black and white photos of old stars on the wall, paired with old songs, which is endlessly memorable. The song "Kiss from the Rose" took me back decades ago.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sophie D. 1 month ago on Google • 156 reviews New
    Shout out to Jordi, who was the most pleasant waiter I've come across in months. He offered us free bread and dips while we waited also, which was a nice touch. Delicious patatas bravas and a cool place to share food with friends.

  • 3/5 Seda s. 6 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Lovely place with ambience. The carpese salad and the calamari was perfect however i can not say the same about the chicken wings. It had a weird smell could not eat it, was very disappointing. Also it was pricy and the service fee was very high %12,5.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Calvin C. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Went here for lunch today and the place was really dead. The cocktails were nice but the food was questionable, i had the eggs Benedict which was tiny and the eggs were almost boiled and not poached. I didn’t receive part of my order after confirming twice with the waiter, i didnt bother asking for it again. The place was really quiet but the food was coming out in dribs and drabs, i can imagine what it would be like if it was ever at capacity. Overall, the menu is not appetising and for the pricing you can definitely get better food around the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Emelie B. 1 month ago on Google • 131 reviews New
    Great atmosphere at this place! The food was OK, and kind of what we all had expected too. The mussels where a no go for me, but the ox cheek was delicious, so that one I can highly recommend. Service is good but slow, but we only had a lovely experience with the people working there. I would recommend this place if you'd like to go for a few drinks and have some tapas for a very fair price.

  • 1/5 Hannah M. 3 weeks ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    We booked our table for December way back in November and wanted to share a selection of tapas between us. When we arrived we were told the only option was the Christmas set dinner menu for €39pp. This is a lot more than we had wanted to order and is overpriced for what you get. The gambas were cold, the patatas bravas were stale and were dessert had a hair on it. So so disappointed that we had no choice but to eat this set menu and the food was so disappointing. We had a drink after with a booking in the Chelsea Drugstore where the normal tapas menu is available for a fraction of the price which the waitress didn’t tell us when we said we didn’t want a set menu - don’t waste your money eating the set menu in the market bar. By this point we had no choice but to order the set menu as it would be impossible to get another table on a Saturday night. 12.5% gratuity charge is also a joke considering the service. They offered me a free voucher if I emailed and I’ve never ever heard back from them despite getting in touch several times about this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Megan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Would not recommend, really bad service, rushed from the minute your seated and reminded constantly of time remaining. Also you are forced to order 23euro worth of food each, when I questioned this I was told it must be a substantial food with the alcohol ordered, we had 1 bottle of wine between 3 people and were asked to pay almost €70 worth of food to have this, completely taking advantage of the current situation. Much better restaurants in town with nicer staff !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Eoghan M. 3 years ago on Google
    We went out here tonight and honestly the food was not good and we will not be back. It was way overpriced for the quality. 2 stars for how clean and Covid friendly they were bit no excuse for bad food for the prices they charge
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jorge Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor very poor. Menu is running out of ideas. Nothing new. Service excellent by our waiter, that done the impossible for our table. But the PROBLEM IS IN KITCHEN. Nothing came in time with nothing. Waiting 10 minutes for garlic bread. We return the cheese board with only two type of cheese....... NO RETURN FROM US INTO MARKET BAR.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kieran M. 3 years ago on Google
    Used to love this place pre-Covid but unfortunately has lost its atmosphere. They put up high partitions which makes you feel like you’re in a box! Great for a quiet date but terrible if looking for a night out. Don’t know who designed the new layout, obviously married!!! Food was ok, very pricey and all came at the same time. Felt very rushed and not comfortable at all. Wouldn’t go back, not a tapas experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Conall M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was beautiful. Staff were a nightmare made you feel uncomfortable the whole time trying to get you off the table when the restaurant was empty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sarah O. 3 years ago on Google
    Not very impressed with the compulsory spend of 23 euro per person. I know they are trying to keep their business going but it's not the way to do it. Will go somewhere else next time and order what we feel like not what I'm being made order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gianncarlo C. 3 years ago on Google
    Place is quite nice, good size portions and good food in general. Prices match other restaurants in city centre. Menu is limited and the service was no that good even though it was not even full.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Fabio C. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible place. They wanted to charge me 30 euro for a salad. I understand these are tough times and they only charge for fixed menus + drinks, but in that case it's their duty to inform me in advance that I have to order a full dinner. If I order a salad and you just charge me 30 euro, then you're just trying to rob me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 danielle R. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was very poor and service was just as bad
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Linda 3 years ago on Google
    Some of the worst food I've ever had. I'd expect better from a bad chipper.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Zoe F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good covid measures. Polite staff but painfully slow service. As for the food; really poor/ disappointing.... A pity as it used to be reasonably reliable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to have Spanish tapas in the heart of Dublin. For lunch you get 1 small and 1 large tapas included. If you are not sure what to try, go for the lamb and chicken skewers(served with couscous and rice) and you won't be disappointed. Portions are huge and price tag very reasonable. They also offer pasta for kids. Highly recommended 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael F. 2 years ago on Google
    Although most of my trip to Ireland is a blur, too many trips to Temple Bar 🤟🤤 the one thing that stayed clear is how good the food was! Never heard of Beans and Mash until I got there and now I'm addicted! Market Bar mixes all of Ireland into one, bottomless booze and amazing food! I definitely suggest hopping over there on any trip through Dublin!🤟🤤🍀🍻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tamara S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and delicious food!! We ordered 2 small tapas patatas bravas and nachos - they were quite a big portions... you can share them like proper tapas. And 2 big tapas- lamb koftas with couscous- which was full of amazing flavours and calamari that were melting in my mouth... For dessert we had churros... Lunch was delicious and staff was super nice. Also they have a great deal where you can choose one small and one big tapas for 17euros. Will be back soon definitely !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Goran G. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good place to get tapas and wine. It is not very pricey as other places are, and service is great. Great value for the money we spent there. Absolutely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vilma B. 2 years ago on Google
    Just a great place to enjoy and feel Dublin city spirit, crowded on a Tuesday, a lot of noise, great atmosphere. Price and quality match. Just different and specific place. Need to visit when you're here...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tammy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Always reliable and kind service. The owner personally sat me at a table and ensured I was well taken care of and the tapas were amazing. One of my tapas dishes was taking longer than expected. So the restaurant brought out potatoes bravas on the house to apologize for the wait. Class establishment that treats their customers well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glenda Ua B. 5 months ago on Google
    We would really recommend this as a venue if you want to book for an occasion. It's a great space with a private room and plenty of atmosphere. Most importantly we found the staff so lovely to work with from the beginning. They were extremely helpful and accommodating with any requests. The manager was on hand throughout our evening to make sure it all went smoothly and the staff were really friendly and professional. The food platters also really gorgeous. Would definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viajei e A. 2 weeks ago on Google • 68 reviews New
    The restaurant offers simple yet delicious cuisine, with well-served and hot tapas. The service is very attentive, and the atmosphere is clean, well-decorated, and pleasant, with great music selection. Despite the 12.5% service charge, the quality of the food and exceptional service make up for it. It's worth noting that it's not a fancy or sophisticated restaurant, but rather a place to enjoy quality tapas, good-looking, and affordable.

  • 3/5 Francisco gonzalez o. 4 weeks ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    The food we tried without further ado. Good atmosphere and excellent service. What I liked the most was the dessert.

  • 3/5 HaJ. K. 3 weeks ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    It was nice place to have a group dinner. But we overpaid. We were three ppl, ordered, food served and 4th person came, didn’t have food but paid as 4ppl having meal. Or is it common thing paying without having food? We realized after paying it. Have to check the bill carefully.

  • 4/5 Bradley H. 3 weeks ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Food was plentiful. Quantity over quality. Service was fantastic and very attentive.

  • 4/5 Della G. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The food is ok, not bad but didn't amaze me tho. it’s a fancy dining place, probably can get a nice pub atmosphere at night there. The only problem is that they didn't tell us they would charge us 15% as the service fees So won't go there again

  • 1/5 Molly M. 3 weeks ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Overpriced for what you get especially with all the meat… we sent the chorizo back as it was not as described on the menu. Chicken was very unseasoned & prawns weren’t good… sorry!

  • 5/5 Thomas F. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Pablo looked after us on Saturday night and he was nothing short of exceptional! He really went above and beyond. The food was great too accompanied with a nice buzzy atmosphere, haven’t been in quite some time so it was a nice coming back to all of the above. Will definitely be back soon!

  • 5/5 Edoardo B. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Great night, perfect for big bookings They looked after all of my needs! Paul did a great job

  • 2/5 Margaret B. 3 years ago on Google
    I am impressed with the the measures taken for Covid friendliness for that alone I would give 5/5 stars. I felt very save and comfortable and staff were excellent but I was quite disappointed with the food. I was a regular customer and food was always great but I felt the standards and quality of food has decreased significantly. I ordered Huevos Rancheros..It came out on a flour tortilla instead of corn tortilla ( corn was stated on the menu) 1 over cooked egg and the sauce tasted a bit sour. My friend also ordered the Eggs Benedict and it was unsatisfactory. Considering the price, the quality was not good overall.

  • 5/5 Daithí Ó R. 3 years ago on Google
    Was always a fan of Market bar's quality of food and Tapas, but their versatility and professionalism in how they have dealt with Covid restrictions have brought them to a new level. Currently my favourite place to go for a bite and a few drinks in Dublin. Well done to all at this time

  • 5/5 Fi W. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Strictly adhered to covid-19 guidelines, everything on the table was sanitised and individually wrapped, staff all wearing masks and socially distancing. Food was delish! Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back!

  • 1/5 D S. 3 years ago on Google
    Was shown a few friends around Dublin last night and some of the key areas to eat. Unfortunately we were met by the rudiest door personnel every. He barked at us that they were closed. We moved on and there was side door open so we looked in at the venue only for the doorman to shout us "I told you we were closed!" I respond that we are in the street, what does he want us to do. He is not a great ambassador for your business and doesn't demonstrate any hospitality especially when all businesses are looking for custom!

  • 4/5 Mar C. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is nice, but tapas are not very big, you'd need at least 2 per person. Some of the big tapas were rather small and overpriced. The cocktails are great and the staff is nice.

  • 3/5 Niall T. 3 years ago on Google
    They have dealt with the covid situation very well and it was well set up. Very strict on the 105 mintue rule. Food was nothing spectacular.

  • 5/5 MarieClaire R. 3 years ago on Google
    If you’re unsure about dining out during Covid, these guys have the perfect set up. Great good, great service, great sangria & felt so safe.

  • 5/5 Neil P. 3 years ago on Google
    It was excellent .... the food amazing & the social distancing very good as we were in a boot - GREAT MEAL & EXPERIENCE ?

  • 1/5 Bridget B. 3 years ago on Google
    Had to pay 23euro for food when government guidelines are 9 euro . They don't tell you this till you order drinks

  • 1/5 Julianne F. 3 years ago on Google
    40 mins waiting for our drinks order and minimum order was €23 quid for food?

  • 2/5 Carmen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good option in city centre but some dishes are overpriced.

  • 3/5 Kane H. 3 years ago on Google
    Too pricey for average food. The whole experience was very closed off and a bit sterile.

  • 3/5 Kevin W. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good, however only went in for drinks and due to covid restrictions bought as requirement. Looked to purchase small tapas - Nachos €8, and Potato Bravas €4.50 to meet €9 requirements however when i placed my order staff advised this was not a "substantial meal" and i was forced into buying a large tapas for €16. Disappointing as feel bar is taking advantage of current restrictions.

  • 4/5 Paula S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good but expensive for what we got. Great atmosphere and drinks though

  • 3/5 aislinnef08 3 years ago on Google
    Impressed by the coronavirus safety measures they’ve taken, and they’re certainly market leaders for this (hence the 3 stars, as opposed to two), but the food was really really poor. Two people in our group of 6 returned our plates of food. Muscles were slimy, half of them were closed, and the sardines did not taste fresh. They took the meals off our bill, which was appreciated.

  • 1/5 Niall C. 3 years ago on Google
    23 minimum spend on food and the quality has dropped hugely, would not recommend

  • 2/5 R N. 3 years ago on Google
    Shoddy service and poor management.

  • 4/5 Laura P. 3 years ago on Google
    Beatiful place

  • 5/5 rob 3 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my experience here. It was very well protected against covid.. had to wear a mask while being escorted to our table. If you didn’t have a mask they gave you one! The staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the portions are massive. Perhaps the portions are a bit too big.. but anyway really tasty! The cocktails are so good and the over all vibe of the place was enjoyable. Will definitely return!

  • 1/5 Alish K. 3 years ago on Google
    Made us pay €23 for food under ‘COVID restrictions when gov guidelines are €9.

  • 1/5 brian w. 3 years ago on Google
    Served me raw chicken. I think the manager failed to realise the significance of serving raw chicken and risk it entails. It was part of the compulsory 22 euro meal that each patron had to spend. In fairness they took the chicken off the bill but then charged me the full price for nachos which came part of the 22 meal. Nachos were also extremely disappointing and contained no meat. So basically charged me 7.50 for crisps. Waiters are very nice and I feel sorry that they have deal with such poor service. Was supposed to be an enjoyable night but left me a bit uneasy fearing I may catch food poisoning.

  • 5/5 Graham T. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place very well done up and good food and drink. Special thanks to Tara who took our booking and was so kind and helpful, as well as Shauna who served us our food and drink and was a pleasure to chat with. Hope to return again soon, the lovely staff are what made it special.

  • 4/5 Conor d. 3 years ago on Google
    Best set up for covid I've seen so far. Tasty food and drink as always!

  • 5/5 Bryan 3 years ago on Google
    Great set up. Great for kids too

  • 5/5 KEVIN 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food and social distancing is done very well here. I don't think I've seen a restaurant in Dublin with a better system for reopening after lockdown.

  • 5/5 Anna M. 3 years ago on Google
    Felt safe under the new restrictions. Not an open space anymore but a nice atmosphere none the less.

  • 3/5 Nessa D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is a bit bland. Quick service but the staff keep hovering which ruins the atmosphere a bit

  • 4/5 Taty V. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and drinks, nice to go with friends. Also, great set up for covid-19 and staff were excellent.

  • 5/5 Liz M. 3 years ago on Google
    Was pleased with the pricing, staff and COVID measures. Well done Market Bar!

  • 2/5 Karl D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice venue for drinks/cocktails, tapas very disappointing flavourless, barely warm with average at best service.

  • 2/5 Sean S. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately the food was cold and not particularly tasty. This might be due to COVID time restrictions but it is exceedingly expensive regardless. Staff are very good, though.

  • 4/5 David L. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great except for the mussels

  • 5/5 Yuliia L. 3 years ago on Google
    A good place to meet up with colleagues or friends, not noisy, as you can choose far table, not bored, as they have life music and DJ after 10. Even during these days service is good.

  • 5/5 Marina V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very impressed. It was really good prepared for covid: there were face masks available, hand sanitizer in each corner, single use menus, cutlery sealed in individual bags and even a paper cover for the glasses! We felt really safe having our meal. Food is very nice and portions are big for a tapas bar. Atmosphere is lovely. We definitely recommend it and we'll come back for sure

  • 2/5 Shannon R. 3 years ago on Google
    10/10 for safety and staff are very friendly and helpful. However will not be returning soon. When we sat down we were told we had to spend a minimum of €23 per person on food. We had to order a starters and a mains despite not being hungry for both. I don’t understand this rule. Most main courses are about €17 each anyway. The starters came out 5-10 minutes after ordering and the mains came out while we were still eating the starter. Felt quite rushed after we had eaten our meal, we still had half a bottle of wine left and were told that our time was up. They let us stay longer to finish the wine but reminded us that we were on borrowed time. Also the tap water costs €1 per person. Seems like they just want to squeeze the most money out of the customer and fill the table again. Not the most relaxing meal I’ve had. Despite this, they are very well equipped for the COVID, with each table in its own “booth” and face masks available at the door.

  • 5/5 Marulka D. 3 years ago on Google
    very cozy atmosphere, delicious food, good service and good portions

  • 2/5 Charlie F. 3 years ago on Google
    Me and a groups of friends went for a a celebration in this bar, we had great expectations but were sorely disappointed with their extortionate group deal of 23 euro per head which was forced upon us, even tho we wanted to order speperate meals each as to save some money as it was a large group. The cocktails were dissapointing for the price of 11.50 each. The staff acted dismissfully of the group as a whole. Do not recommend stay clear!!!

  • 4/5 Catherine H. 3 years ago on Google
    Have been there twice. Please read conditions of booking, I didnt realise for dinner there is a min spend requirement of 23 euro. Safety and hygiene very good, but I wont be returning as you cannot really order what you like, requirement is 1 small and 1 large tapas per person, so you can imagine if its 3 or 4 people its alot of food.

  • 5/5 Roshani T. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places in Dublin. It’s good, wholesome tapas as compared to the others like Las Tapas de Lola. Can’t go wrong with the patata bravas, the croquette, the gambas and the calamari. Dishes are tasty, good quantity for tapas and lovely ambience

  • 3/5 Molly O. 3 years ago on Google
    The cocktails were good. The food was really not great and overpriced. The vegan option is a shambles, our friend paid €23 for 4 or 5 padron peopers and 4 tiny vegetable skewers. We asked 4 or 5 times for patatas bravas without sauce, our poor waiter had to argue with the guy running the pass, and in the end we got them after we were given the bill. Only certain staff could take orders, but the staff that could take orders were run off their feet. There was a mandatory gratuity, which we paid, but it wasn't worth it. It was poor overall.

  • 2/5 R B. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm not one for negative reviews in general but this experience was only worth 2 stars for the barman, and their covid preparedness - he was a gent constantly apologising for things, and they have a proper covid set-up. They lose a stars for the booking experience, the waiting staff efficiency, and the menu with forced gratuity. As someone who runs a business myself I will tell you the problems with this place are the way it is managed, that much is clear. If given the opportunity, I feel the staff would generally be good. When booking I emailed The Chelsea Drug Store politely requesting a table. The body of the response was "All bookings are taken through the website." That's it, no further explanation although it becomes obvious you need to pre-authorise a credit card before finalizing a booking which in itself is usually the domain of high end restaurants and hotels, which this is not. However, I understand that it's been a tough year so they need to make the most of the period and don't want cancellations - still, a bit of good communication and an explanation wouldn't have gone astray. It mattered little anyway because despite full confirmation of my table in The Chelsea Drugstore, we were not seated there. On arrival we were told it's closed and were seated in Idlewild and told the menu is the same so it is the same. All service staff should know enough to take orders from across everything you offer. It infuriates me when waiting staff say they can't take drink orders and vice versa. I'm there, asking for something that is offered in your business which puts money in the till. Your staff should be able to take the order and pass it on to the person who deals with it, because invariably if they can't (as it did) it takes an age for the right person to come along and see to you, a second time, for something that should be easily done in the first place. If the staff don't feel they know the cocktail menu well enough, or the barpersons don't know the food menu wel enough, to handle questions, then this is management's fault. The staff were personable, and not rude. They were just incredibly inefficient. Finally, the list of conditions that came with the pre-authorization through their booking process was like an Apple Terms and Conditions contract - including cancellation fees and rights to take charges if such and such happpens. Most notably however, it mentions a service of 12.5% for all tables regardless of size - it is not optional. This is very much reminded to you in the form of the menu options being offered in writing on menus as such: "Lunch €23 per person + gratuity" and "Dinner €30 per person +gratuity". I totally get large tables adding service, but there were two of us and the experience did not warrant a tip. The food was not what it once was and after ordering a coffee it took 15mins to arrive and only came after the sound barman noticed and had to ask in The Market Bar for it. I used to love The Market Bar and have always enjoyed The Chelsea Drugstore and Idelwild. Standards have dropped and it's more than just covid etc There is something wrong at management level for a place to be like this. Will not be back.

  • 3/5 Gerard L. 3 years ago on Google
    The food wasn't great, wasn't hot when arrived. Not great selection of Spanish beers.

  • 3/5 Claire O. 3 years ago on Google
    With the new dividers for social distancing the place is like a maze. No atmosphere. I hope it's not a permanent fixture.

  • 1/5 Seanee G. 3 years ago on Google
    Christmas menu was a disaster and service left alot to be desired

  • 4/5 9 - 5 FitLife Tomaž V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place with nice food and drinks on the menu. Tapas were tasty as well as our Mojito. However, the price of the cocktail was a bit on a higher side and I did not expect it until we received the receipt. All in all, staff is very friendly, Covid rules well respected and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy some lovely tapas with drinks in the area.

  • 3/5 Larry G. M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was quick but reheated. We got tapas and it was a bit tasteless, like it was churned out from assembly line. Expected a lot better. Pint o' Guinness was decent otherwise score would be lower. Service was good.

  • 1/5 kevin b. 3 years ago on Google
    So bad ,its not funny. Awful food and the noise.......

  • 4/5 Thierry F. 3 years ago on Google
    Expensive for what it was but service was good and not a great atmospheric as it normally has but tha the time we are in. Sure you things will improve soon!!

  • 5/5 Peter P. 3 years ago on Google
    Could not recommend this place enough. The staff were very polite and friendly. The food was really tasty. Only downside was no kids menu even though I was advise on facebook messenger there was.

  • 1/5 Susan C. 3 years ago on Google
    This food made me sad. The upside was the experience of having 'tapas' in a 90s nightclub. The waiter was amazing. The only good part of the night. I hope to see market bar get back to it's former glory

  • 1/5 Regina O. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible service, unorganised, poor food

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food Went back in August once it reopened and the setup for Covid restrictions were great

  • 2/5 John B. 3 years ago on Google
    It being an exceptionally difficult time for business in the food industry, I think its difficult to give two stars to a business, but my reason for this was due to the minimum spend being so much more than the Government's 9 euro in the market bar. This was not made clear until 4 at the table had ordered. One person was not hitting their min spend limit and was asked to order more food

  • 4/5 Nick D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice big portions! Good service.

  • 5/5 Peter M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and drink. Staff are very helpful. Cork city is alive and beautiful.

  • 4/5 Alexandra D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice selection of Tapas on the menu. Love the big style room and service is pretty quick.

  • 5/5 Paul B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good value. Fabulous food

  • 5/5 Salvador R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great set up. Love the calamares and peppers

  • 5/5 Maria D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service. Very tasty food.

  • 4/5 Côme V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to eat, with an atypical atmosphere, a very workwear decor but still pleasant to eat there. Good cuisine with quality products and in sufficient quantity! (Original) Tres beau lieu pour manger, avec une ambiance atypique, un decor tres workwear mais tout en restant agreable pour y manger. De la bonne cuisine avec des produits de qualités et en quantité suffisante!

  • 5/5 Milton R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tapas, friendly service

  • 5/5 lorcan r. 3 years ago on Google
    Very fine.

  • 5/5 Taylor R. 3 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere and food are always great

  • 5/5 Christine D. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic staff and tapas

  • 5/5 Douglas S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always great food and good service. Covid precautions include a one-way system through the place and snugs built to keep parties separated. For walk-in patrons, a QR code is available at the street entrance to book a table.

  • 5/5 Jacob M. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the food. And staff was very helpfuland friendly

  • 1/5 Paola M. 3 years ago on Google
    Usually food is ok but today eggs were just terrible! Service was good as usual though!

  • 5/5 Gerri O. 3 years ago on Google
    Usual high standard of food - tapas menu is really good - and fully compliant with all Covid regulations so it feels safe as well as welcoming. Staff are friendly and helpful and food is soooo good.

  • 5/5 Eamon W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and really enjoyable food. I look forward to my next visit

  • 5/5 Samuel F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to have sangria and chat with friends. (Original) Ótimo lugar para se tomar sangria e conversar com os amigos.

  • 5/5 Jack D. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience! Was a regular customer prior to Covid-19 and felt that the new layout and atmosphere is even better than before. The stain glass perspex screens and snugs really gives you the privacy to enjoy your company, but also experience the atmosphere around you. The food itself was lovely as usual, and the cocktails were equally enjoyable. As a H&S professional, the standards employed were 10/10, and I never once felt nervous. It was such an enjoyable experience that I was able to forget about Covid-19 for the whole duration. Will return soon.

  • 3/5 ketan w. 2 years ago on Google
    I expected alot to be honest... both beer and food was not good. only good is Ambience I will say not the service.

  • 5/5 Sladana P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and cosy little tapas restaurant.Food and drinks were lovely and the staff was friendly and professional 😁 Would recomend 😁

  • 2/5 Mar L. 2 years ago on Google
    I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. We have had great service and decent food in the past. Its a great spot for drinks but the food quality just wasn't there this time. I think we will try once more but we mainly will be stopping in for drinks

  • 5/5 Fernanda R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing ambience, friendly staff, cold pints 🍻

  • 5/5 Taila E. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place to enjoy Spanish tapas in Dublin city center. The atmosphere is really nice, and the new set-up for covid restrictions makes it a bit less noisy than what it used to be. There is a current dinner menu at 23€/pers with one small tapas and one big tapas, and the portion are quite generous. Everything was very good, special mention to the Padrón peppers and the lamb kofta.

  • 5/5 Mick M. 2 years ago on Google
    Used to love drinking here 20 years ago. It's changed a bit but still a great place... They play music now 😉. Food is very good staff are friendly and accommodating.

  • 4/5 Peter B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice venue, big and clean and vaccine passports checked. 👍🏻 In terms of flavour, the food was average. The salted calamari was really disappointing but the other dishes were fine. Good cocktails and cold beer! We were split across two tables due to Covid rules. One table received main courses quickly, the other waited an additional twenty minutes for theirs. Also, subsequent drink orders were hit and miss. Not a bad choice for a casual - if not inexpensive - evening out with friends. A 12.5% service charge is added to the bill - so menu price plus 12.5%.

  • 3/5 Niall G. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff seemed very unsure of themselves here, and the service time was quite long as half our order was forgotten. The table we were seated at was placed on top of a grill and would move every time a staff member walked by on it. The food itself was good, the portions of the large tapas are very generous and the beer was great! Good moderate pricing too! A good spot for a bite!

  • 5/5 Joe O. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good for groups. Tasty food and great atmosphere. Covid precautions being observed and the environment felt very safe. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Caroline J. 2 years ago on Google
    The lunch deal was great, for €17 we got one small and one large tapa. And complimentary bread with dips which were delicious. The choices were good for our vegetarian friends also. It was filling which was good. Covid safety wise, felt safe and service was excellent - friendly, informative and attentive, all you'd want really. The cocktails were also excellent.

  • 4/5 Paula B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had table booked at 4:15 and arrived at 4pm, plenty of space inside. In terms of Covid, bathrooms were very clean and hand santiser on each food table. There are also a lot of tables outside, super nice if the weathers lovely. Great drink menu, ordered a jar of sangria for €36 which was enough to fill up six glasses, so three each. Ordered dinner deal which is €23 for one small and one large tapas, so we ended up sharing all four meals. Ordered: croquettes (very yummy highly recommended), bruschetta with aubergines and zucchini, calamari and best part of the meal - chicken wings. These wings were so gorgeous, hot and dipped in honey, nom! I love my chicken wings so I always know if they're fresh, which they definitely were. Great place to come for food if you want to try many dishes at ones with friends, great tunes also! We were allowed to stay for 1 hour 45 mins and then had to leave but i will take that over lockdown any day!!! Thanks so much to the whole team

  • 5/5 Giuseppe T. 2 years ago on Google
    I simply love this restaurant and I always have lunch or dinner here every time I am in Dublin. Wonderful service and delicious tapas. The lunchtime deal include a small and a large tapa for 17 euro. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Joe L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, excellent service and plenty of tables - we used to take our daughter here as a baby on a weekend morning for brunch and it was ideal for families with room for buggies

  • 4/5 Sonja Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a quick tapas if you are in the city centre. Everything was delightful and tasty especially buttermilk aubergine. I recommend getting 2 tapas plates per person. Usually busy but a big place so you might have luck and just walk in.

  • 5/5 Emily F. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great time last Friday having dinner in The Market Bar with my friends. The food and the drinks were amazing! Giselle our waitress was kind and quickly. I also love the bathroom decoration, the music and the beautiful lights hanging in the restaurant Lovely place to go, I highly recommend

  • 5/5 Victor Henrique Naves S. 1 year ago on Google
    A really nice place to go with friends, the atmosphere was amazing staff also very friendly, nice drinks and food. Was very crowded but really nice food came very quickly. They have some special offers to lunch and dinner highly recommend this option. The music it's a apart chapter, different styles for all tastes.

  • 5/5 James J. 6 months ago on Google
    Had a fabulous evening! Staff are so attentive and brilliant! Food was beautiful can’t wait to go back! Special shout-out to our server Paolo he went above and beyond to make our night perfect, thank you 🙏

  • 5/5 Richelle G. 4 months ago on Google
    Went here last night and it was busy enough we had to leave a name and number whilst waiting for a table - when we were seated our server was EXCEPTIONAL! Vitoria was so lovely, we had a guest who we were waiting on and there was a delay in the kitchen which she communicated to us. Fabulous service and a lovely atmosphere - we will definitely be back!

  • 4/5 Owen O. 3 weeks ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Fun open atmosphere


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