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Canal Bank Cafe

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One of the Most Reviewed Salad shops in Dublin


Address

146 Leeson Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 E172, Ireland

Website

www.canalbankcafe.ie

Contact

+353 1 664 2135

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (674 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Ricardo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the best hot wings in Dublin. Very good service as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacey Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cozy restaurant near the Clayton hotel. The beef ribs are excellent. Good service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert M. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here yesterday for a lunch on Spanish time; had the gambas and a glass of a very nice Rioja. Here we are back again today, and this time I had rabas (called calamari because, well, you know) and a glass of Albariño. Both the gambas and the rabas were the best I've had outside Spain, and in fact the rabas was as good as any I have had even in Spain (Santander or Madrid). Seriously. Tender as. Part of that is the freshness of the ingredients, of course, but the skill of the chef is paramount. Perfectly prepared. And the wine was lovely, too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rachel d. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food very tasty and presentation was excellent. Will definitely be back my next trip to Dublin. The peanut butter brownie was the nicest brownie I've ever had. Staff very nice and the service is great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alankie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Typical restaurant experience means you like the way it’s worded on the menu because the words appeal to your taste buds but this place satiates those taste buds but on an explosive level! (A little private details ...) We booked our reservation for the next night while finishing off our dessert as we unbutton our pants from a meal full of absolute goodness! Three nights at the same restaurant while on holiday and leaving Ireland knowing this was our best food in Dublin!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather B. 1 year ago on Google
    Discovered this gem while on my first night of vacation with my dad. So glad we did! We did not have a reservation but were able to be seated right away. We got the last free table. Everything else booked. Knowing that I would definitely make a reservation next time. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. The food was lovely and delicious. We started with the Fried Squid appetizer. The coating was not overwhelming as some places can be. It it was very light and just enough. My dad have the Cioppino which I think might be one of the best that I've had. The broth was incredible. My only call out here was that a nice piece of crusty bread would have been good at the end to soak up the rest of it. Or maybe a straw! 😆 it was so good! I could just live off of that. The shellfish was so fresh, you could literally taste the ocean. I had the Pan Seared Seabass. Divine. It was perfectly seared with crispy skin. The fish was light and flaky. I was given three pieces of fish that I couldn't even finish. I tried though! It came with a roasted red pepper, olive and caper remoulade which was a good accent to the dish. It was also served with baby potatoes, which were good, but I was too focused on the fish and my dad's cioppino! On another note, there was also some roasted fennel on top of the seabass, really really good. Overall, I highly recommend! Loved it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian O. 8 months ago on Google
    Great spot, we go regularly. The fish and chips is a personal favourite, wings are great .. always have a good variety of specials on, too.. nice brunch options, all the classics, excellent Bloody Mary’s ..

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent pub/restaurant. Perfect Guinness pour and proper prices. Wings and fish & chips were on point. Some of the best I had in all of Europe! Def will visit again.

  • 5/5 Hang N. 7 months ago on Google
    The pasta of the day was very delicious. Thanks very much for the attentive service.

  • 4/5 Neil W. 9 months ago on Google
    A nice environment and lovely atmosphere for a wet Friday lunchtime. Good, speedy service. The chicken wings were delicious and a good sized portion. Possibly not hot enough for some, though I thoroughly enjoyed.

  • 5/5 Rebecca Mc c. 6 months ago on Google
    Everything about Canal Bank Cafe is amazing, food, servers and price. Food was delicious. The girls that served the food were so friendly and always on hand. Would highly recommend everyone to try the food here.

  • 5/5 Nuno P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cosy atmosphere and a nice selection of cocktails. The wings are amazing and the food was pretty good as well.

  • 4/5 Sophie D. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceptional food! Staff are very accommodating, possibly the nicest chicken wings I've had in Dublin also.

  • 5/5 Rajalakshmi G. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been coming here for a few years now whenever we are in Dublin for a holiday. Never disappointed, not even once. Both food and service is impeccable. A special shout out to Hugo for an amazing service. Keep it up people!!!

  • 5/5 L K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the Canal Bank Cafe. The wings are fantastic and I love that there's a smaller bowl available now. All of the cocktails were fantastic, the presentation is alwals 10/10. Service is always friendly and on the ball. Can't fault the experience. I would eat the canal bank wings every day!

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably one of the best Rib eye and bernaise I've had, along with a flipping good sundae day and wonderful service.

  • 4/5 Ronan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent meal, always! 5 stars for the burger, chicken wings are the best in Dublin. The sundae is also excellent. Brought my family and my father, who said it was first class.and he is hard to please!

  • 5/5 Shreyas S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Pub/Restaurant , Great Food and Loveable Taste .. Not Much Veg Options but the taste was amazing . Desserts were also good , Overall a great experience , i felt the prices are on a bit higher side , but would definitely visit again for the dessert

  • 5/5 vera c. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent menu and friendly service was not rushed to leave at any time. Stay as long a you like was said to us great quality of food. Very enjoyable.

  • 5/5 Deborah O S. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved it ! The staff are incredible , thank you guys . The food was sensational , wings and than had Mexican salad and it was unreal . Rasberry mojitos WOW 🤩 and hot fudge sundae …… loved it .

  • 3/5 Brenda B. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cute, great staff, food was average. Menu sounded promising but...met. head around the corner to the little kitchen. It's phenomenal!

  • 5/5 Mr Grumpy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Found this great little spot I had the cauliflower soup Indian style out of this world and a chocolate brownie ice cream I could have had 5 portions it was so good but felt my sugars hit the roof after but was so so good The staff were so friendly and should be working for the Irish tourist board even though they were busy the y were attentive Great place you have keep up the great service Well done 5 stars

  • 5/5 Eithne M. 2 years ago on Google
    Super night out at Canal Bank. Cocktails were superb. Food came in very generous portions and was fantastic. Tables well spaced. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Celine Bouas V. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding food, composition, products and tastes, enjoyed the Cauliflower and the dessert special

  • 5/5 Vinicius P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Irish Breakfast I've ever eaten. Great staff as well!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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