The Ivy

Right across the street from City Hall, The Ivy is a lively evening hangout that’s part bar, part restaurant, where bustling groups mingle between cozy booths and high tables. There’s a strong French influence in the Irish classics—dishes like pulled Wicklow venison, slow cooked in red wine, wouldn't be out of place in a Parisian bistro. The seafood chowder is a gem, with mussels, smoked haddock, and clams bathing in a rich and creamy broth. Kick things off with a few oysters, dressed in shallot vinegar or with cabbage, bacon, and Guinness.