In the Pynck at the quintessentially Irish Woollen Mills Eating House

by Kim Mullahey · Published March 17, 2020 · Updated March 17, 2020

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ONE of the most quintessentially Irish buildings in the heart of Dublin City, The Woollen Mills only a stone’s throw away from the City Centre’s iconic Ha’penny Bridge spanning the River Liffey is serious about food.

The Woollen Mills in the heart of Dublin, where once Ireland’s own James Joyce was employed

Ireland’s own James Joyce was employed in the same building as the Eating House, only before it switched from the once-booming rag trade to an eatery: it was a change-up for the books and a good one, for where else would you find some of the best locally sourced fish, beef and poultry on the island of Ireland.

The place has its own bakery to produce fresh breads, pastries and cakes, and stocks some of the finest wine labels alongside a good selection of craft beers. Food here can be for takeaway or retail as well as sitting down to table service, spanning over four floors including the roof terrace.

Poached smoked haddock at The Woollen Mills Dublin

Whatever the choice, the staff here from front-of-house and on through the kitchen pass seriously take pride in what is produced for every patron.

“We have four sister restaurants and we source good quality ingredients,” said The Woollen Mills Manager, Sue Kenny. “The key is in preparation. It is important and everything is made here.”

The Woollen Mills shares renown alongside The Winding Stair, The Washerwoman, The Yarn and The Legal Eagle and while all are within easy reach of Dublin’s City Centre there was little that would compare to the lightly poached smoked haddock with seaweed colcannon, deliciously crispy, yet runny poached egg, candied beets and shoots alongside mustard and horseradish, except perhaps for the cheese and bacon Irish beef burger and chips with tomato, onion, grilled corn on the cob, dill pickle and chips.

Cheese and bacon Irish beef burger and chips at The Woollen Mills Dublin

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner while offering an early bird menu, the proximity of Dublin City’s iconic buildings, shopping in Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street and walking off great food with a brisk stroll along the quays is all the more reason to enjoy some of the finest food on offer in the heart of the city.