A change of tastes for autumn eats out in Dublin
A RADICAL change occurred recently when on the hunt for the best eats out in Dublin this autumn, the original direction to include trending eateries veering sharply in the new direction of finding out if the favourites were even still open for business.
Comfort food is in this autumn, and The Bank Bar & Restaurant in College Green
is just what the season ordered.
While most were, some of them were not, either for good or with a ‘temporarily’ closed label. It has always been so convenient to hit the online apps for trending places, book and go; that is until they wound up listed as closed.
There has been a notable trend of restaurant closures – we all know and can see that – but why, especially when even the favourites are no longer in business? It is easy to blame the pandemic and the Irish economy that followed, but the question to ask is it really that simple or not.
We at Pynck.com managed to find four casual dining restaurants in Dublin and all open at the time of publishing offering a mix of fan favourites and autumnal menus, but not without some digging involved. What seems to be off the menu are the higher end eateries simply because their price points are unfavourable to even the possibility of once-a-month eating out for the average budget. While we all as consumers are feeling the pinch and in response favouring delivery apps over bricks-and-mortar, casual and higher end restaurants have been doing their best to minimise price increases which has only barely slowed the closure and declining footfall rate according to Failte Ireland, the country’s national tourism development authority.
It looks bleak, and it is, even more so considering that this country has been enjoying a booming foodie culture but more than half of the pubs, bars and restaurants in the last three months reported fewer customers than last year, forcing their profit margins down. Add to that the rising costs in rent, taxation, food overheads and dwindling available staff it is fair to say that we, the consumers are their last-ditch hope.
Let’s get online and book that favourite or trending eatery, or get out there and drop in. Keep it simple and casual and keep it sustainable.
Comfort food is in this autumn, and The Bank Bar & Restaurant in College Green is just what the season ordered
Comfort food is in this autumn, and The Bank Bar & Restaurant in College Green is just what the season ordered. Have the Creamy Seafood Chowder with homemade Guinness brown bread to start and go for the fresh fillets of Dingle Hake in a lager-based batter with hand cut fries and mushy peas. Book online at https://www.bankoncollegegreen.com/.
Whatever wine an autumn evening calls for the extensive list at Piglet Wine Bar in Templebar is perfect for pairing with the always seasonal menu and daily special boards. The crispy garlic spuds are a lip-smacking reminder of autumn as is the stuffed cabbage with braised beef cheek and parsnip puree. Book online at
Piglet Wine Bar in Templebar is perfect for pairing with the always seasonal
menu
Nothing says autumn like venison pie, and The Legal Eagle in Dublin 7 serves up
a slow cooked version
Nothing says autumn like venison pie, and The Legal Eagle in Dublin 7 serves up a slow cooked version with buttery mash, green peas and pancetta in a red wine sauce. It is the antidote to the warmer days we are already missing. Book online at https://www.thelegaleagle.ie/
The simple yet exciting burger menu at BuJo in Sandymount is just what the
autumn weather ordered
The simple yet exciting burger menu at BuJo in Sandymount is just what the autumn weather ordered, particularly the hearty and warming double beef patty with cheese and pickles and crispy bacon. There are eats here for carnivores, omnivores and vegans and the restaurant uses only renewable energy and eco-conscious packaging. Book online at https://bujo.ie/.
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