Pen & Player

4.5

53 Reviews

€51 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Fancy
Romantic

Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, Dublin's Premium Cocktail Experience.

The dash of alchemy, a measure of anticipation & a twist of surprise are to be savored slowly.
The spectacle and the show, something to share, something to whisper. Stories we like to tell, other to discover.

Enjoy the best expertly crafted cocktails in Dublin along with our selection of fine wines and spirits.

A light bite gourmet menu is available to compliment our expertly crafted cocktails or fine wines.

Welcome to Pen & Player.

**Kitchen Times: Every day from 4pm to 9:30pm.**

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(01) 607 3335
Website
http://www.penandplayer.ie/
Payment options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Cross street
Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
Best Service
Dublin
Great for creative cocktails
Dublin
Romantic
Dublin
Lively
Dublin 2
Best Overall
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Great for creative cocktails
Dublin 2
Neighborhood gem
Dublin 2
Romantic
Dublin 2
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pen & Player offers "fantastic cocktails" and "impeccable service" in a chic, sophisticated setting. Guests rave about the "exceptional" food and attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for a memorable evening. The ambience is cozy, ideal for intimate conversations, with a creative cocktail menu and extensive wine selection.

53 Reviews

S
Susie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem. Excellent cocktails and cozy chic vibe.
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Olan
Dublin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food was excellent. Very cool interior and nice ambient music in background. Great night was had.
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Rachel
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing date night this evening, our waiter was so helpful, knowledgeable and kind. The food was outstanding and reasonably priced. Cocktails are a bit pricey but all well thought out and a delicious treat. :)
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Dan
Hawaii
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for intimate conversation over small share plates. We had the arancini, the tomato tartlets, and the fried squid. All were delicious. Rather than test the inventive cocktail menu, we took advantage of the reasonably prices and extensive wine choices. Great vibe.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my boyfriend here for after dinner cocktails for his birthday and they gave us complimentary Prosecco and a lovely note wishing him happy birthday 😁 the staff were very friendly and chatty and happy to share about how the certain cocktails were made. We didn’t have food this time but we seen some dishes order for other tables and they looked yummy 😋 so definitely next time! The ambience was so chill and the interior so comfy. We will definitely be visiting there again soon! 😁👍
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Alexandre
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has fantastic cocktails and the service is impeccable. The staff are incredibly attentive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always an exquisite experience dining/drinking here. The culinary offerings are nothing short of exceptional, and the staff consistently delivers impeccable service, ensuring my guests and I feel truly valued. The cocktails are masterfully crafted, and the sophisticated ambiance, paired with an effortlessly chic atmosphere, creates the perfect setting for a memorable evening.
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Jonathan
Dublin
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The place was dead on a Saturday night. When I saw the prices of the cocktails, I understood why. Massively overpriced, for no valid reason.
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Gary
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hidden gem. Staff were lovely and helpful recommending drinks and food
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Ciara
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely decor, fabulous cocktails, excellent service with lovely friendly staff. Limited menu but food is excellent. Only downside is a very long trek to the bathrooms which are in the adjoining hotel and downstairs so not easily accessible.
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FAQs

Pen & Player is rated 4.5 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

3-4 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 WR80

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Beside The Green Hotel, corner of Harcourt Street and St. Stephens Green.
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Taxi, Luas (Green Line - Harcourt Street or St. Stephens Green stops ), Bus,Cycle
Payment options
Cash not accepted
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View

Website
http://www.penandplayer.ie/
Phone number
(01) 607 3335

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What 53 people are saying

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