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Pen & Player, Dublin 2, County Dublin

Pen & Player

4.6
4.6
58 Reviews
€51 and over
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
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.**

**No-Show will be charged 10€ per person**

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
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Best Service

  • Dublin

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin

    Romantic

  • Dublin

    Lively

  • Dublin 2

    Best Service

  • Dublin 2

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dublin 2

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dublin 2

    Great for fine wines

  • Dublin 2

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pen & Player offers an exceptional experience with "fantastic cocktails" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambience" and "knowledgeable staff," making it a "hidden gem" in Dublin. While the menu is limited, the food is "excellent," and the chic interior creates a perfect setting for memorable evenings.

58 Reviews

  1. Andrea

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant experience as usual. My favourite intimate spot in Dublin!

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  2. Kevin

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thales and Rui are the best! They know their product and the service is exceptional! Highly recommended ❤️

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  3. Jenny

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere, the best cocktail in Dublin, the ink drop, always a pleasure coming here

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  4. ciara

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was quite cold where were seated in the Atrium, we did ask for heating to be switched on. Couple of the group wore their coats throughout. The table lamps while lovely interfered with people connecting as we couldnt move them out of the way.

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  5. Paddy

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely date spot for a celebration, the staff were super attentive and the drinks/food were delicious

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  6. Susie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    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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  7. Olan

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  8. Rachel

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 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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  9. Dan

    Hawaii

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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FAQs

Pen & Player is rated 4.6 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Pen & Player

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.
  • Area
    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
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