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The Winding Stair, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Winding Stair

4.6
4.6
2389 Reviews
€31 to €50
Irish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The Winding Stair Bookshop & Café became a famous Dublin landmark in the 1970s and 1980s. Named after the Yeats poem and in honour of its winding staircase, it is overlooking the river Liffey, with an iconic view of the Ha'penny bridge. As a popular meeting place for writers, musicians and artists, it was a well known hub for debate and creativity with many poems written, novels penned and movies shot within its walls. In 2006, Elaine Murphy brought this much-loved spot back to life as a restaurant, championing seasonal, Irish produce. The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained, as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs.The view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking, with produce sourced from artisans within the island. Drink sare local and international craft beers & wines from stellar producers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 872 7320
  • Website
    http://winding-stair.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Add a drop of something delicious from our board of wines by the glass and complimentary still or sparkling water

Lunch Menu

  • Pigs on the Green piggy Scotch egg with bacon dust mayoEUR 9.00

    • Veggie Scotch egg with confit garlic mayoEUR 9.00

      Recommended with a drop of Artuke 'Pies Negros', Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain, €14.25

      • Roasted butternut squash soup, Dublin hills goat cheese crouton, pickled red onionEUR 9.00

        Recommended with a drop of Badajo, Verdejo, Rueda, Spain €10

        • The Wooded Pig Irish charcuterie board with house-cured vegetables & breadsEUR 20.00

          Recommended with a drop of Kaiken Malbec, Argentina, €11

          • The Winding Stair Fish Plate: Belvelly, Goatsbridge Farm & home-made smoked fish pâté, chive crème fraîche, treacle bread, cornichons & caper berries, good for sharingEUR 25.00

            Recommended with a drop of Azevedo, Vinho Verde, Portugal, €11

            • Potted Dingle Bay crab with pickled cucumber, toasted soda bread & organic leavesEUR 18.00

              Recommended with a drop of Macon Villages, White Burgundy, France, €13.75

              • Macroom Dairies' burrata, roasted Kinsealy onion squash, cranberry, spiced hazelnuts & roasted red onionEUR 18.00

                Recommended with a drop of Tokaji Dry, Furmint, Tokaj, Hungary, €13.50

                • Doyle's hand-smoked haddock, poached in milk with onions and white Cheddar mashEUR 32.00

                  Recommended with a drop of Idiart Rosé, France, €10

                  • Goatsbridge Farm trout, baby potato, spinach & goats bridge trout roe beurre blancEUR 29.00

                    Recommended with a drop of Los Aljibes, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain €9.50

                    • Garryhinch wild mushroom ragu with crispy polenta & parsley pestoEUR 27.00

                      Recommended with a drop of Lyrarakis, Assertiko, Greece €13

                      • Youngs' 9 oz Black Angus Irish striploin, homemade chips, steamed greens & garlic herb butterEUR 42.00

                        Recommended with a drop of Willunga 100, Grenache, Mclaren Vale, Australia €14

                        • Pork Chop, cider-braised savoy cabbage, apple ketchup, mash & root vegEUR 30.00

                          Recommended with a drop of Ca Di Alte, Pinot Nero, Veneto, Italy, €10.25

                          Snacks & Sides

                          All €7

                          • Homemade chips with garlic aioli

                            • Legal Eagle homemade crisps with salt & vinegar

                              • Steamed greens or Mixed green leaves

                                • Irish spud buttery mash

                                  Last updated: 25 November 2024

                                  What 2,389 people are saying

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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                                  4.6
                                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.6Food
                                  • 4.7Service
                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                  • 4.3Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Loved For

                                  • Dublin 1

                                    Best Overall

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                                    Best Food

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                                    Best Service

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                                    Best Ambience

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                                    Good for business meals

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                                    Innovative

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                                    Healthy

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                                    Neighbourhood gem

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                                    Great for fine wines

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                                    Good for special occasions

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                                    Vegetarian-friendly

                                  • Dublin 1

                                    Most Booked

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  The Winding Stair offers a "unique, quaint, and friendly" dining experience with stunning views of the Ha'Penny Bridge. Renowned for its superb Irish cuisine, the restaurant boasts "flawless food," a "wonderful ambiance," and "attentive service." It's perfect for special occasions or a relaxed meal with a touch of nostalgia.

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                                  The Winding Stair is rated 4.6 stars by 2389 OpenTable diners.

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                                  2 people
                                  7:00 pm
                                  Booked 30 times today
                                  Google Map for The Winding Stair

                                  40 Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D01 R9Y5

                                  Additional information

                                  • Area
                                    North City Centre
                                  • Hours of Operation
                                    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                  • Price
                                    €31 to €50
                                  • Cuisines
                                    Irish, Seafood, Vegetarian
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Dining
                                  • Dress code
                                    Casual Dress
                                  • Parking details
                                    Public Parking
                                  • Payment Options
                                    Mastercard, Visa
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