Bow Lane

White friar grill was full so they suggested their sister restaurant right beside it. Their menu is a bit out there for me as I am not very adventurous with my food but others will love it I’m sure.
I had the truffle egg toast with wild mushrooms and kale. It was nice. It lacked seasoning though so I’m glad I ordered bacon on the side to jazz it up.
Great drinks menu too from great blend of cocktails to healthy juices. Nice brunch and the staff were very attentive and helpful. Always good.

Their brunch menu certainly is different and varied… I could have ordered every item on the menu, but that might have been a little bit greedy.
I opted for the Crab toast on sourdough, which came with poached eggs, crab claws, samphire, remoulade sauce and (although not mentioned on the menu) roast potatoes. Whoa, those potatoes… those potatoes were so good, I could have eaten a bucket of them.
I think they definitely should change the sourdough to a brioche, as it was tough to cut and nearly impossible to chew. My poached eggs were borderline — nearly sent them back as they were pretty much cooked, rather than nice and runny.
My friends were happy with their lamb burger (which came with very tasty sweet potato fries– of course I stole a few of her plate!) and eggs hollandaise with hamhock.
We shared the mini-​donuts with chocolate sauce/​marshmallows… they were LUSH…
They actually overcharged us on the bill as the donuts were 6 € rather than 7,50 € (small mistake) — and as an apology they discarded the donuts completely of the bill. SWEET!
I would give Bow Lane 5 stars if only based on comfort, interior design and staff.
I instantly felt at home. For the brunch itself 4 stars.
I will come back here 100%, and would love to go one evening and try their dinner menu.

Headed for Whitefriars. But no table so redirected to new restaurant Bowes Lane. Nearly empty and described as Americana. Chef is indeed American (note crab cakes and Old Bay Seasoning on appetizer combo) but really International in flavor. Had appetizer combo meatballs crab cakes and Yorkshire pudding with Chicken Liver mousse. Crispy Brussels sprouts side was delicious with seeming umami flavor from? Fish sauce? Extraordinary! Didn’t sample but great mixed drinks w unique twists. Tandoori chicken plate was tasty and perfectly spiced. Try this restaurant!

Brunch review!
I was along here on Saturday with a number of fellow Unilocalers to try out the brunch, the most important meal of the weekend in my book, and was quite taken with this new venue.
I did find the staff a very mixed bunch, the guy who served our table was lovely, but the female waiter was brusque and forgetful, hardly a good combination for wait staff.
I had the crab toast, a large toasted slice of sourdough with a crab meat mix, poached eggs, tex mex sauce and some roasties, it was lovely, an interesting and moreish combination of flavours, I’d have it again next time if there weren’t so many other items on the menu I want to taste!
I also got a drink called the «walk of shame» which was very tasty and refreshing, but wildly overpriced for the quantity, 3 slugs and it was gone, 80% ice in a glass is cheating, lads!

I came here for the Unilocal Elite brunch and quite liked it. Bow lane seems to be one of the newly opened places around Dublin beside Whitefriar Grill (looks like the economy is picking up! Yay!) and a trendy one at that. The atmosphere had a sophisticated feel to it with nice seating, cool music, dim lights (although the back part of the restaurant is brighter) and an extensive cocktail and drinks menu.
Brunch was pretty good, I had the Cobb salad which was not bad but I wouldn’t go as far as to say that it was amazing. I also ordered a mint tea which I was fairly impressed by; fresh mint leaves and not a silly teabag in sight! The food did take quite a while to come though, but maybe because it was one of those busy Saturday afternoons.
The service was good, I don’t have any complaints or anything of special mention there as it was standard. The prices were reasonable with most dishes costing around the € 10~13 range.
Overall, the cool atmosphere was the part that struck me most, and as a brunch option I would put Bows Lane on one of the recommended Dublin brunch lists!
As a side note, I got the feeling that this is not a place where one would want to come alone though!

I had a really nice brunch here the other day with my fellow Unilocalers.
The restaurant is split into two separate sides — the bar side where you enter has a nice vibe but the other side is pretty much just tables. Bright and spacious, which was great, but maybe something on the walls would have helped?
I ordered the eggs, greens, grains with freekeh, tomato chutney & hollandaise. Delicious! I’m a grazer, so I love plates with loads of variety. I added a side of avocado salsa for good measure and someone’s sweet potato fries accidentally ended up in front of me (whoops and hooray). Everything was really tasty and the portions were generous. My dish was € 10 and I was stuffed, so it doesn’t break the bank either.
It won’t be long before I’ll be back for dinner & cocktails. I took a quick peek and they have a fantastic value early bird menu as well!

I had brunch here on Saturday, as expected it was busy and there was a really nice atmosphere, I say expected as this is run by the same people as the popular brunch venue the Whitefriar Grill next door.
They have a good choice on the menu which includes a few cocktails for those delicate Saturday morning heads. The music is at a perfect volume for those delicate heads too.
I went for the lumberjack breakfast which is a massive plate of food (pictured). I went for this option as it’s a little bit different than your regular fry up. The venison patty was cooked well, medium rare and tasted of an open flame bbq which I liked but it did lack a little seasoning. The bone marrow was not really what I expected and wasn’t for me although it did look impressive on the plate. The sausage was devious, packed full of flavour and the apple chutney went really well with it. The pancakes were delicious, lite and tasted milky, the egg perfectly cooked sunny side up amd the bacon was thin and crispy. The chicken liver pâté was again not for me as I’m not a big fan of pâté to begin but it was tasty and smooth.
I had an Americano which wasn’t the best, they was no cream on the coffee, it looked like it had been sitting around for a while before I got it plus it was fairly bland and boring, I’m no coffee expect but I know a good one when I get it.
There was a group of us and all of the food looked devious when it arrived to the table, apart form one, the pancakes and ice-​cream which looked as if it had been left under a heat lamp for way too long.
The restaurant /​bar itself is nicely and sparsely decorated, in parts. Where we sat in the back is a little like a hotel, a little sterile looking but at night I’m sure it feels completely different.
I’ll defo be back to try for of the menu.

Good brunch option in the city centre. This place is apparently run by the same folks who own Whitefriar Grill so I went in with great expectations and I was not disappointed. I ordered Poached Eggs & Greens (pictured with my review) and it was quite delicious paired with some really good Hollandaise sauce. The décor of the place looks a bit bland but since they’ve just opened up I’m positive they’ll find their groove quickly.
I also had a really nice Cappuccino with my meal. The kind of coffee that’s just no nonsense and has a bold taste. I didn’t try their «detox» drinks, but they look very good and you probably want to go for it after a heavy night out.

There are so many new places opening up in Dublin at the moment, but Bow Lane has to be my favourite. I’ve been here for dinner and for drinks and can’t fault the service, food or the drinks (especially the smoked whiskey cocktail, do it!!).
The food is delicious, a little steep but the flavours were fantastic. Some friends have been to brunch and raved about it, so that’s next one list.
If you haven’t been, go!

Called in for brunch last week and I will be hurrying back. My friend and I both got the «Lumberjacks Breakfast» which was just meat on meat on meat and just DELICIOUS. The portion was really huge and neither of us could finish it but that was not for the want of trying!
The staff were very present and attentive on the floor. The whole brunch experience was ideal and we both left with change of our € 20 notes after a huge meal, coffees and tip. I cannot wait to go back for drinks and dinner.

I’d never heard of here, but apparently it’s a sister to the white friar grill. I’m a big fan of the former so once I heard this I was expecting good things. I was not disappointed. Good coffee, great fesh juices and pancakes that taste exactly as they should. A great spot for brunch to be sure

First time at Bow Lane, same owners as Whitefriar Grill — expectations set high
First glance at the menu: different, interesting wording and hey they have juices — I love juices for my brunch! They also have booze if you are that kinda brunchee
It took a while to choose, finally went for Crab toast… it was loads, potatoes tasted amazing, crab claws were yum, crabmeat on the sourdough was quite intense — I love it when it’s mild, just a bit too much for me here. well I solved it easy and just didn’t eat everything…
My fiancée had the pancakes and they were delicious, I can only say WOW — so good!!!
Worth a try!

Last weekend my husband had tried walk in for Brunch at Whitefriar Grill on a sunday afternoon. I mean, it was right after new years, and town was dead, so I was chancing they may have space. Unfortunately, they did not. But then we saw Bow Lane right next door. I had heard this place had just opened and thought, Oh let’s give it a try. Which also means, «I’m too hungry to walk any further, we’re going next door now.»
Luckily, they had loads of space, we were sat down quickly and provided menus. My husband ordered the crab toast, and I ordered the Loadsa Veggie with egg” plate (the item didn’t really have a name). And of course… A bloody mary and the camden banger. I was really excited about trying everything, and about 10 minutes later our drinks came out, and 20 minutes after that our food arrived. But I was okay waiting, I had no where to be.
The «loadsa Veggie» plate was fantastic, it was a mix of Faroukh, poached eggs, hollandaise and various green veg with some middle eastern spices mixed in. Definitely a great option to get in my veg after not eating them all christmas. I mean, I could’ve made it healthier by not eating the hollandaise sauce, but what’s the fun in that?! I didn’t try my husbands Crab on Toast, but he said his was absolutely fantastic as well.
Once we were finished, we thought, «well, it’s still early, so let’s have one more round of drinks.» Unfortunately, I had to look around for quite a while to grab someone’s attention to order more. At this point, they weren’t very busy and there were no servers on the floor. Eventually, as one of the staff came back inside from their break, they saw me looking around and asked if I needed something. I was able to order my drinks and resume pretending I was being healthy.
All in all this place has a great vibe, and I can see it being a great spot for brunch, dinner, and a night out. I wasn’t overly impressed with how slow the service was, but I realise this place is still new and probably still finding their footing. I look forward to coming back here again.

Lovely New Year’s Day dinner in Bow Lane last night! The place was quiet (Dublin city centre was deserted it being such a miserable evening & the calm after the NYE storm); but still had a lovely atmosphere!
I arrived just on time for our dinner reservation so just by passed through the bar but everyone was very friendly and I made a mental note to return for drinks another time!
Needless to say; I ordered a cocktail to start from their extensive cocktail menu which was very tasty! The food was lovely; I was a little delicate after NYE so by passed the fish options but am dying to try their scallops now! I had the Duck with Potato Skins to start (great hangover cure) and the medium cooked lamb burger for main. All delicious. We had wanted to try the ribs but unfortunately were sold out! My coeliac friend would have liked her options printed on the menu but she was still quite well catered for.
I’ll definitely be back minus hangover next time to try the seafood options!

Walked by Bow lane last week and dropped in for a drink. Not a bad spot, quiet tonight although town is buzzing.
Good ol school music, nice ambiance and a good spot to nurse a drink away from the Christmas madness.

Myself and my husband had an absolutely beautiful meal in Bow Lane tonight. Even though the place was busy and it’s just a few nights before x-​mas we got the best service we have experienced in Dublin. Our waiter Tommy made fantastic recommendations (the brussel sprouts were amazing!!) and the cocktails were great! Definitely worth a visit for a meal or drink.