The Gin Palace

I haven’t eaten here so more a review for the general atmosphere — this place is relatively quiet (or has been any time I’ve been in) & has some good beer on tap. It’s a proper pub atmosphere and the furniture is comfortable and plentiful. Probably one of my preferred pubs in town for a pint!

I don’t have much more to say than, the drinks were fab, the staff was fun, the place was busy, and patrons friendly. It wasn’t too noisy, so conversation was easily had. The rest becomes a blur. Thank you, Gin Palace! We’ll be back.

This is a hidden gem of a bar on the Northside near the Hapenny Bridge. It’s a great place to sit down with a few friends and actually be able to hear them talk rather than just be defened by the din that is present in so many other nearby bars and pubs.
The ambience is like a throw back to another era as it looks better suited to a 1930’s Chicago than it does to contemporary Dublin. They have a great selection of pints and spirits, particularly gin as the name of the pub suggests.

We went there on Wednesday before the concert. Decent place for people in my parents age. I order hot spiced rum and there was no alcohol (taste like a water with honey and lemon). Prices are average, nothing ether wow or blah. But ye, don’t order any hot alcohols, you will be drinking how spiced water.

This is a great place for anything from a lovely gin, food or cocktail !
The service is good and friendly, really like the atmosphere.
Food menu is good as pub grub goes
Nice fish cakes and wings .
Half a chicken is lovely have to say with the fab gravy. Lasagne also lovely .
Well recommended !

Don’t bother! Im really surprised by the positive reviews. The drinks and food were both terrible. First of all we asked for a gin gimlet. After all the place is called gin palace. They seemed confused and brought us lemonade. Then we ordered a combo appetizer for the table that was horrible. A bunch of low end frozen junk. We decided not to order dinner and moved on.

Why oh why did no one tell me about the fiver friday cocktails before? (Well, normally they are 6.50 which won’t break the bank either)
I recommend the gin sour! Yum!

Really like The Gin Palace, it’s a first-​rate establishment and a place I would frequent regularly to eat. It is part of The Louis Fitzgerald group who owns many top pubs in the city centre and throughout Dublin. There is always top quality food and drink to be found in Louis’s joints! and The Gin Palace is no exception.
The food here is excellent with quite an extensive menu. My personal favourite being the Oriental prawn stir fry and a couple of different sides, to share of course!!! But having tried many dishes on the menu, I would say everything is pretty good.
A wide variety of drinks and cocktails available too, not just Gin as the name may suggest!!! Although they do apparently have «the largest selection of gin in Dublin boasting gins from every corner of the globe.» So obviously if you’re a fan of gin this place is a must! Plenty more options available for those who are not, which is probably the majority of patrons!
The staff here are really nice and friendly, I like the way they come over during your meal and ask you is everything ok. You don’t always get that when ordering bar food, it’s proper order and it shows they care!!!
One of the main reasons I like The Gin Palace is the décor. It’s not traditional Irish or modern, it’s unique. The bar is decorated in an old Victorian theme with lots of brass and low level lighting. I really like it!
The Gin Palace is in a fantastically convenient location, just over the Ha’Penny Bridge close to the Jervis street Luas stop with two entrances, one on Liffey street and one on Abbey street making it very accessible.
To sum up I would thoroughly recommend this place to anyone, whether it be for food, drinks, watching a match, chilling with friends, whatever, it’s excellent!!!

Typisch viktorianischer Groß-​Pub, holzvertäfelt, dennoch irgend wie auf dem Boden geblieben ein Treffpunkt für jedermann am besten zwischen Mittagszeit und frühen Abendstunden. Es gibt sehr schmackhafte Gerichte für Mittags– oder Einkaufspause, all das was man sonst von einem Pub erwartet und zudem ein reichhaltiges Cocktailangebot für die Abendstunden. Nördlich des Liffey nahe der Henry St, einer grossen Einkaufsstrasse gelegen ist es genau der Ort an dem sich 3 irische Ladys in den 40igern eben kurz mal auf einen Cocktail nach dem Einkaufen treffen, 2 Business-​Yuppies in der Mittagspause ihr Lunch einnehmen, oder aber wir die Männer in der Truppe am spāten Nachmittag, erschöpft vom Einkaufsbummel das erste Guiness des Tages trinken während die Frauen noch unermüdlich in der nahen Henry St. shoppen ;-) Auch perfekt für die Tea-​Time geeignet.

Bien sûr, comme son nom l’indique, vous trouverez ici une grande carte des gins — mais n’étant pas amateur, je né prononcerai pas.
Mais c’est aussi un pub classique, avec toute la gamme des boissons, sans musiciens. Malgré le faible volume de la musique d’ambiance, le niveau sonore est dans la moyenne des pubs.

I didn’t know what I was expecting when I came here, but it wasn’t this. The Gaudy Palace, a sports bar cum paltry bar, certainly no palace. Some tacky furnishings and polished floorings do not a palace make. This place is usually packed with tourists and loud groups of people who are already well oiled on their way to the club. Staff are nice if you can catch their attention over the gangs of lads who choke up the bar counter. I’ve been twice, I won’t be rushing back, they had a reasonable selection of gins behind the bar. As a lover of Gin, I certainly wouldn’t rate this place, it suits some people’s needs, but the name is misleading.

I love it here its nice to get a bar thats not a boring old man pub but not a hipster spot either. Nice change. Laid back decent tunes on in the background. Good warm atmosphere ideal for couples or small enough groups. It’s comfortable and they do lovely cocktails. Nice enough selection reasonably priced. Lounge staff there for table service or you can just go up to the bar. Its becoming one of or regular spots. Not too loud. Not too quiet. Just right. Usually a stop off on route to the pepper or the academy.

so much fun in the gin palace tonight, we tried out the gin sampler and then had goblets of our favourite gin! this place is a must if u live gun! also, although we didn’t av any food it looked and smelt delish!
the atmosphere was great, very friendly! loved it!

I only imbibed here but it was jammers. In fat it always tends to be on the busier side than every quiet. I’ll have to go back to see what more they offer as I am a big fan of gin but the menu isn’t that helpful when trying to decide on their extensive list of liquors they offer. The Hendricks high tea seemed very tame and more cucumber than anything else.

The Gin Palace is my local — I’ve found myself spending many more nights there than I should have! The atmosphere is great, food is lovely and the gin is, of course, excellent too. The staff are really nice and friendly too.
Would definitely recommend.

Everything about this pub is great –atmosphere, décor, staff– except for the food, which I passionately hate. I always end up eating whenever I am here for some reason and I have yet to find a dish that’s anyway decent. I had the nachos last night, nine euros for oversalted rubbish. I still ate more than half of them. Sigh.

Funnily enough my review for The Gin Palace doesn’t include Gin as I haven’t actually enjoyed a beverage of the alcoholic nature here. I will one day test out their many gins — Gin to make you Sin and all that malarkey. Anyhoo rambling aside my review today is about The Gin Palaces lunch time offerings. I’ve been a number of times now and have tried and tested their soups which are deliciously homemade in style croûton topped, their sandwiches which are jam packed and their Gambas Al Pil Pil (prawns) dish which I love — The Gin Palace signature dish apparently but a dish that I think can also be found in their sister bar The Grand Central either way it’s served in a small skillet pan, you get about 10 or so large prawns sizzling in garlic and chilli oil and they are served with fresh bread and butter. If you like prawns I’d recommend it big time. If you don’t, don’t order it obviously. Service around lunch times are efficient and with a smile. If you get yourself a Benefitz Card you can avail of 10% off which I usually give back as a tip. I did have an issue availing of this one day as we’d ordered in a group but paid separately — I was a little embarrassed but more annoyed with the servers attitude at the time but I forgave and I’ve returned since.

I like this pub. It’s a landmark in Dublin and is in a great spot. Contrary to many of the other pubs in the area the prices are not too dear and the menu is reasonably priced. The staff are lovely and even though it’s call the Gin Palace and they have a wide selection of gins and jenevers they also do many cocktails and have a decent selection of beers including craft beers from around Ireland. I personally love the place as it is only one of a very few I have found in all of Ireland that does a proper martini.

I love this place! I was not a believer in Gin, but this place does it justice. Gin Palace is great for drinks… a bit pricey, but an amazing atmosphere. You have to try the nachos — absolutely delicious. I had the French Martini — which was the special — and although it was more than I was willing to spend on a cocktail it was delicious and I kept going back for more. If you are in Dublin city center, definitely give this place a try.

This is my favourite pub in Dublin. It is a nice place to go to if you want to have a few pints and chat with mates after work. It does be busy in the evening but not that busy that you can’t move which is quite nice.
Bar staff and waitresses are friendly which always helps in a busy Dublin pub.
Food is lovely too and the pints are not that expensive for city centre prices.
They do specials too.
Good music on the sound system.
Lovely pub, highly recommend it.

I have to update and give this place 5 stars, just on the basis that I go so often, and practically know all the staff. Its my fave northside stop for a pint/​bite to eat. A great place to meet and catch up with people

Came in to watch a mid-​day football match and it was really relaxed. All the staff were into the game but that did not affect their service – fantastic! Didn’t get drinks but the soda and tea were cheap. Nice coffee machine too! Nice décor as well.