A French-Irish bistro on Trinity Street that has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand under chef-patron Stephen Gibson for years.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Depends
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Photographers
Romantics
Not for
Travellers on a budget
Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies; not for travellers on a budget.
What to order
The plates that decide it
John Stone beef tartare with black garlic and sesame cracker — the signature starter that shows the kitchen's edge
The set lunch or early-evening menu — where the Bib Gourmand value really shows
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A Bib Gourmand bistro where the kitchen's precision lifts it above the many interchangeable central French-Irish rooms — the John Stone beef tartare and pork belly are the orders to trust.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's polished and reliable rather than headline-grabbing — pick it for a guaranteed good meal, not a culinary surprise.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
A pre-theatre or weeknight dinner where the Bib Gourmand kitchen makes the safe central choice the smart one too.
Multigenerational
Broad enough menu and calm enough room to suit a mixed-age table.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Mid-range; set menus offer good value
Time
1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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