Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant
Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant
Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant
4.5
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Neighbourhood: Temple Bar
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- Jervis • 3 min walk
- Abbey St • 6 min walk
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4.5
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Lisa S
13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Great location, edge of Temple Bar. Menu plentiful, spoilt for choice. Great, friendly service. Value for money.
Written 15 November 2023
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trvl4exp
Bengaluru, India30 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A very relaxed evening, great fun, music, crowded but not overwhelming, got a table after a small wait on the weekend. Fantastic ambiance, foot tapping music, cold brews and a bar food, with some good Irish options. A relaxed and enjoyable evening.
Written 13 November 2023
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Liam Davies
Cardiff, UK6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Had a Sunday evening here. Firstly this building is beautiful the architecture is grand and must of held some significance in the past. The spiral staircase to the restaurant is beautiful.
Thoroughly enjoyed the live music from 8-11pm.
There is an upper floor which gives a good view of the music.
The drinks are pricy but being so close to temple bar you have to expect it. The service was excellent from the staff.
Thoroughly enjoyed the live music from 8-11pm.
There is an upper floor which gives a good view of the music.
The drinks are pricy but being so close to temple bar you have to expect it. The service was excellent from the staff.
Written 6 November 2023
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Jungle bhoy
9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Another pub in Dublin ripping off the mug tourists with their very expensive prices,avoid and go to the pubs that are not so expensive.
Written 16 October 2023
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sweenmm
42 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This lovely Pub/Restaurant is right at Ha’ Penny Bridge. We were there on a Thursday night. I could hear the music outside and it drew us in at 6:00pm — we left at 10:00pm! My husband and I had a fabulous time! We had a high table in the bar, close to the singer. He was great; sang a mix of American and Irish music — the kind that gets everyone singing and clapping and dancing. And lots of people shared the fun; we met lovely people from Norway and from Spain. Just the experience we were looking for!
The food was also very good. My husband had the chowder and I had Cottage pie. Delicious.
When it got busy, the wait staff was a bit slow coming to reorder drinks. Which was a good thing! LOL
I highly recommend!!
The food was also very good. My husband had the chowder and I had Cottage pie. Delicious.
When it got busy, the wait staff was a bit slow coming to reorder drinks. Which was a good thing! LOL
I highly recommend!!
Written 25 August 2023
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Stephen S
Dalyan, Türkiye32 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Absolutely a brilliant pub right on the Liffey by halfpenny bridge. Wonderful food with great choice, music live artist knows how to get a crowd going. Every time we are in Dublin it’s a must go to.
Written 8 August 2023
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Joyeux vacancier
36 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Very typical and delicious Pub. The atmosphere on Sunday night was fantastic with live music show going on. The musical choice is very accurate. Regarding the decoration, nothing to say, the retro Guinness frames and the wooden structure is top. Nothing to say about food, it was flavoursome.
Will definitely come back!
Will definitely come back!
Written 2 August 2023
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Milon U
Arlington, VA12 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Great location and service, live music and large venue with a separate area for food.
What was so disappointing was the Irish Stew. It was so bland, I poured salt with every mouthful and left most of it after picking out the lamb, only because it was €23, expensive for something so tasteless.
What was so disappointing was the Irish Stew. It was so bland, I poured salt with every mouthful and left most of it after picking out the lamb, only because it was €23, expensive for something so tasteless.
Written 23 July 2023
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diego h
La Paz5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We were in a date with my girlfriend, and the waitress tired to take the order, really quick, we couldn't see the menu even 2 mnts. After eating she brought the bill, and just wanted us to leave. We asked her if she wanted us to leave (the place was empty), she told us that yes, because we had already eaten. 50 euros, 45 mnts. Really bad.
Written 18 May 2023
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Caroline
2 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We love you ! It’s perfect everytime we come !
The music, the employees, the ambiance !
Don’t hesitate to visit this place !
The music, the employees, the ambiance !
Don’t hesitate to visit this place !
Written 15 May 2023
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roberta v
New York City, NY35 contributions
I had a lovely time when I was here at the end of May. The music was fun and food good. What time does music begin? Is it only in the evenings or also in the afternoon?
Kathleen E
Delmar, NY294 contributions
We were there around 5. There was music then.
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