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Hours
Wed
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
₹717.00 – ₹2,866.00
CUISINES
Irish, European, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
Since 1999, the iconic ely wine bar has paved the way for engaging, rewarding and fantastic value wines in Dublin. Not only characterised by its extensive list of 100 wines by the glass, 400 by the bottle, it's also loved for its melt-in-the-mouth organic beef, organic pork and "Craggy Island" lamb - sourced through ely's organic family farm in The Burren, Co. Clare.
PRICE RANGE
₹717.00 – ₹2,866.00
CUISINES
Irish, European, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
610 reviews
Excellent
358
Very good
170
Average
49
Poor
21
Terrible
12
Maggie R
Wicklow6 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
My friend and I tried the paired wine experience. 3 wines, 3 courses. It was incredible value, the food was delicious and the paired wines chosen by the sommelier were both interesting and well matched to our food.
We found the whole experience fun and tasty. Definitely something different and I can't wait to have an excuse to return!
Written 17 October 2023
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Lornabell30
Belfast366 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
Our first experience of this wine bar was excellent. We had only been able to book the high stools and I was worried about the comfort but there was no problem with good back support.The service was excellent , staff were all helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.They overlapped seamless in this busy restaurant , it was a pleasure to watch.The food was also exceptional,we shared scllops to start and I had onglet steak for main and my husband had duck both were cooked to order and were very tender.The crudite salad was more than enough to share.
We loved the atmosphere and would plan to return when next in Dublin,
This would probably not be classed as a fine dining restaurant but it is certainly at the high end of mid range
Written 18 March 2022
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Malcolm T
69 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The wine bar is downstairs from the main dining room. Great selection of wines by bottle or by the glass along with cheeses and other bar bites.
Nice intimate atmosphere, friendly staff who know their wines. Not overly expensive.
Written 15 February 2020
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ElyPlace
Thank you for your review, we are delighted you enjoyed your experience with us. Hope to have you back soon.
Ely Wine Bar Team
Written 27 February 2020
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Tanya C
Dublin34 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
I met 3 friends here who were having wine and a sharing platter (4 half slices of bread, 6 grapes, terrine, relish, some cheese, max 2 slices of meat) on a round chopping board €45 - when the bill came it was €145 for 2 bottles of wine and the platter ! How they can justify charging €45 is beyond belief. The ambiance of the place is lovely. Staff were fantastic. I was considering coming back again but seriously €45 for that is a joke
Written 8 February 2020
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janeol123
Jersey146 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Had previously visited Ely at Docklands and had a wonderful time so thought we’d try here. Unfortunately I can only give this place an average rating. Service was slow and lacking for us and the food for the four of us only average. I had the Hen of the Woods dish which was a massive pile of absolutely all sorts and whilst it was quite nice to begin with soon became a chore to eat and I couldn’t finish it. I found it a confused dish. Female toilets were ok but my son said the men’s were disgusting and definitely hadn’t been checked for a while.
Written 11 February 2020
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Danielle H
Dublin2 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
Poor service . Warm cold wine . Food took way too long to arrive. Staff not very pleasant. We had 1 drink each an average warm bottle of white wine 1 main course each 170€ Won’t be going back .
Written 21 August 2023
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Robert D
Dublin23 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
My experience with Ely has always been excellent,however within the last 2 months they no longer do a great steak, which they spent years building up together with great wine pairings.
The Fantastic steak on the bone takes too long for the chefs over a busy Christmas period, so customers have now only 1 option - 5 small pieces on a plate. A complete disaster and disappointment. The waiters told me they want a quick and easy turnover over the Christmas. Why not increase the price and keep the same steak ?
For all the customers that went there for this great steak "ITS OVER".
Thanks for all the memories
Bye Bye
Written 28 November 2021
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Antoinette D
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • business
Extremely disappointed with the food - lamb croquettes cold and unpleasant, service appalling 12.5% for this was hard to stomach, charged for 4 (16/20) people in the group that didn't appear on the night, despite their claims about this been notified in advance - emails checked later and this was NOT specified. Drinks extremely slow to appear, cheese board the worse I have ever seen and the ladies toilets were not up to a hygiene standard. The only thing done with efficiency was to clear us out swiftly for the next sitting.
Our company will not be returning to this place.
Written 30 November 2023
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RobJ2112
London35 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Food was very disappointing. Quite expensive for what we received. In particular the Ribeye steak which must have been sourced from the Tesco across the road.
Our waitress (from NZ) however was lovely and gave some great tips on the wine too. If returning would eat elsewhere and just come for a drink.
Written 25 January 2020
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Polland Photography
9 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
We had a wonderful experience at the Ely Wine Bar in Dublin. It was a very special day as it was our last day in Ireland. Our attendants Gabriel and Carol made the most out of it for us. Gabriel gave us an excellent recommendation for wine and whiskey and Carol gave us the best recommendations how to celebrate our last day of the journey. The Ely Wine Bar is definitely the best Winebar we've ever been to an we would recommend it to everyone who likes good wine and excellent service. The personalized Service by Carol and Gabriel made us feel like we've been there a plenty of times. We were treated like part of the family and that's the greatest experience we've had on our whole journey. We're definitely gonna come back the next time. Thank you for the wonderful day!!!
Written 2 October 2021
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Kate ELY
Hi Polland-Int, firstly, we are delighted you chose ELY for a night out on your holidays. Secondly, thank you so much for such an amazing review! All of us, especially Carol and Gabriel, are delighted with such lovely feedback! We all hope you had a great holiday and that we can welcome you back the next time you are in Dublin - the ELY team
Written 7 October 2021
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Hawaiiwaves
Redwood City98 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
This lovely restaurant is perfect for a date night or business dinner when you want quality food away from the pub scene. Delicious seafood and meat dishes, beautifully presented and excellent service. Our waiter is, Jack, made excellent recommendations and attended to every need. Polenta fries are a must!
Written 7 June 2023
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Lucas C
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
My partner and I went to Ely wine bar this evening. Since we step in the restaurant, the manager Paul, was very friendly and brought us to our table. Jess was the waitress who looked after us providing a 1st class service. She showed a lot of charisma and understanding of the menu and wine as well. The bar manager Gab, suggested us an amazing white wine, which my partner and I were delighted with the suggestion. The food was gorgeous. Since the starter to the dessert. We will definitely be back. Thanks everyone for providing us an incredible night. You will definitely see us again.
Written 21 February 2020
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ElyPlace
Thank you so much for your review! We have a great team here and love looking after our guests. Hope to see you back soon!
Ely Wine Bar Team
Written 27 February 2020
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Debora
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • couples
Was there for food and drinks with my partner. We had the Ely charger and the burrata, everything was absolutely gorgeous! The wine list is pretty extensive. Although we don’t know much about wine, our waitress kindly gave us some suggestions. We unfortunately didn’t catch her name, but she is definitely an asset to the place. A great experience in itself, we will definitely be back.
Written 3 February 2024
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Ruth D
Kildare9 contributions
Dec 2023 • business
We booked this for a retirement party for one of our colleagues. They were so accommodating with a few changes we had to make on such a busy week. The food was fantastic, service fantastic and atmosphere fantastic. Carolina was an exceptional host, and really couldn't do enough for us. We have been there before for a work event, and will definitely be back. Thank you so much to everyone there.
Written 20 December 2023
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CAC
Mansfield18 contributions
Sept 2021 • friends
We (2of us) had a lovely dinner at the Ely Wine Bar. We ordered the charcuterie board which was delicious and varied. It was so big it was our dinner. For dessert we had a strawberry soufflé which was fantastic. Probably the best soufflé I have had. Of course the wine selection was very good. The hostess Lydia charming and very helpful. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Dublin.
Written 2 September 2021
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Kate ELY
Hi CAC1932, firstly, thank you so much for joining us. Secondly, thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review! All of us here at ELY Wine Bar are delighted with your feedback and hope to welcome you both back again soon - the ELY team
Written 20 September 2021
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