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The Schoolhouse Dublin, Dublin 4, Co. DUBLIN

The Schoolhouse Dublin

4.3 (565)
€30 and under
French
The Schoolhouse Hotel 2-8 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, Co. DUBLIN D04 P5W8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to the Gastrobar at the Schoolhouse Hotel, nestled in one of Dublin's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Discover an unparalleled dining experience crafted by our head chef, Francois Grelet, who possesses a passion for utilising fresh, locally sourced ingredients in his delectable creations.

Brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails - we’re the local you’ve been looking for.

Indulge in a multitude of dining options within our Gastrobar, an inviting space that blends Irish history, contemporary style and sophistication. For those seeking a relaxing atmosphere our beloved garden terrace beckons, these outdoor seats offer a serene setting that is always in high demand. With a diverse range of dishes available, from gluten free to vegan, we guarantee a dish that suits every preference and mood. In addition, we are pleased to offer our venue as a destination for hosting small personal or corporate events. With on site free car parking - subject to availability.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Francois Grelet
  • Catering
    Set Menus & Platter options
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of gatherings, from intimate meetings to larger dining experiences up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Events Executive: (01) 667 5014
  • Neighborhood
    Ballsbridge
  • Cross street
    Haddington Road intersects with Northumberland Road south of the hotel.
  • Parking details
    Small car park on a first come, first served basis.
  • Public transit
    Dublin’s public transport options include the nearby Lansdowne Road DART station (10-minute walk) and local bus stops, offering easy access to the city. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and FreeNow are also readily available. We are about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport by car or taxi, depending on traffic. You can also take the 24-hour Aircoach (routes 702), which stops just a 5-minute walk from the gastrobar, book online.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 565 people are saying

The Schoolhouse Dublin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dublin 4

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 4

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 4

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 4

    Healthy

  • Dublin 4

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dublin 4

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dublin 4

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Schoolhouse Dublin offers a "charming environment" with a "lovely garden" and "great service." Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "friendly staff." It's a "great gastro pub" with "excellent food" and "good value." While some critique the food quality and ambience, many find it an "amazing" experience, especially before events at Aviva Stadium.
565 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service, awesome interior, great acoustics.

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  2. Alan

    Dublin1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Obviously very understaffed and service was very slow. No drinks order was taken when shown to our seats We asked for some water for the table, which never arrived Atmosphere not very welcoming and we left inside 1 hour, despite planning to stay for the allotted time Food was distinctly average, the only thing Posh about the Fish and Chips being the price.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Alan, Thank you for your honest feedback, we’re truly sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. It’s clear that we missed the mark, particularly with service delays, atmosphere and the overall dining experience. Being understaffed, especially during busy periods, is never the standard we aim for and your feedback highlights areas where we need to improve. We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, we’re addressing these concerns with our team to ensure better consistency, efficiency and that welcoming atmosphere we want to be known for. We’d love the opportunity to make it up to you in the future, please feel free to directly reach out to us directly. With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  3. Orlaith

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Concert day and i arrived an hour earlier facilitated easily and without challenge
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Orlaith, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted we could make your concert day a little smoother. It’s great to hear everything was sorted with ease, we do our best where we can. We hope you had an amazing time at the concert, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  4. Julie

    Liverpool/Merseyside1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Served by the loveliest waitress, very competent & nothing was too much hassle a real asset to the restaurant
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Julie, Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you were looked after. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for more great service and good food. With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  5. David

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service fantastic. A gem of a spot before any game or concert at the Aviva. Anytime we’ve been we have received a friendly welcome and great service from the bar staff and the crew working the restaurant side.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 6 days ago
    Dear David, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to be your go-to gem before a game or concert at the Aviva. The Gastrobar team will be delighted to hear your kind words! We look forward to welcoming you back for more good times, whether it’s pre-event or any other day! With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  6. Augustin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, we had a great business meeting!
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Augustin, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear your business meeting went well and that the service hit the mark. We’d love to welcome you back for your next meeting or simply for some downtime in our Gastrobar. With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  7. ilaria

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stayed outside, lovely garden, amazing oysters!
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on June 26, 2025
    Dear Ilaria, Thank you for your wonderful comments, and five-star rating of your experience. It was our privilege to host and serve you during your time with us. We're delighted to hear that the oysters were a highlight, we will pass the message! We hope to see you again soon. With love. From our house to yours. The Schoolhouse Team

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  8. Liam

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Clearly under staffed and no idea how to deal with the expected large volume of customers
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on June 25, 2025
    Dear Liam, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. You’re right, on exceptionally busy days, particularly when the weather is perfect, we do experience higher volumes than usual. We had introduced a special menu to help speed things up, but unfortunately, waiting times still built up, also for drinks and we completely understand how frustrating that can be. We’ve already taken this on board and will be increasing bar staff levels for future days like this to help improve the experience for everyone. We do hope you might give us another chance to welcome you back under better circumstances. With love, From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  9. Joseph

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very Nice atmosphere, bar and restaurant a bit mixed in service
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on June 25, 2025
    Dear Joseph, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and appreciate your note on the service we’ll certainly take that on board as we always aim to improve. We had introduced a special menu to help speed things up, but unfortunately, waiting times still built up, also for drinks and we completely understand how frustrating that can be. We hope to welcome you back again soon! With love, From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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  10. Chris

    New York City11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This place could be so great. Instead the food is dreadful (except the French fries are weirdly ok) across the board. The Caesar salad had a pure mayo dressing and the hamburgers are somehow bitter. The ambience is cold and gloomy when the addition of some thoughtful lighting would turn it around. And the staff is sweet but scattered and slower to understand orders than would be regular. Definitely ok to eat here if there is nowhere else.
    The Schoolhouse DublinResponded on June 16, 2025
    Dear Chris, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn’t reflect the warm, welcoming standard we aim to deliver. While we're glad the fries made a positive impression, we have taken note of the negative elements. We always strive for a dining experience that’s thoughtful, flavourful, and comfortable so your comments are being taken seriously and will be shared with both our kitchen and front-of-house teams. Feedback like yours helps us improve and we truly appreciate you being honest. We hope you might consider giving us another try in the future, we’d love the chance to make a better impression. With love. From our house to yours, The Schoolhouse Team

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The Schoolhouse Dublin is rated 4.3 stars by 565 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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The Schoolhouse Hotel 2-8 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, Co. DUBLIN D04 P5W8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Haddington Road intersects with Northumberland Road south of the hotel.
  • Neighborhood
    Ballsbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Small car park on a first come, first served basis.
  • Public transit
    Dublin’s public transport options include the nearby Lansdowne Road DART station (10-minute walk) and local bus stops, offering easy access to the city. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and FreeNow are also readily available. We are about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport by car or taxi, depending on traffic. You can also take the 24-hour Aircoach (routes 702), which stops just a 5-minute walk from the gastrobar, book online.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francois Grelet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Set Menus & Platter options
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of gatherings, from intimate meetings to larger dining experiences up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Events Executive: (01) 667 5014
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