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The Hairy Lemon




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  As rated from 13 comments below
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€€€€€ €15 - €20
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(Average for a main course)
Average User Scores: Overall
Average Overall: 4.4 out of 5.

Score based on 13 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Atmosphere
Average Atmosphere: 4.4 out of 5.

Score based on 13 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Food
Average Food: 4.3 out of 5.

Score based on 13 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Service
Average Service: 4.4 out of 5.

Score based on 13 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Value
Average Value: 4.6 out of 5.

Score based on 13 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Facilities:
Will accept party bookings Accept major credit cards Full Bar, Beer, Wine, Spirits Allocated smoking area
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Current Offers

  • Early Bird Specials
  • Early Bird Menu - 2 Courses €15.95 or 3 Courses €18.95 Availability: Mon to Fri: 5-8:30pm & Sat & Sun:3-8:30pm
  • Special Offers
  • Great Lunch Specials available at the Hairy Lemon from €6.90 Availability: Lunch Times
  • Book a Party at the Hairy Lemon, Free Function Room available and a selection of Party Platters to choose from. Availability: Enquire within

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Restaurant Profile

The enigmatic Hairy Lemon Pub was christened in memory of one of the city’s great characters who was a dog catcher in the 1950’s. He was reputed to boast a lemon shaped visage and a stubble of gooseberry like hair. This most enjoyable drinking establishment is just about as unconventional as it’s namesake. Even the 19th century house in which it resides is a little ‘outside-the-box’; with years of memorabilia a sitting room suspended in mid air, High Nellie’s, wellies and even Granny’s Kitchen, the block buster film ‘The Commitments’, lives on in the Hairy Lemon Pub. Many scenes were filmed using the snug and bar counter from the pub. Unknown to itself, the Hairy Lemon has become one of Dublin’s Trendiest Pubs. So…. “Here’s to the first drop-the one that destroys you; there’s no harm at all in the last”. Great food, service and a friendly atmosphere, but watch out for huge crowds at the weekends.
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chipcookie
Joined Feb 10
1 Reviews
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chipcookie (First Timer)
credibility score - 18%
Credibility Score: 18%  
Visited: 15 Feb 2010 | Posted: 3 Weeks ago
I went into the Hairy Lemon last Monday and ordered the Irish Stew. In all honesty it was the nicest stew I have ever had. The lamb was so tender and it was really tasty. It was served with home made brown bread and a baked potato. I'm still craving it now! I had a cup of tea which was served with a home made short bread biscuit. One word delicious. The service was quick and very friendly.
HoopGhirl
Joined Sep 09
13 Reviews
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HoopGhirl (Connoisseur)
credibility score - 29%
Credibility Score: 29%  
Visited: 12 Feb 2010 | Posted: last month
Went for a lunch with work colleagues.... food was lovely, waiter so friendly. There were couple of tourists also eating at a table near me and he was so friendly to them, offered to take photos of them as they admiring some of the signs etc displayed. Always a nice touch.
darcyfreak
Joined Jul 08
19 Reviews
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darcyfreak (Connoisseur)
credibility score - 54%
Credibility Score: 54%  
Visited: 06 Jan 2010 | Posted: last month
Came in here to shelter from the snow and wait for the traffic jam to subside - and had a great cottage pie and chips. Very generous portions, and a good selection of choices!
pauliesgirl
Joined Mar 09
29 Reviews
2 Hats Off!
credibility score - 64%
Credibility Score: 64%  
Visited: 22 Dec 2009 | Posted: last month
Very good food and customer service. Lovely little pub atmosphere right in the middle of the city centre. Next time I'll order the chicken stir fry, with noodles, it was sooo good!
Daisy1
Joined Jan 10
4 Reviews
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Daisy1 (Newbie)
credibility score - 22%
Credibility Score: 22%  
Visited: 07 Jan 2010 | Posted: 2 Months ago
Went to The Hairy Lemon last week and it had a great Atmosphere about the place, staff were very friendly and helpful. I ordered Seafood Chowder to start and it was delicious, so creamy and yummy and for my main I got Beef and Guinness stew, the meat was so tender and full of flavor. I really enjoyed my meal and felt I got value for money! Will defiantly call back again in the near future :)
luv food
Joined Dec 09
1 Reviews
1 Hats Off!
luv food (First Timer)
credibility score - 19%
Credibility Score: 19%  
Visited: 21 Dec 2009 | Posted: 2 Months ago
This is my reg haunt when i'm in town. For me, it ticks all the boxes. The menu is excellent, good atmosphere, food is always delicious. No matter who is with me we leave happy as there is variety and there is always specials on. The reason I am posting this is I rave about the deals here all the time & I always find them fantastic. I was in just before Christmas, I had the Christmas special. I had the chowder followed by Lamb shank. Couldn't fault it, good value €16.95. I hope they keep it on as a special. We shared the homemade baileys cheesecake, there was a row over the last spoonful!
hayleybrk
Joined Dec 08
18 Reviews
1 Hats Off!
hayleybrk (Connoisseur)
credibility score - 51%
Credibility Score: 51%  
Visited: 20 Dec 2009 | Posted: 2 Months ago
this is a really quirky little pub. its really cosy! great for a beer and a bite to eat. they have a really large varied menu which is great and portions are good sizes! price is good too! id recommend the club sambo and chips, mmm!!!
naraigh
Joined Sep 07
43 Reviews
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naraigh (Guru)
credibility score - 79%
Credibility Score: 79%  
Visited: 26 Jul 2009 | Posted: over 2 months ago
3 of us called in for food as we'd been told in the past it was good. They had a special offer on, Free starter (chicken wings or garlic bread) + choice of roast duck or roast chicken for just €14.95. Sounded good to us so we all had chicken wings and 2 of us had roast duck, the other choosing roast chicken. There were 3 chicken wings on the starter with some greenery...! Ok i know it was for free, so it should have struck us it would be too good to believe it would be a decent size portion but they didnt lead us to believe it would be anything other than worth ordering! Anyhow they were nice, we just would have liked a few more, chicken wings being so moorish and all! So we then waited for our mains which were brought out when our starter plates were still on the table, so we'd to lift them up and wait for the mains plates to be put down and then hand the starter plates to the server. Now there is crispy duck and there is 'this might break my tooth' crispy duck, the later of which we were served. It was just about edable. The mash was nice, the roasts veg a bit pityful and old looking. Our friends roast chick was fine, nothing too exciting but not dried to the extent of the duck. I am always wary about ordering something thats likely to have been precooked (roasts/carvery) and usually will go for something that requires fresh cooking and i should have stuck with this rule and ordered off the normal menu but i got reeled in by the special offer! If they keep putting out food like this on their offers/deals menu then they wont get any custom back, which defeats the purpose of the meal deals that are rolling out in a lot of pubs around Dublin during the recession. This is a great drinking pub alright. Might go for food again but wont be rushing back and will order from the normal menu.
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Average User Scores: Overall
Average Overall: 4.4 out of 5.

Score based on 13 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
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Breakfast / Brunch (5 of 5 items)
Served All Day 
Vegetarian Breakfast€9.90
Hairy Lemon Curer€10.90
Crispy Breakfast Crepe€7.90
Eggs Benedict€8.90
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Starters (5 of 7 items)
Fritto Misto€7.90
Nacho Platter€6.90
Smoked Salmon Crepe€8.90
Homemade Soup€4.90
Seafood Chowder€8.90
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Main Courses (5 of 10 items)
Sirloin Steak€19.90
Wicklow Lamb Shank€17.90
½ Roast Chicken€14.90
Beef & Guinness Pie€12.90
Traditional Irish Stew€12.90
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Pasta & Rice Dishes (5 of 5 items)
Chicken Carbonara & Garlic Bread€12.90
Baked Lasagne & Garlic Bread€11.90
Chicken Curry€11.90
Chicken Stir Fry€10.90
Teriyaki Roasted Salmon€14.90
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Salads (5 of 5 items)
Goats Cheese Salad€11.90
As A Starter€7.90
Warm Confit Of Duck€12.90
Chicken Caesar Salad€11.90
Add Bacon Strips€1.00
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Sandwiches & Burgers (5 of 6 items)
8Oz Irish Beef Burger€12.90
Sirloin Steak Sandwich€11.90
With Bacon€1.00
Club Sandwich€9.90
Chilli Chicken Twister€9.90
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Vegetarian (4 of 4 items)
Spiced Chickpea Burger€9.90
Roast Vegetable Stack€10.90
Vegetable Stir Fry€9.90
Vegetarian Breakfast€9.90
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Side Orders (5 of 9 items)
Chunky Fries€3.90
Mash€2.90
House Salad€4.50
Fresh Veg€3.50
Spicy Potato Wedges With Garlic Mayo & Sweet Chilli Dips€4.90
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