badbobsadminDublin is a metropolis that boasts some of the world’s most incredible art, history, and nightlife, creating a vibrant and infectious culture that proudly displays Ireland’s heritage.
But did you know that Ireland has an incredible food scene that is the epitome of Éire cuisine? Take a look at some of the tasty treats you should try on your next trip to the Republic’s capital city.
What is traditional Irish food?
Foods that encompass proper Irish cuisine are as comforting and full of soul as the proud traditions that make them. Common dishes include hearty stews and baked breads alongside plenty of grains, braised meat, and creamy cheeses.
Ireland also has some of the best seafood and livestock around the world. Irish beef must be certified and holds high regard in the culinary world thanks to its beautifully fat marbling and pasture-raised integrity. The marine life caught along Ireland’s coast makes up famous seafood dishes like seafood stew and crusted salmon.
How the Irish start a good day (or end a great night)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Well, the Irish agree and provide some of the most filling food options available as part of the breakfast experience.
Irish Breakfast
This meal is a quintessential staple of good food and can just as easily be enjoyed at the start of the morning or after a fantastic night out. It typically consists of a fried egg, succulent pork sausages, crisp bacon, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, with a hearty helping of beans and black or white pudding.
Wrapped up in a delicate sheen of silky butter, this meal could cure any hangover.
Boxty
Irish potatoes are among some of the best in the world, and this dish certainly doesn’t disappoint. Boxty is a potato pancake often made from soft mashed potatoes, milk, flour, and eggs. They are both crisp and pillowy and can be enjoyed as another rich side to go with a typical Irish breakfast.
Irish bannock
For breakfast, this is the Irish food to try in Dublin. A staple alongside stew or simply with a slab of butter, this tasty soda bread is made from flour, eggs, sugar, and lard and often has raisins sprinkled throughout. It’s warm and subtly sweet and a perfect addition to any dish at any time of day.
Lunchtime (Tea) With a Dublin Twist
Whether you’re eating at noon or before the sun begins to set, teatime is a great time for a warm bowl of soup and a slice of crusty bread. Check out these mid-day offerings that would put any other cafe menu to shame:
Dublin Coddle
This stew is a popular lunchtime treat in the winter that warms the bones on a cold day. Coddle has an abundant filling of potatoes and bacon stewed slowly alongside onions, meaty sausages, bay leaves and chives to create a comforting and rich broth with a herby pop.
Irish stew
Another steaming pot of goodness, this stew is more decadent than Coddle, as it showcases the deep umami flavours of lamb, sauteed onions, roasted root vegetables like parsnips and carrots, and, for a more modern twist, beef short rib on the bone. It’s wholesome comfort in a single bowl.
Bacon and cabbage
This simple afternoon dish should not be slept on. Fatty bacon is boiled alongside sliced cabbage and potatoes for a savoury and effortless tea-time meal. This dish is especially popular during the festive celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day.
Dinner like a Dubliner
Slow-roasted meats and mashed spuds are among the best foods in Ireland. Take a gander at some of the most popular items you’ll see on a dinner menu below:
Colcannon
Another favourite on St. Patrick’s Day, this mashed potato dish is a luxurious take on potatoes and greens. Creamy potatoes are blended until smooth and mixed with kale or spinach for an earthy and nutritious side dish. Well, that is until delicious butter is whipped in.
Roast Gammon
This is not your typical ham roast. Irish gammon has a unique technique that develops all of the porky flavours a proper roast should. A ‘wet brine’ of beer, whiskey, and sometimes mustard is set for the roast to marinade in. Then, it’s placed in a smoker and roasted with juniper berries until smoky and succulent.
Skip the sweet glaze this year and go for a sophisticated and salty pig that demands respect.
Beef and Guinness pie
This meat pie has a name that speaks for itself. Fatty chunks of beef are braised in a rich gravy of Guinness, onions, bacon lardos, potatoes, and carrots. It creates a symphony of meaty proportions that is beautifully tucked away in a crisp pastry shell. Do not skip out on this fantastic dish on your next trip to Dublin.
End the night with pub grub from Bad Bobs
If you want to end your Irish feast with a Dubin good time, then look no further than Bad Bob’s late-night bar. We offer some of the tastiest pub grub with an Irish twist in Dublin city, including juicy burgers, salt and chilli chips, sauce chicken wings, and much more.
Our meats are 100% certified Irish beef and free-range Irish chicken, and we source all of our ingredients from local farms and vendors.
Be sure to try our world-famous tipples, drams of Irish whiskey, or refreshing pints of Guinness. If you’re after a traditional Irish coffee with a strong brew, a splash of Irish whiskey, and a dash of cream, then we’ve got you covered.
The fun doesn’t end after a great meal. Check out our famous Temple Bar nightclub, which has the best atmosphere and music in Dublin. The party goes on well into the night to ensure you get the full nightlife experience on your visit to our beautiful city.
Hosting a stag-do or hen party? Ask us today about our venue hire options for your next celebration. We’ll make sure it’s a night you never forget!