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Hours
Sun
12:30 - 20:30
Mon
12:30 - 20:30
Tue
12:30 - 20:30
Wed
12:30 - 20:30
Thu
12:30 - 20:30
Fri
12:30 - 20:30
Sat
12:30 - 20:30
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
€10.00 – €100.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
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Located on the buzzing Camden Street, The Port House Cava offers an extensive tapas & pintxo menu, wines and ports list and a large selection of the Catalonian Sparkling wine ranging across many styles and varieties.
PRICE RANGE
€10.00 – €100.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
32 reviews
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Blue J
9 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
You'll be able to try many different dishes.
We were seated quickly, food was brought out quite fast, and service was attentive. The menu was very comprehensive, indicating allergens and where vegetarian and vegan options could be provided.
Great croquetas, and found their seared pork belly delicious, but some vegetarian dishes were lacking in flavour.
Written 4 July 2022
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PaulaGalvin
Kildare1120 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
A lovely casual dining spot in Camden St. Attentive staff and a very extensive menu, suitable for all tastes and diets.
We began with a glass of Vendigorna and a Dingle gin while we looked hungrily at the menu.Everything sounded so delicious that we were hard pressed to decide. Eventually we did! Five tapas;mushrooms with pisto, gorgeous meaty Portobello mushrooms with a generous savoury filling, sea bass on a bed of roast vegetables, hake, lightly battered, sublime goat's cheese drizzled with honey on a bed on spinach and cherry tomatoes with toasted almonds on the top.Some cubed potatoes with alioli complemented this feast. We left this restaurant very happy.
Written 28 February 2024
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Alex H
Dubai174 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
The visit started underwhelmingly and when we asked to move tables, when shown where we were to be placed, were told it was not possible because of the seating plan in place. I tend to like a bit of flexibility and as all tables were pre booked I get the logic but I also see we could have been directly swapped with another table and the plan changed because not everyone was in situ.
That was however the ONLY thing that could have changed to improve the visit because the food and service were both off the scale good. We came here on a recommendation and would heartily do the same to anyone else. The manager served us and made all of us feel exceptionally welcome. Even when the littlest one smashed a glass, it was cleared up within 30 seconds without fuss, thank you for that. The food was amazing , great selection, incredible flavours and perfect quantities. We didn’t have a morsel left on any plate and would without reservation recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Written 25 July 2021
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ThePorthouseIreland
Hi Alex, many thanks for your brilliant review and feedback we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon at The Port House.
Written 26 July 2021
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caroline f
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
The food was very good and the atmosphere was good, unfortunately the girl waiting our table was very disinterested and unconnected and made our visit fair bit less enjoyable than it could have been.. I felt she was very indifferent to us being there. We spent the guts of €200 it would have bee nice to feel more welcome.
Written 6 November 2023
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M.Sattler - Howtodublin
Dublin51 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
We went to Cava for our anniversary and we enjoyed a lot the experience! The place is cozy, the service is awesome and the food is delicious!
It was our first time going to a tapas restaurant and we really enjoyed being able to eat many different small dishes.
We feel like the seats and space were a little bit short, especially for ordering various plates, but it didn’t affect our overall satisfaction.
Between the dishes we ordered, our favourite were definitely the croquettes, the pil oil prawns, fried calamari and empanadas. For the deserts, we also really enjoyed the churros.
We were a little bit disappointed with the scallops as we were expecting at least around 2 scallops in the plate, but it was only 1 and the rest of the dish was only a sauce. The pork ribs were also a bit disappointing as they were not very meaty.
All in all, the restaurant is really nice for couples or groups of friends who’d like to chat while having some drinks and different dishes on the table to share.
Written 17 June 2022
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Nev2016
22 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Myself and my wife visited Port House Cava last night. Luckily we walked in the door and were given a table straight away. The service and food were excellent, my wife is 37 weeks pregnant. The lady serving us who was full of energy was so attentive to my wife’s needs being able to advise what foods were not spicy and best suited to her pregnancy. The food was delicious , portions a perfect size and full of flavour. The decor internally is really cool but still has a warm Spanish cultured feel. Prices were extremely reasonable. I would highly recommend visiting here. Thank you guys for a wonderful evening.
Written 10 January 2020
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G Alves
Dublin9 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
It was an amazing experience having my friend's birthday party at Cava's. We had a private (huge) space to accommodate a group of 35 people, foods and drinks were amazing (Gambas ao pil pil highly recommended) and the staff was lovely. Gabriela, the manager, is lovely and made everything possible to make the day even more special. We are coming back for sure. Many thanks to you all.
Written 17 December 2023
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Lauren W
Dublin65 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
Having long been a fan of the various Port House establishments around Dublin I was delighted to hear of their new venture on Camden street. Myself and a friend made an unusual decision to chance our arm at peak 8pm on a saturday evening without a booking and after a short wait where we enjoyed some lovely wines at the bar we were shown to our table upstairs. Port house Cava is definitely trying to retain the intimate vibe that works so well for their other locations but this opening felt more buzzy and would work well for larger groups rather than romantic couples. We shared a lovely selection of tapas with standouts being the padron peppers and chorizo in red wine. Empandillas were underwhelming and the patas looked a bit pale and undercooked but overall we were happy with the food, service was very attentive and a good selection all around, will definitely be back.
Written 1 March 2020
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PoolsideBoston
Woburn107 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
This was probably one of our favorite meals in Dublin. There is a great selection of tapas and wines. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable! When you want to try something a little different from standard Irish fare, is is a great choice.
Written 3 October 2022
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clare_mulholland
10 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
My wife and I visited this restaurant between Xmas and New Year. We had not booked ahead but thankfully they were able to squeeze us in as the restaurant was quite busy. There was a nice choice of wines and tapas. Service from the bubbly Mateo was excellent as were all the other waiters on the night. But what really made this restaurant stand out for us was the quality of the food. My goodness every dish we got was excellent, well prepared and presented. We had to congratulate the chefs. We didn't find it overly expensive and the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant was very good, it had a great buzz. There was three levels to it and infact I didn't realise how large it was until we visited the toilets. We have enjoyed tapas in Spain and Portugal but this restaurant was up there with the best of them. Bravo to all at the Port House.
Written 2 January 2020
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Brendan C
59 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
Great choice of tapas and other options. We selected several small dishes and could complain about none of them. The wine was exceptional but quite pricey at 40 Euros. Atmosphere was dark and cosy - ideal for couples. Will definitely be back and see there is also a sister restaurant.
Written 14 July 2020
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ThePorthouseIreland
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and send us your feedback on our tapas and restaurant! Delighted you enjoyed The Port House. Looking forward to your return visit in Cava or in one of the sister restaurants in Dublin or London!
Muchas Gracias!
Kindest Regards.
Written 21 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Julie C
Sandyford31 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
Thank you Cava for the lovely diner on Friday. Staff was very nice and friendly. The food is unbelievable, every type of food for every taste served in a confortable and safe environnement. Aside of the food they have great selection of wine and the prices are very affordable. I was reassured to see all the mesures taken to respect COVID19 hygiene protocols. All the staff wearing a mask and respecting distances. I would definitely recommend this place and will come back very soon!
Written 26 July 2020
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ThePorthouseIreland
Hi Julie,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the tapas and wine in a relaxed and safe environment.
Muchas gracias for recommending us! We look forward to your return visit!
Kindest Regards,
The Port House Team.
Written 27 July 2020
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A.Z
Dublin716 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We went on Cavas last week and it was a good surprise . We got : prawns in buttered and it was nice , Tortilla was nice but not warm enough , Clams were amazing, Patron Pepper very good , Calamari e baby squid both of them very soggy and soft . The place is very beautiful and huge , they have a great wine selection and good service and prices . Despiste our unlucky with the calamari , I would recommend and probably I will comeback.
Written 8 January 2020
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Rathli
Dublin22 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
A really gorgeous little spot on Camden Street. Last minute decision when In the area. Cosy friendly ambience with a very friendly server. Three tapas each and a bottle of red and every bite was delicious. There was such a great choice on the menu. Came away feeling that it was money well spent and that we will definitely be back, very soon. You can’t say the same for a lot of places.
Written 22 July 2024
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Elaine K
34 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
We always find fabulous dishes here, or in any of the Porthouse restaurants. The gambas pil pil is fabulous and a staple every time we visit. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent. Such a gorgeous place with a lovely atmosphere.
Written 10 October 2021
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ThePorthouseIreland
Thank you very much for your great review Elaine. We look forward to your next visit!
Written 11 October 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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