324 reviews
#648 of 2,726 Restaurants in Dublin€€ - €€€, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian friendly+353 1 216 6133+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
12:30 - 22:30
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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3.5
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PRICE RANGE
€3.00 – €20.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
The Port House is part of a partnership with the Porterhouse Group. They opened their first successful Tapas restaurant in South William Street in 2006, and this was followed by a second in Eustace Street in Temple Bar. They offer a unique and relaxing dining experience for their customers. Signature dishes include gambas al pil pil (seared prawns with garlic chilli and white wine), Basque Pintxos and chorizo al vino from Rioja. They also feature an extensive range of fine wines, ports and Sherries from the Iberian Peninsula, including , Ibéricos, the only Rioja produced by Torres which is one of the main pouring wines here.
PRICE RANGE
€3.00 – €20.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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3.5
324 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
89
Average
47
Poor
33
Terrible
33
Margaret M
Dublin1 contribution
Apr 2024 • friends
All was reasonably good. Charging €7.55 for 5 thin and woody spears of asparagus is disgraceful. The Chef should be embarrassed to serve such a dish. I’ve had good food at the other Port House venues in Dublin.
Written 5 April 2024
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Cathriona M
Dublin28 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
We were booked in for 9.30 p.m. We chose our dishes but did feel under pressure as we were told the kitchen closed at 10pm. Most of our dishes were okay but the Beef Cheeks were like strips of tough leather. We sent these back saying they were very unpleasant. That was the last we heard of that! I would have expected a staff member to further enquire as to what the problem with the dish was and also to apologise for serving such an unpleasant dish but nothing. Well nothing until we got the bill and the item was still on the bill!! We had to point this out before paying the bill and yet again, no apology from any staff member. The item was removed from the bill and that was that.
Also we had to remind staff of our drinks order as we had our food long long before our drinks arrived.
I had visited this restaurant before Christmas and it was a lovely experience. I definitely wont be back again.
Average is about as good as it gets.
Written 25 February 2023
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ThePorthouseIreland
Thank you for your feedback, we always use it constructively to train the team. I would like to apologize for the service that you received on your last visit, and the quality of the dishes. This is not in keeping with our usual high standards. Please contact me directly before your next visit, as I would like to welcome you back and look forward to conveying our usual standards and service.
Kindest regards, Tracy Singleton - General Manager
Written 28 February 2023
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amy
Carlow1 contribution
Jul 2020 • couples
Visited Monday at lunch time. Although there was only two other tables present at the time, staff were not very attentive and came across somewhat rude. Vast range of tapas on menu was impressive, including many vegetarian options. Majority of food was excellent. In berenjena con hummus the aubergine was disappointing however the hummus was excellent, also ensalada de pollo was not great, hamburguesa vegana was excellent. Rose wine tasted as if from a bottle open for days which was confirmed upon asking for another glass being told they had ‘no more rose’ and no alternatives offered. Churros were excellent and prices were good for quality of most tapas. Would like to return in an evening setting for more of an atmosphere.
Written 19 July 2020
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ThePorthouseIreland
Hi Amy, thanks for taking the time to write your feedback on our food, wine and restaurant. I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the aubergines in tempura, this is one of the favourite tapas and we offered for years, but delighted to read the churros & Vegan burger were excellent and your comment about our vegetarian options on the menu :)
Chuffed to hear you plan to revisit us during the evening time, you will love it and hopefully our rose wines are back on stock today!
Gracias!
Kindest Regards,
Written 21 July 2020
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L D
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • couples
Make sure you bring your passport if your looking to go for a meal here , 23 years of age and I was asked for ID to have a glass of wine with my boyfriend with dinner , the server came over to us and asked the two of us for ID and my boyfriend happened to have his drivers licence with him. The sever couldn’t even find the date of birth on his DL and asked him where it was on the licence. We asked to speak to the manager and his attitude was absolutely horrendous , the two of us were obviously over the age of 18 (and we have been for 5 years) he completely blew the situation out of proportion and was so rude. He kept stating ”it was the law” , yet didn’t ask anyone else who looked young for ID. We were going out to celebrate passing exams but ended up leaving , wouldn’t give them the service. Ruined a good night we had planned
Written 10 January 2025
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Paul
Dublin8 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
It’s hard to think of anything we enjoyed about our visit here on Saturday evening.
The lady waiting our table was inattentive and we were 20 minutes before she came to ask us our order for food or drinks, and never returned to give us water for the table.
The food all came out at once, 45 minutes after ordering. Some dishes were cold and clearly had been left unattended such as our tortilla omelette. The 3 mini buns so dry they were inedible. The waitress never returned so see if everything was ok.
We found the dishes to be very overpriced for the quantity and quality of food. We were told to order 4 dishes per person which seemed like a lot, but it was needed because they were small.
The total price is the most we ever paid for tapas and we struggle to remember a more unenjoyable meal. There are many fine tapas restaurants in Dundrum and this one should be avoided.
Written 5 March 2023
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ThePorthouseIreland
Thank you for your feedback. I'm really sorry that you didn't experience our usual high standards on your last visit. We use all feedback to train and improve where we can.
I would like to discuss further with you, if you could contact me directly at singleton.tracy@porthouse.ie
Kindest regards,
Tracy.
Written 13 March 2023
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Michael F
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • couples
Nice food, the service wasn't attentive once they'd given us our food. Found that the waiters kept their head down so as to not catch our eye when we wanted more water or to ask for the bill. Left a tip on the bill upon paying and wasn't even acknowledged.
Written 4 February 2024
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Iva Z
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • couples
At first, place looked nice but there wasn't good lightning. We went in the middle of day and we could barely see anything because there were only few small candles on the wall that were lit. Windows are too small to lighten the place. Staff were very nice and they were professional. First red light was small table with small cutlery. We ordered appetisers and main meal. Everything came at the same time and when we saw portions we thought it was a joke. Plates were so small that a tolder would be left hungry. Partner ordered paella expecting normal portion, but it came in small plate and ¼ of it was a slice of lemon. Also, share plate of croquettes are not for sharing, only 4 small croquettes are served. I ordered gambas which were very gummy and tasteless. For everything we paid 60 euros. The amount we ate wasn't worth even 10 euros in total.
Written 7 June 2023
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Tracy Port House
Dear Iva
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Our 4 restaurants in Dublin are known for their atmosphere which is a combination of the features of the buildings, the décor, the lighting and the service. They are not light, bright spaces and are designed to be small and intimate with low levels of lighting.
Tapas by its nature are small plates, designed for sharing and allowing guests to sample an array of plates and flavours rather that 1 starter and 1 main course per person. We apologise if the staff did not make that clear and that the system of ordering was not made clear. The menu sheet each guest is given is designed for guests to tick the boxes for their preferred options and all food is ordered together – again our apologies if this was not made clear.
Thank you again for your feedback.
The Port House Team
Written 16 June 2023
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KT
Dublin2 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
Visited Port house Iberico with a friend last night. Booked a week in advance and they gave us a 9pm slot. Surprised when we were seated in the cold outdoor space with tarpaulin roof which is really only suitable for summer eats. So ended Tom putting coats on and off for the duration.
Within a short time of getting our food we were asked by the waitress did we want anything else to eat because the kitchen was closing. Food was tasty but cold. We hastily ordered a couple of additional dishes but not even wanting them at that point. Not long after - another visit to ask us if we wanted anything else to drink as the bar was closing. We’re talking 10:30pm here!
Then a bell ringing like we were in a schoolroom and an aggressive and rude staff member telling us we need to leave the premises within the next 10 mins as they were closing the doors. There were a good number of other tables equally startled by this announcement.
What a total disgrace.
Don’t call yourself a restaurant if all you do is make people feel unwelcome with rude, badly trained and unwelcoming staff. Don’t make a booking at 9:00pm if you cannot allow people to have a meal in peace without you giving them time warnings every 20 mins.
Staff having a great laugh and get together at the bar as we left. Not even a nod to us leaving. All about them so rather than those who are paying their wages.
Been here lots of times before but will not be returning. Shameful behaviour, dreadful service and mediocre food.
This used to be a good spot - definitely not worth a visit now. Save your money for somewhere that values your custom!
Written 16 October 2021
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ThePorthouseIreland
Hi,
Thank you for your review and feedback on your visit. We are very sorry to hear and apologise it was not a positive one for you. Our manager has looked into this complaint throughly with his team on site and is extremely apologetic the service on your visit was not up to standard. Unfortunately due to current restrictions the restaurant must be emptied by 11.30pm and this is policed by security in the town centre this means our kitchen takes its last dessert orders at 10.30pm. We are extremely sorry you felt rushed on this evening. I can assure you this has been dealt with fully and will not happen again. Sincerest apologies again.
Written 19 October 2021
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Philip O
3 contributions
Nov 2020 • family
I ordered €100 worth of food online at 17.30 and specified that I wanted to collect it at 18.30.
When I turned up to collect it at 18.30 I was told by the host that he was going to fetch it from the kitchen. I never saw him again. A queue of approximately 4 or 5 other customers now started to wait behind me to collect their orders too. At 18.45 a different member of staff came to the door and handed me the food. No apologies or explanations despite keeping me waiting for 15 minutes in the cold and rain. I took the food home and half the dishes were cold. The portions were pretty miserable too. If you are going to do a takeaway service at least tailor the portion sizes to reflect the restaurant prices. The portions would be totally fine if you were paying to sit and eat them while they were fresh and hot in the restaurant but you need to make them a little more generous for a takeaway offering. All in all a pretty crappy experience and definitely not one I would recommend.
Written 16 November 2020
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Emma B
35 contributions
Feb 2022 • friends
I booked a table for 3 online and when we arrived for our booking the woman said there was no booking under my name for 3 people at that time, I told her I booked online and she still proceeded to tell me no there’s no booking. It was a fault in their booking system not my fault but I was made feel as though I was in the wrong. She told us to wait and she would see if there was anything, we could see her talking to a coworker and they both seemed annoyed at the fact we were there. After 5/10 minutes we were finally seated.
The service was good at first while ordered our first drinks and food but once the food arrived we were completely abandoned. We were there for over an hour and had finished our food and the drinks we ordered when we first were seated. We wanted more drinks but servers would rush past our table and avoid even looking at our table. When someone finally came to take our empty plates we ordered another drink. After this we were abandoned again until the place was basically closing, we wanted to pay our bill and leave but there was no staff around. It took forever to pay and leave and that point all the staff were sitting around waiting to go home after closing it felt as if we were holding them up but no one had even bothered to come over to check on us.
It was just an awkward experience and unfortunately this is the second time I have experienced this service from The Port House.
Written 11 February 2022
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ThePorthouseIreland
Hi there Emma, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. I am truly sorry to here that you have had this experience, and not for the first time. This is not acceptable, and not in line with our standards of service. If you wouldn't mind emailing me at shane@porthouse.ie with the details of what date you were dining with us and at what time, and any other information so I can investigate this matter fully.
Once again, we are sorry for not giving you a proper experience and thank you for giving us your feedback.
All the best,
Shane
Written 14 February 2022
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declan52
Dublin4 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
Unfortunately this was our first and last visit to this place. Service was a distaster. Booked 7.45 seated at 8.10 food arrived 9.30 some were luke warm and others cold. My first and only time I have ever sent everything back and left a restaurant.
Written 23 July 2022
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Alicia G
Dublin60 contributions
Dec 2020 • couples
So disappointed at our last visit. We have been here so many times and always loved it. We were seated in the outside area that is fully covered, this was fine as the heating was on and it was warm. It was strange because about 4-5 groups came after us and were all seated at tables next to each other.
We waited 40 minutes for our food to come to the table and we were starving at this stage.
The portions have definitely been reduced, the portobello mushroom used to be the size of the dish but I got 1 button mushroom which was about 1/4 of the plate. The steak was over cooked, tiny and served on what could only be described as a crouton, there were two strands of what looked like watercress as a garnish and they were totally dried up as if left under the lights too long.
The paella rice was definitely not freshly made and was really overcooked, I really think it was made the previous day and reheated.
The waitress was very nice but also busy so didn’t get to check on us. We ate everything as we were so hungry so paid in full. The waitress said she would talk to the chef but didn’t have time to ask any details as she was so busy.
I really hope things improve as we love this restaurant so will come back again.
Written 22 December 2020
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Taragh S
2 contributions
Dec 2021 • friends
I was there this evening for a nice Christmas meal. The food was lovely, as was the atmosphere. However, come 7.59pm a waiter came over to us insisting that we leave. He offered a plastic cup for my drink and I politely declined stating that I would be finished within one more mouthful. He stated that the entire restaurant was waiting for us to leave when there were multiple other tables left be. I said that’s no problem however he insisted on standing there and watching me finish my drink while there were still plenty of other people in the restaurant. I explained that I would not be finishing the meal I had paid for under duress however he refused multiple times to leave, which was highly inappropriate and very intimidating. This experience ultimately spoiled the evening entirely and I will most definitely be sharing my experience with rude staff with others.
Written 22 December 2021
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ThePorthouseIreland
Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback taraghs. Sorry that you were made to feel this way, that's the last way you want you to be leaving us. Unfortunately we current government restrictions we are left in a very difficult situation, as we could be liable if we have any customers still on the premises after 8p.m. I believe that our staff are doing their very best given the current situation to give guests a good experience, all the while protecting other staff members and all of our customers. Hopefully once restrictions are lifted and you will not have to leave the premises at a certain time you would give us another chance, and see we are only trying to give everyone a good customer experience.
Thanks again taraghs.
Shane
Written 13 January 2022
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Lisa
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • couples
We popped into one of your restaurants on Saturday for some lunch, we did plan on booking a table but from your online booking system you seemed to have a lot of availability so we strolled in whilst passing. The restaurant was very quiet with only two customers seated in the corner. We stood there whilst a male employee walked past us on a few occasions ignoring us, finally another employee asked were we okay and asked if we had a reservation which we noted we didn’t and then proceeded to lift menus as if to seat us.The other employee who had earlier ignored us then informed us that the restaurant was fully booked until 6pm which we found very surprising especially seen as we could only see two other people in the restaurant coupled with the fact a party of two had just been seated as we entered. We were then told if we were still around 4 hours later we could pop back as a side place would be open.The manner in which the employee dealt with us was very cold, inpolite and borderline rude. We left a bit confused by the encounter, we proceeded to go onto your booking system and to our surprise there was plenty of availability for several different time slots around the time we were there! We dine in your restaurants all of the time and thoroughly enjoy the food but this experience has left a very bad taste in our mouths.
Written 27 March 2022
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ThePorthouseIreland
Hi Lisam,
Thank you for your review and feedback on your visit. We are very sorry to hear and apologise it was not a positive one for you. Our manager has looked into this complaint thoroughly with his team on site and is extremely apologetic the service on your visit was not up to standard. We assure you this is not how we run our business and hope you can give us another chance. Thank you again for your review and we hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards,
The Port House Team
Written 21 April 2022
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Tara K
County Wicklow11 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
We booked a table for 6 at lunch time last Monday. There was literally nothing good about our experience. Service slow and lazy (we were the only people there), had to ask for menus for each person, had to take the order to the waitress, hot food was cold, salads....no idea how anyone can get them so wrong..a bowl of spinach with two tiny pieces of chicken and no dressing. Nobody asked if everything was OK, if we enjoyed our meal. We really couldn't believe how poor our experience was. Here are 6 families who will not be returning and will advise others not to do so either.
Written 13 October 2021
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ThePorthouseIreland
Hi Tara,
We are extremely sorry for the service you received on your visit to The Port House Ibericos. Unfortunately on the day you visited we were having electrical issues, which was causing coffee, ice and till systems to be offline during the early afternoon, we are so sorry this led to a bad experience for you and your group. We would like to take full responsibility for this and would love to offer you a voucher in hope you would return and give us another chance. If you would accept this, please email holly@porthouse.ie and she will look after this for you. Sincerest apologies again.
Written 19 October 2021
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