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#326 of 2,076 Restaurants in Dublin
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Irish, European, Healthy
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Delicious Afternoon Tea
1. Delicious Afternoon Tea
"Our afternoon tea in the Old Music Shop Cafe was delicious."
Manderla
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2. Lovely Place with Yummy Food
2. Lovely Place with Yummy Food
"for steak i can honestly say its one of the best ive had"
mysteryones
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3. Excellent Service and Value
3. Excellent Service and Value
" Really blown away with the service and value of this restaurant."
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Had an amazing afternoon tea with Prosecco for my sisters birthday. The staff David and Sinead were absolutely amazing and so so so helpful and lovely. They went above and beyond for us and I am planning on coming back for a function soon!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Sinead Spratt, Owner at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for our great review and we are so pleased you enjoyed our service and we hope to see you again in the near future, We will pass on the lovely comments to our coleauges .

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Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

We had a wonderful afternoon at the Old Shop Restaurant located in the Castle Hotel. The afternoon tea was one of the best, if not the best tea and luncheon we have ever had. The sandwiches were so fresh and delicious, the scones and muffins...were delicious with butter, jam, and clotted cream. The desserts were superb. Thank you the Old Shop for giving us one of the best afternoons. Two Canadian travellers were so impressed.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2022

Brilliant, Thank you for our great review, we really are so pleased you enjoyed the afternoon tea experience with us and that it will be one to remember for you both. Thank you. Sinead.

Reviewed 6 August 2023

Went in here out of the rain for a cup of tea and a sandwich. Lovely venue but sadly that's where it ends. I ordered a toasted ham and cheese sandwich and a cup of breakfast tea...the 10 euro toasted sandwich was measly and barely...toasted...the tea at 3.50 a pot tasted like cheap tea...the staff were very unattentive, and even cheeky! When I requested a fresh pot of tea..I asked for a fresh cup and the waiter asked "what's wrong with this cup?" Lol! I then watched him make a cup of tea of which he was clueless!! Didn't know how to heat the teapot...said that was their policy for making tea 😆 .....this establishment is offering AFTERNOON TEA!!!.....don't think so! Avoid this place! Train your staff first, Old Music Shop!! Such a pity to see a beautiful old Dublin establishment being so badly run!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Yvonne O'Keeffe, Owner at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Pommegrannet  Thank you for taking the time to share your review. I can see that you a regular contributor to Tripadvisor, it does seem unfortunate that the last 4 venues you have visited have not met your expectations and all received a 1...More

Reviewed 27 May 2023

just back from a trip to this little gem, we were here for afternoon tea as a birthday treat and it was just beautiful. the food was lovely and the presentation was really great. the staff were so welcoming and made our birthday girl feel...so special. Jonathan the owner was really kind and went out of his way to make it a special day. i would highly recommend here for afternoon tea as its such a lovely atmosphere and the staff were so good. i will be back for sure,More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Sinead Spratt, Owner at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 7 June 2023

Thank you so much for the kind words, We are so pleased you enjoyed the Afternoon Tea experince with us and no doubt we look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed 16 April 2023

Myself plus three friends were here on Tuesday 11th April for afternoon tea. It took way too long for the tea to arrive (25 mins +) and then the sandwiches and cakes took another half hour, by which time our tea was long gone. We...did ask for and received a refill but the moment was gone by then with the scattered way the food was delivered. Overall the food was lovely and we enjoyed our visit but the service and timing of delivery of food needs much improvement. Would not go back because of this element.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Sinead Spratt, Owner at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 18 April 2023

Hello, Thank you making us aware of the bad experience you had with us, We had been very understaffed that day in both our service area and in the kitchen ,We have always aimed to do our best for our guests and this is not...More

Reviewed 5 March 2023

As a hotel resident the breakfast here was excellent. Lovely staff. Great choice of cereals and other continental breakfast items. The coffee machine was self service but a good latte!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 12 March 2023

Thank you for our great feedback, we are so pleased.

Reviewed 18 February 2023 via mobile

Excellent afternoon tea with a bottle of prosecco. Really nice atmosphere and very friendly and attentive staff and a really nice buzz in the place

Date of visit: February 2023
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Sinéad S, Owner at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 12 March 2023

Thank you for our great feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed the Afternoon tea experience with us and hope to see you again.

Reviewed 27 December 2022

Booked the festive afternoon tea in early December and enjoyed it very much. We arrived at Castle hotel from Parnell street side and didn't see which door to enter, but made our way around the front and through the lobby. Finding an equipped restroom seemed...to be an issue that day but otherwise the service and place were nicely appointed. The tea itself was very reasonably priced, probably because some of the food seemed to have been purchased at Marks and Spencer food area. We enjoyed it nonetheless and the sandwiches seemed freshly made. We weren't asked what type of tea we wanted (which is the norm at pubs and such, but I thought at an afternoon tea service we would be asked). We had plenty to eat and a relaxing afternoon tea.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 29 December 2022

Thank you for our nice review, we appreciate it and hopefully we will see you again. None of our item our purchased from Marks and Spencer but i do believe they have got a fantastic range. Thank you.

Reviewed 18 December 2022 via mobile

Had afternoon tea in the old music shop yesterday and it was the best we have ever had ,it is a charming place,lovely decor and the staff were all very attentive the food was delicious and more than enough for two people,it is a hidden...gem and very well worth a visit.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 29 December 2022

Thank you for our great review and we are so pleased you enjoyed our Afternoon tea experience, hopefully we see you both again in the near future. Thank you.

Reviewed 21 October 2022 via mobile

Restaurant is part of The Castle Hotel, in the vaults/cellar. Nice choice of food, we had set menu 1 night and a la carte another. Best ribs I've eaten for years, very filling too. Live music was good, traditional folk style and also had an...Irish dancer on the Saturday night. Definitely recommend the venue and the hotel.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2022

Thank you for our great feedback, we really are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the castle hotel and that the food was the best you have had in years. We will pass on your kind comments to our kitchen as they will be...More

Reviewed 16 October 2022 via mobile

Gorgeous afternoon tea! We had a lovely time on a rainy afternoon, eating our way through sandwiches, cakes, scones and petit-fours in a charming, retro venue. They bring you as much tea as you want, or espresso based coffee drinks (no drip/brew coffee, though, which...is always disappointing to a Scandinavian).More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2022

Thank you for your kind words, We are so pleased you enjoyed the afternoon tea experience with us and we really appreciate your feedback. Thank you. Sinead.

Reviewed 14 September 2022 via mobile

We were treated to an old world dining room for an elegant afternoon tea. We were greeted by friendly staff abd kudos to David our server, very attentive and warm and friendly!! The tea pot was a beautiful blue and a good size for many...cuppa. We dined on yummy sandwiches, scones and sweet desserts. Everything was flavorful and we enjoyed every bite. We look forward to visiting again the next time we are in Dublin!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2022

Fantastic, Thank you for your kind words and we will be sure to pass them on to David, he will be so pleased so thanks again. Your great review is really appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again the next time you are...More

Reviewed 19 August 2022 via mobile

Quaint little spot the interior is reminiscent of an older time but it beautiful and delicate. The staff were really friendly and chatty. I bought afternoon tea through Groupon and found this to be a really good purchase. There was plenty to eat full of...flavour and taste. All freshly made. The scones and homemade jam were delicious.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2022

Thank you for the great feedback on our afternoon tea experience. We are so pleased you both enjoyed your time here with us in the old music shop. We hope to see you again in the near future. Thank you. Sinead.

Reviewed 16 August 2022 via mobile

Came here for afternoon tea, staff are friendly and it's location is in the centre of everything. Would recommend this place :)

Date of visit: August 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2022

Thank you for our great review, we really are so pleased you enjoyed the afternoon tea experience with us and we look forward to hopefully seeing you again in the near future. Thank you. Sinead.

Reviewed 22 June 2022 via mobile

Booked a table for afternoon tea. Excellent location with excellent food. Equally matched with excellent service. The afternoon tea was beautifully prepared and came with coffee and teas. Both were thoroughly decent. The decor and ambient nature was noticeable. Both very easy and pleasant. A...good location with good food. A day out in Dublin made a little more special. Thanks to the really pleasant staff too.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Sinéad S, Marketing at Old Music Shop Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2022

Fantastic, we really are so pleased you enjoyed the afternoon tea experience with us and we hope to see you coming through our doors again. Thank you. Sinead.

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It was 65 pounds per person. Lovely afternoon
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Old Music Shop Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4