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Merrion room service
During a short stopover at the hotel, we decided to order something from room service. We had fish and chips, scones and a selection of patisserie. They advertise an art tea.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6e47d65643.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6f2325ce05.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1f913f433d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f53beb5e4d.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...27f9f6d76f.jpg I can't say I was impressed. The fish & chips were good, with I mean €18 still OK. The scones were OK, but I think they were €16. They weren't that great. I found the patisserie outrageous for €16 as well. It was neither particularly good nor particularly elaborate - just colourful cake. |
Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 35617655)
The fish & chips were good, with I mean €18 still OK.
Portion size would lead to a riot at any traditional chippy though. |
Originally Posted by tom tulpe
(Post 35619315)
Considering that Cod & Chips is in excess of € 15 at Beshoff or Leo Burdock nowadays, € 18 for room service at the Merrion (with mushy peas!!) is a steal.
Portion size would lead to a riot at any traditional chippy though. |
Variety Jones
In the evening, we went to Variety Jones, a Michelin-starred restaurant.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...67d9fb48fa.jpg This is also a rather loose affair. There is an open kitchen. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9275d3d6ac.jpg There is only one set menu, which is again not too expensive at €85. The food was good and creative. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c422044857.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...900eac1d31.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...55386ab7fd.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5fec57ce6f.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e68848e5aa.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...55443598b0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...709f7a90ae.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...03cad7de70.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...42fe79576e.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...93101a4de2.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2557480687.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0e25537ffe.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...52748b0ec2.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4462a91f07.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e82517fc72.jpg A nice meal, the restaurant can be recommended. |
Great report. I almost feel like I have been there.
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Originally Posted by ffI
(Post 35626386)
Great report. I almost feel like I have been there.
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Every time I look at the title "A short trip" I wonder why I have been reading this in instalments for over 6 weeks now! ;)
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Originally Posted by 1P
(Post 35627944)
Every time I look at the title "A short trip" I wonder why I have been reading this in instalments for over 6 weeks now! ;)
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Merrion Bar
After returning to the hotel, I was drawn to the bar. The background was that I had seen in the booklet about the Merrion's art collection that there were 2 gymnasts hanging there. Since I like Turner very much, it was a must-see.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0b331627b1.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...729938ebd3.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7bd71eba02.jpg Well, both pictures are by William Turner, but it is not the famous Turner, but William de lond Turner. The bar was very empty. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a4eea91e1c.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0253e109bd.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1b2a674316.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e3a86a684e.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fc106ddb2e.jpg We drank 2 mocktails, both of which were good. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a0a2652c53.jpg |
Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 35624755)
In the evening, we went to Variety Jones, a Michelin-starred restaurant.
This is also a rather loose affair. There is an open kitchen. ... There is only one set menu, which is again not too expensive at €85. The food was good and creative. ... A nice meal, the restaurant can be recommended. |
Originally Posted by xooz
(Post 35628228)
I always make a note when [MENTION=94403]offerendum[/MENTION] recommends a restaurant at a price point less than 100 EUR!!
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Merrion Square Park
Before heading to the airport, we went once more to Merrion Square.
First the Defence Forces Memorial. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b13c5fd146.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...10137ea381.jpg The park itself is not known for its floral splendour, it is more suitable for a picnic or even for children to play. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2ccae21e1d.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2decd57acc.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...96fef623fb.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f2d3651378.jpg Bernardo O'Higgins Bust https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b22ac1286f.jpg Henry Grattan Bust https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4a414fe8d7.jpg The most famous monument, however, is that of Oscar Wilde. The rush is enormous, some people want to climb on the monument and take at least 100 photos. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e01b974d0b.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...190c742501.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0aee5576f3.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...95d78d274f.jpg A few characteristic Dublin doors on buildings around the square. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...964546b9fa.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5f6e8b4cd4.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7f57e1dfdb.jpg |
Oscar Wilde House
Next we went to the Oscar Wilde House. On Saturday and Sunday you can just visit it, during the week it serves as a university and there are only guided tours. I think the entrance fee was 12 €, but I'm not sure anymore.
In the house there are a few historic rooms to see, it is now no world sensation. I would not align my trip after it. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...738fbbd383.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...57a5470ab2.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...73a404c151.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fe16d2f184.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...45d7b38b83.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bc70714d76.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fd1a20f7fa.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...582ca33d7f.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...48e88abde0.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c1b94d94da.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...92aa8ff77f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2d2c54647d.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...113a12cfa3.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...455e0c6ba6.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...580975d986.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...038e4785ea.jpg |
Check Out Merrion
Now only the check-out was left and it was remarkable. They had already slid a bill under the door and on it I found the fee for 3 days in the underground parking. Ah, so I had won a car!
Full of excitement what I would get it went to the reception. My joke I was really excited which car I get they did not understand and also my addition one should bring me something nice, because I am demanding, showed no effect. In the end, I pointed out that I have a car, but this is in Germany. After they then determined the bill was OK, I became clearer and in the end they agreed to take the underground parking from the bill. At a check it was then only 2 nights (after all), after further, now somewhat annoyed complaint, these were also removed. The worst service was at the Merrion at the end..... |
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