✨ Dublin Food Guide: From Hearty Stews to Hipster Cafés

Craving an authentic taste of Dublin? Whether you're a newbie or a local, this foodie roadmap covers must-try classics, hidden gems, and insider tips to eat like a Dubliner! 🍲 Irish Comfort Food 101 🍲 1️⃣ Irish Stew 🐑🥔 Slow-cooked lamb or beef with carrots, onions, and potatoes – a hug in a bowl! 🌧️❤️ Perfect for rainy days (so… every day?). 2️⃣ Full Irish Breakfast 🍳🥓 A heart-stopping plate of bacon, sausages, black pudding, eggs, and toast. Pro tip: Skip lunch after this! 💥 3️⃣ Guinness Beef Stew 🍖🍺 Tender beef braised in Ireland’s iconic dark beer – malty, rich, and so Dublin. 🏆 Top Restaurant Picks 🏆 🍻 The Brazen Head (Est. 1198!) Ireland’s oldest pub with live trad music, killer stews, and a whiskey list longer than the River Liffey. 🎻🥃 🥞 The Boxty House Potato worship central! Try "boxty" (Irish potato pancakes) stuffed with everything from salmon to beef. 🥔🙌 🍰 Queen of Tarts Sugar heaven! Their lemon tart and scones are legendary. Pair with a pot of Barry’s Tea. ☕🧁 💰 Budget Hacks 💰 Splurge: €15-25 mains at mid-range spots. Save: €5-10 sandwiches at Gourmet Food Parlour or soup-and-bread deals. Markets: George’s Street Arcade for artisanal cheeses and fresh baked goods! 🧀🥖 🎭 Foodie Experiences 🎭 Take a cooking class to master soda bread or seafood chowder. 👩🍳 Pub crawl with stops for oysters and Guinness. 🦪🍺 Try a "spice bag" – Dublin’s stoner-food icon (fried chicken + chili flakes = magic). 🌶️😋 #DublinEats #IrishFood #ComfortFood #TravelEats #FoodieAdventure