J.P. Mooney’s Traditional Irish Pub — Restaurant in Dublin

Stopped in for lunch. They were initially very attentive in showing us to our seats, but that’s pretty much where it ended. Arrived at 1 and didn’t leave until 2:25. Dropped off menus and silverware, but didn’t come back for about 15 min. Had to go to the bar to get our own water and my sister had to flag down a waiter to place our order. Told waiter we had a tour bus to catch, so needed to order. He was pleasant. We ordered a starter and also lunch. Starter came out 30 min later (!!!). About 20 min after that, we’re STILL waiting on lunches and the guy says they’ll be out in 5 min. He didn’t put them in until after we got our starter. “Because that’s how starters work. That’s why it’s called a starter,” he said. Right! Poor excuse! Another table of people in our group ordered only starters and it took them 50 min to get their food! Guy at the bar seemed to know waiter and they were friends. Of course, he got his food about 15 min after arriving. Everyone in restaurant seemed to be frustrated with service. We were never asked if we wanted refills or anything.... food was good once we got it. I don’t know if they need to hire more help or what, but it wasn’t a good experience and prices were...

Nice ambience and the staff is pretty prompt and friendly. The seats could do with some refurbishment. I didnt like the food much. I'd go back for the desserts though.

Starters-

1. JPs hot and spicy chicken wings: I have definitely tasted better and very expensive (€13.95) for the quantity given. Also, there was something wrong with the blue cheese dip. It just tasted..wrong.
2. Seafood Chowder: This was amazing . Very tasty!

Main course:

1. Beef and guiness pie: nothing in the dish stood out. Not much flavour.
2. Molly Malone seafood pasta: The pasta was not cooked well enough and the muscles were not cleaned well. I found small stones in mine!

Desserts:

1. Guiness chocolate mousse: This was very rich but I really really liked it.
2. Traditional bread and butter pudding: Tried this with icecream and it...

Stopped by for lunch while visiting Dublin for 2 days, and ordered the Irish Stew, my first time trying the dish and it was absolutely delicious! I live the inside, so many different spots to choose from, either quiet corner behind the bar or hustling side wall by the door, or a large open back portion. Staff is very friendly and I told myself to try another place...but I needed that stew again and returned for lunch the next day. Can’t wait to return again tonight for my last night in Ireland.

Post return: I will never forgot your lamb stew! Mmmm. Thank you so much for a memorable last night in Dublin. Especially to Sean, next time I’ll...