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MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant, Dublin, Dublin

MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant

4.4
4.4
494 Reviews
€30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
*Please note the MV Cill Airne is a Strictly Over 18's Venue.

The Boat Restaurant & Bar
Step back in maritime history on board the former tender ship the MV Cill Airne, located on North Wall Quay, Dublin’s floating Restaurant & Bar on the River Liffey. Enjoy the unrivalled views of the waterfront in the heart of Dublin’s docklands. Enjoy a cocktail in our main bar or outside on our outdoor deck – a promising option for a sunny afternoon on the River Liffey. Dine with us in the stunning Quay 16 Restaurant, with a capacity of 80 guests, offering an a la carte menu and competitive group set menus, catering for all dining requirements or celebrate your birthday or any special occasion in our private bar, the White Bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 817 8760
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We offer competitive group set menus for both lunch and dinner, Pig on a Spit, canape menus, buffet and BBQ menus and we can of course, create a bespoke menu should you wish for something special.
  • Private party facilities
    We cater for all sorts of events on-board. From birthday parties, after-work drinks receptions and BBQ's in our White bar, to private dinners in the Quay 16 restaurant to album launches, weddings and brand launches on our Upper deck.
  • Neighbourhood
    North Wall
  • Cross Street
    Just opposite Dublin Convention Centre
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

What 494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for scenic views

  • Dublin

    European

  • Dublin 1

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant offers "unreal" food and "super attentive" staff in a scenic setting. Perfect for pre-theatre dining, it delivers "great value" with "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "romantic" ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. While the menu is somewhat limited, the overall experience is memorable.

494 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were so lovely, food was gorgeous and so reasonally priced.

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  2. Noeleen

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect for pre theatre meal food a drinks were excellent made a cocktail that was not on the menu. Staff were very friendly and efficient, will be going here again.

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  3. Isil Deniz

    Dublin

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We normally love the food quality, ambience and staff of The Boat. We wanted to have a dinner during Valentine's day as we trust everything about this place. It was the first disappointing experince we had there. Bubbly on the arrival was really poor: we were served from 2 different nearly empty prosecco bottles and our glasses weren't filled same amount and the proseccos were different while seeing other tables were getting full glasses. We both ordered red pepper soup as starter, the soups were cold. I got chicken kiev which was nice and hot. But not the usual quality food we normally get there. My boyfriend got a lamb, nice but cold one. We asked for the bill and waited 15 mins to get it. I could understand the day could be busy, but overall experince was really bad. It was a 1-2 stars experience but since I love this place and giving 3 stars for all the times wr had great food and service. I hope they will match their normal food and serving standards.

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  4. Nathan

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend enjoyed her food and said it was extremely nice. I got a steak and wasn’t impressed but the waitress was very kind and removed it from the bill. Would recommend here other than that. Very nice location

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  5. Ann

    Liverpool

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is one of our favourites, especially on theatre nights. The menu, while not huge, has something for everyone. The crew, it's a ship after all, are attentive and friendly without being too much. The lighting is soft but bright enough to allow you to see your food properly.

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  6. Paula

    Mayo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food ,lovely staff esp guy outside in d cold, ws just missing christmas lights inside the restaurant & if the fire ws lit it would hv been so christmassy & cosy looking.

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  7. Jacqueline

    Westmeath

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it!! The food was UNREAL, we had the steak and the chicken burger - both amazing but even the chips were just right, full and fluffy in the middle with a nice crisp on the outside 😍 The service was great, the scenes were fab and nice music on was lovely! Prices were typical Dublin prices but would say great value for the quality and overall experience!

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  8. Eimear

    VIP

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Genuinely exceeded expectations, both burger and salmon, super good quality ingredients and great presentation. Staff also super attentive, thank you Cill Airne

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  9. Ian

    Connacht

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly service and tasty par for the course food. Would recommend.

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  10. David

    VIP

    Dublin

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable Wednesday meal pre concert. The waiter was top class, friendly efficiency at its best. Would happily return!

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FAQs

MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 494 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for MV Cill Airne Boat Bar and Restaurant

QUAY 16 NORTH WALL QUAY, Dublin, Dublin D01 XE03

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just opposite Dublin Convention Centre
  • Neighbourhood
    North Wall
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (01) 817 8760
  • Catering
    We offer competitive group set menus for both lunch and dinner, Pig on a Spit, canape menus, buffet and BBQ menus and we can of course, create a bespoke menu should you wish for something special.
  • Private party facilities
    We cater for all sorts of events on-board. From birthday parties, after-work drinks receptions and BBQ's in our White bar, to private dinners in the Quay 16 restaurant to album launches, weddings and brand launches on our Upper deck.
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