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Riverrun room overlooking the Ha'penny Bridge - The Woollen Mills, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Woollen Mills

4.5 (1394)
€30 and under
Irish
42 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin D01 H304

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Lively
The Woollen Mills has been one of the most iconic buildings and businesses in Dublin for over one hundred years, and to have taken over this site is a serious privilege. Much like our award-winning sister restaurant next door, The Winding Stair, we feel like we are custodians of something very special... a piece of history (James Joyce worked here, how unbelievable is that?!) and we must do it proud! Spanning over four floors and with a glorious roof terrace overlooking the River Liffey. The Woollen Mills is quintessentially Irish, local and of its locale. We want it to be an 'Eating House', a house of food, a place to grab a coffee and bun, a plate of Irish fish and chips, a place to score a casual bite befre the nearby theatres and cinemas or sit with seven courses of Irish antipasti, burrata, crab, lamb or cauliflower steak, overlooking the Ha'penny Bridge with a fine bottle of red or a craft beer. We hope we do it well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Breakfast, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri 12:00–21:45 Sat 17:00–21:45 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (01) 828 0835
  • Website
    http://thewoollenmills.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rowen Babe
  • Catering
    3 course set menu €55 for all private dining <br />€25 YARN PIZZA set menu <br />Cocktails, wine and craft beers
  • Private party facilities
    The Woollen Mills can fit anything from 10 up to 100 and has four private dining rooms. We specialize in private dining, business meetings, lunch & dinners and corporate events. For information about weddings call 0851417860. For more info about our private dining rooms please visit http://thewoollenmills.com/events.htm or call 0851417860
  • Location
    42 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin D01 H304
  • Area
    North City Centre
  • Cross Street
    42 Liffey St. and Ormond Quay<br />Dublin 1<br />Just Beside Ha'Penny Bridg
  • Parking details
    Jervis Street - 5 minutes walk.
  • Public transit
    Lower Liffey Street - bus stops 37, 39, 39A, 70.Luas Stop JERVIS
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

The Woollen Mills's menu was last updated on 21/3/2025.

Small Plates

  • The Proper Dairy Halloumi€16.00

    muhammara, chilli honey, toasted walnuts

    • Gambas€16.50

      with confit garlic, chilli & lemon

      • Lemon & turmeric hummus€15.00

        roast chickpea, sweet corn, coriander & curry oil

        • Woollen Mills Caesar Salad€14.00

          Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, bacon dust, croutons, pine nuts, egg

          • Add chicken€6.00

        Sandwiches & Soup

        • Mozz & Artichoke€13.00

          Grilled globe artichoke, mozzarella, tomato, spinach & basil mayo

          • Grilled chicken Caesar sandwich€14.00

            Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, bacon dust, croutons, and pine nuts

            • Vegan Hash Brown Breakfast Ciabatta€13.00

              hash browns, refried beans, chilli jam, tortilla chips, guacamole

              • Salmon pate open sandwich€12.00

                Amy’s brown bread, capers, rocket & pickled shallots

                • French beef dip€15.00

                  Thin sliced roast beef, Dijon mayo, rocket, crispy onions, Gruyere, roast gravy dip

                  • Croque Monsieur€16.00

                    Pigs on the Green ham, Dublin Cheddar, bechamel

                    • Today's soup€5.00

                      Add a mug to a sambo

                      Diner Classics

                      • Woolley Wings€15.00

                        Chicken wings w/ Buffalo sauce, blue cheese dip & celery

                        • Small€15.00
                        • Large€20.00

                      • Nachos€15.00

                        Pigs on the Green pork (or veggie or vegan) chilli nachos with guacamole, cheese, sour cream, jalapeños & salsa

                        • Small€15.00
                        • Large€20.00

                      • Fish & Chips€23.00

                        with peas and tartare sauce

                        Brunch

                        • Fried eggs with braised Irish beef€12.00

                          smoked aubergine & tomato, sourdough toast

                          • Halloumi bowl€17.00

                            quinoa, hummus, cherry tomato, muhammara, almond, poached egg

                            • JJ Young’s 9oz Irish beef striploin€36.00

                              roasted field mushroom, sautéed onions, chips and jus

                              • The Woollen Mills burger€21.00

                                Irish beef, slow cooked onion, American cheese, lettuce, pickle & burger sauce with chips

                                • Mildred’s beet & apple burger€20.00

                                  with basil vegan mayo, carrot relish & pickled red onion with homemade chips

                                  Sides

                                  • Chips€6.00

                                    garlic aioli

                                    • Sweet potato fries€8.50

                                      w/sriracha vegan mayo

                                      • Rocket, cherry tomato & Parmesan salad€8.00

                                        Desserts

                                        • Amy’s chocolate Tiramisu€9.00

                                          • Biscoff cheesecake€9.00

                                            biscoff crumb and caramel sauce

                                            • Apple Crumble cake€9.00

                                              Scúp vanilla bean ice cream

                                              Last updated: 21 March 2025

                                              What 1,394 people are saying

                                              The Woollen Mills reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                              4.5
                                              4.5 based on recent ratings
                                              • 4.4Food
                                              • 4.6Service
                                              • 4.4Ambience
                                              • 4.1Value

                                              Noise • Moderate

                                              Diners' Choice Awards

                                              • Dublin 1

                                                Great for brunch

                                              • Dublin 1

                                                Child-friendly

                                              • Dublin 1

                                                Good for groups

                                              • Dublin 1

                                                Neighbourhood gem

                                              • Dublin 1

                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              The Woollen Mills in Dublin offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful meal" options like roast chicken and lamb gnocchi. Diners appreciate the "friendly service," "lively atmosphere," and "great location with wonderful views" of the Ha'penny Bridge. The restaurant is praised for its "fantastic food," "excellent service," and "charming ambiance," making it a popular choice for brunch and family gatherings. While some find it "a bit pricey," the use of "Irish local ingredients" and "great wine selection" add value. Overall, The Woollen Mills is "highly recommended" for its consistent quality and welcoming environment.
                                              1,394 Reviews

                                              1. Annette

                                                Dublin3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Lovely food. We had a great breakfast. Very good service. Great views and very lively. Very friendly staff and prices were reasonable. A very good experience for us.

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                                              2. Andrew

                                                Dublin1 review

                                                4.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Had some guests from Europe and it was a perfect venue with good food, good service and value for money

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                                              3. Brent

                                                London1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 14 May 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Wonderful meal. I had the roast chicken which was delicious and my husband raved about the lamb gnocchi. Loved watching the meals being plated as well. I will definitely return the next time I am in Dublin.

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                                              4. BrianB

                                                Birmingham4 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                Dined on 12 May 2025

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 3
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                Food was enjoyable. Lively atmosphere Service was efficient.

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                                              5. Johanna

                                                Bavaria1 review

                                                4.0

                                                Dined on 7 May 2025

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                It was Overall quite good. The Food came fast and was Pretty good. It was, however only lukewarm whereas the restaurant itself was boiling.

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                                              6. Dewandel

                                                London4 reviews

                                                3.0

                                                Dined on 5 May 2025

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 3
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                Matige kwaliteit van de schotels. De chicken wings véél te spicy. Dure steak. Wel vlotte vriendelijke bediening. Koud binnen.

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                                              7. Shane

                                                Dublin1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 25 April 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great friendly staff. An enjoyable evening for all

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                                              8. Lauren

                                                Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 21 April 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great location and food options. Everyone loved their meals. Great for kids with a separate kids menu.

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                                              9. Anne Marie

                                                London4 reviews

                                                3.0

                                                Dined on 17 April 2025

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 3
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Very friendly service and nice ambience. Found the room quite cold and kept my coat over my shoulders for the entire time. The food was fine, nothing special, but nothing erong with it. I was shocked at the bill, which came to €84 (service of about €7 was included) for lunch for 2 - 2 sandwiches, 2 sides of fries, 2 bottles of beer and 2 small draught beers and 2 coffees. Maybe I'm out of touch with Dublin prices, but I thought €42 per person for a weekday sandwich lunch with 2 beers and a coffee was crazy.

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                                              10. Davide

                                                Dublin3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 12 April 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Delicious food, great service and particular attention to the children.

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                                              FAQs

                                              The Woollen Mills does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

                                              The Woollen Mills is rated 4.5 stars by 1394 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                              2. Ireland, Republic of
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                                              4. Dublin 1
                                              5. North City Centre

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                                              2 people
                                              19:00
                                              Booked 25 times today
                                              Google Map for The Woollen Mills

                                              42 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin D01 H304

                                              Additional information

                                              • Cross Street
                                                42 Liffey St. and Ormond Quay<br />Dublin 1<br />Just Beside Ha'Penny Bridg
                                              • Area
                                                North City Centre
                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri 12:00–21:45 Sat 17:00–21:45 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
                                              • Price
                                                €30 and under
                                              • Cuisines
                                                Irish, Breakfast, Vegetarian
                                              • Dining style
                                                Casual Dining
                                              • Dress code
                                                Casual Dress
                                              • Parking details
                                                Jervis Street - 5 minutes walk.
                                              • Public transit
                                                Lower Liffey Street - bus stops 37, 39, 39A, 70.Luas Stop JERVIS
                                              • Payment Options
                                                Mastercard, Visa
                                              • Executive Chef
                                                Rowen Babe
                                              • Additional
                                                Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
                                              • Website
                                                http://thewoollenmills.com/
                                              • Phone number
                                                (01) 828 0835
                                              • Catering
                                                3 course set menu €55 for all private dining <br />€25 YARN PIZZA set menu <br />Cocktails, wine and craft beers
                                              • Private party facilities
                                                The Woollen Mills can fit anything from 10 up to 100 and has four private dining rooms. We specialize in private dining, business meetings, lunch & dinners and corporate events. For information about weddings call 0851417860. For more info about our private dining rooms please visit http://thewoollenmills.com/events.htm or call 0851417860
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