Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 2332 reviews

What User likes about The Universal:
Had dinner here with some friends the last weekend of October. Very quick and easy to book a table. Very cosy with a great atmosphere and good music played low enough where you could converse with no difficulty hearing others. All staff were very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the lemon sole and a bowl of garlic potatoes deep fried pickles with garlic aioli sauce. The lemon sole was delicious and the meat slid rig... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Universal:
tapas bar is an exact description here. not helpful to a conversation about dinner, as the music was very loud and tables too close. we were a party to sit on a table, only about big enough for eating was from tapas shares, so works out expensive. small menu, but eating was delicious. very expensive. not enough to tempt me again. View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.6 ★ from 53 reviews

The restaurant offers great drinks and fabulous food, presented in a tasteful manner on small plates. The ambiance is cool and casual, filled with beautiful peo...

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I dined at this restaurant. They had a wide variety of beer and delicious food. However, I wish there were more options on the menu and that the service was mor...

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The food was delicious and enhanced by the lively atmosphere!

Had dinner here with some friends the last weekend of October. Very quick and easy to book a table. Very cosy with a great atmosphere and good music played low...

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Lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere. Small dinner menu but the food is just as good as ever. Good adherence to COVID guidelines and I felt safe dining there.

The tapas bar offers a lively atmosphere, delicious food of tapas proportions, and expensive wine. The small menu may be limiting, but the food is tasty. However, it may not be the best choice for picky eaters or hungry diners. The staff is welcoming and attentive, creating a pleasant dining experience. With an elegant presentation of dishes and a diverse wine selection, this hidden gem is a must-visit for food enthusiasts. Despite minor drawbacks like overpriced items and limited menu options for children, this restaurant stands out for its great food and atmosphere.

Google
4.4 ★ from 347 reviews
David
26.06.2024 - 07:45

Loved it. Great beers, great atmosphere, just a lovely place to be.

Marco
26.06.2024 - 07:45

The owner deserves all my respect. I entered the space with friends, I was hungry, and the kitchen was closed. As a last hope he went to the kitchen counter to...

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Jonathan
01.08.2024 - 18:56

I'm really happy I decided to visit this restaurant. The staff is kind, the food is amazing, and the drinks are top-notch!

Leila
01.08.2024 - 18:56

This restaurant is extremely tasty. The standout dish is the baked eggplant, which was surprising given the other menu choices. The service is excellent. The at...

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Taya
01.08.2024 - 18:56

The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 132 reviews

Have to agree with last review.....absolutely pathetic. Small plate means what it says. Minisqle portions at extortionate prices. I have never written a review...

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I was here about 2 weeks ago .. called prior and was told Kitchen still open .. arrived and was told Kitchen closed... although 15 mins later the French couple...

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guyroget
07.10.2023 - 04:24

Had a really great meal at the Universal. Short menu where everything was extremely well made and delicious. Good wine and cocktails, friendly and engaging staf...

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Aine
07.10.2023 - 04:24

Tapas bar is an accurate description here. Not conducive to a chat over dinner as the music was very loud and tables way too close. We were a party of 4, sittin...

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Nice atmosphere at the Universal bar. Our food order for two was steak, sole fish served on the bone and the side order of Irish potatoes delicious! Prompt serv...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 1423 reviews
Stephen
26.02.2024 - 18:09

This is the perfect place for a relaxing evening on a Friday. The music is great, the beer selection is fantastic, the wine choices are excellent, and the food...

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Sinead
26.02.2024 - 18:09

The food at this restaurant is absolutely amazing! It is so fresh, full of flavor, and great value. The ambience is lovely and the design features are really co...

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Donna
26.02.2024 - 18:09

The food at this restaurant was excellent! We enjoyed a variety of starters including goats cheese with corn pancake and mackerel with sushi roll, as well as so...

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Rosemary
26.02.2024 - 18:09

My Husband and I were visiting for our honeymoon. We found this place while strolling home from a walk along the promenade. The service was excellent, the atmos...

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Martin
26.02.2024 - 18:09

Love this place. Chilled atmosphere and superb food at a very reasonable price.

Facebook
4.8 ★ from 88 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 155 reviews
Gastroranking-ie
1.9 ★ from 430 reviews

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