S3626 Charlotte Quay

Many of the "new" - post 1990s - pub licences in the South Docklands are used primarily as restaurants with drinks service as an aside, or not even currently done. I had a significant concern that this would be one of them, particularly as it has previously been branded as a seafood restaraunt

Taking the ground floor and basement of Dublins former tallest building, the otherwise residential Millennium Tower, this is mostly a restaurant - but has a separate bar to the side, and a significant amount of outdoor seating dedicated to this.

Addressing two sides of a corner of Grand Canal Dock with views of some of the better architectural work in Dublin across the water, this was a particularly enjoyable place to sit for a pint on a warm afternoon. A slight breeze was coming off the docks, and if sitting on the North side of the bar there was little noise other than that from the distance wakeboarders.

Its not particularly cheap and the drinks range isn't huge, but don't be put off thinking that it's a dining required place to visit.