BRINGING YOUR OWN booze to dinner is a rare but beautiful thing – and any restaurant that allows you to do it should be celebrated wildly.
So, these places in our capital are BYOB – and serve some wonderful grub:
Zakura
This well known joint on Wexford Street specialises in sensational sushi and other Japanese cuisine in a bustling atmosphere at seriously good value. Its BYOB policy is perfect for a boozy date night or pretty much any type of dinner.
The Vintage Kitchen
Nestled right beside Mulligan’s on Poolbeg Street, The Vintage Kitchen lets you bring your own wine and won’t charge you a corkage fee if you order off the set menu. Ah yes, no corkage fee takes BYOB to the next level.
Musashi
On Capel Street, Musashi serves up fresh and excellent Japanese noodles and sushi with an option to bring your own wine. They also have a full bar – but bringing your own will save you some much-needed cash and raise the craic levels.
Rotana Café
Serving up Lebanese cuisine on Richmond Street South, this restaurant specialises in charcoal-grilled kebabs and doesn’t charge a corkage fee. What else do you need?
Gallaher and Co Bistro
With an incredibly central location on D’Olier Street, Gallaher and Co has an extensive set of menus for every occassion. For such a location to have BYOB is always a bonus.
Dada
Dada sits on the busy and lively South William Street and serves up delicious Moroccan food. It’s free corkage on wine from Sunday to Wednesday – and a charge of just €4 between Thursday and Sunday.
Café Bliss
An unassuming little café on Montague Street – just off Camden Street – Café Bliss is well known for its great value and snappy service. It works well for both lunch and dinner.
Keshk Café
Serving up a wide variety of fresh Egyptian, Greek and Turkish grub, Keshk doesn’t charge a corkage fee on bringing your own wine. Its variety and value makes this is a gem of a place just off Upper Baggot Street.
Go forth and BYOB.
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