Dublin – Great Food and Drinks

by Gail CliffordMar 27, 2020Dublin, Europe, Ireland

Dublin – Great Food and Drinks

Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Play Stay Eat | March 27, 2020

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The 5-Star Merrion Hotel

Art Tea at the 5-star Merrion Hotel is a sumptuous delight. From the sandwiches to the cakes and scones, the clotted cream, raspberry jam and yummy lemon curd, each was carefully balanced by our choice of teas from black and woodsy (the Pu Erh tastes like it’s good for you) to white with silver tips that “smells like a bride.”

Famous pastry chef Paul Kelley reaches new heights with his careful reproduction of art work featured within this hotel to his designs – from Brandenburg to macaron.

The Merrion fulfils their mission statement “Excellence in art of service” as assistant manager Zina truly embodies the excellent attention to detail and personal service we crave when we travel.

The piece de resistance? Reproductions in three parts of artwork chosen for the day. White chocolate and rose whose pillars remind one of Beauty and the Beast, Trinity Chocolate combines the best flavors and colors in one confection, and the green apple macaroon, with an edible no parking sign, show the humor infused in the desserts is almost as good as the infusion of tea that dances across the palate.

The Merrion provides access to a full service restaurant, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, with two Michelin stars. It’s contemporary Irish cuisine with French inspiration combined with impeccable service creates an unforgettable experience. The menu changes seasonally based on the freshest produce and protein available. They take pride in sourcing from the very best farmers, growers and fishermen and are passionate about sourcing locally. It’s one of the things that makes Dublin a “smart city.”

address: Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2