At the TableNotebook No 42March 2025
South Circular Road's neighbourhood room, with the best Sunday lunch in town.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
When we consider a Sunday in Dublin, our thoughts invariably drift to Bastible. Its appeal extends far beyond the immediate Portobello surroundings and its singular character draws us across the city. Their Sunday lunch, presented as a set menu, offers a culinary experience we have not found replicated elsewhere in Dublin.
Dublin (Chapter One
We recommend a walk along the Grand Canal as an approach, before requesting a window table. Opting for the wine pairing truly enhances the meal. It completes the dining experience, adding depth to the entire afternoon.
This destination justifies the journey.
The Ireland Edit Way
Cut the itinerary in half, then cut it again. The letter we send before every first visit.
Every hotel change costs you half a day. Luxury, in Ireland, is staying put.
Six questions we apply before booking any room in Ireland. The November test, the dinner-twice test, the landscape-over-room test.
To understand Ireland, stop looking at the castles and start looking at the kitchen table.
From the notebook
Collected notes. A few times each season.