At the TableNotebook No 46April 2025
Anthony Smith's basement, the most fun two hours in Dublin.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
After a long week, we often seek the convivial energy of a Dublin Friday night. When that mood takes hold, our thoughts turn to Mr Fox on Parnell Square, a basement venue carved into a Georgian building. It offers a welcome respite from the city itself.
Dublin (Chapter One
The cooking here is precise and well-considered, a testament to its thoughtful execution. The room itself maintains a lively hum without becoming overwhelming, striking a very pleasant balance. We always reserve an early sitting and experience the entire menu, which allows us to fully appreciate the distinctive elements of the cooking.
Pairing a meal at Mr Fox with a stay at a Northside hotel elevates a simple dinner into a truly memorable weekend.
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.