The story
At The Lincoln's Inn in Dublin, tradition runs deep—both in literary history and on the plate. As Where The Foodies Go notes, this is "a historic pub where James Joyce met his wife," serving "excellent traditional Irish dishes" such as chowder, smoked salmon, and beef and Guinness stew. With a 4.6-star rating and a cozy, live-music atmosphere, it feels like a beloved local spot where the past lingers warmly over every pint.
But the kitchen also offers unexpected flourishes. Alongside the signature Beef and Guinness, expect Bocconcini di Rana Pescatrice Pastellati e Fritti—battered and fried monkfish bites that elevate classic pub fare. This blend of hearty staples and refined touches makes The Lincoln's Inn both a cultural landmark and a satisfying stop for seafood, stew, and a genuine taste of Dublin.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The Lincoln’s Inn delivers a warm, comforting vibe, with the chowder praised as a standout for its rich, hearty depth.
“Look how beautiful this chowder is. Fish soup, also with shellfish, very famous in the UK, also famous on the side of the channel where we come from, Nova Scotia. Fish soup with milk and cream. It's good. Smoked salmon was added too. I bet James Joyce probably came here for the chowder.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered The Lincoln's Inn. Most active: Where The Foodies Go
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Il pub aperto da 800 ANNI: The Brazen Head - Viaggio a Dublino - Ep. 1 · @ 0:00
A historic pub where James Joyce met his wife, serving excellent traditional Irish dishes like chowder, smoked salmon, and beef and Guinness stew.
Dishes mentioned
Salmone Irlandese Affumicato
I ordered some Irish smoked salmon. We generously buttered this soda bread and now we put this salmon on it — it looks beautiful. I have to say, in Scotland, Ireland, and even more if you go up to Scandinavia, the salmon is good.
Chowder
Look how beautiful this chowder is. Fish soup, also with shellfish, very famous in the UK, also famous on the side of the channel where we come from, Nova Scotia. Fish soup with milk and cream. It's good. Smoked salmon was added too. I bet James Joyce probably came here for the chowder.
Bocconcini di Rana Pescatrice Pastellati e Fritti
Monkfish nuggets battered and fried. They smell amazing. Inside it's very tender and the batter is really well done, very very dry. We hit the spot again tonight.
Beef and Guinness
I ordered a beef and Guinness, a beef stew cooked in Guinness beer covered with puff pastry, a traditional Irish dish. We've tasted it many times in Ireland. You can't not order it if you come. This stew is caramel-like, tastes of beef, tastes of beer, super creamy. Look at that. No need to comment, you can see it's good. Apart from third-degree burns, it's a cream, it's delicious.
