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The French Paradox Wine Shop & Tasting RoomvsThe Winding Stair
The French Paradox Wine Shop & Wine Bar and The Winding Stair are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Winding Stair is preferred by most writers compared to The French Paradox Wine Shop & Wine Bar. The Winding Stair has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 8 reviews including Lonely Planet, Time Out and On the Grid.
The French Paradox Wine Shop & Tasting Room
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
53, Shelbourne road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
From $13/night
Fodor's "Relaxed, simple, but chic would best describe this little restaurant above a wine shop in the heart of Ballsbridge; it also describes the people of the south of France who inspired the place." Full review
Frommer's "This darling little bistro and wine bar endears itself to everyone. Wine's the thing here, so relax with a bottle of Bordeaux or Côte du Rhône and nibbles from the menu." Full review
Lonely Planet "This bright and airy wine bar over an excellent wine shop of the same name serves fine authentic French dishes such as cassoulet." Full review
Time Out "A wine shop, deli and almost accidental restaurant (that side of the business just evolved on its own), the adorable French Paradox is a joy to behold." Full review
The Winding Stair Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
On the Grid Frommer's
Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
From $30/night
Fodor's "Hearty portions of upmarket traditional Irish food best describes the terrific menu, which is greatly helped by locally sourced ingredients." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Maguire uses native produce in dishes like fried Clonakilty black pudding and a tart made with local parsnips, shallots, and Gubbeen cheese." Full review
Time Out "The menu is changed very regularly, if not daily, and might include starters such as own-made organic chicken and leek terrine with tomato chutney." Full review
Afar Magazine "The best meal I had in all of Ireland was at the Winding Stair in Dublin." Full review
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Ask for pairings from the knowledgeable staff.
Condé Nast Traveler "Part bookstore, part restaurant, the Winding Stair is the perfect hideaway for a rainy day." Full review
On the Grid "The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking, with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro breweries." Full review
Frommer's "A sweet old bookstore downstairs and a chic restaurant upstairs, Winding Stair is just a stone’s throw from the Ha’penny Bridge" Full review
