European · Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 09:00 4.5 on Google · 323 reviews
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| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday today | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsUnit 4 Marine Walk, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
On Marine Walk in Dún Laoghaire, The Vanilla Pod Eatery is a European café serving locals and visitors alike. The menu mixes crowd-pleasing dishes with seasonal specials.
National Maritime Museum of Ireland is around 160 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. By rail, Dún Laoghaire Mallin Station is the closest station at 250 m. Dún Laoghaire has 106 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Nearby, Royal Marine Hotel is only 60 m down the road.
Good to know: outdoor seating and wheelchair access are available here. It opens seven days a week. The earliest start is 9am on Monday, and the latest close is 5pm on Monday. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google across 323 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food, brunch and friendly staff.
| Cuisine | European |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Google rating | 4.5 / 5 from 323 reviews |
| Address | Unit 4 Marine Walk, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin |
| Eircode | A96 W5K3 |
| Phone | +353 1 532 2981 |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Open | 7 days a week · 55 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Dún Laoghaire Mallin Station (250 m) |
| Nearby landmark | National Maritime Museum of Ireland (160 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 11 km |
| Coordinates | 53.29285, -6.13381 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Apple, cider jus
Horseradish mash
Chutney, crackers
Pea purée, fondant potato
Butternut squash, sage, parmesan
Horseradish, pickled cucumber
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 1pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for european venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty foodBrunchFriendly staffCleanGenerous portions
Service was excellent. Staff paid good attention and were helpful while making you feel welcome. Food was good quality and tasty. My child even liked the soup. Will try to return, though was so busy in the small space leading to a wait for table.
This place is amazing. The staff team are very competent and much professional. The service is great, they are impeccable 👌
The atmosphere is cozy, clean, tables always cleaned.
The food is just so tasty and delicious, great for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
The place is always full. So bear in mind that you will have to await to be seated.
Came here for brunch whilst staying at the Royal Marine Hotel. Good selection of options available, vegetarian options were limited. The French toast was lovely, the sourdough and avocado, felt like it was a small portion. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend coming to this restaurant to try the food.
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Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:00 – 17:00.
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 09:00.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are Royal Marine Hotel (60 m), Costa (80 m) and Papi Chulo (80 m).
The Vanilla Pod Eatery has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 323 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food, brunch and friendly staff.
Dún Laoghaire Mallin Station is about 250 m away, roughly 3 minutes on foot.
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