Almost equidistant from the twin dames of Dublin hotel elegance, the Shelbourne and the Merrion, Ely started out as a mere wine bar -- and oh, what a selection of wines they have, many of them by the glass. But it has quickly grown into a wonderful little eatery with genuinely organic meat and veg from the owner's family farm in County Clare, guaranteeing a tasty mouthful every bite. Dishes tend to be simple -- bangers and mash, a scrumptious lamb stew, Killaha oysters with brown bread -- but incredibly fresh and succulent. The plate of mature Irish and Continental cheeses is the perfect finish -- with a glass of wine of course.
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