Dine with sophistication at the Conrad Dublin hotel. The Alex restaurant offers contemporary seasonal cuisine in a contemporary setting. Start with seared breast of pigeon with glazed baby turnip, or savor monkfish tail with chorizo, orange and spring onion risotto. The Alex Cocktail Bar adjoins the main restaurant and serves refreshing drinks and cocktails in a stylish, elegant setting. Relax with one of the bar’s specialty chilled cocktails, or meet friends and colleagues for pre-dinner drinks or refreshments. For a more casual dining experience at the Conrad Dublin, Alfie’s Bar and Grill overlooks the National Concert Hall and features bright, warm décor.
Alex Restaurant
Alex Restaurant offers contemporary, seasonal menus. The restaurant’s gourmet cuisine is served in stylish, modern surroundings and our committed chefs pay particular attention to the quality and origin of ingredients. Wild and organic produce is used wherever possible, to ensure that Alex Restaurant’s dishes are delicious, natural and ethically-sourced. The Alex Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, and welcomes guests in smart-casual attire.
Service Times:
Breakfast: Weekdays 07:00 AM till 10:00 AM. Weekends 07:00 AM till 11:00 AM
Dinner: 05:30 PM till 09:30 PM
Lunch: Sunday 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Alex Cocktail Bar
A glass screen links the Alex restaurant to its adjoining lounge, the Alex Cocktail Bar, where the smart contemporary design is continued. Specializing in chilled cocktails as well as offering an extensive range of wines by the glass, the Alex Cocktail Bar’s relaxed and comfortable furnishings make it a popular meeting place for everything from the finest freshly-brewed coffee with a light lunch, evening drinks at the bar to contemporary afternoon tea. The Alex Cocktail Bar is open throughout the day and welcomes guests in casual attire.
Alfie’s Bar and Grill
Alfie’s Bar and Grill is the Conrad Dublin’s answer to casual dining. Opening out onto Earlsfort Terrace and overlooking the National Concert Hall, the restaurant is a bright, beautiful venue for both dining and light refreshments. Open lunch and dinner, Alfie’s Bar and Grill is a relaxed haven within a bustling city, known as the perfect place in Dublin to indulge in a quiet pint of Guinness.
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A la Carte
Pre-theatre Menu
Chef’s Signature Dish
Wine
To Start
Crab and Lobster Ceviche (c) €14
cucumber, tomato concassé and coriander
Pan seared Kilkeel Scallops (c) €12
pea a la Francaise
Tiger Prawn and Avocado Cocktail €13
Ballotine of Foie Gras €11
mustard pears, brioche and sherry reduction
Parma Ham Rolled Rabbit (c) €9
sweet and sour peppers, forest mushrooms
Open Ravioli of Turnip (v) €8
balsamic beets, Cashel blue cheese and sesame seeds
Soup of the Day €7.50
From the Grill
8oz Angus Centre Cut Prime NY Strip Steak (c) €24
The Strip Steak is a firm-textured, well-marbled cut, tender, juicy and flavoursome
10oz Angus Kansas Steak (c) €27
Cut from the short loin, the Kansas steak is served on the bone therefore it is slightly more flavoursome than the strip steak
8oz Angus Succulent Beef Fillet (c) €33
Beef tenderloin (fillet) is cut from the loin of beef. This muscle does very little work, so it is the tenderest part of the beef
24oz Angus Tomahawk Steak (to share) (c) €56
Tomahawk is a larger version of the bone-in Frenched rib eye steak. The bone is been left in to enhance the taste of this flavourful cut
8oz Angus Rib Eye Steak (c) €22
A rib eye steak is a beef steak sliced from the rib primal of the cow. It is one of the more flavoursome cuts of beef due to the muscle getting a lot of exercise during its life
10oz Irish Rose Veal Striploin Steak (c) €28
Veal striploin is a nicely marbled cut that offer both a tender but juicy taste
From the Ocean and Land
Steamed Organic Clare Island Salmon €17
parsley crust, ginger infused courgette and grapefruit hollandaise
Seared Clogherhead Monkfish (c) €25
shellfish bisque and haricot beans
Spiced Halibut Fillet (c) €29
Pak choi, brown shrimps and Dashi
Irish Corn-fed Free Range Chicken Breast (c) €20
Silver Hill Duck Breast (c) €26
Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli (v) €16
Desserts
At Alex Restaurant, we are passionate about quality. With this thought in mind, all our desserts are homemade by our team of pastry chefs.
Rum & Raisin Crème Brûlée €7.50
brioche ice cream & mandarin jelly
Chocolate Pave €7.50
Armagnac crème anglaise
Cranberry Parfait €7.50
soft vanilla meringue
Sticky Toffee Pudding €7.50
with brandy icecream
Conrad Cheese Platter €9.50
selection of Irish and continental cheeses
with chilli chutney & assorted biscuits
Alex Pre-theatre Menu
Available 17.30 – 19.00
2 course menu €23.95 3 course menu €29.95
To Start
Ham Hock and Summer Vegetable Mosaic (c)
curried cauliflower
Smoked Salmon and Guacamole Shot
served with crostini
Feta Cheese, Honey and Pine Nut Balls (v)
watercress and coriander salsa
Soup of the Day
Main Course
Braised Lamb Neck A’la Provencal (c)
Lyonnaise potato, green vegetables
Herb Infused Chicken Supreme (c)
rosemary polenta chips, cherry tomato and radish salad
Fillet of Stone Bass (c)
kedgeree style risotto, poached egg
Fish of the Day
Cannelloni of Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese (v)
rich tomato sauce, pesto
Dessert
Blueberry Mousse
shortbread and sauce Anglaise
Cantaloupe Melon Soup (c)
watermelon and raspberry sorbet
Milk Chocolate and Citrus Cake
Dessert of the Day
Menu symbols denote the following
(c) Suitable for Coeliacs (v) Suitable for Vegetarians
Chef’s Signature Dish Alex Surf ‘n‘ Turf
16oz Angus Chateaubriand Steak and Dublin Bay Prawn Scampi
Accompanied with your choice of side dishes and sauces
€78 (To Share for Two people)
(Available from 7.30pm. Please allow 30 minutes cooking time)
Sauces
Sauces to accompany your grill dish
Garlic and Herb Butter (c) (v) Béarnaise (c) (v)
Veal Jus (c) Green Peppercorn Sauce (c)
Side orders One side dish €3.95 or three miniature side dishes €5
Champ mash Green asparagus
Seasonal mixed vegetables Home-cut chips
Chef’s salad Herbed new potato
Sautéed baby spinach Sautéed wild mushrooms
Menu symbols denote the following
(c) Suitable for Coeliacs (v) Suitable for Vegetarians
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Bin No. 002 Pol Roger Bottle €115.00
Bin No. 003 Moet et Chandon Bottle €110.00
Bin No. 004 Gremillet Brut Bottle €95.00 Glass €17.50
Bin No. 005 Lanson Brut Bottle€115.00
Bin No. 009 Dom Perignon Vintage 2002 Bottle €280.00
Bin No. 013 Gremillet Rose Brut Bottle €95.00 Glass €17.50
Bin No. 014 Lanson Rose Bottle €125.00
Bin No. 021 Prosecco, Veneto Bottle €42.00 Glass €8.00
White Wine By The Glass
Sauvignon Blanc, Puna Snipe, Chile Vintage 2011 €7.00
Pinot Grigio, San Vigilio, Italy Vintage 2010 €7.30
Chardonnay, Eco Balance Emiliana, Chile Vintage 2011 €8.00
Garnacha Blanca & Viognier, La Bascula Catalan Eagle, Spain Vintage 2011 €8.80
Riesling, Leasingham Bin No. 7, Australia Vintage 2008/2009 €11.50
Red Wine By The Glass
Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere, Puna Snipe, Chile Vintage 2009 €7.00
Shiraz, Stonefish, Australia Vintage 2009 €7.50
Sangiovese, Corale Chianti, Italy Vintage 2009 €7.70
Merlot Cabernet, Chateau St. Florin, France Vintage 2009 €8.00
Monastrell Syrah, La Bascula Turret Fields, Spain Vintage 2009 €8.80
Old World White Wine
France
Burgundy
Bin No. 100 Macon Lugny, Saint Pierre Bouchard Pere et Fils Vintage 2009 €42.00
Bin No. 101 Chablis, William Fevre Vintage 2010 €52.00
Bin No. 102 Chablis Grand Cru, William Fevre Vintage 2008/2009 €130.00
Bin No. 103 Maursault, Les Clous, Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Vintage 2006 €85.00
Bin No. 104 Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru, Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Vintage2007 €145.00
Bin No. 105 Pouilly Fuisse, Domaine Faiveley Vintage 2007 €75.00
Bin No. 107 Rully, Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Vintage 2010 €54.00
Rhone
Bin No. 110 Condrieu, Domaine E. Guigal Vintage 2004 €82.00
Bin No. 111 La Chasse Du Pape Blanc Vintage 2009 €35.00
Alsace
Bin No. 115 Pinot Blanc, Domaines Schlumberger Vintage 2008 €39.00
Bin No. 116 Riesling, Domaines Schlumberger Vintage 2007 €42.00
Bin No. 117 Gewurztraminer, Domaines Schlumberger Vintage 2007 €56.00
Bordeaux
Bin No. 120 Chateau Villa Bel Air Vintage 2007 €45.00
Bin No. 121 Semillion Sauvignon, Chateau L’Avocat Vintage 2009 €52.00
Loire Valley
Bin No. 125 Pouilly Fume, Chateau Favray Vintage 2009 €54.00
Bin No. 126 Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine, August Bonhomme Domaine du Haut Banchereau Vintage 2010 €32.00
Bin No. 127 Sancerre, Blanc Tradition, Hubert Brochard Vintage 2010 €54.00
Bin No. 128 Sancerre, Henry Pelle, La Croix au Garde Vintage 2009 €60.00
Italy
Bin No. 140 Pinot Grigio, Marchesini Vintage 2010 €30.00
Bin No. 141 Gavi di Gavi, La Chiara Vintage 2010 €44.00
Bin No. 142 Soave Classico, Zeni Vintage 2010 €34.00
Bin No. 143 Pinot Grigio, San Vigilio Vintage 2010 €32.00
Bin No. 144 Ca’di Ponti, Catarratto, Scilly Vintage 2008 €30.00
Spain
Bin No. 150 Garnacha Blanca & Viognier, La Bascula Catalan Eagle Vintage 2010 €35.00
Bin No. 151 Albarino, Raimat, Lerida Vintage 2009 €42.00
Bulgaria
Bin No. 160 Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Boyar Vintage 2010 €30.00
New World White Wine
USA
Bin No. 200 Sauvignon Blanc, Tangent Paragon Vineyard, Edna Valley Vintage 2008 €48.00
Bin No. 201 Chardonnay, Baileyana Grand Firepeak, Edna Valley Vintage 2008 €65.00
Bin No. 202 Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley Vintage 2009 €85.00
Australia
Bin No. 210 Chardonnay, Tyrell’s Winey, Hunter Valley Vintage 2007 €38.00
Bin No. 211 Marsanne Chardonnay Roussanne, McHenry Hohnen, Margaret River Vintage 2008 €60.00
Bin No. 212 Riesling, Leasingham Bin No. 7, Clare Valley Vintage 2009/2010 €44.00
Bin No. 213 Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Jaffa Brocks Reef, Mount Benson Vintage 2008 €44.00
Bin No. 214 Chardonnay, Chateau Reynella, McLaren Vale Vintage 2005 €50.00
New Zealand
Bin No. 220 Sauvignon Blanc, Sherwood Estate, Marlborough Vintage 2011 €40.00
South Africa
Bin No. 230 Sauvignon Chenin Blanc, Swallows Tail, Fairtrade Vintage 2009/2010 €31.00
Chile
Bin No. 240 Sauvignon Blanc, Puna Snipe Vintage 2011 €28.00
Bin No. 241 Chardonnay, Eco Balance Emiliana, Chile Vintage 2010 €33.00
Argentina
Bin No. 250 Chardonnay, Zuccardi Q Vintage 2007 €38.00
Old World Red Wine
France
Beaujolais
Bin No. 400 Fleurie, Villa Ponciago Vintage 2009 €47.00
Bin No. 401 Beaujolais Villages, Chateau de Carre, Pascal Clement Vintage 2009 €37.00
Bordeaux
Bin No. 405 Chateau Villa Bel Air Vintage 2009 €45.00
Bin No. 406 Chateau Rauzan Segla, 2eme Cru Classe Vintage 1995 €290.00
Bin No. 408 Chateau Haut Bages Averos Pomerol Vintage 2007 €80.00
Bin No. 409 Merlot Cabernet, Chateau St. Florin Vintage 2009 €32.00
Bin No. 410 Chateau Gruaaud Larose Grand Cru Classe Vintage 2004 €205.00
Burgundy
Bin No. 420 Mercury Rouge, Domaine Faiveley Vintage 2007 €41.00
Bin No. 421 Gevrey-Chambertin, Bouchard Pere at Fils Vintage 2008 €92.00
Bin No. 422 Moulin a Vent, Bouchard Pere at Fils Vintage 2009 €55.00
Rhone
Bin No. 430 Crozes-Hertimage, Domiane E. Guigal Vintage 2008 €55.00
Bin No. 431 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chante Cigale Vintage 2007/2008 €70.00
Bin No. 432 Cote Rotie, Domiane E. Guigal Vintage 2005 €115.00
Bin No. 433 Gigondas, Gabriel Meffre Laurus Vintage 2004 €40.00
Languedoc Roussillon
Bin No. 441 Syrah Grenade Carignan, Pic & Chapoutier, Cotes du Roussillon Villages Vintage 2009 €34.00
Italy
Bin No. 500 Morellino Di Scansano DOCG, Santa Maria, Frescobaldi Vintage 2006/2007 €40.00
Bin No. 501 Chianti Classico, Badia a Coltibuono Vintage 2007/2008 €56.00
Bin No.502 Amarone Doc-Botter Vintage 2005 €65.00
Bin No. 503 Sangiovese, Corale Chianti Vintage 2009 €31.00
Bin No. 504 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Valle Reale Vigne Nuove Vintage 2007 €32.00
Bin No. 505 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Vintage 2006 €65.00
Bin No. 506 Barolo Doc Borgovec Vintage 2005 €75.00
Spain
Bin No. 520 Syrah Garnacha, Las Colinas Del Ebro Vintage 2009 €30.00
Bin No. 521 Tempranillo, Bodegas Arrocal, Ribera del Duero Vintage 2009 €40.00
Bin No. 522 Tempranillo Garnacha, La Bascula The Charge, Rioja Vintage 2008 €42.00
Bin No. 523 Monastrell Syrah, La Bascula Turret Fields Vintage 2009 €38.00
Bin No. 524 Beronia Crianza, Rioja Vintage 2008 €40.00
Bin No. 525 Beronia Reserva, Rioja Vintage 2007 €48.00
Bin No. 526 Beronia Gran Reserva, Rioja Vintage 2003 €65.00
New World Red Wine
USA
Bin No. 600 Pinot Noir, The Four Graces, Williamette Valley, Oregon Vintage 2007 €72.00
Bin No. 601 Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks, Napa Valley Vintage 2007 €37.00
Bin No. 602 Merlot, Concannon, Livermore Valley Vintage 2007 €40.00
Australia
Bin No. 615 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Majella Wines The Musician, Coonawarra Vintage 2009 €46.00
Bin No. 617 Merlot, Berri Estates Vintage 2010 €34.00
Bin No. 618 Shiraz, Stonefish, Highland & Heritage Estate, New South Wales Vintage 2009 €30.00
Bin No. 619 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Reynella, McLaren Vale Vintage 2005 €50.00
Bin No. 620 Shiraz, E Minor, Barossa Vealley Vintage 2009 €40.00
New Zealand
Bin No. 630 Pinot Noir, Sherwood Estate Vintage 2009 €44.00
Bin No. 631 Pinot Noir, Walnut Block Vintage 2009 €50.00
South Africa
Bin No. 640 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Boschendal Vintage 2009 €32.00
Bin No. 641 Pinotage, Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch Vintage 2009 €38.00
Argentina
Bin No. 650 Malbec, Renacer Punto Final Classico Vintage 2010 €36.00
Chile
Bin No. 660 Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere, Puna Snipe Vintage 2009 €28.00
Bin No. 661 Merlot Organic, Soleus MontGras Vintage 2010/2011 €32.00
Rose Wine
Bin No. 800 Syrah, Croix des Vents Rose, France Vintage 2011 €29.00 €7.50
Half Bottles
Bin No. 900 Chalis, La Chablisienne Vintage 2004/2005 €22.00
Bin No. 901 Sauvignon Blanc, Emiliana, Chile Vintage 2010 €16.00
Dessert Wine
Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora 1/2 bottle, Australia Vintage 2008 €36.00
Sauternes, Chateau Roumieu 1/2 bottle, Bordeaux Vintage 2007 €45.00
Port
Sandeman Fine Ruby €5.30
Taylor’s LBV €6.50
Cockburn’s Fine Ruby €5.30
Please note vintages are subject to change