The Winding Stair
40 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland
The Winding Stair is a verified central Dublin restaurant at 40 Lower Ormond Quay, directly on the north side of the River Liffey near the Ha'penny Bridge. Its official site confirms that address, contact details and current opening hours, with lunch served Wednesday to Sunday and dinner running across the week. Visit Dublin also lists the venue as the Winding Stair Bookshop and Restaurant in Dublin 1, reinforcing that this is an established public-facing restaurant within the city centre rather than a vague brand or outdated listing. The setting remains part of its appeal: a long-known Dublin room above the bookshop, with river views and an address that is practical for visitors staying or sightseeing in the historic core. What earns it this position is not a claim to be the city's single best meal, but its combination of place, accessibility and a recognisably Dublin identity. The restaurant presents Irish cooking and produce in a way that feels rooted in the city rather than designed only for tourists. For travellers wanting a meal in a characterful, independently minded venue within easy reach of central attractions, it is one of the clearest fits in Dublin 1. Booking is sensible, especially for popular lunch and evening periods.