A short distance from the city centre, Liath is located in the coastal town of Blackrock, within the local market. Entering the dining room feels like walking into Narnia, such is the cosiness of the space and the air of magic to the cooking. Chef-Owner Damien Grey and his team offer a surprise tasting menu that takes you on a culinary journey focused around the five tastes: salty, sweet, bitter, sour and savoury/umami.

It might be a slightly unlikely spot for a two-star Michelin restaurant, but Australian-born chef-owner Damien Grey continues to wow diners at Liath, a tiny Dublin restaurant hidden in a covered market off Blackrock’s main street. Tasting menus are an explosion of unexpected flavor combinations, all delivered with hyper-seasonal ingredients—some appearing on the menu for just a few days. Fish Shop Jack Higgins

Lockdown gave many people time to pause and reflect and, here at Liath, it prompted the team time to come up with something new. The room now sports a stylish, contemporary look – and when entering via the rustic market you'll feel like Alice in Wonderland, as the place has a cosy, magical feel. With just a handful of tables, it makes for a personal dining experience, with Damien Grey and his small team explaining the dishes personally to their guests. There's an early evening sitting of 3 courses (the 'Preview') and a later sitting where they serve the full surprise tasting menu; both showcase Liath favourites from across the years, which have been continually reworked and perfected. Bold, original dishes are centred around the five tastes – salty, savoury, sweet, bitter and sour – which come together in perfect harmony, and excellent wine pairings further enhance the experience." liathrestaurant.com

One of the best new Michelin star restaurants in Dublin, Liath, meaning grey in Irish, is a tribute to Australian-born chef-owner Damien Grey, nestled in Blackrock's local market located only a stone's throw from the city centre. Damian and his crew whip up a surprise tasting menu of dishes that are a magical blend of creativity and skill that'll whisk you through a flavour adventure, hitting salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and umami notes. Boasting a cosy, magical ambience with just a handful of tables, this intimate spot feels like a personal dining experience, offering a charming, Narnia-like escape in the heart of Dublin.

A mecca for foodies in Ireland for over 40 years, Patrick Guilbard is part of the elite group of two-starred Michelin-star restaurants in Ireland (alongside Liath and Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen). Set beside the incredible 5* Merrion Hotel hidden within a Georgian townhouse, the modern French restaurant has all the French discipline with the precise flair of contemporary Irish cuisine. The kitchen led by Kieran Glennon, offers an 8-course tasting menu at €260 pp, there unfortunately is no menu for vegetarians, vegans or dairy-free customers.

Liath is the Irish word for ‘grey’, but there’s nothing drab about this superb restaurant tucked away in a rustic market in the seaside suburb of Blackrock. Instead, the name is a tribute to Australian chef-proprietor Damien Grey, who has channelled his big personality and intense creative energy into leading a small, family-style team in a tiny and uniquely intimate dining space. It earned its first star in 2017 when it was Heron & Grey but secured a second in 2022.

Liath is more than just a professional affair, it’s a creation of a group of like-minded individuals who bonded over a passion for delivering a great dining experience. In their opinion, food tastes best when it’s shared and they value a sense of community above all, which is expressed in the way their restaurant is run; the service is always welcoming, making it the best spot for a family meal. The menu highlights include smoked eel, pork belly and Japanese prawns.

Dublin has some world-class fine dining restaurants, three of which now have two Michelin stars each. One of the hottest tickets in town is Liath, a minuscule dining room in the unassuming setting of Blackrock Market. Sample some exquisite seasonal creations from their regular tasting menu at a fraction of the price with their early evening preview menu, and adjourn to their adjacent wine bar, Bhonn Space, for a glass from the lovingly-curated list afterwards.

It might be a slightly unlikely spot for a two-star Michelin restaurant. Still, Australian-born chef-owner Damien Grey continues to wow diners at this tiny Dublin restaurant hidden in a covered market off Blackrock’s main street. Grey is a genial host and his tasting menus that take up to three hours are an explosion of unexpected flavour combinations, all delivered with hyper-seasonal ingredients, some appearing on the menu for just a few days.

In Blackrock, Liath has evolved yet again to bring us Liath Uncut – a two hour interactive meal experience that will bring Liath Restaurant back to life in your own home. Connect with the team via a live Zoom chat, bringing the Liath service to your table with chefs on hand the whole way through cooking. This is as close to going out as you could possibly get right now and seems remarkable value at €90 for two for ten courses.

When Heron & Grey announced they were splitting up late last year, anyone who's eaten there (or was never lucky enough to get a booking) sobbed inwardly, but when Damien Grey announced he was opening the restaurant under a new name, 'Liath', sighs of relief were heard across the city. It opened last month to raves all round, and expect reservations to sell out in seconds for the foreseeable future.

The Liath is the successor to the Heron and Grey and is run by Australian chef Damian Grey, and describes itself as paying the utmost respect to food by injecting it with all the team’s experience, passion, self-belief and love for their craft. It’s Michelin-starred and specialities include: white soy, cep and walnut; Anjou pigeon, blackberry and amaranth; and Pear with black pepper and Grand Cru.

Dinner at Liath, in Blackrock Market, is one of the finest dining experiences in Ireland. With just 22 seats, this stylish little restaurant offers a sense of escapism and exclusivity. Serving an exquisite ten-course tasting menu, Damien Grey and his superb team, spearheaded by the ebullient Niall O’Connor, deliver a fairy tale experience underpinned by seasonality, excellence and genuine warmth.

Tucked behind an unassuming door in Blackrock Market lies one of Dublin’s truest, most brilliant treasures — Liath. A two Michelin-starred sanctuary of flavour + feeling, dining here feels like stepping into a quiet dream, where every detail has been considered, but nothing feels forced. There’s an intimacy to the space — seating an exclusive 14 guests per sitting.

Liath is one of Dublin’s more popular Michelin Star restaurants for a reason. If you’re looking for one of the best restaurants in Dublin to mark a special occasion, look no further than the Liath. Their menu features dishes like white soy, cep, and walnut; Anjou pigeon, blackberry, and amaranth; and Pear with black pepper and Grand Cru.

This little but fierce neighbourhood restaurant did a David and Goliath to collect two Michelin Stars in less than three years. Riding the wave from there, Liath don’t look like they’re slowing down. Having just launched a new Spring menu, chef Damian Grey is next opening a new, more casual restaurant beside Liath named Phase One.

Within the beautiful Blackrock Market you’ll find the stylish Liath, which has this year gained a Michelin star, bringing its total to 2!. If you visit earlier in the evening you can eat the 3-course menu, and later in the evening there’s a full ‘surprise tasting menu’, which sounds so exciting!

Located outside of Dublin in the seaside town of Blackrock, Liath is the second Michelin Star restaurant from Australian-born owner and head chef Damien Grey. The restaurant itself is easily one of the smallest we’ve ever dined in. Making the experience very intimate.

Liath, the Irish word for grey, is a fine dining restaurant created by chef Damien Grey. Grey was the co-owner of the one-star Michelin Star Restaurant, 'Heron And Grey' which closed at the start of the year. Right now, getting a booking here is like gold dust.

Chapter One's "rare feat" of entering the guide with two stars was commended, while Liath, promoted from one star, is described as an "intimate restaurant located within a Bohemian suburban market and run by passionate Australian chef-owner Damien Grey".

Liath is a renowned Michelin-starred restaurant located in Dublin, Ireland. Formerly known as “Heron & Grey,” Liath underwent a rebranding and renovation in 2019, emerging with a refreshed identity and a continued commitment to culinary excellence.

The coveted awards were announced on Wednesday, with Chapter One and Liath awarded the high honour of two stars – something only five restaurants across Ireland and Britain were promoted to.

Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen in Dublin 1 and Liath by Damien Grey in Blackrock have both been newly awarded a two-star status in the Michelin Awards guide for 2022.