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Amy Austin
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
intimatebuzzyunpretentious
About the Vibe
Amy Austin is the kind of wine bar Dublin needed — a converted carpark in the city centre where the tap wine flows, the small plates punch above their weight, and a Bib Gourmand from Michelin confirms what locals already know. Come for the Carlingford oysters and black garlic butter bread, stay for the Blackberry Americano and the unpretentious buzz that makes it equally good for an early dinner or a late-night glass.
Why it's worth it
A Michelin Bib Gourmand wine bar in a converted carpark, serving Carlingford oysters, Argentinean striploin, and serious tap wine without a shred of pretension.
Highlights
Bib Gourmandtap winesmall platessignature cocktails
Before you go
Walk-ins are accepted for groups under four, but reservations are required for five or more — and weekends get packed, so arrive early or book ahead.
Known For
- •tap wine selection
- •Carlingford oysters with lychee puree
- •Blackberry Americano cocktail
- •Bib Gourmand small plates
Best For
early dinnerwine and small plateslate drinks
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
A Bib Gourmand wine bar that earns its buzz
Amy Austin has carved out a genuine niche in Dublin's dining scene as a no-nonsense wine bar with serious credentials — and a Bib Gourmand to prove it. The menu is built for sharing, which suits the intimate, converted-carpark space perfectly and nudges you toward ordering several dishes rather than playing it safe. The tap wine selection is genuinely impressive for a casual spot, with pours ranging from Godello to Nebbiolo, and the signature cocktails like the Blackberry Americano show real creativity behind the bar.
Food quality is solid across the board. The Carlingford oysters with lychee puree are a standout starter, and the Argentinean Angus striploin with yellow mole is the move when you want something heartier. The bread with black garlic butter is a simple but effective opener that sets the tone — this is a kitchen that knows how to make small plates feel considered, not afterthought-ish. The €55 chef's menu is also worth considering if you want the full tour.
It's not a fine-dining destination or a candlelit romantic spot, but that's not the point. If you want a relaxed place where the focus is on good wine, interesting food, and a real local atmosphere, Amy Austin delivers. The street-facing seating is prime people-watching territory, and the all-day menu format means you can pop in at 5pm or late evening and feel equally at home.