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Mcgettigan'S Townhouse - Olives & Figs Bistro

A 3-star adults-only townhouse in Dublin’s city centre, with a lively bistro below and refurbished rooms above.

  • Adults-only calm in a central Dublin location
  • Refurbished rooms with city views
  • On-site bistro and bar serving breakfast and more
8.5 Great 1340 reviews Booking.com 8.5 · 1340 reviews

About

Mcgettigan'S Townhouse - Olives & Figs Bistro

Mcgettigan'S Townhouse - Olives & Figs Bistro sits on Queen Street in Dublin’s Arran Quay area, about a 25-minute walk from St Stephen’s Green. It’s a 3-star, adults-only property with free Wi-Fi in public areas and a restaurant and bar on site.

Rooms have been recently refurbished and feature parquet floors, tea and coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. The property is smoke-free throughout, and the bistro below serves breakfast and offers special diet menus, with live entertainment in the bar.

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

5 reasons to book
  • Central Dublin location — Guest after guest praises the position, close to attractions and a short walk to the Luas line.
  • Refurbished, spacious rooms — Rooms are described as clean, spacious, and recently updated, with modern showers and parquet floors.
  • Tasty breakfast — The in-house bistro serves a breakfast that guests call fantastic, with a good selection.
  • Friendly staff — Staff are repeatedly called welcoming, polite, and helpful, with personal touches noted.
  • Lively on-site bar — The bar downstairs has a warm, inviting energy, with live entertainment and a food menu.

Worth weighing

5 to weigh
  • Adults-only policy — This property does not accommodate children, which may not suit families.
  • No pets allowed — Pets are not permitted, so you’ll need to make other arrangements for your animal.
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only between 16:00 and 21:00, which could be tricky for late arrivals.
  • Management criticism — Some guests felt management did not match the staff’s helpfulness, even if the staff themselves were praised.
  • Room softness — At least one guest found the bed softer than they preferred.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Security
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Live entertainment

Room Amenities

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Parquet floor

Services

  • Housekeeping

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.5
Great 1340 reviews

Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 1,340 reviews

Booking.com · 8.5 · 1340 reviews
8.5Verified guest

“The rooms are recently done up, breakfast is tasty and fantastic, and the location in the heart of Dublin is hard to beat. We spent our evenings at the nearby Dice Bar, especially when the weather was hot.”

8.5Verified guest

“An amazing and fairly clean hotel with good staff who, unlike the management, really tried their best to help.”

8.5Verified guest

“The breakfast in the bar had a good choice of options.”

8.5Verified guest

“The hotel was gorgeous and fairly clean, with good staff who tried their best, unlike the management. Breakfast at 08:30 was really tasty and absolutely fantastic, with a great selection.”

8.5Verified guest

“Fairly clean property with welcoming and polite staff who went out of their way, unlike the management. The breakfast at 08:30 was marvellous and incredible.”

8.5Verified guest

“Our room was lovely, clean, and spacious. Paul went out of his way to make my partner’s birthday special with balloons and a bucket of beers on arrival. The shower was especially luxurious—like washing off the sins of the past.”

04 — Location

Getting around Dublin

The property sits in Dublin.

St Stephen's Green: A 25-minute walk from the hotel, this is one of Dublin’s best-known green spaces.

78 Queen Street Aaran Quay, Dublin, City of Dublin, Ireland

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 16:00-21:00
Check-out
By 07:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
11 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

No, pets are not allowed at Mcgettigan'S Townhouse.

Is the hotel adults-only?

Yes, the property is adults-only, so it's not suitable for children.

Is there free Wi-Fi available?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

Does the hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site, which also serves breakfast, and a bar/lounge area with live entertainment.

The bottom line

Mcgettigan'S Townhouse delivers a solid, centrally located Dublin stay with refurbished rooms and a lively bistro, though its adults-only policy and limited check-in hours may not fit every traveller.

8.5A practical pick for couples and solo travellers wanting to be in the thick of Dublin.

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