The Garden Room
A dining paradise at Dublin's Merrion Hotel

With a contemporary Irish menu composed from fresh ingredients and creative combinations, harking back to days past and yet modern in approach, The Garden Room is designed to allow guests the opportunity to share and sample tastes and flavours created by head chef Ed Cooney and his team.
When this approach is fused with the serene, casual and comfortable character of the venue and its regal garden surroundings, the restaurant becomes an Eden to be savoured any time of day.
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