Dining Out

Jordan Mooney: Fantastic fare at a tiny Temple Bar eatery

It doesn’t come cheap, but a meal at Piglet in Dublin 2 is a delight for the tastebuds and the senses

Piglet wine bar and restaurant on Cow’s Lane: cosy and warm, a sanctuary from the busy Temple Bar streets. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Pleasantly lit with engaging art adorning the walls, Piglet wine bar and restaurant in Dublin’s Temple Bar is split over two levels, with tables jammed in almost on top of each other. Unlike other establishments I’ve visited recently, however, it didn’t feel uncomfortable – rather, it was cosy and warm, a sanctuary from the busy Temple Bar streets.

If you choose to dine indoors, as we did, you’re locked into the Piglet set menu (€32 ...