Old Music Shop - Dublin 9

We had a wonderful afternoon at the Old Shop Restaurant located in the Castle Hotel. The afternoon tea was one of the best, if not the best tea and luncheon we have ever had. The sandwiches were so fresh and delicious, the scones and muffins were delicious with butter, jam, and clotted cream. The desserts were superb. Thank you the Old Shop for giving us one of the best afternoons. Two Canadian travellers were so impressed.

Went in here out of the rain for a cup of tea and a sandwich. Lovely venue but sadly that 's where it ends. I ordered a toasted ham and cheese sandwich and a cup of breakfast tea...the 10 euro toasted sandwich was measly and barely toasted...the tea at 3.50 a pot tasted like cheap tea...the staff were very unattentive, and even cheeky! When I requested a fresh pot of tea..I asked for a fresh cup and the waiter asked what 's wrong with this cup? Lol! I then watched him make a cup of tea of which he was clueless!! Didn 't know how to heat the teapot...said that was their policy for making tea .....this establishment is offering AFTERNOON TEA!!!.....don 't think so! Avoid this place! Train your staff first, Old Music Shop!! Such a pity to see a beautiful old Dublin establishment being so badly run!

Just back from a trip to this little gem, we were here for afternoon tea as a birthday treat and it was just beautiful. the food was lovely and the presentation was really great. the staff were so welcoming and made our birthday girl feel so special. Jonathan the owner was really kind and went out of his way to make it a special day. i would highly recommend here for afternoon tea as its such a lovely atmosphere and the staff were so good. i will be back for sure,

Myself plus three friends were here on Tuesday 11th April for afternoon tea. It took way too long for the tea to arrive (25 mins and then the sandwiches and cakes took another half hour, by which time our tea was long gone. We did ask for and received a refill but the moment was gone by then with the scattered way the food was delivered. Overall the food was lovely and we enjoyed our visit but the service and timing of delivery of food needs much improvement. Would not go back because of this element.

As a hotel resident the breakfast here was excellent. Lovely staff. Great choice of cereals and other continental breakfast items. The coffee machine was self service but a good latte!