Where craftsmanship, seasonality and connection meet on a plate.
Outside, the Docklands begins to turn. Along the Grand Canal, the light softens, the air carries the scent of rain and wood smoke, and the city slows its rhythm. Inside Anantara The Marker, warmth takes shape in the glow of candlelight and the hum of conversation. At the heart of it all lies Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins, a restaurant that captures the spirit of the season and the soul of the city.
A Taste of the City’s Soul
Led by Executive Chef Gareth Mullins, Forbes Street is a celebration of Irish produce and contemporary craftsmanship. With more than two decades of international experience, Gareth has created a dining experience where every element reflects precision, creativity and a deep respect for local ingredients. The restaurant’s design mirrors this philosophy, elegant yet relaxed, with an open kitchen that allows guests to witness the artistry behind each dish. From the first greeting to the final course, the experience is refined, welcoming and distinctly Dublin.
Autumn at Forbes Street is a journey through the richness of the Irish landscape. The new seasonal menu captures the warmth and depth of the season through ingredients that tell a story of land and sea. Dishes highlight the natural sweetness of butternut squash, the earthiness of wild mushrooms and the delicate flavour of freshly caught seafood. Signature creations include seared king scallops or Lough Neagh smoked eel. Each plate is balanced, beautiful and deeply satisfying, a reflection of the chef’s commitment to honest, ingredient-led cooking.
As evenings grow longer, this menu becomes an invitation to slow down, to savour, and to reconnect with the rhythm of the season. Every flavour, every texture, every aroma is designed to awaken the senses and celebrate the quiet luxury of autumn dining.
The Pre-Theatre Experience
Perfectly located beside the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Forbes Street also offers an elegant Pre-Theatre Menu for those wishing to enjoy a refined dining experience before a performance. This two- or three-course menu embodies the same dedication to quality and care, allowing guests to dine with ease and elegance before taking their seats. Whether it is a light risotto of pearl barley and pumpkin, or a ‘john stone; Irish butcher petite fillet, each dish is thoughtfully composed to complement the evening ahead.
A Moment to Savour
At Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins, dining is an expression of connection, between chef and guest, between the bounty of Ireland and the creativity of its people, between the fleeting beauty of the season and the timeless pleasure of sharing a meal.
As the city glows beyond the windows of Anantara The Marker, autumn reveals itself in every detail: the warmth of the service, the craftsmanship of the kitchen, the elegance of a moment well spent. To dine here is to experience Dublin at its most authentic generous, creative and quietly extraordinary.