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Beshoff

A cozy and warm eatery, Beshoff is known for over a hundreds years for it’s fish and chips and variants. With fresh and healthy food served in a traditional and modern mix, Beshoff is a quick and easy solution to dining in a budgeted Irish way. The different mixes of fish and potato dishes can be chosen by the customer in a self-service option, and include coh, haddock, ray, salmon and plaice among others. There are also a choice of poultry items in the forms of burgers, sandwiches, sausages and fillets.

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Beshoff

A cozy and warm eatery, Beshoff is known for over a hundreds years for it’s fish and chips and variants. With fresh and healthy food served in a traditional and modern mix, Beshoff is a quick and easy solution to dining in a budgeted Irish way. The different mixes of fish and potato dishes can be chosen by the customer in a self-service option, and include coh, haddock, ray, salmon and plaice among others. There are also a choice of poultry items in the forms of burgers, sandwiches, sausages and fillets.

Cuisine : Irish/English

Location : Beshoff Restaurant Traditional Fish & Chips 6. Upper O'Connell street Dublin 1

Tel: (+353) (0)1 872 4400 Website: www.beshoffrestaurant.com

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Aquarium

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Gallery

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