Overview

Assassination Custard is perhaps Dublin's smallest restaurant, with just two tables and a counter seating a maximum of 10 people. Opened in 2015 by husband-and-wife team Ken Doherty and Gwen McGrath, this tiny lunch-only spot on Kevin Street has developed an almost mythical status among food enthusiasts. The menu changes daily based on what's available and the chefs' inspiration, with a focus on Mediterranean flavors, particularly Italian and Middle Eastern influences. The restaurant's unusual name comes from a dessert mentioned in James Joyce's 'Ulysses,' reflecting the literary connections that run through Dublin's culture.