The four big squishy bar stools at the striking green-and-grey Italian-marble chef’s counter in the photograph above are set to be among the most sought-after seats in the Dublin dining scene. Little Mike’s: Gaz Smith’s new wine bar seats 15 at counters and 15 in the dining room. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillLittle Mike’s: Gaz Smith’s new wine bar is a world away in its layout and ambiance from Michael’s, its big brother, a few doors down. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillLittle Mike’s: Gaz Smith says his new wine bar is ‘the kind of place to come and share a bottle of wine over a plate of seafood and charcuterie with friends’. Reservations will be taken for the snug, and “probably for the chef counter seats”, Smith says; the other counter seating will be for walk-ins.

Source: The Irish Times May 09, 2019 05:03 UTC