Davy Byrnes

4.6

967 Reviews

€30 and under

Irish

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Dublin's most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Joycean associations. Always classy and fashionable. It's the original Dublin gastropub at over 100 years old.
Anybody who is familiar with Dublin pub food will be aware of Davy Byrne’s food reputation, in which seafood is the speciality.
If you visit the premises at lunchtime and evening time, you will witness the huge trade which is done in fresh Seafood, Wagyu Burgers and pub classics like Fish & Chips. There is also a full range of Salads and Sandwiches to compliment these and, as often as not, you can enjoy Oysters and Guinness.
The classic Gorgonzola sandwich with a glass of Burgundy as mentioned in Ulysses is available every day.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate strollers/buggies indoors at Davy Byrnes but subject to availability, we can at our outside terraced area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
087 712 1405
Website
http://www.davybyrnes.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Set Menus and Platters available
Private party facilities
We have a private room named Molly's Room that can cater for up to 26 people.

Location
21 Duke St,, Dublin, Ireland D02 K380
Area
Grafton Street
Cross Street
We're just in between Grafton Street and Dawson Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Luas on Dawson Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Davy's Spicy Chicken WingsEUR 15.00
Garlic Dip
Prawn CocktailEUR 16.50
Baby Gem, Vine Tomatoes, Marie Rose Sauce & Guinness Brown Bread
Sneem Black PuddingEUR 16.50
Charred Tomatoes, Apple Chutney, Lyonnaise Onions & Guinness Brown Bread
Soup of the DayEUR 8.50
with Guinness Brown Bread
Charred Celeriac HeartEUR 13.50
with Pickled Mushrooms, Avocado & Beetroot Purees

Mains

Beer Battered Catch of the DayEUR 19.50
Lemon, Peas, Tartar Sauce & Chips
Roast ChickenEUR 19.50
Smoked Bacon, Peas, Stem Broccoli, Mash & Chicken Jus
Beef & Guinness PieEUR 22.50
Slow Braised Beef & Crispy Butter Pastry. Comes with Mash or Chips (Pie contains Chorizo)
Traditional Lamb StewEUR 19.50
with Guinness Brown Bread
Rainbow CarrotsEUR 18.50
Grilled Cauliflower Steak, Coconut Celeriac Puree, Crispy Onion

From Our Charcoal Grill

Wagyu Beef BurgerEUR 19.50
Cheese, Onions, Pickles, Tomato, Burger Sauce & Chips
Steak FritesEUR 32.00
10oz Striploin, French Fries with Béarnaise, Pepper Sauce or Garlic Butter
Cote de BoeufEUR 85.00
30-40oz (for 2-3 people) with Cherry Tomatoes, 2 sides & Béarnaise, Pepper Sauce or Garlic Butter

To Share

Cheese & Charcuterie BoardEUR 22.00
Brie, Durrus, Mature Cheddar & Blue Cheese with Salami, Prosciutto, Chorizo & Grape Chutney
Davy's Seafood Platter
Oysters, Lobster, Atlantic Prawns, Goatsbridge Trout, Burren Organic Smoked Salmon. With Guinness Brown Bread
- For 2EUR 75.00

Lunch Options

Salads

Blue CheeseEUR 16.00
Pear & Walnut with Organic Leaves
BBQ Chicken Caesar SaladEUR 19.00
Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Bacon, Caesar Dressing & Parmesan

Sandwiches

Served 12 - 5pm. Add 1⁄2 Portion of Soup to any Lunch Item for €3

Classic GorgonzolaEUR 12.00
Gorgonzola & Brown Bread as mentioned in Ulysses
Open Atlantic PrawnEUR 19.00
Marie Rose Sauce & Guinness Brown Bread
Davy's Club SandwichEUR 17.00
Chicken, Bacon, Tomato & Mayo on Sourdough
Davy's Toasted SpecialEUR 12.00
Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Mayo & Onion on Sourdough with Crispy Potato Skins & Parmesan

All Day Nibbles

Cod CroquettesEUR 9.00
Deep Fried Gorgonzola with Burgundy Poached Pear
Tempura PrawnsEUR 9.00
Tempura Cauliflower Wings with Smoked Mayo & Parmesan
Fresh OystersEUR 3.50
Lemon & Shallot Vinaigrette with Guinness Brown Bread

Sides

€5

Chips
Sauteed/Creamed Spinach
Salad
Mash

What 967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin 2
Great for outdoor dining
Dublin 2
Irish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Davy Byrnes, nestled in Dublin's historic heart, offers a "superb destination" for food enthusiasts. Known for its iconic ambiance reminiscent of Parisian cafes, it boasts "wonderful service" and "delicious food." The beef and Guinness pie and fish dishes receive special praise. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "lovely place" with "friendly staff" and an inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

967 Reviews

V
Victoria
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, brilliant service. Right in the heart of busy nightlife and great shopping district
1 person found this helpful
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Nora VIP
Dublin15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is very nice snd the service is terrific. A very calm ambiance
1 person found this helpful
D
Deborah
N. Ireland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Affordable The food was superb, excellent choice of drink. the staff were attentive and very helpful. Wish I lived closer to home more often
1 person found this helpful
M
Mary
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The choice of food is excellent. The quality of the food is outstanding as is the presentation. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly It’s a pleasure to go to Davy Byrne’s.
1 person found this helpful
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Lilian
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place lovely staff …very attentive but leave you alone to chat
1 person found this helpful
K
Kate
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyable evening, the staff are so helpful and it was lovely to be able to hear each other speak.
1 person found this helpful
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Paula
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely visit at lunchtime today . Had their toasted special sandwich which came with potato skins with Parmesan and a little salad. Absolutely delicious , fantastic value . I didn’t get the name of my server but he was excellent attentive but not overbearing . Lovely ambience nice background music and all in all a great experience. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend Plenty of interesting information and references to James Joyce inside also , worth looking at .
1 person found this helpful
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Oonagh
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and great service. Definitely worth a visit.
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Fiona
Mayo1 review
4.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The burgers were excellent. Best burgers we've had in years!
1 person found this helpful
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Ben
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed dining here, had food was a good mix of traditional and contemporary options.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Davy Byrnes offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 087 712 1405.

Davy Byrnes is rated 4.6 stars by 967 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

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21 Duke St,, Dublin, Ireland D02 K380

Additional information

Cross Street
We're just in between Grafton Street and Dawson Street
Area
Grafton Street
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Luas on Dawson Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.davybyrnes.com/
Phone number
087 712 1405
Catering
Set Menus and Platters available
Private party facilities
We have a private room named Molly's Room that can cater for up to 26 people.

Davy Byrnes

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Beef & Guinness Pie

Roast Chicken

Davy's Spicy Chicken Wings

Appetizers

Davy's Spicy Chicken WingsEUR 15.00

Prawn CocktailEUR 16.50

Sneem Black PuddingEUR 16.50

Soup of the DayEUR 8.50

Charred Celeriac HeartEUR 13.50

Mains

Beer Battered Catch of the DayEUR 19.50

Roast ChickenEUR 19.50

Beef & Guinness PieEUR 22.50

Traditional Lamb StewEUR 19.50

Rainbow CarrotsEUR 18.50

From Our Charcoal Grill

Wagyu Beef BurgerEUR 19.50

Steak FritesEUR 32.00

Cote de BoeufEUR 85.00

To Share

Cheese & Charcuterie BoardEUR 22.00

Davy's Seafood Platter

Lunch Options

Salads

Blue CheeseEUR 16.00

BBQ Chicken Caesar SaladEUR 19.00

Sandwiches

Classic GorgonzolaEUR 12.00

Open Atlantic PrawnEUR 19.00

Davy's Club SandwichEUR 17.00

Davy's Toasted SpecialEUR 12.00

All Day Nibbles

Cod CroquettesEUR 9.00

Tempura PrawnsEUR 9.00

Fresh OystersEUR 3.50

Sides

Chips

Sauteed/Creamed Spinach

Salad

Mash

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