Davy Byrnes

4.6

932 Reviews

€30 and under

Irish

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 11 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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Additional information

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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Davy's Spicy Chicken Wings€15.00
Garlic Dip
Prawn Cocktail€16.50
Baby Gem, Vine Tomatoes, Marie Rose Sauce & Guinness Brown Bread
Sneem Black Pudding€16.50
Charred Tomatoes, Apple Chutney, Lyonnaise Onions & Guinness Brown Bread
Soup of the Day€8.50
with Guinness Brown Bread
Charred Celeriac Heart€13.50
with Pickled Mushrooms, Avocado & Beetroot Purees

Mains

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

From Our Charcoal Grill

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

To Share

Cheese & Charcuterie Board€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 2€75.00

Lunch Options

Salads

Blue Cheese€16.00
Pear & Walnut with Organic Leaves
BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad€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 Gorgonzola€12.00
Gorgonzola & Brown Bread as mentioned in Ulysses
Open Atlantic Prawn€19.00
Marie Rose Sauce & Guinness Brown Bread
Davy's Club Sandwich€17.00
Chicken, Bacon, Tomato & Mayo on Sourdough
Davy's Toasted Special€12.00
Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Mayo & Onion on Sourdough with Crispy Potato Skins & Parmesan

All Day Nibbles

Cod Croquettes€9.00
Deep Fried Gorgonzola with Burgundy Poached Pear
Tempura Prawns€9.00
Tempura Cauliflower Wings with Smoked Mayo & Parmesan
Fresh Oysters€3.50
Lemon & Shallot Vinaigrette with Guinness Brown Bread

Sides

€5

Chips
Sauteed/Creamed Spinach
Salad
Mash

What 932 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin 2
Great for brunch
Dublin 2
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Davy Byrnes is a Dublin gem offering a "wonderful atmosphere" and "fantastic service." This historic pub, known for its literary ties, blends charm with modern expectations. Diners appreciate the "delicious food," especially the Guinness and steak pie. Though occasionally busy, the "friendly staff" ensure a memorable visit.

932 Reviews

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Danielle
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is extraordinary, they make you feel very looked after, the ambiance is elegant and the food is beautiful. The trifecta of a great experience. Sincerest thanks!
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Deirdre
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely afternoon in Davy Byrnes, food was lovely, every staff member was fantastic in a busy setting. Thanks for a lovely afternoon!
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Sheri
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our best meal and service in Dublin. After three days of eating and drinking, we found this the most pleasant experience. Gabriel served us and was plain ideal. Highly recommend.
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Ken
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal with the family, accommodated early for our table. Our server Gabriel was first class. Enjoyable food and cocktails after. Will definitely be back.
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Mike
VIP
Greensboro
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never a bad experience. We frequent DB every time we are in Dublin. The experience is always satisfying. We had dinner reservations for a Friday night (highly recommended). Quick to seat and serve us. Delicious food. Great drinks and the staff is always friendly. Will return. Family of four adults.
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Emma
Dublin
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic pre Christmas lunch with friends. The food is always delicious and staff are so friendly and attentive.
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Declan
Berlin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat. Gabriel was such a real positive energy and fun waiter.
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Francis
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For any social occasion this is a nice destination to while away a couple of hours
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Colette
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fab but too light on the veg very small portion of peas other than that delicious and very good value Great atmosphere staff great and very helpful will definitely go back
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Eamon
Dublin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a meal and drinks on a very busy evening before Christmas. It's a relatively small venue and was busy and noisy when we arrived. The staff were very nice and got us a table in a quieter corner. The service was excellent, despite the Christmas rush. Gabriel in particular stood out as super professional and efficient.
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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 932 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 11 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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Beef & Guinness Pie

Roast Chicken

Davy's Spicy Chicken Wings

Appetizers

Davy's Spicy Chicken Wings€15.00

Prawn Cocktail€16.50

Sneem Black Pudding€16.50

Soup of the Day€8.50

Charred Celeriac Heart€13.50

Mains

Beer Battered Catch of the Day€19.50

Roast Chicken€19.50

Beef & Guinness Pie€22.50

Traditional Lamb Stew€19.50

Rainbow Carrots€18.50

From Our Charcoal Grill

Wagyu Beef Burger€19.50

Steak Frites€32.00

Cote de Boeuf€85.00

To Share

Cheese & Charcuterie Board€22.00

Davy's Seafood Platter

Lunch Options

Salads

Blue Cheese€16.00

BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad€19.00

Sandwiches

Classic Gorgonzola€12.00

Open Atlantic Prawn€19.00

Davy's Club Sandwich€17.00

Davy's Toasted Special€12.00

All Day Nibbles

Cod Croquettes€9.00

Tempura Prawns€9.00

Fresh Oysters€3.50

Sides

Chips

Sauteed/Creamed Spinach

Salad

Mash

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is Davy Byrnes currently accepting reservations?

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