Davy Byrnes

4.6

966 Reviews

€30 and under

Irish

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 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
Neighbourhood
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 966 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Davy Byrnes offers a blend of "excellent food," "outstanding service," and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best burgers we've had in years" and the iconic "beef and Guinness pie." The staff are praised as "friendly and accommodating," ensuring a "really enjoyable experience." Located just off Grafton Street, it's a "highly recommended" spot for both locals and tourists.

966 Reviews

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Nora
VIP
Dublin
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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
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Deborah
N. Ireland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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
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Mary
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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.
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Lilian
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place lovely staff …very attentive but leave you alone to chat
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Kate
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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.
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Paula
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 .
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Oonagh
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 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
Mayo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The burgers were excellent. Best burgers we've had in years!
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Ben
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 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.
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Rachel
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Myself and my boyfriend came here for the first time and it was absolutely fabulous. We both had the steak and it was amazing. All the staff are so friendly and accommodating, will definitely be back.
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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 966 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

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 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
Neighbourhood
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

Private dining

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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