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Elephant & Castle - Rathmines, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

4.2
4.2
1074 Reviews
€30 and under
American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Our Rathmines Elephant & Castle has become a staple venue over the last two years, right in the heart of Rathmines Village. The signature white facade from Temple Bar has been replicated, bringing new life to this previously quiet corner of Rathmines village. being the second location of the E&C family we have served over thousands of many happy guests. Service, great food and comfortable dining experience is our number one priority.

The menu will feature the same great dishes that make Elephant & Castle a firm favourite. From the fluffy omelettes, and juicy burgers, and, of course, those crispy, spicy wings. We’re focusing on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect from a visit to our place. The 110-seater restaurant is spacious and bright, with large windows looking out onto buzzing Rathmines. Comfy booths and oak clad walls with black and white images from E&C’s native New York City.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat 4:15 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 572 0600
  • Website
    http://elephantandcastle.ie/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51
  • Neighbourhood
    Rathgar
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,074 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin 6

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 6

    Child-friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 6

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle in Rathmines offers a warm, bustling atmosphere and iconic chicken wings that are "nothing short of perfection." Visitors praise the "great food and service," with an extensive menu crafted with care. While some reviews note service delays, the overall dining experience remains "amazing" and "highly recommended."

1,074 Reviews

  1. Greg

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambience, friendly service and the food was better than expected
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Greg, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our ambience, found the service friendly, and were pleasantly surprised by the food. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  2. Deirdre

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There was some draft coming in the main door - there is a curtain but the server told us it didn’t fully close … we weren’t the only ones complaining

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  3. Siobhan

    Leinster

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, best chicken wings in Dublin, highly recommend!
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on December 22, 2024
    Hi Siobhan, Thank you for your 5-star rating! We’re thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  4. Oonagh

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good burgers and wings, very good service and very handy location for after the cinema
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on December 20, 2024
    Hi Oonagh, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, friendly service, and ambience. It means a lot to us that you keep coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  5. Orna

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience. Fabulous food and very accommodating with dietary requirements
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on December 20, 2024
    Hi Orna, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, friendly service, and ambience. It means a lot to us that you keep coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  6. Lyn

    VIP

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was great and the friendly staff and ambience are perfect.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on December 18, 2024
    Hi Lyn, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, friendly service, and ambience. It means a lot to us that you keep coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  7. Elaine

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great experience. The food was very good. The staff are brilliant, efficient and friendly. Music was a little loud.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on December 14, 2024
    Hi Elaine, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. It's wonderful to know our team made a positive impression with their friendliness and efficiency. We appreciate your feedback about the music being a little loud and will take this into consideration to ensure an even better experience next time. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  8. Carol

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff in this restaurant are wonderful and the service and food were excellent and great value for money.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on December 4, 2024
    Hi Carol, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and service, as well as the value we strive to offer. Our team takes great pride in making every visit special, and your feedback means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  9. Jennifer

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very cozy atmosphere, food was amazing! Our waiter was so friendly but unfortunately we waited a full hour from sitting down to getting our food….shame as other than this we had a lovely evening!
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on December 2, 2024
    Hi Jennifer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service from our team. We sincerely apologize for the wait time for your food, it’s certainly not the standard we aim to provide. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll work on ensuring this doesn’t happen in the future. We’re delighted you still had a lovely evening, and we hope to welcome you back soon for an even smoother experience! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  10. OISIN

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was as good as all elephants and castle restaurants, which are amazing. The staff were bubbly and always happy to help. We will definitely be coming back
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hi Oisin, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff bubbly and helpful—it means a lot to us. Your support is truly appreciated, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon for another amazing visit! Best regards, E&C Team!

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - Rathmines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 572 0600.

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines is rated 4.2 stars by 1074 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Rathgar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat 4:15 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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