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Davy Byrnes, Dublin, Ireland

Davy Byrnes

4.6 (1018)
€30 and under
Irish
21 Duke St,, Dublin, Ireland D02 K380

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,018 people are saying

Davy Byrnes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Irish

  • Dublin 2

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 2

    Best Ambiance

  • Dublin 2

    Best Value

  • Dublin 2

    Irish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Davy Byrnes offers a delightful dining experience with "great food," "lovely ambiance," and "attentive staff." Located in a vibrant area, this cozy gem is praised for its "excellent service" and "authentic atmosphere." Popular dishes like the Beef and Guinness Pie receive high marks, making it a must-visit spot in Dublin.
1,018 Reviews
  1. Hope

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live music which was very fun, lively crowd, good food. Service was fantastic.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Igor

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Beef & Guinness pie was over salted so it was impossible to eat it, the glass of wine was poured from a long-open bottle, were disappointed by visiting this place

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  3. Kent

    Saskatoon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Local restaurant-very good food/service in a fun area

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Graydon

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely decor, classic dishes well prepared (though a smash burger was too salty). Staff were pleasant but stretched with a lot of guests, some of which were very noisy - making conversation strained.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Mary

    Dublin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & staff so helpful -a really lovely ambiance.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Deirdre

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely buzzy restaurant, good wholesome food and service was good. Really enjoyed our evening. - we’ll be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Kathy

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived late afternoon and our table was ready. We enjoyed a lovely meal- at first we were a little confused as to who our server was.. it seemed we were tended to by several different people. That situation was corrected and we were happy. Inhad the beef and guiness pie, which was delicious!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Niall

    Dublin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable evening, will go back to this restaurant again

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Cathy

    Toronto10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and fresh food, lovely room and very nice staff. We had a wonderful evening.

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  10. Margot

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sehr zuvorkommender Service, Tisch war leider im Zug der Eingangstüre

    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 1018 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 2
  5. Grafton Street

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Davy Byrnes

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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