Davy Byrnes

4.6

971 Reviews

€30 and under

Irish

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Additional information

Location
21 Duke St,, Dublin, Ireland D02 K380
Phone number
087 712 1405
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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 971 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
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.

971 Reviews

M
Mary
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chowder and beef and Guinness pie really good. Staff very attentive and chatty Would recommend especially if hosting visitors from abroad as there as lots of literary references and items of interest
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply Fabulous !! Our meal was just excellent with fabulous service and lovely wine !!
1 person found this helpful
V
Victoria
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
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
D
Danielle
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We spent 10 days in Ireland traveling from Dublin to Donegal to Cork and our dinner at Davy Byrnes in Dublin was by far our favorite. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend the wings—they are now my #1 favorite wing (and I consider myself a wing connoisseur). Also the Shepard’s pie will be something I would make a trip back to Ireland for. Amazing kind staff as well!
1 person found this helpful
N
Nora VIP
Dublin15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 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 February 26, 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 February 26, 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
L
Lilian
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 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 February 22, 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

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 971 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

21 Duke St,, Dublin, Ireland D02 K380

Additional information

Phone number
087 712 1405
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Davy Byrnes

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About this restaurant

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

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