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Davy Byrnes, Dublin, Ireland

Davy Byrnes

4.6
4.6
979 Reviews
€30 and under
Irish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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
  • 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 979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.
979 Reviews
  1. Gerard

    Munster1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening in Davy Byrnes. Food was top notch and service very good. Charcuterie board to share as a starter followed by Beef and Guinness pie and Cottage Pie ( the special - very tasty). Overall would highly recommend.

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    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a lovely dining restaurant food was superb. Atmosphere was very nice. Staff very pleasant and helpful especially Linda could not do enough for us will be back soon thank you

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  3. PerfectPairings

    Atlanta14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fun place. A little loud but not too bad. The Beef Guinness Pie was wonderful!

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    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined here for my wife’s 30th birthday. She wanted seafood and it did not disappoint. Had some miscues with ordering. Missed our seafood tower, brought a chowder. Understandable mishap. They took the wrong one but never returned to replace it with the correct one, we were left unsure if it would be coming. Otherwise we loved our meal, ambience, and a top tier Espresso Martini. Nice to find a restaurant that appreciates a high end cocktail.

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    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seafood chowder and the Guinness pie were great. We also got a salad from the specials that was fantastic. The place was busy and the staff were stretched thin but they made every effort to be welcoming and helpful. I would certainly eat here again. Thank you!

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  6. lisaa

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our time here ......staff were lovely .... Food delicious .....very reasonable.... Great atmosphere.... When we d finished eating the staff found us a space at the bar Overall a very enjoyable experience Would definitely recommend

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  7. Ursula

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable meal. We have dined here several times, and always look forward to coming back.

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  8. FeargalS

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch with my parents. They were made feel really special

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  9. Mary

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    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

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend

    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 979 OpenTable diners.

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

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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