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The Black Forge, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN

The Black Forge

4.8 (4185)
€30 and under
Gastro Pub
163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
The Black Forge Inn is Dublin's newest premium bar & venue. Located in the heart of Dublin 12, the Black Forge has been completely renovated, and is under new management.

Featuring a mouth watering food offering, created by our Head Chef Ed Raethorne, there is an offering for every taste, including our signature dish "Steak on a stone" and award winning Cheesecake.

Our Drinks offering is the most diverse and unique that Dublin has to offer.
With an extensive selection of cocktails, our very own forge stout and lager,
The Black Forge has the most impressive drinks collection in Dublin.

***Casual Dress Essential****

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ed Raethorne
  • Neighborhood
    Drimnagh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. Bus stop outside door. Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,185 people are saying

The Black Forge 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Hot spot

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Forge delivers a top-tier dining experience with "excellent food," "attentive staff," and a "vibrant atmosphere." Diners rave about the "amazing steak on a stone" and "delicious cocktails." The restaurant is praised as a "local gem" worth visiting, with "great value for money" and the chance to meet Conor McGregor.
4,185 Reviews
  1. Johnny

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic spot! The Black Fordge Inn is a real gem— fantastic food, friendly staff, and a warm, welcoming vibe. Can’t wait to come back!

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  2. Deede VIP

    Charleston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, all around 5 stars! From the moment we walked in to the host Bryan, the entire wait staff, bartenders and chefs. Everything was fantastic

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  3. Baden

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited while on vacation from the USA and was blown away. Very reasonably priced for what the portion sizes are. High quality cocktails and very knowledgeable staff. 10/10 would come back and recommend to anyone visiting, well worth the 30 minute drive.

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  4. Andrea

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Entire pub gets very very smokey from the kitchen and hot stones the steaks are served on, my husband had to go out for air. Good ventilations system in kitchen would be good. Food was good, steaks excellent but menu says chunky chips and skinny fries arrive. Tacos were sent back as they were hard and "stale". Chicken in chicken & waffles was a little dry and was not finished, otherwise meal good, although I don't know where the "hot cheese sauce" was? Caesar salad had way too many lettuce leaves in proportion to other ingredients, chicken, etc. Way too many chips served, lots wasted, won't allow upgrades to loaded fries, should allow shared fries/loaded fries for the table with better pricing per meal. Brownie was tiny and pricey, will not order dessert again. Drinks good, cocktails very good. Difficult to get service, had to call staff as they were leaving kitchen, not enough table checks to ask if we needed anything else.

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  5. Andrew

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service Great pub 👍 Would highly recommend well worth a visit

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  6. Jacqueline

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and lovely food. Service was good. Was relaxing atmosphere

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  7. Shane

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food and the steak sambo was cooked too perfection would definitely recommend too order . Staff amazing

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  8. Migle

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks.. Perfect food and service... See you soon..

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  9. Rebecca

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered fillet steak on a stone which is very popular, but as a result, makes the restaurant very smokey and smelly. Food was good but could do with more air filters.

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  10. Frank

    Hesse4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience and worth the money. Happy to go there again

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The Black Forge is rated 4.8 stars by 4185 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 12
  5. Drimnagh

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Black Forge

163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Drimnagh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. Bus stop outside door. Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ed Raethorne
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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