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The Black Forge, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN

The Black Forge

4.8 (4193)
€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 19 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 4,193 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 offers an unforgettable dining experience with "great atmosphere," "fantastic food," and "very friendly service." Guests rave about the "amazing dining experience" with "huge portion sizes" and "excellent cocktails." The staff is "attentive and welcoming," and the venue is a "local gem worth travelling for."
4,193 Reviews
  1. Grace

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff can’t do enough for u food is fabulous and very reasonable very well ran

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  2. Radek

    Dubai1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience – great atmosphere, delicious food, and huge thanks for letting us take a photo with Conor McGregor’s belt!

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  3. Ryan

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we arrived they upgraded our table for us which was nice, we got to meet Conor McGregor also! Food was lovely and service was brilliant

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  4. Ray

    Wicklow5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent the staff are all amazing it's just an amazing dining experience, everything on the menu is delicious.

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  5. Monika

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Can be better, music was bad, souvenirs were not available

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  6. Bridie

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the staff helped me when I realised I had lost my purse!

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  7. Rachel

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, service was excellent, until we went outside to the smoking area to have a cigarette after finishing our main course. Waitress followed us out with the bill even though we hadn’t asked for it and told us they needed the table, even though we weren’t finished and wanted dessert. We had booked the table for 2 hours, and this was only an hour into are time. It was extremely rude and not like previous visits. Very disappointing as it was for our son’s birthday.

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  8. eva

    Northern Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner last night, service was immaculate as always, would definitely recommend 👏🏻👏🏻

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  9. Johnny

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    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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  10. Deede VIP

    South Carolina15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    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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The Black Forge is rated 4.8 stars by 4193 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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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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