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The Lock Keeper (Ashtown), Dublin 15, Co. DUBLIN

The Lock Keeper (Ashtown)

4.6
4.6
654 Reviews
€30 and under
Gastro Pub
The Village Centre, Dublin 15, Co. DUBLIN D15 FYP5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
Nestled in the heart of Ashtown Village, Dublin 15, overlooking the Royal Canal, The Lock Keeper can be found at Lock #10.

Steeped in heritage, this double lock was constructed c.1792. With quality stonework and attractive sloping edges Lock 10 is one of 46 along the Royal Canal and continues to be a testament to the skill of the craftsmen involved.

Our bar is adjacent to the Lock Keepers House, a post that became obsolete in 1961 when the canal was closed to traffic the previous year. The Royal Canal, which runs from the River Liffey to the River Shannon and stretches a distance of 145km, was originally built for freight and passenger transportation with the last working barges ceasing to operate in 1951.

Now beautifully maintained by Irish Waterways, you are welcome to visit The Lock Keeper by canoeing, walking or cycling from Dublin City Centre. Equally idyllic, why not catch a train from Connolly with a short 6 minute journey bringing you to our

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 654 people are saying

The Lock Keeper (Ashtown) 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

  • Dublin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dublin

    Gastro Pub

  • Dublin 15

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 15

    Best Food

  • Dublin 15

    Best Service

  • Dublin 15

    Best Ambiance

  • Dublin 15

    Best Value

  • Dublin 15

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 15

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dublin 15

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 15

    Lively

  • Dublin 15

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lock Keeper in Ashtown offers a "beautiful cozy place" with a scenic canal view, perfect for dining indoors or outdoors. Guests rave about the "friendly and helpful" staff and "great food and drink." It's a "great spot" for gatherings, known for its "quality bar food" and "delicious cocktails."
654 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was reasonably good but evening was spoiled by blaring music and a Boogie Bingo (!) so it was sometimes difficult to have a conversation. Also it was not great for coeliacs even though I had flagged this in advance. No gluten-free dessert except sorbet - surely they could have produced a gluten-free ice-cream when I gave them advance notice. I won't be going again

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  2. Carole

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good and food was very tasty. The music wasn't too loud last night. This can be a problem here when there is live music and you are trying to have a conversation. The ambiance was good.

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  3. niamh

    Dublin3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was fine, had the pasta. Was supposed to have bacon in but it did not. Good staff

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  4. Linda

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were wonderful & helpful when booking & when we arrived. My mam is in a wheelchair and they made sure we had a low table & they made us feel very welcome. The location is beautiful, overlooking the canal & there is plenty of seating inside & out. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Anna

    Dublin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked for 12 noon - no breakfast items available . Food was good but not what we were looking for Should have been informed before arrival as is main item on breakfast - advertised til 2

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  6. Sean

    Dublin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drink,nice to see so many out for Paddy's day

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just love it! Food fabulous and delicious cocktails 🍸 x

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  8. Roman

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A beautiful cozy place with a good range of drinks and decent food wrapped in graceful service

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great friendly service as always and quality bar food with some nice specials — I was very happy with the catch of the day grilled salmon with a chorizo cream sauce. The music is probably a bit loud at times.

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  10. Gerry VIP

    Dublin27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All our group were very impressed with the friendly service here today. Nice location and well worth a visit

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The Lock Keeper (Ashtown) is rated 4.6 stars by 654 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 15
  5. Ashtown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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The Village Centre, Dublin 15, Co. DUBLIN D15 FYP5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ashtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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