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Bison Bar & BBQ, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Bison Bar & BBQ

4.2
4.2
459 Reviews
€30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
20:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
So what’s our story? We wanted to bring the finest BBQ to Dublin, and to open up a place that was like nothing else in Ireland. Sitting right on Wellington Quay, in the heart of Dublin, Bison is a slice of BBQ heaven. Sidle up to our bar, saddle up on our seats and get comfortable in Bison Bar & BBQ, Dublin’s first and best BBQ joint.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 533 7561
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We’ve got some seriously scrumptious food platters (we are Dublin’s first and best BBQ after all), or else you can book out a whole room and play your own music with a late bar!<br /><br />Email events@bisonbar.ie and we'll take it from there!
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next even with us today! From private to semi-private events, food platters to drinks only bookings, we’ve got something for any occasion in the heart of Wellington Quay. We’ve got you covered for group dinners, BBQ events, summer parties, corporate events and so much more. You name it, we can do it!
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What 459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bison Bar & BBQ offers a mixed dining experience with standout dishes like "chicken wings with alabama sauce" and a "beautiful brisket burger." While the service is described as "excellent," some diners noted inconsistent food quality and atmosphere concerns. The "combo meat" and cleanliness received positive mentions, promising comfort and taste.

459 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Food was amazing, great value, and the servers were lovely. We shared a three meat bbq plate and two of the special sides and loved it.
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Peter, We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. We're very proud of out slow cooked meats, so glad you also liked! Looking forward to providing you with our best service again soon! Thank you Best Wishes, Michelle McCann Restaurant Supervisor

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  2. Kealan

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quick and brilliant service, really lovely food too
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 15 November 2024
    Hi Kealan, Your kind words made our day! We're very proud of our good service, I'm glad it was noticed. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again soon! Best Wishes, Michelle McCann Restaurant Supervisor

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  3. John

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Initial waitress who seated us was lovely, very nice and welcoming a credit to the bar, however the waitress that took us the bill asked me how much i wanted to tip out loud in front of everyone, this is an absolute disgrace, i always leave a generous tip but on this occasion all i gave was 10 euro, i just hope the 10 euro will make up for me never coming back or recommending this place to anyone ever again which ive done on multiple occasions.
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 27 October 2024
    Hey John I've messaged you privately, I hope to hear from you soon. Many Thanks Reece McCann Bar Supervisor

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  4. Mary

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Place could be cleaner, staff were pleasant, not their fault there were no customers. Food was poor quality. Won’t be returning & wouldn’t recommend.
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 14 September 2024
    Hi Mary, I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We are always striving to improve, and your comments are important to us. I’m glad to hear that our staff made a positive impression despite the other issues. We appreciate your feedback and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Best Wishes, Michelle Fernandes Restaurant Supervisor

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant food, excellent service, no complaints whatsoever, will definitely be back
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 9 July 2024
    We're overjoyed to hear about your fantastic experience! Thanks for dining with us and sharing your feedback. Cheers to more memorable meals ahead! Best Wishes, Michelle Fernandes Restaurant Supervisor

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  6. CarolinaL

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have the combo meat that it was delicious. Good pint and the place are very clean and comfy. The staffs are lovely
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 9 July 2024
    Hi Carolina. Your kind words made our day, we're glad you like our meats and our staff. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again soon! Best Wishes, Michelle Fernandes Restaurant Supervisor

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  7. AliceD

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered food and drinks and we the drinks were half glass the staff come to the table to say that the prices at menu were not updated and that we would be charged for the new prices. Why they didn’t let we know it when ordering???? The situation was very awkward.
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 18 June 2024
    Dear Alice, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with your order. Your feedback is important and highlights areas we need to improve. We recently had new staff in training, which contributed to the oversight. This is not an excuse, but we acknowledge that our service fell short on that. We should have informed you of the price changes when ordering, and we regret the awkward situation it created. Please know that we are addressing these training issues to prevent similar incidents. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best Wishes, Michelle Fernandes Restaurant Supervisor

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Ordered a brisket, onion rings and garlic potatoes. Some potatoes were piping hot some were luke warm. Onion rings were bland and fell apart without any structure. The brisket portion consisted of 4 thin slices of lightly seasoned meat that resembled lightly baked meat that was extremely wet and had no bbq taste. It was most definetly not salted. I was satisfied with the speed of the servers and their curtesy but I reserved seats in a specific area and was seated instead at a flimsy table infront of the bar. Staff was quite unprofessional, whipping out their phones and one even sitting down using a laptop laughing at something on it to other coworkers. The music was blaring so loud with barely anyone there (in retrospect this should have been my red flag) that it made the atmosphere feel extremely unwelcoming. I wouldnt recommend my experience for anyone and I strongly hope the food and the service improves in the future.
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 14 June 2024
    Dear Customer, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for issues you encountered during your visit. It's disappointing to hear that the food did not meet your expectations, our team is in constantly training and we strive to provide the best dining experience. Your comments highlight areas that need improvement, please be assured that we are addressing all of these concerns promptly. For future visits, please inform us immediately if your seating request isn't met so we can address it. We would love the opportunity to serve you again and demonstrate the improvements firsthand. Please contact us directly for your next visit. We also appreciate your acknowledgment of our staff's speed and courtesy. Thanks again, Best Wishes, Michelle Fernandes Restaurant Supervisor

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  9. MaksymOvsianikov

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The ribs almost didn't have meet. Very expensive. High tips were automatically added despute the sercice was so-so. Do not recommend this place.
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 12 June 2024
    Dear MaksymOvsianikov, We apologize for not meeting your expectations. We're proud of our 14-hour meats, including the Smoked Ribs, they all meet high standards, but sometimes supplier variations may affect quality and amount. Please inform your server or a manager immediately if there's an issue, so we can address it on the spot. The service charge for tables of five or more is to ensure excellent service for larger groups. We regret that your service didn't meet expectations and if you have anything to add it would be helpful for us to address this with our team. Thank you for your feedback. We hope to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best Wishes, Michelle Fernandes Restaurant Supervisor

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  10. Bazatron

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Brisket buger was beautiful, salad was huge and really nice. 3 bottles of Sol for 12 is a great deal. Service was excellent. Chips, both normal and sweet potato (3 different portions) were absolutely freezing and disgusting. No point sending them back because they probably would have used the returns just recooked in the fryer. Let the otherwise nice meal down.
    Bison Bar & BBQResponded on 7 June 2024
    Dear Bazatron, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and our great deal on Sol beers. It's also wonderful to know that you found our service to be excellent, our staff is trained to be the best. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with the chips Had you informed us about the issue at the time, we would have been more than happy to prepare a fresh batch for you. We have strict standards to ensure all our food is served fresh, and we never reuse returned items. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with a flawless dining experience. Best Wishes, Michelle Fernandes Restaurant Supervisor

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FAQs

Bison Bar & BBQ offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Bison Bar & BBQ also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 533 7561.

Bison Bar & BBQ is rated 4.2 stars by 459 OpenTable diners.

Bison Bar & BBQ does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
20:00
Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Bison Bar & BBQ

11 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 XY28

Additional information

  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (01) 533 7561
  • Catering
    We’ve got some seriously scrumptious food platters (we are Dublin’s first and best BBQ after all), or else you can book out a whole room and play your own music with a late bar!<br /><br />Email events@bisonbar.ie and we'll take it from there!
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next even with us today! From private to semi-private events, food platters to drinks only bookings, we’ve got something for any occasion in the heart of Wellington Quay. We’ve got you covered for group dinners, BBQ events, summer parties, corporate events and so much more. You name it, we can do it!
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