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Davy Byrnes, Dublin, Ireland

Davy Byrnes

4.6
4.6
972 Reviews
€30 and under
Irish

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2 people
22:30
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 972 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

972 Reviews
  1. Ursula

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Mary

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    1 person found this helpful

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply Fabulous !! Our meal was just excellent with fabulous service and lovely wine !!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Victoria

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, brilliant service. Right in the heart of busy nightlife and great shopping district

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Danielle

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent 10 days in Ireland traveling from Dublin to Donegal to Cork and our dinner at Davy Byrnes in Dublin was by far our favorite. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend the wings—they are now my #1 favorite wing (and I consider myself a wing connoisseur). Also the Shepard’s pie will be something I would make a trip back to Ireland for. Amazing kind staff as well!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Nora VIP

    Dublin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very nice snd the service is terrific. A very calm ambiance

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Deborah

    N. Ireland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Affordable The food was superb, excellent choice of drink. the staff were attentive and very helpful. Wish I lived closer to home more often

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Mary

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The choice of food is excellent. The quality of the food is outstanding as is the presentation. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly It’s a pleasure to go to Davy Byrne’s.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Lilian

    Dublin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place lovely staff …very attentive but leave you alone to chat

    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 972 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:30
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Davy Byrnes

21 Duke St,, Dublin, Ireland D02 K380

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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