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The Black Forge, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN

The Black Forge

4.8
4.8
4044 Reviews
€30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
22:00
Booked 38 times today
  • 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
    (01) 455 7860
  • Website
    https://www.theblackforgeinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ed Raethorne
  • Location
    163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32
  • Area
    Drimnagh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. <br />Bus stop outside door. <br />Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 4,044 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Hot spot

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

  • Dublin

    Gastro Pub

  • Dublin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Forge in Dublin offers an unforgettable dining experience with "outstanding food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere," friendly staff, and unique offerings like the "steak on the stone." The venue is well-suited for celebrations, with many patrons enjoying live music and photo opportunities with Conor McGregor's UFC belt. Highly recommended for its welcoming ambiance and delicious cuisine.

4,044 Reviews

  1. Daisy-mai

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, staff were great..made it special for the birthday celebration.

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  2. Eoin

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience all round me and my partner were happy staff were abit slow and distracted but was only for a short period

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  3. Orla

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely afternoon meal here yesterday, the steak on the stone was unreal. So tasty and juicy. Really enjoyed this meal.

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  4. Garymurnane

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good really enjoyed fillet steak on the stone few pints of forged irish stout and few cocktails the notorious

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  5. Paul

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service all night food was unreal thanks so much we be back again

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  6. Cleo

    Leicestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is phenomenal, service is faultless, and the ambiance is great. Steak in particular was delicious, and chips were cooked to perfection. The desserts were so beautiful we felt bad eating them! Will definitely be back and also recommending to others.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous food! The singer was absolutely incredible. Staff were just lovely & we had such a wonderful time for my fiancé’s birthday! Would recommend visiting if you’re in Dublin 100%!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time the food was lovely our waitress was amazing cocktails was very nice but a little Expensive

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  9. Tony D

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard about this place through Social Media. Food was really good and i had low expectations. Really cool decorations and vibe in the place. Would recommend for any UFC or Mcgregor fan to check out.

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  10. Foncie

    Munster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had fillet steak and the sirloin steaks with fries, mushrooms, onion rings and sauce. All ready good. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

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The Black Forge is rated 4.8 stars by 4044 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for The Black Forge

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

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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