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Elephant & Castle - Rathmines, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

4.2
4.2
1077 Reviews
€30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Our Rathmines Elephant & Castle has become a staple venue over the last two years, right in the heart of Rathmines Village. The signature white facade from Temple Bar has been replicated, bringing new life to this previously quiet corner of Rathmines village. being the second location of the E&C family we have served over thousands of many happy guests. Service, great food and comfortable dining experience is our number one priority.

The menu will feature the same great dishes that make Elephant & Castle a firm favourite. From the fluffy omelettes, and juicy burgers, and, of course, those crispy, spicy wings. We’re focusing on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect from a visit to our place. The 110-seater restaurant is spacious and bright, with large windows looking out onto buzzing Rathmines. Comfy booths and oak clad walls with black and white images from E&C’s native New York City.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Sat 16:15–22:00 Sun 16:15–21:30
  • Phone number
    (01) 572 0600
  • Website
    http://elephantandcastle.ie/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51
  • Area
    Rathgar
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,077 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin 6

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 6

    Child-friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 6

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle in Rathmines offers a warm, bustling atmosphere and iconic chicken wings that are "nothing short of perfection." Visitors praise the "great food and service," with an extensive menu crafted with care. While some reviews note service delays, the overall dining experience remains "amazing" and "highly recommended."

1,077 Reviews

  1. Emma

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere. Food & cocktails were delicious. Will def be back again.

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  2. Saul

    VIP

    Dublin

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious as always and the service was very good. I am lucky to live close-by to an Elephant and Castle as the experience is always worth the time
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Saul, Thank you so much for the fantastic 4-star rating! We're thrilled to know that you had such a great experience with us. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  3. Greg

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambience, friendly service and the food was better than expected
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Greg, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our ambience, found the service friendly, and were pleasantly surprised by the food. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  4. Rachel

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic friendly staff and lovely food. Definitely be back

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  5. Deirdre

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There was some draft coming in the main door - there is a curtain but the server told us it didn’t fully close … we weren’t the only ones complaining

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  6. Siobhan

    Leinster

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, best chicken wings in Dublin, highly recommend!
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on 22 December 2024
    Hi Siobhan, Thank you for your 5-star rating! We’re thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  7. Oonagh

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good burgers and wings, very good service and very handy location for after the cinema
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on 20 December 2024
    Hi Oonagh, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, friendly service, and ambience. It means a lot to us that you keep coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  8. Orna

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience. Fabulous food and very accommodating with dietary requirements
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on 20 December 2024
    Hi Orna, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, friendly service, and ambience. It means a lot to us that you keep coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  9. Lyn

    VIP

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was great and the friendly staff and ambience are perfect.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on 18 December 2024
    Hi Lyn, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, friendly service, and ambience. It means a lot to us that you keep coming back, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  10. Elaine

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great experience. The food was very good. The staff are brilliant, efficient and friendly. Music was a little loud.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on 14 December 2024
    Hi Elaine, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. It's wonderful to know our team made a positive impression with their friendliness and efficiency. We appreciate your feedback about the music being a little loud and will take this into consideration to ensure an even better experience next time. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - Rathmines also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 572 0600.

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines is rated 4.2 stars by 1077 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines 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
19:00
Booked 47 times today

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Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51

Additional information

  • Area
    Rathgar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Sat 16:15–22:00 Sun 16:15–21:30
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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