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Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar

4.4
4.4
1260 Reviews
€30 and under
American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 71 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Elephant & Castle Prince Street opened in Lower Manhattan in ’73 across from St Vincent’s Hospital where George had worked as an oncologist since the 1950’s. After two decades of short lunch breaks where he could never get anything he wanted to eat, finally he retired to a life of eating everything he wanted to eat, in his own restaurant with a special name. His passion and obsession for quality was infectious and E&C became a New York classic within a few years. Doors opened in a very different and quiet Temple Bar in January 1989 and by Summer of that year the queues had already started for our fantastic food and spectacular atmosphere!
Outside the world has greatly changed, but inside our swinging doors we try to keep things just the way they were.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 09:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (01) 679 3121
  • Website
    http://www.elephantandcastle.ie/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
  • Location
    19 Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 HY86
  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 1,260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin 2

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle in Temple Bar is a vibrant spot known for its "excellent food" and iconic chicken wings, which many diners describe as "phenomenal." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for people-watching, and the staff is often praised for being friendly and efficient. While some service inconsistencies exist, the overall dining experience is enjoyable, with standout dishes like the Eggs Idaho and seafood chowder. Ideal for brunch or a casual meal, this restaurant remains a favorite for both locals and tourists.

1,260 Reviews

  1. Diletta

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really loved this Place, we went for dinner twice. The chicken wings was delicious and also burgers, with meat and fish too. We highly recommended this place also for the happly air that is move in the restaurant. We Will be back in Dublin again, for sure, and we will come back ti E&C. Thank you very much!

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  2. Roger

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Best Chicken Wings ever! Absolutely mouth watering! Burgers are great here too. All meat and not fatty. Great service with a smile. Recommended!

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  3. Felicity

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always excellent chicken wings! It's a busy place, good staff, nice wine

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  4. Aine

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, good food, great location. Friendly staff.
    Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Aine:)

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  5. Karen

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish everything was great. Food was absolutely delicious. The staff were very attentive and polite.
    Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Karen:)

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  6. Claire

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great family meal ! Staff are so friendly and food was tasty
    Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Claire:)

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  7. Ann

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The dirty chicken dish was so bland and just lots of cheese all congealed. Service wasn't great. No one checked on us during our meal, water wasn't filled up and no one asked if we wanted to order more drinks. Disappointing.
    Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback Ann.

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  8. Alex

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely buzzy atmosphere, friendly service, good quality food. The food arrived at room temperature though and would have liked it hot. We were 1 hour 20 mins from sitting down to getting out main courses having just had one portion of wings to share a ms a starter for a family with 3 kids. Kids meals arrived after adults which was a first for us also. Overall, we will return because of the atmosphere and we love the chicken wings!
    Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback Alex:)

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  9. conor

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were fantastic, very pleasant and helpful. Food was AMAZING as always!! 5*

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  10. George

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Service was good, and the food quality was excellent, and at a moderate price. I have no worries about recommending Elephant and Castle to anyone.

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Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 679 3121.

Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 1260 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar 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
23:30
Booked 71 times today

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19 Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 HY86

Additional information

  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 09:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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