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The Cow Pub & Kitchen, Dublin 4, County Dublin

The Cow Pub & Kitchen

4.7
4.7
21 Reviews
€31 to €50
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Cow Pub & Kitchen (formerly The Chophouse) is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant located just a stone's throw from the iconic Aviva Stadium, offering the perfect dining spot for both locals and visitors. Specialising in a diverse menu, it caters to all tastes with a focus on succulent steaks, fresh seafood, and a variety of creative vegetarian dishes. The warm, rustic décor combined with a lively pub atmosphere creates an inviting setting for a casual lunch, a pre-match meal, or a relaxing evening out. The Cow Pub & Kitchen promises a memorable dining experience with locally sourced ingredients and friendly service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sunday Sun 13:30–18:30 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (01) 660 2390
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Starters

  • Homemade Guinness & Treacle Bread€3.00

    • French Onion Soup€10.00

      Gruyere Toast

      • Slow Cooked Featherblade€15.00

        Parsnip Puree, Smoked Onion Emulsion, Red Wine Jus

        • Seared King Prawns€15.00

          White Wine, Smoked Paprika, Chilli, Garlic Butter

          • Italian Burrata Salad€14.00

            Orange & Fennel Salad, Frisée, Hazelnut Vinaigrette

            • Homemade Gnocchi€14.00

              Creamy Lemon Kale Pesto, Baby Spinach, Walnuts, Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Aged Parmesan

              • Salt & Chilli Squid€14.00

                Cayenne Blue Cheese Aioli, Spring Onion, Chilli, Organic Leaves

                Mains

                • 10oz Irish Dry Aged Angus Prime Ribeye€42.00

                  Twice Cooked Chips, Sauté Onions, Choice of Sauce: Bearnaise, Peppercorn, Garlic Butter

                  • Grilled 8oz Irish Angus Fillet of Beef€47.00

                    Potato Gratin, Parsnip Puree, Savoy Cabbage, Edamame Beans, Red Wine Jus

                    • 12oz Hereford Striploin Surf 'n' Turf€47.00

                      Garlic Prawns, Twice Cooked Chips, Sauté Onions, Choice of Sauce: Bearnaise, Peppercorn, Garlic Butter

                      • Corn Fed Chicken Breast€24.00

                        Ceps And Wild Mix Mushroom Risotto, Baby Spinach, Garden Peas, Chicken & Parmesan Foam

                        • Slow Cooked Lamb Shank€34.00

                          Colcannon Potato Puree, Baby Vegetable, Lamb Jus

                          • Classic Fish 'N Chips€22.00

                            Fresh Fish in Light Tempura Butter, Twice Cooked Chips, Tartare Sauce

                            • Pan Roast Atlantic Cod€32.00

                              Butternut Squash Velouté, Pickled & Torched Cauliflower Florette, Mussels, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Tenderstem Broccoli

                              Sides

                              • Baby Caesar Salad€6.00

                                • Onion Rings€6.00

                                  • Twice Cooked Chips€6.00

                                    • Green Beans & Shallot Dressing€6.00

                                      • Broccolini With Garlic & Parmesan€6.00

                                        Desserts of the Day

                                        • Chocolate and Orange Crunch€10.00

                                          With Vanilla Ice Cream

                                          • White Chocolate and Coconut Cheesecake€10.00

                                            With Salted Caramel Ice Cream

                                            • Mango and Passion Fruit Mousse€10.00

                                              With Hazelnut Ice Cream

                                              • Selection of Ice Cream€9.00

                                                Strawberry, Vanilla, Salted Caramel

                                                Coffee

                                                • Americano€3.50

                                                  • Expresso€3.50

                                                    • Double Expresso€3.50

                                                      • Cappuccino€3.70

                                                        • Latte€3.70

                                                          • Mocha€3.70

                                                            • Hot Chocolate€3.70

                                                              • Decaffeinated€3.50

                                                                • Irish Coffee€10.00

                                                                  • Baileys Coffee€10.00

                                                                    • French Coffee€10.00

                                                                      Tea

                                                                      • Barrys€3.50

                                                                        • Peppermint€3.70

                                                                          • Camomile€3.70

                                                                            • Lemon & Ginger€3.70

                                                                              • Red Berries€3.70

                                                                                • Decaffeinated€3.70

                                                                                  • Earl Grey€3.70

                                                                                    • Apple€3.70

                                                                                      • Green Tea€3.70

                                                                                        Last updated: 9 October 2024

                                                                                        What 21 people are saying

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                        4.7
                                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.6Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • Dublin

                                                                                          Good for business meals

                                                                                        • Dublin

                                                                                          Gastro Pub

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Best Overall

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Best Food

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Best Service

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Best Ambience

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Best Value

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Good for business meals

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                        • Dublin 4

                                                                                          Good for special occasions

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        The Cow Pub & Kitchen is a delightful dining spot with "exceptional food and service." Known for its "sublime" dishes like the fishboard and seafood platter, it offers a warm atmosphere and attentive staff, including standout hosts like Joe and Pricilla. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable meal in Dublin.

                                                                                        21 Reviews

                                                                                        1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Was a regular chop house diner for over 10 years, and this was our first visit to the Cow. Really great to see Joe and the team still there. Food was amazing as usual and service was top class. By far our favourite restaurant in Dublin.

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                                                                                        2. Tara

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          As usual food was absolutely amazing, staff so friendly and ambience amazing. Would highly recommend a meal here 🥰

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                                                                                        3. Brenda

                                                                                          Central Coast

                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          We have been eating at the Chop House since it opened its doors and got to visit today for lunch for the first time since it became the Cow Bar and Restaurant. It was simply amazing, the focaccia was hot from oven, the French onion soup was piping hot and fully of cheesy goodness! The kids were treated like kings! Best of it all, the staff, Dave was a gem as always . Looking forward to lots more visits in 2025🎄

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                                                                                        4. Jennifer

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Joe and the team are the best in the business. 10/10 every time.

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                                                                                        5. Babs

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Such a great service- we arrived late because of traffic and we’re heading to a match at the Aviva so under time pressure. The guys served us really quickly and even gave us takeout cups for our chips. Food was fab and the atmosphere was nice and Christmassy! I just wish I had more time to relax and enjoy it for longer. Defo be back.

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                                                                                        6. Eimer

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Great evening, service and food the best, will definitely be back.

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                                                                                        7. Heather

                                                                                          London

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Really lovely food and great service at this pub, we came with a large family gathering and enjoyed the whole experience! Must recommend the Cherry Blossom cocktail as well, absolutely delicious…

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                                                                                        8. Bet

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Myself & a few friends had a lovely evening here . Joe was great to chat with .. food very good .. cocktails delicious.. wasn’t a fan of this restaurant in its previous incarnation but will definitely be back again now . A little pricey so will keep it for the more special occasions

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                                                                                        9. Kevin

                                                                                          Dublin

                                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Lovely lunch and excellent service. Cod was perfectly cooked.

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                                                                                        10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                          Cincinnati

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          First night in Dublin this trip and had a perfect meal. Great food, atmosphere, and service.

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        The Cow Pub & Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        19:00
                                                                                        Booked 4 times today
                                                                                        Google Map for The Cow Pub & Kitchen

                                                                                        2 Shelbourne Rd, Dublin 4, County Dublin D04 V4K0

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Area
                                                                                          Ballsbridge
                                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                                          Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sunday Sun 13:30–18:30 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–21:30
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          €31 to €50
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Gastro Pub
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Casual Dining
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          None
                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                          (01) 660 2390
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