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Hawksmoor Dublin

Hawksmoor Dublin

Practical Information & Visitor Guide

4.3 (863 reviews)
Known For

Fine Cuts Of Beef, Unparalleled Steak Experience, Extensive Wine List

Address
34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850, Ireland, Dublin 2, County Dublin, D02 VX58, Ireland
Hours
  • Monday: 5-9PM
  • Tuesday: 5-9PM
  • Wednesday: 12-3PM,5-9PM
  • Thursday: 12-3PM,5-9PM
  • Friday: 12-3PM,5-9:30PM
  • Saturday: 12-9:30PM
  • Sunday: 12-8PM
Admission & Pricing
$$$ €29–€85+ EUR
Visit Duration
2–2.5 hours
Official Website
www.hawksmoor.ie

Highlights & Amenities

  • 35-day dry-aged Irish beef
  • Historic banking hall with cast-iron dome
  • Legendary Sunday roast
  • World-class cocktails
  • €5 corkage BYO Mondays
  • Express lunch menu

Ideal For

Steak Lovers Special Occasions Discerning Diners
Style: Craft Cocktails Dry-Aged Steakhouse Sunday Roasts Victorian Banking Architecture
Audience: Architecture Admirers Couples Foodies Steak Connoisseurs
Season: Autumn Spring Winter Year-round
  • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
  • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
  • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
  • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

  • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
  • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
  • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
  • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.
  • Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

  • Carlingford Lough & Kelly Gigas Oysters: Served fresh on crushed ice with classic shallot mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, and lemon wedges.
  • Roasted Bone Marrow: Split beef shin bones roasted until bubbling, served with sourdough toast, pickled shallots, and herb salad.
  • Smoked Mackerel Pâté: Rich line-caught Atlantic mackerel blended with crème fraîche and lemon, paired with pickled cucumbers and rye crackers.
  • Fresh Sea Bream & Monkfish: Simply grilled over charcoal with lemon, capers, and brown butter for guests preferring lighter non-beef options.
  • The Grand Banking Hall Architecture

    The setting of Hawksmoor Dublin is an attraction in its own right. The former National Bank building features an extraordinary 40-foot hemispherical glass-and-cast-iron dome supported by massive fluted Corinthian columns. Hawksmoor spent years restoring the historic space, utilizing reclaimed timber parquet floors, brass banker’s chandeliers, and vintage mahogany woodwork.

    Deep green leather booths and brass-trimmed cocktail tables provide comfortable sightlines across the 152-seat main dining hall. For private events, two intimate dining rooms—the “None the Wiser” and “Croom-A-Boo” rooms—offer dedicated hospitality for up to 18 guests.

    Award-Winning Cocktails & €5 Corkage “BYO Mondays”

    Hawksmoor’s cocktail program is internationally celebrated. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the standalone cocktail bar:

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Carlingford Lough & Kelly Gigas Oysters: Served fresh on crushed ice with classic shallot mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, and lemon wedges.
    • Roasted Bone Marrow: Split beef shin bones roasted until bubbling, served with sourdough toast, pickled shallots, and herb salad.
    • Smoked Mackerel Pâté: Rich line-caught Atlantic mackerel blended with crème fraîche and lemon, paired with pickled cucumbers and rye crackers.
    • Fresh Sea Bream & Monkfish: Simply grilled over charcoal with lemon, capers, and brown butter for guests preferring lighter non-beef options.

    The Grand Banking Hall Architecture

    The setting of Hawksmoor Dublin is an attraction in its own right. The former National Bank building features an extraordinary 40-foot hemispherical glass-and-cast-iron dome supported by massive fluted Corinthian columns. Hawksmoor spent years restoring the historic space, utilizing reclaimed timber parquet floors, brass banker’s chandeliers, and vintage mahogany woodwork.

    Deep green leather booths and brass-trimmed cocktail tables provide comfortable sightlines across the 152-seat main dining hall. For private events, two intimate dining rooms—the “None the Wiser” and “Croom-A-Boo” rooms—offer dedicated hospitality for up to 18 guests.

    Award-Winning Cocktails & €5 Corkage “BYO Mondays”

    Hawksmoor’s cocktail program is internationally celebrated. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the standalone cocktail bar:

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Carlingford Lough & Kelly Gigas Oysters: Served fresh on crushed ice with classic shallot mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, and lemon wedges.
    • Roasted Bone Marrow: Split beef shin bones roasted until bubbling, served with sourdough toast, pickled shallots, and herb salad.
    • Smoked Mackerel Pâté: Rich line-caught Atlantic mackerel blended with crème fraîche and lemon, paired with pickled cucumbers and rye crackers.
    • Fresh Sea Bream & Monkfish: Simply grilled over charcoal with lemon, capers, and brown butter for guests preferring lighter non-beef options.

    The Grand Banking Hall Architecture

    The setting of Hawksmoor Dublin is an attraction in its own right. The former National Bank building features an extraordinary 40-foot hemispherical glass-and-cast-iron dome supported by massive fluted Corinthian columns. Hawksmoor spent years restoring the historic space, utilizing reclaimed timber parquet floors, brass banker’s chandeliers, and vintage mahogany woodwork.

    Deep green leather booths and brass-trimmed cocktail tables provide comfortable sightlines across the 152-seat main dining hall. For private events, two intimate dining rooms—the “None the Wiser” and “Croom-A-Boo” rooms—offer dedicated hospitality for up to 18 guests.

    Award-Winning Cocktails & €5 Corkage “BYO Mondays”

    Hawksmoor’s cocktail program is internationally celebrated. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the standalone cocktail bar:

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

  • Slow-Roasted Dry-Aged Rump: Sliced generously pink and juicy, roasted slowly on the spit to retain moisture and natural beef essence.
  • Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes: Golden and shatteringly crisp on the exterior while remaining fluffy inside, basted in rendered beef fat.
  • Towering Yorkshire Pudding: Fluffy, airy, and golden-brown, designed to be filled with ladlefuls of gravy.
  • Accompaniments: Maple-roasted whole carrots, buttered seasonal greens, and half a head of caramelized roasted garlic, accompanied by a boat of piping-hot bone marrow and red wine gravy.
  • Irish Seafood & Starters

    While beef is the headline attraction, Hawksmoor Dublin highlights pristine native seafood sourced from Ireland’s cold Atlantic coastline:

    • Carlingford Lough & Kelly Gigas Oysters: Served fresh on crushed ice with classic shallot mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, and lemon wedges.
    • Roasted Bone Marrow: Split beef shin bones roasted until bubbling, served with sourdough toast, pickled shallots, and herb salad.
    • Smoked Mackerel Pâté: Rich line-caught Atlantic mackerel blended with crème fraîche and lemon, paired with pickled cucumbers and rye crackers.
    • Fresh Sea Bream & Monkfish: Simply grilled over charcoal with lemon, capers, and brown butter for guests preferring lighter non-beef options.

    The Grand Banking Hall Architecture

    The setting of Hawksmoor Dublin is an attraction in its own right. The former National Bank building features an extraordinary 40-foot hemispherical glass-and-cast-iron dome supported by massive fluted Corinthian columns. Hawksmoor spent years restoring the historic space, utilizing reclaimed timber parquet floors, brass banker’s chandeliers, and vintage mahogany woodwork.

    Deep green leather booths and brass-trimmed cocktail tables provide comfortable sightlines across the 152-seat main dining hall. For private events, two intimate dining rooms—the “None the Wiser” and “Croom-A-Boo” rooms—offer dedicated hospitality for up to 18 guests.

    Award-Winning Cocktails & €5 Corkage “BYO Mondays”

    Hawksmoor’s cocktail program is internationally celebrated. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the standalone cocktail bar:

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Slow-Roasted Dry-Aged Rump: Sliced generously pink and juicy, roasted slowly on the spit to retain moisture and natural beef essence.
    • Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes: Golden and shatteringly crisp on the exterior while remaining fluffy inside, basted in rendered beef fat.
    • Towering Yorkshire Pudding: Fluffy, airy, and golden-brown, designed to be filled with ladlefuls of gravy.
    • Accompaniments: Maple-roasted whole carrots, buttered seasonal greens, and half a head of caramelized roasted garlic, accompanied by a boat of piping-hot bone marrow and red wine gravy.

    Irish Seafood & Starters

    While beef is the headline attraction, Hawksmoor Dublin highlights pristine native seafood sourced from Ireland’s cold Atlantic coastline:

    • Carlingford Lough & Kelly Gigas Oysters: Served fresh on crushed ice with classic shallot mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, and lemon wedges.
    • Roasted Bone Marrow: Split beef shin bones roasted until bubbling, served with sourdough toast, pickled shallots, and herb salad.
    • Smoked Mackerel Pâté: Rich line-caught Atlantic mackerel blended with crème fraîche and lemon, paired with pickled cucumbers and rye crackers.
    • Fresh Sea Bream & Monkfish: Simply grilled over charcoal with lemon, capers, and brown butter for guests preferring lighter non-beef options.

    The Grand Banking Hall Architecture

    The setting of Hawksmoor Dublin is an attraction in its own right. The former National Bank building features an extraordinary 40-foot hemispherical glass-and-cast-iron dome supported by massive fluted Corinthian columns. Hawksmoor spent years restoring the historic space, utilizing reclaimed timber parquet floors, brass banker’s chandeliers, and vintage mahogany woodwork.

    Deep green leather booths and brass-trimmed cocktail tables provide comfortable sightlines across the 152-seat main dining hall. For private events, two intimate dining rooms—the “None the Wiser” and “Croom-A-Boo” rooms—offer dedicated hospitality for up to 18 guests.

    Award-Winning Cocktails & €5 Corkage “BYO Mondays”

    Hawksmoor’s cocktail program is internationally celebrated. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the standalone cocktail bar:

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    • Slow-Roasted Dry-Aged Rump: Sliced generously pink and juicy, roasted slowly on the spit to retain moisture and natural beef essence.
    • Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes: Golden and shatteringly crisp on the exterior while remaining fluffy inside, basted in rendered beef fat.
    • Towering Yorkshire Pudding: Fluffy, airy, and golden-brown, designed to be filled with ladlefuls of gravy.
    • Accompaniments: Maple-roasted whole carrots, buttered seasonal greens, and half a head of caramelized roasted garlic, accompanied by a boat of piping-hot bone marrow and red wine gravy.

    Irish Seafood & Starters

    While beef is the headline attraction, Hawksmoor Dublin highlights pristine native seafood sourced from Ireland’s cold Atlantic coastline:

    • Carlingford Lough & Kelly Gigas Oysters: Served fresh on crushed ice with classic shallot mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, and lemon wedges.
    • Roasted Bone Marrow: Split beef shin bones roasted until bubbling, served with sourdough toast, pickled shallots, and herb salad.
    • Smoked Mackerel Pâté: Rich line-caught Atlantic mackerel blended with crème fraîche and lemon, paired with pickled cucumbers and rye crackers.
    • Fresh Sea Bream & Monkfish: Simply grilled over charcoal with lemon, capers, and brown butter for guests preferring lighter non-beef options.

    The Grand Banking Hall Architecture

    The setting of Hawksmoor Dublin is an attraction in its own right. The former National Bank building features an extraordinary 40-foot hemispherical glass-and-cast-iron dome supported by massive fluted Corinthian columns. Hawksmoor spent years restoring the historic space, utilizing reclaimed timber parquet floors, brass banker’s chandeliers, and vintage mahogany woodwork.

    Deep green leather booths and brass-trimmed cocktail tables provide comfortable sightlines across the 152-seat main dining hall. For private events, two intimate dining rooms—the “None the Wiser” and “Croom-A-Boo” rooms—offer dedicated hospitality for up to 18 guests.

    Award-Winning Cocktails & €5 Corkage “BYO Mondays”

    Hawksmoor’s cocktail program is internationally celebrated. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the standalone cocktail bar:

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

    Overview: Why Dine at Hawksmoor Dublin on College Green

    Hawksmoor Dublin, located at 34 College Green directly opposite Trinity College in Dublin’s historic core, is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s premier steakhouse and cocktail destinations. Occupying the monumental former National Bank building constructed in 1888, the restaurant marries dramatic late-Victorian banking hall architecture with world-class dry-aged Irish beef cooked over open charcoal embers.

    Unlike standard hotel steakhouses, Hawksmoor has forged direct relationships with small-scale, regenerative Irish cattle farmers across the country, selecting grass-fed Angus and Hereford beef that is dry-aged for a minimum of 35 days. Paired with Ireland’s most celebrated Sunday roast, freshly shucked coastal oysters, and an internationally lauded cocktail program, Hawksmoor delivers a memorable dining experience beneath its towering 40-foot cast-iron dome.

    The Steaks: 35-Day Dry-Aged Irish Beef & Charcoal Embers

    The culinary philosophy at Hawksmoor centers on ethical butchery, extended dry-aging, and high-heat charcoal searing. Beef cuts are dry-aged in temperature-controlled salt chambers to concentrate flavor and break down muscle fibers into buttery tenderness:

    • Chalkboard Sharing Cuts: Written on large blackboards throughout the dining room and sold by weight (priced per 100 grams). These prime cuts include thick-cut Porterhouse (combining tender fillet and rich strip loin), T-Bone, Bone-In Prime Rib, and melt-in-the-mouth Chateaubriand.
    • Individual Steak Cuts: Sizzling 300g Ribeyes marinating in natural intramuscular fat, lean tenderloin Fillets, and flavorful Rump steaks, seared with a dark savory crust over real lumpwood charcoal.
    • House-Made Sauces: Silky Béarnaise emulsified with fresh tarragon and shallots, rich Bone Marrow & Onion Gravy, creamed Peppercorn, and tangy Blue Cheese sauce.
    • Signature Sides: Triple-cooked hand-cut chips, beef dripping fries, creamed spinach with nutmeg, roasted bone marrow topped with slow-cooked onions, and macaroni cheese baked with mature Irish cheddar.

    The Legendary Sunday Roast Experience

    Served exclusively on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Hawksmoor’s Sunday Roast has earned an enthusiastic following across Dublin. Tables book out weeks in advance for what many food critics rank as the city’s finest weekend meal:

    • Slow-Roasted Dry-Aged Rump: Sliced generously pink and juicy, roasted slowly on the spit to retain moisture and natural beef essence.
    • Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes: Golden and shatteringly crisp on the exterior while remaining fluffy inside, basted in rendered beef fat.
    • Towering Yorkshire Pudding: Fluffy, airy, and golden-brown, designed to be filled with ladlefuls of gravy.
    • Accompaniments: Maple-roasted whole carrots, buttered seasonal greens, and half a head of caramelized roasted garlic, accompanied by a boat of piping-hot bone marrow and red wine gravy.

    Irish Seafood & Starters

    While beef is the headline attraction, Hawksmoor Dublin highlights pristine native seafood sourced from Ireland’s cold Atlantic coastline:

    • Carlingford Lough & Kelly Gigas Oysters: Served fresh on crushed ice with classic shallot mignonette, freshly grated horseradish, and lemon wedges.
    • Roasted Bone Marrow: Split beef shin bones roasted until bubbling, served with sourdough toast, pickled shallots, and herb salad.
    • Smoked Mackerel Pâté: Rich line-caught Atlantic mackerel blended with crème fraîche and lemon, paired with pickled cucumbers and rye crackers.
    • Fresh Sea Bream & Monkfish: Simply grilled over charcoal with lemon, capers, and brown butter for guests preferring lighter non-beef options.

    The Grand Banking Hall Architecture

    The setting of Hawksmoor Dublin is an attraction in its own right. The former National Bank building features an extraordinary 40-foot hemispherical glass-and-cast-iron dome supported by massive fluted Corinthian columns. Hawksmoor spent years restoring the historic space, utilizing reclaimed timber parquet floors, brass banker’s chandeliers, and vintage mahogany woodwork.

    Deep green leather booths and brass-trimmed cocktail tables provide comfortable sightlines across the 152-seat main dining hall. For private events, two intimate dining rooms—the “None the Wiser” and “Croom-A-Boo” rooms—offer dedicated hospitality for up to 18 guests.

    Award-Winning Cocktails & €5 Corkage “BYO Mondays”

    Hawksmoor’s cocktail program is internationally celebrated. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the standalone cocktail bar:

    • Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew: Hawksmoor’s signature refresher, shaken with gin, fresh lemon juice, homemade ginger syrup, and topped with London Pride ale.
    • Ultimate Dry Martini: Kept in a sub-zero freezer at -12°C and poured ice-cold tableside with a twist of Amalfi lemon peel.
    • Full-Fat Old Fashioned: Premium bourbon infused with browned butter and stirred with demerara sugar and angostura bitters.
    • “BYO Monday” Wine Club: Every Monday, diners can bring their own prized bottles of wine from their personal cellars for a flat corkage fee of just €5 per bottle, making Monday one of the most popular nights of the week for local wine enthusiasts.

    Practical Visitor Tips & Reservations

    • Address: 34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850. Centrally positioned directly across from Trinity College Dublin, a 2-minute walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
    • Transit: Take the Luas Green Line or Red Line to the Trinity or Westmoreland stops, each less than a 2-minute walk from the front doors.
    • Express / Early Bird Menu: Available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM and Friday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Offering 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33, making it exceptional value for lunch.
    • Dress Code: Smart casual. Neat denim and tailored sneakers are welcome; athletic sportswear is discouraged.
    • Booking Advice: Online reservations through the Hawksmoor website are strongly advised 2 to 4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday dinners and Sunday roasts. Walk-in seats are often available at the bar for solo diners.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Hawksmoor Dublin’s most famous dish?

    Hawksmoor Dublin is most famous for its 35-day dry-aged Irish sharing steaks (Chateaubriand and Porterhouse) cooked over charcoal embers, and its Sunday Roast featuring roast rump, beef dripping potatoes, and bone marrow gravy.

    What is BYO Monday at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Every Monday, Hawksmoor hosts its “Wine Club,” allowing guests to bring their own bottles of wine or champagne to accompany their meal for a minimal corkage fee of only €5 per bottle.

    Is there an express lunch menu at Hawksmoor Dublin?

    Yes, Hawksmoor offers a set lunch and early evening menu from Monday through Saturday, featuring 2 courses for €29 or 3 courses for €33.

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