Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar

Name: Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar
Address: 19 Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 HY86
Telephone: (01) 679 3121
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

637 reviews

€30 and under

American

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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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 71 times today

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Takeaway

(01) 679 3121

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
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
Public Transit
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

Small Three Leaf Salad€6.55
Spicy Chicken Wings€15.95
Celery Sticks & Blue Cheese Dressing
Dirty Chicken€13.95
Tortilla Chips with Chicken Goujons, Jalapeño, Red Onion, Topped with Vintage Cheddar, our Signature Hot Sauce & Aioli
Baby Caesar Salad€9.95
- Add Grilled Chicken€12.95
Charcuterie Board€16.95
with Peppered Goats Cheese, Salami, Parma Ham, Sourdough Toast
Baby Back Spare Ribs€13.95
Molasses-Ginger Glaze
Hummus€11.95
Carrots, Cucumber, Black Olives, Garlic and Coriander Naan Bread
Avocado Toast€11.95
Poached eggs on Sourdough Toast
Crabcakes€13.95
with Celeriac Remoulade

Main Course Salads

House Caesar Salad€14.95
with Cos, Parmesan, Bacon, Croutons & Anchovy
- Add Grilled Chicken, Breaded Chicken or Goats Cheese€17.95
- Add Shrimp€19.95
House Salad€12.55
Avocado, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Add Grilled Chicken, Blue Cheese or Goats Cheese€15.55
- Add Shrimp€17.55
Mexican Salad€13.55
Tortilla Chips, Avocado, Toasted Chickpeas, Red Pepper Cumin Vinaigrette, Vintage Cheddar
- Add Grilled Chicken€16.55
Crispy Calamari Salad€18.95
with Miso Vinaigrette

Homemade Burgers

Our burgers are cooked to order and served with baby gem, tomato, rd onion & pickle All our beef is of Irish origin. All burgers come with skin-on hand-cut fries

Char-Grilled Burger€13.95
Vintage Cheddar or Streaky Bacon€14.95
- Both€15.95
Buffalo Mozzarella€16.95
Pesto & Roasted Tomato
Chilli Beef & Red Onions€14.95
Sautéed Mushrooms & Herbs€14.95
Horseradish Sour Cream & Black Pepper€14.95
Blue Cheese Burger€16.95
Streaky Bacon, Cucumber, Blue Cheese
Elephant Burger€16.95
Curried Sour Cream, Streaky Bacon, Scallions,Vintage Cheddar
Homemade Veggie Burger€13.95
with Beetroot Purée
Breaded Chicken Burger€13.95
served with Aioli
- Add Vintage Cheddar or Streaky Bacon€14.95
- Both€15.95
Tulum Burger€15.95
Homemade Guacamole, Chipotle Mayo & Vintage Cheddar
Roasted Garlic Burger€15.95
Whole Roasted Garlic, Garlic Butter, Aioli

Homemade Sandwiches

Served with Tortilla Chips And Salsa

Tuna Sandwich on Brown Toast€10.95
with Tomato & Guacamole
Sliced Chicken€12.95
Tomato, Bacon, Baby Gem Lettuce, Curry Mayonnaise on White or Brown Toast
Grilled Zucchini€11.95
Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Olive Tapenade, Halloumi on Ciabatta
Grilled Steak€15.95
Sun-Dried Tomato, Goats Cheese, Rocket, Chipotle Mayonnaise on Ciabatta
Open-Faced Shrimp Sandwich€14.95
Crispy Bacon, Coriander Mayonnaise
Mexican Chicken Ciabatta€11.95
Pico de Gallo, Avocado, Baby Gem, Lime & Ginger Mayonnaise
Smoked Salmon€12.95
Avocado, Cucumber & Lemon Caper Mayonnaise on Brown Soda Bread

Warm Dishes

Pan-Roasted Chicken Supreme€21.95
with Mashed Potato & Olive-Rosemary Sauce
Spaghetti€16.95
with Goats Cheese, Black Olives, Capers and Tomato Sauce
10oz New York Striploin€29.95
Peppercorn Sauce or Garlic Butter, Herb-Stuffed Tomato & Thick-Cut Fries
Seafood Tagliatelle€21.95
with Fennel, Langoustines, Scallops and Mussels
Sautéed Shrimp€21.95
Ginger-Lime Dressing, Spinach & Couscous
Pan-Fried Salmon€22.95
Buttered Greens, Mashed Potato & Citrus Beurre Blanc
Lime Chicken€21.95
Lime Coriander Butter, Capellini & Cucumber Ribbons
8oz Fillet Steak€35.00
Fondant Potato, Garlic Greens & Peppercorn Sauce or Garlic Butter
Irish Lamb€29.95
Buttered Asparagus, Fondant Potato & Red Wine Jus

Omelettes

Served with Tortilla Chips And Salsa

Gold'n Green€10.65
Vintage Cheddar & Spinach
Vintage Cheddar€10.15
- Add Bacon€11.75
Mushroom€11.45
Streaky Bacon & Spring Onion
Goats Cheese€12.25
with Fresh & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms & Herbs€10.45
Temple Bar Omelette€13.50
Sausage, Bacon, Vintage Cheddar, Scallions, Tomato, Garlic

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries€4.95
Dirty Fries Loaded€6.45
with Cheddar & Hot Sauce
Plain or Scallion Mashed Potato€5.25
Peppercorn Sauce€2.95
Homemade Guacamole€3.90
Garlic Greens€5.25
with Lemon Zest
Herb Frites€6.50

What 637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin 2
Child Friendly
Dublin 2
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AoifeW
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Servers are very friendly. Food was incredible everything was fresh and delicious and service was very quick. Is a little on the louder side but this just gave it a more casual and comfortable feel. Will definitely be going back.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 1 day agoThank you Aoife:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Connacht
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Coffee wasn’t great and french toatsna
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 1 day agoThank you for your feedback. Sad to see your are disappointed.
AH
AnthonyH
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual thanks Thanks very good Thanks
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 2 days agoThanks Anthony
DR
DerekR
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I requested a table at the window, and they didn’t let us down. They gave us a great table even though there were only three of us. From the get go the staff were friendly, pleasant, and our waitress had a fabulous sense of humour.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 2 days agoThanks Derek
AT
AnneT
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 August 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
We had a reservation for 7 p.m. but had to wait until 7.20 p.m. to finally get a table.
BB
BrianB
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We brought our two grandchildren Poppi and Layla for their 1st E and C experience and my wife Alice birthday. Sat 6th Aug 22. A huge success. Best food and beat staff in the country. Amazing x
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days agoThank you so much Brien for such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear you had such a great experience. Hope to see you soon again. Kind regards David
S
Sally
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here a few years ago and had to come back for the chicken wings. Just as good as remembered.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 9 August 2022Thank you Sally:)
GM
GerardM
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Tasty fast and friendly. Very efficient with an attentive team.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 9 August 2022Thank you Gerald:)
CK
CathrionaK
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best wings around and the staff where very accommodating
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days agoThank you Cathriona:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food and great service, great atmosphere
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded 6 days agoThank you:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family lunch out with the kids food was lovely and staff very helpful everyone enjoyed it
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 9 August 2022Thank you:)
LC
LeeC
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Service was really good and attentive. Food standard has dropped considerably unfortunately. Over done poached eggs and underdone bacon
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 9 August 2022Thank you for your feedback Lee, and thank you for mentioning service from our amazing team:)
SM
SheilaM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 August 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Spicy chicken wings are the best in Dublin. Salads are good too
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 9 August 2022Thank you Sheila:)
D
Dermot
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Whenever we come home to Dublin, Elephant and Castle is always on our list of things to do! Never fails….. good food, a lively buzz and attentive but not intrusive staff. Our favourite holiday treat!
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 9 August 2022Thank you Dermot:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service, as always, were excellent. Generous portions at reasonable prices and the chicken wings is the best.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 9 August 2022Thank you for your great review and 5 star rating:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Food took almost an hour to arrive after we had started with wings as an appetiser. Asked two staff members for an update but they told us it was coming within a few minutes without checking. Service was okay, they kept an eye of our water and refilled it when needed which was brilliant. Wings amazing as per and food was okay, nothing too major. Didn’t seem as busy in the restaurant so waiting time definitely brought the stars down- big tables that came ages after us received their food very quickly; quite disappointed.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 7 August 2022Thank you for your feedback. Not sure what happened there, that you had to wait an hour for your food to arrive. Sad to see you are disappointed, but happy to hear that you enjoyed our wings:) Kind regards D.K
MD
MeavD
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Food as Always & Friendly Efficient Staff
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 7 August 2022Thank you Meav:)
PM
PeterM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 August 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely lunch with our two girls aged 6 and 9. Food very good and staff attentive. Decent value for money too. Would recommend
CM
CatherineM
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall3food1service3ambience3
Overpriced and very noisy. Food was nothing special.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 2 August 2022Thank you Catherine for taking time to rate us. Sad to see you are disappointed and that our busy ambiance was not to your liking.
NG
NoreenG
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 July 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Popped in for lunch on the way to the theatre for matinee, so didn't have a drink on this occasion. I ordered the Caesar salad from the main course, forgot to cancel anchovies! Large salad with fries was way too much, but I managed most. My pal had an open salmon sandwich which she enjoyed! Coffees after hit the spot! Got chatting to a french couple at the next table who had a great holiday, on their way to the airport that day actually, loved the Irish hospitality!
RB
RogerB
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. The best Chicken Wings in town and the Burgers here are also very good. Their fries are the best I have tasted in a while. Reasonable prices and excellent service. Can't wait to go back!
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 30 July 2022That's great to hear! Thanks Roger
CE
ClintonE
Memphis/West TN
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 26 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant surprise in Temple Bar! Highly recommended!!!!
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 30 July 2022Thanks Clinton
MA
MadiA
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 July 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was so delicious, the ambiance is great and service was amazing I will definitely be returning
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 28 July 2022Thanks very much!
PV
PhilipV
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was delicious brought my 6 yr old daughter in because she loves chicken wings and even she said they were the best wings she had tasted, staff were very friendly and couldn’t help enough will definitely go back.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 26 July 2022Thank you Philip for the lovely review:)
AD
AndyDunn
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 26 July 2022Thank you Andy:)
GC
GilliC
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food in Temple St. Amazing restaurant with great food, wine and a buzzing ambiance!
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 26 July 2022Thank you :)
LI
LisaI
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
A very disappointing experience in Elephant and Castle - been eating there for years and usually rave about the food. My husband and I shared wings and dirty fries. The wings were overcooked and had very little chicken on them, and were extremely dry (no pool of sauce in the bottom of the bowl either) and the dirty fries were swimming in sauce which made them very soggy by the time we got them. In hindsight, we should have said something on the day but we were rushing to a gig after
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 26 July 2022Thank you Lisa for the feedback. We are sad to hear that you are disappointed with your visit to us. I will be passing your feedback to our head chef. Thank you
CP
CedricP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Too much noise, but good food and drinks ;) totally recommend that place
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 21 July 2022Thank you :)
EL
ELAINER
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
I haven't been there in a while as I relocated from Dublin but it's really not the place it used to be. The standard of the food is not good and the service is mediocre at best.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 21 July 2022Thank you Elaine for taking time to rate us and for the review. Thank you for your feedback. We are sad to see that you are disappointed.
JP
JPSneed
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The spicy chicken wings are simply delicious. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff very attentive. I do much more than recommend it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
Our overall experience was not bad, but it wasn’t exceptional either. The server did not get our order correct. It was hard to get refills on water. And the this place was VERY LOUD!!!! So loud we could not have a conversation.
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 17 July 2022Sad to see our ambience was not to your liking. Thank you for your feedback on service:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
lovely food and people was very loud
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 26 July 2022Thank you :)
J
Jane
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great atmosphere and a perfect place for some laughs!
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 17 July 2022Thank you Jane:)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Nice looking, clean place. Noise was as a reasonable level. I had tagliatelle which was good, tremendous amount of butter. Server didn't ask how our burger should be cooked, so it came out well done (eeek). Lamb was pretty good. Prices were reasonable as well. Overall not great, but pretty good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Food wasn’t great, no taste, sauces were like water with no flavour Won’t be back again
Elephant & Castle - Temple BarResponded on 21 July 2022Thank you for your review. Pity to hear our food was not to your taste.
SB
ShaneB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Staff member who served us was very rude. Food came very quickly as if premade.
ND
NiamhD
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall3food2service5ambience1
Food is awful. But most people love terrible food.
GC
GaryC
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
From Booking to Payment of the Bill was fine. No issues. I had there Chicken wings. They were nice. But I tasted better. Fires with Cheese & hot sauce where nice. But over priced. Didn't have any desserts or extra beer. €30.
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Siobhanl
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
I was very disappointed with the service took abt 25 minutes for starter to come out. There was no chicken on most of the wings.
SC
ShannonC
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Table ready on arrival. Great service. Big changes from i was last at the restaurant.

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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 4.3 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.