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The Black Forge, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN

The Black Forge

4.7
4.7
2062 reviews
€30 and under
Gastro Pub
The Black Forge Inn is Dublin's newest premium bar & venue. Located in the heart of Dublin 12, the Black Forge has been completely renovated, and is under new management.

Featuring a mouth watering food offering, created by our Head Chef Ed Raethorne, there is an offering for every taste, including our signature dish "Steak on a stone" and award winning Cheesecake.

Our Drinks offering is the most diverse and unique that Dublin has to offer.
With an extensive selection of cocktails, our very own forge stout and lager,
The Black Forge has the most impressive drinks collection in Dublin.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 91 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Irish, American

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (01) 455 7860

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Area

    Drimnagh

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. <br />Bus stop outside door. <br />Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A

  • Additional

    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,062 people are saying

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

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Best Value

  • Dublin

    Hot spot

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

  • Dublin

    Gastro Pub

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  1. GarK

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steak sambo was absolutely delicious. Service was very good with friendly staff.
  2. Shaznie

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you so much, had an amazing night would definitely recommend. We came from Lancashire and I would definitely come back.
  3. LauraD

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    The food was very tasty so well done. Service is rushed, the second you take a break from eating the come to take the plate, you have to say no I'm not finished. Husband got offered a bag of coke in the toilet and also had a lovely comment on his watch!!! He wasn't sure he would make it out of the toilet with the watch 😅. Would I go again, nah.. did I like the food, yes.
  4. Jennorton

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect from start to finish. Best restaurant I have been too. Favourite place in Dublin. DJ plays banger after banger and the food is of high standard yet reasonable. Staff lovely and interior is classy
  5. DaveS

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would definitely recommend the black forge to anyone as the food was brilliant and the staff were brilliant and the service was really good. 10 out of 10
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic and staff were brilliant and very nice. We had great banter with the front of the house main man, had made our day. We will be back again. Thanks
  7. Steve

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The food sounded better in the descriptions on the menu than how it tasted. I was excited to taste the olive pork and its crispy outside, it came out looking great but the flavors were lacking. Also, it would make sense to have a steak knife with it just to cut through the skin easier.
  8. JohnW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience was really looking forward to this place and definitely did not disappoint food was 10/10 cannot wait to come back again in the very near future
  9. MatthewD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly staff. Food was amazing. Will be back
  10. SarahMKKK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here . Will defo be back . Chicken wings unreal and steak on the stone perfection . Some of the nicest cocktails I’ve tasted .
  11. JoaoP

    Riyadh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The room needs better extraction for smoke and smell.
  12. SileB

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    This was my second visit and I was a bit disappointed. Food was excellent. My issue this time was noise, seating and credit card machine. Music was very good but slightly too loud. Seating was biggest issue. We were seated outside toilets which I didn’t mind at all but it was cold and I needed coat over my legs to keep warm. Also 2 stools instead of chairs. Finally initially 2 credit cards failed and I could see connection failure but I felt it was being treated as an issue with the cards we presented. At fourth attempt the card went through. My 16 year old son is a huge fan so no doubt we’ll be back.
  13. AlexV

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. The service was great. Overall a definite recommendation
  14. JasonR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very good food and at a very reasonable price. The staff were very friendly and good at their jobs. Would recommend.
  15. TomA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We was greeted as we entered by Sharon and taken to a our table. Sharon gave us exceptional service all night and was so friendly.
  16. MatejV

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, food, ambient and service. Would come back
  17. Kak123

    Rhineland-Palat

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    From the begining it was a very good stay at the Restaurant. Thank you.
  18. TaraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food staff and also the service was overall very good would highly recommend to anyone and will definitely be back very soon
  19. Lom26

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great we got Conor’s table which was a lovely seat everything was fast and Sharon was great!! She had us all laughing :)
  20. vickyg

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing even better we got to meet Steven Gerrard
  21. ShaneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was execellent as where the the staff . It was a bit pricey but overall well worth it
  22. MihaelaM

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    You should improve on staff attitude. First person you meet , security , gives you the vibe of ,, what are doing here “ . You feel straight away like ,, judging from the way you look “ and it’s not the case , blink it’s not always expensive. Food and music was great .
  23. Shell

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, the staff were lovely always coming over to see if you needed anything. The atmosphere was great
  24. johnh

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything was great but mostly the food taste and value
  25. ChristopherH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was a little bit worried as I had heard so much good about this place. I was worrying for no reason. It lived up to the hype, it might have even exceeded it.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Nice place for a drink. Staff are really friendly and accommodating. Food was fine, standard bar type food. Not really a place to watch matches if you are interested in the commentary before and after as it was just switched on for the game and off when the games are over for music and or mma repeat stuff when I was there.
  27. MattS

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from start to finish. Amazing food, knowledgeable bar staff and waiting staff who went above and beyond to make our visit the best possible. Went into the bar after and the atmosphere was fantastic. Definitely worth the visit.
  28. ConorD

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience Jo especially was great she made us so welcome
  29. FranD

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best for st paddy’s day!! Food was amazing, exceeding all expectations!
  30. Dumpsterfunk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beyond impressed with the food quality and price. The Forge Stout is no joke either. Definitely a must stop in Dublin.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Not the best to be honest. The entertainment was grand, the food and service, not as expected.
  32. CallumP

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food, overall really enjoyed it only downside waited a while for drinks 👌🏼
  33. OliviaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic food, lovely staff. It is a loud place and if you don't fancy that, this will be tricky for ya. But if you're in for a laugh, great food, nice drinks and live music this is the place for you.
  34. RobA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice food and great service. Ambiance was perfect. If you are in Dublin go to the black forge!
  35. DavidF

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing place food fantastic service wonderful ambience brilliant everything I'd hoped for and better just wonderfully well done the whole team at pub we will b back vvvv soon 😀
  36. KeithO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was beautiful pint of Guinness was brilliant the staff were lovely
  37. SarahLaw

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were served by a blonde lady and she was the most pleasant woman.
  38. CurtL

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Best steak I’ve had in long time. Fish and chips were perfect. Very clean and everyone was super friendly from the moment we walked in. If I ever get back to Dublin I will definitely go for dinner here again
  39. StephanieM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was excellent and was great value for money. Will highly recommend to friends and family 👍🏻👍🏻
  40. sarah

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food for very reasonable prices. Waitress was amazing even when my son got sick in the pub through no fault of the restaurant. Thanks again and will make sure to return

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  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Contactless payment available

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The Black Forge is rated 4.7 stars by 2062 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 91 times today
Google Map for The Black Forge

163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Drimnagh

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Irish, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. Bus stop outside door. Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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