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The Green Hen, Dublin, Dublin 2

The Green Hen

4.2
4.2
939 reviews
€30 and under
Bistro
Opening its doors in the heart of Dublin City on Exchequer Street in 2010, The Green Hen is a French-style Bistro, offering classic dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with a unique ambience. Situated over two floors with a combined dining capacity of 85. The first-floor dining room is available for private hire for groups of up to 30 guests. Both floors are complete with their own bar.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 21 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Bistro, French, Contemporary European

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (01) 670 7238

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Denis Massey

What 939 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. LurrenceP

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very friendly staff and could not do enough for you. Food was good and we will be back. Very busy as you would expect on a Saturday night.
  2. AngelaK

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, amazing service and cocktails. Really great atmosphere and ambience. Loved it , will be back
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Berlin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Can’t fault the food or service. The lighting was a bit mad! A projector that was shining into our eyes. Asked waiter to try angle it away, he tried but it wasn’t gonna work. Not sure the projector is needed. Could pop some ash trays outside. But an amazing meal, friendly attentive staff without being over bearing. Surprised to see a service charge on the bill at the end without prior knowledge as we were a party of 5.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    ..........Overpriced, not worth the money.........
  5. CharlotteA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    My food was delicious but my husbands was dreadful. He ordered fish and chips. Fish was all batter and grease chip where poor. Also 13.5% service charge for lunch time, 2pm is a bit much.
  6. jenniferl

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best chicken dish and best risotto I have ever had. Very speedy service
  7. KenR

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Food and service good and staff friendly., but wine is expensive; €38 for the cheapest bottle of red wine, then up to €46. Why has wine gone up in restaurants but not in supermarkets or off-licences?
  8. NancyC

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    After seeing good reviews, thought to give it a try. The service was good but the food was just meh. Location is great.
  9. AlisonD

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Staff were so accommodating We got delayed in traffic and they looked after us with an alternative so Mothers Day wasn't spoiled Thank you
  10. rebeccak

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, really impressive food. Considering it was Mothers Day, quality certainly kept to high standards. Will definitely be back. Veggie options lovely.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    I wasn’t the biggest fan of being seated upstairs. I don’t think the room is on par with ground level. The access way to the upstairs room is being used for storage which does not really result in elevated experience. I definitely did not like paper ‘table cloths’ on tables, it felt downmarket. The set menu seemed a bit unimaginative and despite having a decent meal there was not a single wow moment being served on the plate. Presentation wise everything looked too beige. Overall I was not completely disappointed but would not rush back. Also I don’t think adding 12.5% gratitude by default makes sense for smaller parties especially when the experience falls pretty short of being exquisite.
  12. NigelG

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The food was of good quality but felt they were rushed and the waiter had clearly had a good St Patricks Day. We had to constantly ask for things, repeat orders, and forgo courses because of time pressure, which detracted from the ambiance and the food. I am sure it was just a bad day at the office.
  13. MichaelC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unwittingly booked for St Patrick’s Day we had a great time. The food was excellent, the atmosphere “lively” and the service friendly.
  14. Nico

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely cosy restaurant, staff was helpful and accommodating. Food was very good and we were really happy with the service. Would go back again.
  15. CherryS

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Beautiful gourmet food in nice ambience! Downstairs is much nicer! Pricy for wines. Toilet could be given a renovation and taps loose!
  16. PatriciaC

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lively place to eat. Staff most efficient and welcoming. Food was very good.
  17. Brocabu

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    I had been there before and had high expectations but these were disappointed. The service was very slow though the wait staff were very pleasant and courteous. Our table was at the top of the stairs leading to the kitchen and it was like sitting in a cold wind tunnel. Two of us had the bouillabaisse which was tasty but the portions were minute. The third person had the chicken and fared somewhat better with that.
  18. Jane

    Dublin

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening, great staff -very friendly, great food!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Disappointed that my booking request with 2 weeks notice for seating downstairs at back of restaurant was not met Maitre De didn’t seem very competent or helpful Otherwise the staff were ok but as always the food makes up for it, possibly the best eating experience in Dublin
  20. DiMa

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the staff to the food was fantastic, Can't wait to go back!
  21. BrianF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful afternoon lunch. Service was really good and really friendly. Food was excellent as was the overall atmosphere. I felt the wine was pricey which wasn’t helped when the most reasonably priced bottle was unavailable Pushing us up to a €50 bottle ( and of course we had a second 😃) Really enjoyable afternoon.
  22. AnneC

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Gorgeous little spot with a truly Gallic vibe. Relaxed, convivial and lively. Lovely log fire at the end of the bar to have a delicious G&T aperitif before dinner. Good menu - great wine choice. But, justva little over-priced. I know it's Dublin & maybe I'm way out of touch, but not much available for under €35/btl wine & most main courses North of €25. The orange & mozzerlla salad for starter was basically teeny (for €13xeuro) - the root vegetable soup was, by comparison, a bargain. So, a little mixed on the 'value' front. But, really, a lovely place. I saw quite a few people drinking beer with their meals - maybe the management should take note! Being slightly less expensive on the wine front might actually encourage more spend. We didn't have deserts, for example, and shared a cheese board (which was the 'value' dish of the evening coming in at €9. I would visit again (on a less thirsty night...). Overall, ca lovely evening. Attentive, quirky staff.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ristorante molto carino, piccolo ma accogliente. Posizione centrale vicino alla statua di Molly Malone facilmente raggiungibile. Servizio ottimo e cortese. Cucina deliziosa. Consiglio vivamente la zuppa di pesce, buonissima.
  24. TerryC

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Thank you for a very pleasant dining experience last night. Everything was perfect with the one notable exception of the wine. We ordered a bottle of Cotes Du Rhone which arrived at far too cold a temperature to be enjoyed. We did mention it to the waiter but he made light of our remarks as if it didn't matter. At 50 bucks for a passable wine I can assure you, it did. Other than that we enjoyed the experience. The food was excellent. The staff were very pleasant and the ambiance was as if we had stepped into the 19th century. We'll be back. Regards Terry
  25. JeffD

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Restaurant was very cold and little was done to try and deal with the issue when we raised it. The food was very good overall but the set menu was quite limited in terms of choice with a €10 supplement for a steak. The bouillabiasse for a mian course was very small with very little fish in it - much smaller than the soup potion for starters. Staff were very friednly and generally attentive excpet fot the coldness issue - which he said they had been told before! Really nice decor and atmosphere but turn up the heat and be fairer with choice and potion sizes
  26. Berna

    Wicklow

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Ordered two ribeye steaks. Arrived with the chips cold, which we sent back. Poor side salad on plate and extra charge of €5 for veg. Overall very expensive and very poor value for money. We won't be back.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will definitely be back, would love to have stayed longer if we hadn’t been going to the theatre. Ticked all the boxes…lovely atmosphere and outstanding food. The staff are excellent.
  28. ConorB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service! Always a pleasure dining here.
  29. JoanB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The servings were a bit small. Otherwise everything else was good
  30. DonnaC

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    Lovely evening but very expensive for what it was and we were moved off our table before we had finished our drinks (admittedly we had been there 2 hours). Expensive wine list.
  31. GOBrien

    Leinster

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Very dissappointed in the quality of food-I would give a 5/10 overall. Portion size small, risotto overcooked,exorbitant prices.
  32. Sunshine18

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lunch was very pleasant. The food was very tasty and priced reasonably. Good choice. Service was good. Lovely ambience.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    The service was not good , our drinks took forever to come , our order was forgotten. Very very overpriced . Not impressed. Would not go back .
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service, nice atmosphere and food was very tasty
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Highly recommend. Food always great standard
  36. RobertB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Starters: Gambas & nduja : gambas over cooked, sauce and sourdough were lovely Crab: very light and refreshing, decent portion of crab. Best dish of the meal Mains: Moroccan lamb: meet was tough and overcooked, couscous & chickpea base was very basic with almost no sauce. Very disappointing dish. Chicken: chicken tasty and full, potato was delicious. Dessert: Vanilla creme brulee: nice, good consistency Chestnut cheesecake: texture was very cream cheesy, moreso than a normal cheesecake, thought taste was good. Rum and raisin ice cream was nice Overall: At €100, this meal was extremely disappointing, will not be coming back.
  37. Yoyo

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely ambience. Great service. Only downside were the toilets, they could do with a makeover for such a high end restaurant.
  38. JimmyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, with very good table service. Both waiter and waitress excellent with good all round service.
  39. Mira

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic food, I wanted to order a second plate of the same mains we ordered! Will definetly book it again. It is very child friendly despite of the space. Everyone were so nice and courteous.
  40. Goggins25

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Beautiful food French waiter told too many jokes, made it a bit awkward for me on a first date. Young girl waitress with the glasses was very efficient. Disappointed they don't sell tap water. Wine and food was delicious, especially the bread that came with the prawn starter. Was good to see it so busy, but could get a bit loud at times.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Green Hen is rated 4.2 stars by 939 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 21 times today
Google Map for The Green Hen

33 Exchequer St., Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 A620

Additional information

  • Area

    South City Centre

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Bistro, French, Contemporary European

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Denis Massey

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