Drury Buildings

Name: Drury Buildings
Address: 52-55 Drury St, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 VY15
Telephone: (01) 960 2095
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1102 Reviews

€30 and under

Contemporary European

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Drury Buildings is an owner operated award winning Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and Venue in the heart of Dublin city centre.

Above the bar is our lounge and dining room. This cosy and relaxing space set over two floors of the building is perfect if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of town and relax with a great bottle of wine, a cocktail and graze on our small plates and boards.

Our menu is specially crafted to suit the taste buds of all guests while also ensuring that there is enough variety to cater to different dietary requirements.
Our kitchen is a tapas-style cuisine that adds an element of fun and also encourages socializing, with a sharing-style menu.

‘We never stop creating, we never stop evolving’

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Irish, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:30 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 960 2095
Website
https://drurybuildings.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Warren Massey
Private party facilities
A Private space for a good old knees up. Enjoy birthday parties, product launches and stylish soirées. Feast on a traditional Italian style family banquet. Sample and share large platters on long tables. Break bread amongst friends. Bar facilities available in the room.Capacity for canapes event reception up to 70 guests.
Private party contact
karin@drurybuildings.com: 086 829 5160

Location
52-55 Drury St, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin D02 VY15
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Popular dishes

Andalusian Olives€5.50
Spiced Valencian Almonds€5.50
Allergens: Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]
Warm Foccacia€6.70
Basil pesto & black olive tapenade. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Fish; Milk / Lactose; Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]
Roast Jerusalem Artichokes€11.00
Artichoke pureé, dukkah. Allergens: Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]; Seasame Seeds
Coolattin Cheddar & Jalapeno Croquettes€8.50
Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose
Roast Black Fig & Macroom Ricotta Salad€13.50
Parma ham & Balsamic dressing. Allergen: Milk / Lactose
Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Arancini€8.50
Black truffle mayonnaise. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose; Mustard
Grilled New Season Onion€12.90
Romesco sauce, spiced almonds, herb crumb. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]
Cheeseburger Slider€8.00
Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose; Seasame Seeds
Aubergine Parmigiana€9.90
Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose
Potato & Spring Onion Cake€11.50
Smoked salmon, dill crème fraiche. Allergens: Fish; Milk / Lactose
Gambas€11.50
N'Duja, garlic, spring onion & lemon. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Crustaceans / Shell Fish; Fish; Milk / Lactose; Sulphites
Dublin Bay Prawn Scampi€13.80
Wasabi mayonnaise. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Crustaceans / Shell Fish; Eggs; Milk / Lactose; Mustard
Honey BBQ 'Olive' Pork Ribs€13.50
Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Soybeans; Seasame Seeds; Sulphites
Datterino Tomato Brushetta & Macroom Bocconcini€11.00
Fresh basil. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Milk / Lactose
Carlingford Rock Oysters€8.00
Wakame seaweed, Goatsbridge trout roe. Allergens: Crustaceans / Shell Fish; Fish; Seasame Seeds; Molluscs
Salters Slow Cooked Pork Belly€13.50
Apple pureé, Radicchio & hazelnuts. Allergen: Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]
Josper Grilled Picanha Steak€15.50
Chimmichurri sauce
Braised Gilligans Beef Shin Pie€13.90
Cepe mushrooms & Shallot puff pastry. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose; Sulphites
Buffalo Chicken Wings€14.00
Cashel blue cheese sauce. Allergens: Milk / Lactose; Celery
Tenderstem Broccoli€8.50
garlic & chili
Chips & Aioli€5.90
Allergen: Eggs

Board to Share

French Farmhouse Cheeses€17.50
Quince, grapes & crackers. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]
Charcuterie Board Finnochina€18.90
Mortadella, Milano & Parma ham, foccacia & pickles. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]
Chargrilled 10oz Gilligans Ribeye Steak€38.00
Cafe De Paris, green peppercorn sauce & Chimmichurri. Allergens: Eggs; Fish; Milk / Lactose; Mustard

Something Sweet

Warm Dark Chocolate Brownie€8.00
Vanilla ice cream, honeycomb, salted caramel sauce. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose
New York Style Coffee Cheesecake€8.00
Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose
Warm Apple Pear & Blackberry Crumble€8.00
Creme Chantilly. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose
Sherry Creme Bruleé€8.00
Biscotti. Allergens: Gluten [Wheat, Barley, Oats]; Eggs; Milk / Lactose; Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]
Selection of Natural Ice Creams€8.00
Allergens: Eggs; Milk / Lactose; Nuts [Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pinenuts, Pistachio]

What 1,102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin 2
Great for outdoor dining
Dublin 2
Contemporary European

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CatherineM
Dublin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant service! Perfect spot for a long overdue catch up - the staff were attentive and considerate. Food was tasty and the overall vibe was low-key cool. Will definitely be back.
PH
PaddyH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place as always anytime I’ve been there. Great food and drinks menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and great atmosphere 😃
b
beatricel
Dublin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Girls dinner; lovely atmosphere, food good, wine list excellent, service really nice & friendly
s
shem
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never had a bad experience in Drury Buildings. It's lively, vibey, the staff are excellent, the food is a great Irish take on tapas. Always have a great night here.
PK
PaulK
Waterford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food, lovely surroundings, great staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was nice, but the service was pretty bad. Not attentive at all and struggled to get their attention to order another drink or ask for the bill. We weren't checked in on once in the 1.5hours we were there. It was very loud for somewhere to eat, felt like a trendy bar trying to do food and drinks but only getting both half-right instead of nailing one of them. Wouldn't be in a hurry to go back.
KM
KeithM
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice restaurant, good service, pleasant atmosphere, lovely food. Would recommend it and will go back
KO
KarenO
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great day our and great service. Monique was aamazing
AO
AndrewO
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely Mother’s Day lunch, food and service were both great and there were no issues accommodating a table with enough space to put a pram beside it, ideal for the day that was in it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Mothers Day lunch for four. Good service, food was fine. Croquettes a bit bland but the arancini were very tasty
FM
FrMo
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect atmosphere - would recommend for a friends catch up. Tapas style food, lovely wine selection, attentive staff. bar seats are super.
S
Sarah
N. Ireland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
First time here and we will be back. Food was fantastic as were the cocktails. Wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised.
R
Rebecca
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Drinks were great. It’s a really nice venue. However, most of the food was quite sickly and expensive given the portion sizes. The scampi in particular were quite soggy and hadn’t been cleaned properly.
S
Stoopyj
Brighton
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Third time here. Love the food and ambiance. Lovely evening had again. Will be back.
R
Rachna
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
The person in charge of the service was quite unprofessional.
R
Ralph
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Martina was absolutely phenomenal, as were the food and beverage offerings. Great ambience. Highly recommend.
Q
Qaldim
Dublin
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Good quality food, nice ambience and very friendly staff. However the quantity of some items on the "Dishes" menu was too small. It would be better to have another category, like "Tapas" for example, to avoid any confusion. Overall the experience was enjoyable and I would recommend it for enjoying some drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had lovely drinks! Stunning setting
MF
MariaF
Dublin
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food and the service were both great. Would definitely go again but maybe on a quieter night.
R
Roberta
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I have been here a few times and it never disappoints! The menu has a very good choice of small plates, which are great for sharing. The parmigiana, Arancini and chicken wings are really tasty and would highly recommend. There is a good wine list and choice of cocktails. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive . I must mention Lucas though, as he went above and beyond ensuring that the occasion was a success . Will return soon!
E
Eryfairy
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great small plates - all very tasty. And good wine selection
V
Vdoyle
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a romantic night out with my hubby! Everything was perfect, very friendly service by the 2 Brazilian waiters ( sorry didn't get their names) and the tapas...OMG! Shouts out for the generous portions! The picanha and parmegiana are highly recommended. Certainly coming back soon for a girls night out.
C
Claire
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Always a lovely experience, trendy but relaxed atmosphere, food is always good and staff are attentive, helpful but easy going and relaxed the best place in Dublin if you don't want to be shunted out of your seats after 1hr 45min like everywhere else in the city centre these days!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
Food was hit or miss on this visit… quiet dry and wine was fine
JM
JacquiM
Dublin
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had food and drinks here with friends on Saturday night. Food was really good as was service and staff were very friendly. Have been here for both food and drinks many times and will be back again. Highly recommended
EL
ElaineL
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Another lovely visit to Drury Buildings. Great food and the bar staff were so lovely!
AR
AliceR
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Portions sizes very small for the price .
HM
HazelM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Friendly staff and delicious food, gorgeous lunch!
FL
FionaL
Dublin
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere and really good value
MS
MaryS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Lovely ambience, fab building, friendly efficient staff.Noise level very high, good atmosphere but had to shout to be heard! Food good, could be hotter though, prawns, were only lukexwarm! Expensive for what we got....but would return, expect to pay over the odds though.
KD
KarenD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience4
Lovely spot and ambiancenice. Food was unfortunately not great
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OOOO
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Decent food but slow service and loud beyond belief.
NK
NiamhK80
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Staff were lovely, food was very good just a little overpriced, the portions are small. It was a lovely experience tho. Thank you.
J
Julio
Dublin
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
First off food was good, no complaints. However the service was shocking. We had a booking for 4 people, as this in a tapas style restaurant that meant we ordered around 12-14 dishes. When food started arriving the table was filling up, we asked the waiter if they could hold off in bringing any more out until we had a chance to clear a few dishes. We were told ‘no’, we asked if it was already cooked could the just keep it warm in the kitchen, we were told ‘no’ and told we should speak to the manager. In the space of 5 min all of our ordered items had arrived, table was packed, and food was starting to go cold, this is not the way tapas should be served. The manager came to the table, we informed him what had happened and what we had asked for, he listened but that was it, he may as well have shrugged his shoulders. While the food was good, the service really put us off the restaurant. For clarity this was a Saturday night (9:30pm booking) in early February, the restaurant was not busy with many empty tables visible. From a previous experience of dining there with my partner (similar result of all food arriving at once) we did ask if we could order some dishes and then order more, we were told no, as the kitchen was closing.
M
Mfmp
Dublin
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
Tiny portions and expensive. Music very loud. We asked to lower the volume a bit so we could talk but they didn't.
Z
Zach
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great spot. Amazing cocktails and ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, very cool vibe. Staff were so nice. Food great for sharing!
JC
JulieC
Dublin
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really cool spot. Food was great, cocktails were gorgeous too. Would recommend this place for groups and couples. Loved the music too !
MM
MichelleM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
The food tastes good. The place is nice. The service was bad, very slow. The bruscheta comes only one piece, €11, overpriced. And it could taste better, in my opinion. The mini burger comes only one, it should be 2 or 3. Also overpriced and I was expecting 2 or 3 small burgers to share. The portion of chips is fair, the portion of arancini balls is fair. Arancini balls tastes really good. Overall I wouldn't go back or recomend to my friends.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Drury Buildings is rated 4.5 stars by 1102 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

52-55 Drury St, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin D02 VY15

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
South City Centre
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:30 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–11:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Irish, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Warren Massey
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://drurybuildings.com/
Phone number
(01) 960 2095
Private party facilities
A Private space for a good old knees up. Enjoy birthday parties, product launches and stylish soirées. Feast on a traditional Italian style family banquet. Sample and share large platters on long tables. Break bread amongst friends. Bar facilities available in the room.Capacity for canapes event reception up to 70 guests.
Private party contact
karin@drurybuildings.com: 086 829 5160

Drury Buildings

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Aubergine Parmigiana

Gambas

Main

Andalusian Olives€5.50

Spiced Valencian Almonds€5.50

Warm Foccacia€6.70

Roast Jerusalem Artichokes€11.00

Coolattin Cheddar & Jalapeno Croquettes€8.50

Roast Black Fig & Macroom Ricotta Salad€13.50

Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Arancini€8.50

Grilled New Season Onion€12.90

Cheeseburger Slider€8.00

Aubergine Parmigiana€9.90

Potato & Spring Onion Cake€11.50

Gambas€11.50

Dublin Bay Prawn Scampi€13.80

Honey BBQ 'Olive' Pork Ribs€13.50

Datterino Tomato Brushetta & Macroom Bocconcini€11.00

Carlingford Rock Oysters€8.00

Salters Slow Cooked Pork Belly€13.50

Josper Grilled Picanha Steak€15.50

Braised Gilligans Beef Shin Pie€13.90

Buffalo Chicken Wings€14.00

Tenderstem Broccoli€8.50

Chips & Aioli€5.90

Board to Share

French Farmhouse Cheeses€17.50

Charcuterie Board Finnochina€18.90

Chargrilled 10oz Gilligans Ribeye Steak€38.00

Something Sweet

Warm Dark Chocolate Brownie€8.00

New York Style Coffee Cheesecake€8.00

Warm Apple Pear & Blackberry Crumble€8.00

Sherry Creme Bruleé€8.00

Selection of Natural Ice Creams€8.00

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