Elephant & Castle - Churchtown

Name: Elephant & Castle - Churchtown
Address: 96-98 Churchtown Road Upper, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D14 EW68
Telephone: (01) 693 3790
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (1298)

€30 and under

American

96-98 Churchtown Road Upper, Dublin, Co. Dublin D14 EW68

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Our restaurant is a bright and airy, designed dining space lying at the very heart of Churchtown. It is a local gathering place for family and friends, neighbours and colleagues. The menu will feature the same great dishes that make Elephant & Castle a firm favourite. From the fluffy omelettes, caesar salads and juicy burgers, and, of course, those crispy, spicy wings. We’re focusing on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect from a visit to our place.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European, Irish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 693 3790
Website
https://elephantandcastle.ie/locations/churchtown/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ryan Bell
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
96-98 Churchtown Road Upper, Dublin, Co. Dublin D14 EW68
Neighborhood
Churchtown
Cross street
R112 and Churchtown Road upper
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 1036Luas Dundrum Stop 1.1KM
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,298 people are saying

Elephant & Castle - Churchtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.0Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Kid-friendly
Dublin 14
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elephant & Castle - Churchtown is praised for its "excellent service, food" and accommodating staff, especially for family gatherings. While some guests experienced delays and food quality issues, the restaurant is generally appreciated for its "friendly staff and great food." It's a "fantastic place for family meals" with a cozy atmosphere.

1,298 Reviews

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Fiona
Dublin3 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Have been going here a long time. My friend has coeliac disease and when ordering a sandwich a few times staff have gone to local shop and gotten bread or she has had her sandwich on a gluten free burger bun no problem. This time our very rude waiter told us that he can't substitute sandwiches with gluten free bun, so we asked if they have gluten free bread to be told no. This guy was unbelievably rude and sullen not the usual friendly staff that you have on. We went to leave and on the way out we spoke to the manger and told him what had happened, he sat us back down and got us the sandwich we wanted no problem. If that waiter does not like working in a restaurant then he should seek employment elsewhere, he has let your business down dreadfully .
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Iseult
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were very helpful and did their best to accommodate our needs well. Everyone enjoyed the food and the ambience! Many thanks.
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Brónach
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and lovely staff who made my daughter feel very special on her birthday.
Elephant & Castle - ChurchtownResponded on June 8, 2025
Hi Brónach, Thank you for the kind words. Looking forward seeing you again soon! E&C Team
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Niall
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very poor start, left waiting at the front door for a while. Place was half full. Then we asked to get the table cleaned, which annoyed the waiter. Seats were filthy. Drinks took 20 minutes to arrive. Mash potato cold with one meal. Salad arrived 10 minutes after the hot food. Manager was very apologetic. Just a pity standards have fallen off so much.
Elephant & Castle - ChurchtownResponded on June 3, 2025
Hi Niall, I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback is appreciated, and we’ll address these issues with our team to ensure they’re not repeated. E&C Team
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Joanna
Leinster1 review
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Two kids got sick during the night from eating the burger wouldn't not recommend it.
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Bianca
Dublin3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived on time for our reservation to be told there was a wait. We waited 20 minutes standing at the front door. But the waiting only started. We ordered and had to wait one hour and 10 minutes for our food. Which was not great when it arrived.
Elephant & Castle - ChurchtownResponded on May 26, 2025
Dear Bianca; Our apologies for the delay on service during your visit. We understand this unusual circumstances had impacted your overall experience and for that we would love for you to give us another chance. Please email us back at Churchtown@elephantandcastle.ie to assist you with your reservation in the future and show you what a great time you can have with us.
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Robert
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place for family meals. We enjoy going every time.
Elephant & Castle - ChurchtownResponded on May 9, 2025
Hi Robert, Thank you for the review. Hope to see you again soon! E&C Team
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were so welcoming and accommodating. One of our children is a coeliac and was well catered for. We were a large family gathering and would highly recommend family occasions.
Elephant & Castle - ChurchtownResponded on April 26, 2025
Hi, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy you've enjoyed your family occasion and hope to see you again soon! E&C Team
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Stephen
Dublin2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Breakfast was expensive but nice. Mushrooms where not cooked nicely. My daughters food needed to sent back as it was cold . The breakfast wasnt hot enough either. All in I still enjoyed my brunch and may return.
Elephant & Castle - ChurchtownResponded on March 30, 2025
Hi Stephen, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed your brunch overall and are considering returning. We’re sorry to hear about the issues with the mushrooms, your daughter’s cold food, and the breakfast temperature not being quite right. We take your comments seriously and will work on improving consistency in our kitchen. We’d love to make your next visit even better—hope to see you again soon! Regards, E&C Team
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Yvonne
Dublin2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Waiting a long time for food to come. The burger was frozen on the inside and the second dish was cold. Waiters were very nice and apologetic. Did get coffee on the house. Wouldn’t go again- very disappointing. It was the weekend of Mother’s Day therefore they were extremely busy and hence the result.
Elephant & Castle - ChurchtownResponded on April 6, 2025
Hi Yvonne, We're so sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at the restaurant! Long wait and cold food are definitely not what anyone hopes for. Thank you for your honest review and we hope you will give us another chance in the future. Regards, E&C Team
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Elephant & Castle - Churchtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 693 3790.

Elephant & Castle - Churchtown is rated 4.1 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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96-98 Churchtown Road Upper, Dublin, Co. Dublin D14 EW68

Additional information

Cross street
R112 and Churchtown Road upper
Neighborhood
Churchtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European, Irish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 1036Luas Dundrum Stop 1.1KM
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Bell
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://elephantandcastle.ie/locations/churchtown/
Phone number
(01) 693 3790

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Elephant & Castle - Churchtown

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About this restaurant

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What 1,298 people are saying

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