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Elephant & Castle - Lucan, Ballydowd, Lucan, Dublin

Elephant & Castle - Lucan

3.9 (489)
€30 and under
American
The Foxhunter, Ballydowd, Lucan, Dublin D20 W722

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
The Lucan locals can get their Elephant & Castle fix at the Foxhunter pub, located just off the N4 and with our outdoor dog friendly seating, delicious food and indoor kids play area, it’s the perfect spot for the whole herd!

Whether you are looking to throw a corporate event, celebrate a special occasion or anything in-between, our Elm Room is equipped with a private bar and bathrooms along with a large, heated terrace area with plenty of seating. For bookings for parties of 60 or less for seated and 100 or less for standing events

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 224 3437
  • Website
    https://elephantandcastle.ie/locations/lucan/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Bell
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    The Foxhunter, Ballydowd, Lucan, Dublin D20 W722
  • Neighborhood
    Porterstown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Elephant & Castle - Lucan's menu was last updated on 9/22/2022.

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What 489 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Kid-friendly

  • Dublin 15

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Elephant & Castle Lucan offers a family-friendly environment with a play area, praised for "great service" and "friendly staff." While some patrons enjoy the "amazing" chicken wings and "lovely" atmosphere, others note inconsistent food quality and service, especially during busy times. Overall, it's ideal for families seeking a welcoming venue.
489 Reviews

  1. Rachael

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was nice but the service was very slow for our mains. We had to ask for it be ordered at the kitchen as we were waiting 25mins.
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Rachael; Thank you for leaving your comments and rating. We apologies for any delay your table might have suffered during your visit, please come back again during the week to enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner.

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  2. Damien

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The service at Elephant and Caste Lucan was excellent but unfortunately the quality of the food was very poor compared to the price you pay. The Mexican salad was bland even with the addition of the goats cheese which was very hard to find on the plate. The quantity of the spicy chicken wings was not worth the €18.50 cost. I feel sorry for the staff who are excellent with the service but are let down but the overpriced food. Other Elephant and Castle locations in Dublin have a better quality of food compared to Lucan.

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  3. Alan

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was always a fan of Elephant and Castle and this visit didn't diappoint. The weather was good so we sat outside but later moved inside. The bill was transferred to the new table without difficulty. The service was good and the food was excellent.
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Alan for sharing your experience with others, hope seeing you back soon

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  4. Ari

    Dublin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been satisfied every time I’ve went but luckily that was because it wasn’t busy, went down with the family per usual. Now it was a busy Saturday, only ordered half portion of wings for myself and it took ages to come and once it came it was actually cold. I didn’t have patience to wait again and I could tell they fried it multiple times because they were rock solid…. the kids play area is the main reason I come. Having to find out at the end that older kids are bullying the smaller children. My 4 year old came out with a massive bruise on his head because an 8 year old kept hitting him inside… maybe have an age limit? Now not to sound like a Karen but it was such a nuisance having random people from across the room come up to our table while we were eating to hang their coats and dresses beside me? Overall the place seems to not be able to manage in busy times with food, taking orders and especially the crowd.
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded on June 9, 2025
    Hi Ari We are disappointed you didn't enjoy your visit.Our food is cooked to order but we would have replaced your wings happily for you.Regarding the play area we have signs displaying the need for parents to be with their children in the play area at all times to avoid problems.I apologize for the issue with the coats and would have intervened for you. We are sorry you were disatisfied and hope to welcome you back soon E&C Team

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    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We traveled to bring my daughter for a celebration dinner as it's her favorite restaurant. We found the last time we went it wasn't great but maybe it was just a once off, it wasn't it's worse now. Nearly €7 for mash and gravy for a baby, near a 10 min wait between each one of us getting served our food there was only 4 of us!
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded on June 9, 2025
    H Anonymous We are sorry you were unhappy with your recent visit.I apologize for the service you received,we try to be efficient but it seems we fell short with your table. I do hope you will return to us and enjoy a better visit. E&C Team

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  6. Rachel

    Dublin4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in this branch of Elephant and Castle, great place for families with kids. My kids loved the play area. Food was lovely, great chicken wings, good portion sizes too. Very friendly staff
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hi Rachel Thank you for your review.We are delighted you had a good day with us and the children enjoyed our play area We look for ward to seeing you back E&C Team

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  7. Gillian

    Dublin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We visit here a few times a year and yesterday's visit was left us disappointed. The service was poor, we witnessed several tables getting the wrong food. When my food came I was missing bacon on my burger, the server came back less that a minute later with cold pre cooked tasteless bacon added! My chips were not cooked and the portion size was very small compared to previous visits! One of our party had loaded fries which were no more loaded than a sprinkle of grated cheese. The portion size of wings for mains was a starter portion with two large pieces if celery passed off a mains portion. As a family of four, it would be a place that we always think about visiting for food as the past visits have been very good. We will think again before we book in the future.
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded on June 2, 2025
    Hi Gillian We are disappointed to hear you did not enjoy your recent visit.I am sorry you received less than standard service and you were unhappy with your food.As you say you visit often and I hope this experience will not prevent you returning soon. Warm Regards E&C Team

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  8. Aisling

    Dublin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Staff were exceptionally friendly but under huge pressure as short staffed. As a result, huge delays in getting orders and food was cold when arrived. It was expensive for what was in offer.
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded on May 27, 2025
    Hi Aisling Thank you for your review.I am sorry you were disappointed with your visit.We did experience a high number of bookings arrive at the same time probably because of the rain.We do hope you will visit again and we look forward to welcoming you back Kind Regards E&C Team

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  9. Sandra

    Liverpool/Merseyside3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food tasty. Service ok until we had to wait a long time for desserts and had finished coffee when they came. On the whole, a decent experience
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded on May 9, 2025
    Hi Sandra Thank you for your review.We pride ourselves on our food and service and I am sorry we fell a little short on your visit.We do hope you will return to us soon. E&C Team

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  10. Ari

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, the kids loved it! Portion sizes are really great! Especially for children & the fact there is a play area for the children it’s amazing! The staff were lovely, there was a small mix up but it was handled really professionally and calm friendly manner! We had no issues at all will definitely be coming back again!
    Elephant & Castle - LucanResponded on May 4, 2025
    Hi Ari Thank you for your kind review.We are delighted you enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to seeing you back soon. E&C Team

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Lucan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 224 3437.

Elephant & Castle - Lucan is rated 3.9 stars by 489 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Lucan does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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The Foxhunter, Ballydowd, Lucan, Dublin D20 W722

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Porterstown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Bell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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