Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

Name: Elephant & Castle - Rathmines
Address: 272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D06 YY51
Telephone: (01) 572 0600
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (1111)

€30 and under

American

272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Elephant & Castle Rathmines is located in the centre of Dublin, and is the perfect place to get American food. The atmosphere is warm and all visitors are very welcome. The restaurant offers excellent food, including wings, burgers and seafood. There is a wide selection on the menu, serving all flavors. It's a perfect place to go out with friends or family, offering a comfortable and fun experience. With the friendly staff and tasty food, visitors will want to come back again. Take your friends or family and enjoy the special atmosphere of Elephant & Castle Rathmines.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European, Irish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 572 0600
Website
https://elephantandcastle.ie/locations/rathmines/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ryan Bell
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51
Neighborhood
Rathgar
Cross street
Corner of R114 and Castlewood Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 1069-1076
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,111 people are saying

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

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin 6
Great for brunch
Dublin 6
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elephant & Castle in Rathmines is celebrated for its "excellent service," friendly staff, and relaxed atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food," especially the chicken wings, which are often deemed the "best in Dublin." While some dishes may need presentation tweaks, the overall experience remains inviting and enjoyable.

1,111 Reviews

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Lorraine
Dublin2 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Sorry to do this but it was average. I booked a table well in advance for my dad’s birthday. 7 of us arrived to a fairly empty restaurant so expected to be served quickly. We ordered at 1.15. The restaurant then began to fill up. Every other table after us got served. Everyone was eating but us. We waited 45 minutes, there excuse was we were a large table (7). Then they charged us 12.5% service charge. We only had sandwiches and wings, nothing complicated. Which I saw go to other tables before us. Food was fine but being left to wait wasn’t great. Plus I don’t know why they as on the booking of its a special occasion, they do nothing extra, they also were told at the beginning. Other restaurants do complimentary dessert for the birthday person. Don’t bother asking if it makes no difference. And if you do contact me about this review please reply correctly unlike your other company the Stella who also messed up with food and done nothing.
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Shauna
Dublin1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Ordered the cauliflower wings as I’m vegetarian . There was chicken in them & when I told the waitress she replied “oh yeah probably cause we cook them in the same frier as the chicken wings”. Have emailed the company about this with no response from them.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 1 day ago
Hello Shauna, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, we do appreciate any kind of feedback as this make us realise where we are getting wrong and work on improvements. We apologise for you bad experience as this is so far the standards we like to provide to our guests. We really hope you can give us another shot in the future, so we can show you the real E&C standards. Warm regards, E&C Team!
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liz
Dublin4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely night in this Rathmines restaurant as always. Booking and communication regarding same was excellent. Lovely friendly staff and very efficient service. Food and drinks perfect. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on June 15, 2025
Hi Liz, Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We're delighted to hear you had another lovely evening with us and that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and friendly service. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great experience! Best regards, E&C Team!
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Maeve
Dublin15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We both had the baby ribs which were delicious however they were drowning in a large bowl of sauce. Way too much sauce.not necessary. I had the steak and onions etc. Very tasty. However my partner had the salmon which was very nice but again swimming a huge amount of sauce- way to much it was nearly like a soup. Very off putting. Staff very pleasant- service good - maybe review food presentation.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on May 25, 2025
Hi Maeve, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you experienced a good service from our team. We really appreciate your comments about the food presentation, your feedback will be passed to the kitchen as we are always looking to improve and offer a better customer experience. We hope to welcome you again soon! Warm regards, E&C Team!
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Sean
Dublin11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and will definitely be back. Staff were excellent. Loved it.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on May 6, 2025
Hi Sean, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit and that our staff made a great impression. It means a lot to us, and we’re really glad you loved it. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!
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Patrick
Dublin1 review
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice place, staffs very friendly. But the food wasn’t tasty. Fries and burger recooked. Coke very expensive for splashs, for 4.10 euros at list should be a bootle of 300ml.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on May 4, 2025
Hi Patrick, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and found our staff friendly. That means a lot to us. We're sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations and that the pricing didn’t feel fair. Your feedback about the burger, fries, and drink portion is helpful, and we’ll certainly share it with our kitchen and management teams to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, E&C Team!
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Martin
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. I always find it a nice place to go as you are given plenty of personal space, an interesting and varied menu which caters for all tastes and excellent service.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on May 1, 2025
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy the atmosphere, our diverse menu, and the service we strive to provide. It's always a pleasure to welcome you, and we truly appreciate your support. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!
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Aerandir
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great decor and staff. Highly recommended.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on April 22, 2025
Hi Aerandir, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, E&C Team!
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Niamh
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible. Four people with four different tastes and menu catered for all. Friendly staff and great location.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on April 14, 2025
Niamh, Thankyou for taking the time and leave your comments. Hope seeing you back soon
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Nicole
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
⸻ I came here once again, but this time for brunch and I absolutely loved it! I had the Eggs Chiapas and an iced caramel latte, and both were simply divine. Thaís took great care of us, she was super friendly and recommended this amazing dish. Compliments to the chef! We’ll definitely be coming back again.
Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on April 14, 2025
Nicole, Eggs Chiapas one of our favourites creations! Glad to hear you loved it just as much as we do.
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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elephant & Castle - Rathmines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 572 0600.

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines is rated 4.2 stars by 1111 OpenTable diners.

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines 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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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of R114 and Castlewood Ave
Neighborhood
Rathgar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 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 1069-1076
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Bell
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://elephantandcastle.ie/locations/rathmines/
Phone number
(01) 572 0600

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Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

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About this restaurant

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What 1,111 people are saying

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FAQs

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