Smokin Bones Temple Bar

Name: Smokin Bones Temple Bar
Address: Smokin Bones Temple Bar 34 Essex Street E, Dublin 2, County Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 FN20
Telephone: (01) 598 3941
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (114)

€30 and under

Barbecue

Smokin Bones Temple Bar, 34 Essex Street E, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 FN20

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Our story so far... After much research throughout the States, Smokin Bones had its first outing in Herbert Park in 2014. Barbecue has grown to be a way of life for the Smokin Bones team and is much more than smoky meats and juicy flavours. Barbecue is about friends gathering together and sharing good food in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. That’s what we aim to achieve in our locations, from the head chef to your server on the floor. Thanks for your custom and we hope you enjoy your visit. Smokin Bones is 100% Irish owned and apart from visiting any of our locations you can now enjoy our great smoked flavours at home. Order online for home delivery or visit our online shop and order our unique ‘BBQ in a Box’. Barbecue at home could not be easier.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 598 3941
Website
https://smokinbones.ie/pages/temple-bar
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Smokin Bones Temple Bar, 34 Essex Street E, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 FN20
Neighborhood
Dame Street
Cross street
Located in the famous area of Temple Bar
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Caesar Salad€10.95
A classic romaine Caesar salad, served with creamy anchovy, creamy garlic dressing and topped with Parmesan shavings.
- Add Chicken€3.00
Asian Salad€12.95
An Asian slaw with a sweet chili and soy dressing, topped with smoked pulled pork and fresh coriander.
French Salad€14.95
French mixed greens paired with grilled tomatoes, charred red onions, crispy cherry tomatoes, and finished with creamy ranch dressing.
Bacon Salad€12.95
A blend of mixed greens, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and topped with ranch dressing.

Wings or Tenders

Crispy Chicken Wings or Chicken Tenders€9.95
Tossed in a sauce of your choice topped with scallions and sesame.
- Korean BBQ€0.00
- Tennessee Whiskey BBQ€0.00
- Alabama White€0.00
- Kansas BBQ€0.00

Homestyle Barbecue Plates

Alley Black Ribs€26.95
House favorite, cooked the traditional American way for 7 hours.
St Louis Pork Ribs€26.95
Hand rubbed with house spices and pits smoked for over 7 hours.

Burgers

Smokin Bones Burger€16.95
Two 4oz beef burgers, served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, burger mayo and bacon.
Pulled Pork Bun€14.95
Our cooked pulled pork served on a toasted brioche bun with coleslaw.

Loaded Fries

Dirty Fries€7.95
Fries topped with smoky pit beans and house cheese sauce.
Garlic Butter Cheese Fries€7.95
House fries tossed in garlic butter and generously topped with cheese.

What 114 people are saying

Smokin Bones Temple Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin 2
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smokin Bones Temple Bar delights with "the best food ever," featuring standout dishes like burgers and baby back ribs that are "cooked to perfection." The staff is "incredibly accommodating," ensuring a memorable dining experience. While the space can be tight and sides vary, the main courses shine, making it a must-visit.

114 Reviews

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Diana
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food ever🤌🏼 Smokin bones burger is a must try
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Cynthia
San Diego13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The reservation we made was a good call because there was a line of people waiting to get in and we were able to walk right in. We sat upstairs. Our server was very personable and prompt. the best thing about the food, which seems appropriate, is the meats. All delicious and very well prepared! Between the four of us, we got the burgers, the ribs and chicken tenders. The sides were a little, disappointing. The beans were not delicious and a little undercooked. The mac & cheese cheesy but bland and the onion rings were not good at all. The fries were excellent!
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Tara
Dublin1 review
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food in here is actually beautiful, we actually randomly booked it during the day when we were walking around Dublin as when we looked in, it always seemed packed so thought it must be pretty good. Burger was actually the nicest burger I’ve had in my life which is really saying something here. The only thing was I do think that the place is tiny and where we were sat, the sun was blaring in the window and it actually started to put me off my food as it was just really bright and off putting. Think you guys should consider blinds possibly?
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Jesse
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, quick turnaround, very enjoyable for smokehouse in Dublin.
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Teresa
Dublin1 review
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing meal at smoking bones. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The toilets could be cleaner. Over all a lovely experience. I will go back
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Daniel
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sehr freundliches Personal und super Atmosphäre. Danke für den schönen Abend.
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Madison
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and staff were so lovely and very attentive. Will definitely be visiting again.
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Elizabeth
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I must say, it was an exceptional experience! the staff was incredibly accommodating, a special shoutout to Herlan and Harry, who were both attentive and friendly. They recommend dishes based on our tastes. The highlight of our meal was undoubtedly the baby back ribs, which were cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and simply irresistible! 😋👍🏻👍🏻 Definitely recommend it to my friends and family. If you're in Temple Bar, don't miss out on Smokin Bones for a great meal and outstanding service!😉
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jemma
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Friendly service. Booked a table for 8 and was all squeezed on to a table for 6 - which was uncomfortable and because the plates are so big the table was really over congested. Music was really loud and don’t think it would be to everyone’s taste. But the food was really good. Was def come back
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Louise
Dublin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smokin Bones never disappoints. A great location and very tssty food which the whole family loves.
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FAQs

Smokin Bones Temple Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Smokin Bones Temple Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 598 3941.

Smokin Bones Temple Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Smokin Bones Temple Bar, 34 Essex Street E, Dublin 2, County Dublin D02 FN20

Additional information

Cross street
Located in the famous area of Temple Bar
Neighborhood
Dame Street
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://smokinbones.ie/pages/temple-bar
Phone number
(01) 598 3941

Smokin Bones Temple Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Nibbles

Pork Belly Lollipop Sticks€7.95

Mozzarella Sticks€6.95

Mini Hot Dogs€6.95

Salads

Caesar Salad€10.95

Asian Salad€12.95

French Salad€14.95

Bacon Salad€12.95

Wings or Tenders

Crispy Chicken Wings or Chicken Tenders€9.95

Homestyle Barbecue Plates

Alley Black Ribs€26.95

St Louis Pork Ribs€26.95

Burgers

Smokin Bones Burger€16.95

Pulled Pork Bun€14.95

Loaded Fries

Dirty Fries€7.95

Garlic Butter Cheese Fries€7.95

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Smokin Bones Temple Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Smokin Bones Temple Bar restaurant rated?

Is Smokin Bones Temple Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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