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The Black Forge, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN

The Black Forge

4.8 (4213)
€30 and under
Gastro Pub
163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
The Black Forge Inn is Dublin's newest premium bar & venue. Located in the heart of Dublin 12, the Black Forge has been completely renovated, and is under new management.

Featuring a mouth watering food offering, created by our Head Chef Ed Raethorne, there is an offering for every taste, including our signature dish "Steak on a stone" and award winning Cheesecake.

Our Drinks offering is the most diverse and unique that Dublin has to offer.
With an extensive selection of cocktails, our very own forge stout and lager,
The Black Forge has the most impressive drinks collection in Dublin.

***Casual Dress Essential****

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ed Raethorne
  • Neighborhood
    Drimnagh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. Bus stop outside door. Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,213 people are saying

The Black Forge 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Hot spot

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Forge offers a "true gem" of a dining experience with "fantastic food" and "very friendly service." Visitors rave about the "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious" meals, especially the "steak on a stone." The staff, including the delightful Jo, make guests feel "so welcome," and the chance to meet Conor McGregor adds to the excitement. Highly recommended for a memorable visit!
4,213 Reviews
  1. Georg

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at the Black Forge Inn. The staff has been incredibly friendly, on top of their game and the food was excellent as well. We can only recommend this place and we’ll definitely be back for some more food, drinks and banter!

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  2. Alexandru

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner date turned out to be good experience. Good food, great atmosphere and friendly araff

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  3. Valerie VIP

    Dublin23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time there food was really good I will return

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  4. Maureen

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was so funny and friendly, the food was amazing, and it was way less expensive than I anticipated!! 10/10

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  5. Liz

    Leinster3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was unreal as always and I really cant say I've foind better elsewhere. I can never fault the place. The staff are so warm and welcoming. Always a great atmosphere. I honestly can never fault the place.

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  6. Kim

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We literally had the best time here for our anniversary dinner. This was a must on our Dublin trip as we love Connor and had heard great things about both the food and experience. It did not disappoint. Our welcome was friendly and they sat us right away (at Connor’s table by the way). One of your original servers, Sharon was AMAZING! She was attentive, friendly and fast with the service. The way the steak is served is so inventive, we like our steak well cooked so we could cook to our liking on 380 degree slab. The food was delicious as were the drinks. Highly recommend going here on your Dublin trip. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a drink and chatting with Phillips Sutcliffe and his lovely wife Michelle, sharing stories of training the man himself and his own stories as an Olympic medalist and Irish politician, as well as owner of the crumlin boxing club. That topped off a memorable anniversary night for us. Lovely people and so friendly and nice. Can’t say a enough about the black forge - just go and experience for yourself

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  7. Patrycja

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delighted with the service food and place Highly recommend

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  8. Stephanie

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Great atmosphere, great food and great staff. Waitress is so very friendly and always is when we visit from Cork. Had to ask for something off menu yesterday as my crohns wasn't playing ball and they were very accommodating. Food is always amazing. Its great value and the place is absolutely spotless.

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  9. Indre

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just top class, true gem, no need to go to fancy restaurants in town anymore :)

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  10. Tony

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came from British Columbia, Canada and prebooked our table to ensure a seat. Jo our server was so friendly and kind. 10/10 she brought us delicious fish and chips 10/10 and the fact we missed Connor by 1 day, Jo had us take his winning belt and go sit in Connors chair for photos. Truly amazing experience.

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FAQs

The Black Forge is rated 4.8 stars by 4213 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 12
  5. Drimnagh

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
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163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Drimnagh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. Bus stop outside door. Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ed Raethorne
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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