The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel

Name: The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel
Address: The Shelbourne Hotel 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 K224
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1725)

€51 and over

Irish

The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224

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2 people

May 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

We wish to inform you that The Saddle Room restaurant will be temporarily closed from 4th February to 5th March to facilitate planned maintenance work. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding
The Saddle Room Restaurant is at the heart of Dublin city and proud owner of the title of “Best Hotel Restaurant in Dublin 2022”.

Enjoy the exquisite cuisine in the most elegant and sophisticated surroundings, draped in history and character that has made the Saddle Room a favorite of both Dubliners and diners across the world.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu that captures the essence of fine dining and options to suit everyone dining at The Saddle Room.

We have introduced a number of changes to our restaurant standards to create a safe and welcoming environment that ensures The Saddle Room is a safe haven for our guests and associates.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Website
https://www.theshelbourne.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Garry Hughes
Private party facilities
Private party facilities available for up to 16 guests in the Martyn Turner Room and up to 14 guests in the Trophy Room.

Location
The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Cross street
Kildare Street
Parking details
Valet parking available
Public transit
Dublin Bus Luas Taxi rank on doorstep
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pre-Theatre Menu for €47 - Available Sun to Thurs
€47.00 per person
Mar 9, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
NEW - 3 Course Pre-Theatre Menu for €47 The Saddle Room has launched a new culinary experience with our Pre-Theatre Menu. 2 courses priced at €40 per person or 3 courses at €47 per person. Running each week from Sunday to Thursday and can be booked at 5.30pm, 6pm or 6.30pm Executive head chef Garry Hughes works tirelessly ensure each dish is carefully curated resulting in a menu that is second to none.

Roast Ribeye of Charleville Beef€15.00
Yorkshire Pudding, Madeira Jus
Slow Cooked Shoulder of Kildare Lamb
Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Broad Beans
Fillet of Atlantic Cod
Mussels, Cockles, Seaweed
Risotto of Snow Pea & Truffle
30 Day Aged Parmesan
Supreme of Manor Farm Chicken
Champ Mash Potato, Peas French Style

Side Orders

Green Salad, Garlic Emulsion, Shallot
Glazed Hispi Cabbage
Fries
Shelbourne Truffle Fries€8.00
Mashed Potatoes€6.00
Baby Potatoes€6.00

Dessert

Chocolate Orange
Orange Compote, Chocolate Mousse, Eggless Cake
Carrot Cake
Cream Cheese Frosting, Candied Pecans, Orange Gel, Sablé Biscuit
Bread & Butter Pudding, Pear Purée
Rum & Raisin Ice Cream, Crème Anglaise
Salted Caramel Mille Feuille
Puff Pastry, Caramel Mousse, Salted Caramel, Crunchy Praline
Selection of Irish Cheeses - Supplement €18
Plum and Apple Chutney, Crackers, Grapes

What 1,725 people are saying

The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
Irish
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Good for business meals
Dublin 2
Irish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel offers a "superb experience" with "fabulous food" and "fantastic ambience." Known for its "excellent service" and "attentive staff," it provides a welcoming atmosphere for special occasions. While some diners noted high prices and occasional issues, the overall dining experience remains memorable and enjoyable.

1,725 Reviews

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Christine
Austin2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was a horrible experience. The food was very mediocre and the service was absolutely horrible. I had the Dover sole and it was bland and the lemon sauce was not lemony and very oily. My husband had the lamb loin and the portion was very small. We asked them to do a wine pairing with our meal and they either did not communicate it to the sommelier or not sure what happened but we received our appetizers before we received water to drink and never got any wine so we then just ordered wine. My husband travels to Dublin every 10-12 weeks and has complained about the food in Dublin not being great. I went with him this time hoping to show him some better dining options (which we did find!) but this was not the place. I would not go back. It was a complete waste of money.
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Declan
Dublin15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So so good - amazing all round. Wonderful food, top class service, beautiful setting. There is a time and place for something more casual but sometimes it is worth investing a little more to have a truly top class experience.
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Bart
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service at a fair price in an iconic venue!
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Aoife
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous lunch - food, wine, service, ambience all excellent.
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Paula
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal for a birthday celebration. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Our server Jenny looked after us really well. A day to remember.
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Orla VIP
Dublin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal. Staff are very attentive and professional. Beautiful setting. As always a delightful experience.
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Michelle
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Excellent value, definitely recommend for a very enjoyable lunch
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Hugh
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a special occasion and all the staff we met made it perfect. The level of attention and consideration was exactly right, not intrusive yet comprehensive and good humoured
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Safeta
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is above and beyond. We had Atlantic Cod seared, very delicious and savoury. Ambient is posh but still relaxing. Overall superb experience.
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Paul
Dublin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice staff good food good price quite loud over all very good.
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FAQs

The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 1725 OpenTable diners.

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

Home
Ireland, Republic of
Dublin
Dublin 2
South City Centre

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2 people

May 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

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The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224

Additional information

Cross street
Kildare Street
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available
Public transit
Dublin Bus Luas Taxi rank on doorstep
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Garry Hughes
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theshelbourne.com/
Private party facilities
Private party facilities available for up to 16 guests in the Martyn Turner Room and up to 14 guests in the Trophy Room.

The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Pre-Theatre Menu for €47 - Available Sun to Thurs

To Start

Soup of the Day

Shelbourne Cured Castletownbere Salmon

Terrine of Ham Hock

Half Dozen Coastal Oysters

Ardsallagh Goats Cheese Mousse

Main Course

Roast Ribeye of Charleville Beef€15.00

Slow Cooked Shoulder of Kildare Lamb

Fillet of Atlantic Cod

Risotto of Snow Pea & Truffle

Supreme of Manor Farm Chicken

Side Orders

Green Salad, Garlic Emulsion, Shallot

Glazed Hispi Cabbage

Fries

Shelbourne Truffle Fries€8.00

Mashed Potatoes€6.00

Baby Potatoes€6.00

Dessert

Chocolate Orange

Carrot Cake

Bread & Butter Pudding, Pear Purée

Salted Caramel Mille Feuille

Selection of Irish Cheeses - Supplement €18

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