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Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

4.2
4.2
1103 Reviews
€30 and under
American
272 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 YY51

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Bell
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 1,103 people are saying

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 6

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 6

    Kid-friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 6

    Hot spot

  • Dublin 6

    Lively

  • Dublin 6

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle - Rathmines offers "amazing food" with standout chicken wings, a "relaxed atmosphere," and "friendly staff." While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "service and cocktails" are praised. The restaurant provides a cozy, accommodating setting, perfect for family celebrations or casual dining, with its "handy location" adding extra convenience.

1,103 Reviews
  1. Aerandir

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great decor and staff. Highly recommended.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 4 days ago
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Bonnie

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Potato and leek soup was the worst soup I ever had. Tasted as if boiled potatoes were just blended with the potato water. Dirty fries are horrible, it’s just buffalo sauce with cheese on top and you could tell the cheese was melted by putting the whole thing in the microwave. Would not come back here. Food was very poor. I would not recommend.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on April 13, 2025
    Hi Bonnie, We're truly sorry to hear that your experience with us didn’t meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously, especially when it points to areas we may have fallen short. Our potato and leek soup and dirty fries are usually well-loved by guests, so we’re disappointed to hear they weren’t up to standard during your visit. Your comments have been shared with our kitchen team so we can take a closer look and ensure everything is being prepared with the care and quality we strive for. While we understand your frustration, we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right if you’re ever willing to give us another try. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Best regards, E&C Team!

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  5. Nathalia

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a great time at Elephant & Castle with a friend! The food was delicious. We especially loved the wings and burgers. The vibe was relaxed and welcoming, and the service was spot on. Definitely a place we’ll be coming back to!
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Nathalia, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great time at Elephant & Castle and enjoyed the wings, burgers, and the overall vibe. It’s wonderful to know that you’ll be coming back. We can’t wait to welcome you and your friend again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  6. Caio

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is definitely top 1!!! Amazing food, super fresh, well done, well cooled, tasty, and staff are completely amaIng, super friendly and attentive! The wings are unreal!!!!! Thais, brought us to the table, very nicely, and provided us amazing customer service Susy with her beautiful smile was top in her customers service!! I will come back
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Caio, Wow, thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the food, especially the wings, and that our team made such a positive impact. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Thais and Susy. They'll be so happy to hear it! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  7. Kim

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked for a family celebration and were looked after so well and the food was lovely. Everyone in our party said they’d return.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Kim, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your family celebration was such a success and that everyone enjoyed the food. It’s wonderful to know that your group would return. We can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon! Thanks again for choosing us to be a part of your special occasion. Best regards, E&C Team!

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  8. Siobhan

    Leinster3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure at Elephant & Castle Rathmines. Best chicken wings in Dublin, great service & relaxed atmosphere.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hi Siobhan, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the chicken wings, service, and atmosphere. It's always a pleasure having you, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  9. Bill

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff absolutely outstanding with kids. We had a baby and a 4 year old. It was the 4 year old's birthday and about 6 staff members sang to her. Good solid as usual. Wings and elephant burger always good. Prices done Jo slightly since our last trip a few months ago.
    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on March 10, 2025
    Hi Bill, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our staff made your 4-year-old's birthday special. It's always a joy to celebrate with our guests. We're also glad you enjoyed the wings and elephant burger as always. We appreciate your feedback on the prices and will keep it in mind. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon! Best regards, E&C Team!

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  10. Suzanne

    Dublin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing chicken wings and chips! Blue cheese sauce is the best there is! Pinot was lovely aswell nice cold glass and all! Chicken wings are a bit expensive now but they are the best!

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Rathmines offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and 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 1103 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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
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