30 Church Street Howth
Howth, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A neighbourhood restaurant on Howth's main strip, 30 Church Street offers relaxed service and accessible hours (evenings plus weekend lunch) without the booking pressure of the harbour's marquee names. The quieter room and conversational noise level make it a practical choice for special occasions or last-minute plans, trading formal pacing for straightforward, contemporary European cooking and easy walk-in availability most nights.
About 30 Church Street Howth
30 Church Street Howth is a Howth venue with a smart-casual dress code and opening hours that cover most evenings, plus Friday, Saturday, and Sunday openings from 1 PM. Compared with Mamó or The House, it is best approached on the basics: location in Howth, evening availability on most open days, and a dress code listed as smart casual.
The opening hours are useful for planning. 30 Church Street Howth is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday from 1 PM to 10 PM; and Sunday from 1 PM to 9:30 PM. It is closed Tuesday.
What to Expect on the Menu
Treat 30 Church Street Howth as a venue to check directly before you go if dishes, dietary needs, or budget are deciding factors.
If timing matters, contact the venue directly before travelling, especially for busier evening periods or group plans.
When to Go and What to Wear
For earlier dining, the schedule begins at 1 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For evening plans, the venue opens from 5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, remains open until 10 PM on those nights, and closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday and 9:30 PM on Sunday. Tuesday is the weekly closure.
The dress code is smart casual. Plan for neat, informal clothing that fits that standard rather than assuming formal attire is required.
If you're exploring Howth's full restaurant scene, 30 Church Street Howth is one option to consider alongside nearby names such as The House and Mamó. The most reliable planning details are its Howth location, smart-casual dress code, and published opening hours.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–10 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 30 Church St, Howth, Dublin, D13 NX59, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- 30churchstreethowth.com
- Phone
- +35318063453
The take
The Take
The Vibe
30 Church Street feels anchored to the harbour: salt air and returning trawlers are part of the room's sensory backdrop and the village's compact streets make the sea an immediate presence. The kitchen operates with the economy of a working port, turning day-boat arrivals into straightforward, ingredient-forward plates. The result is a quietly confident coastal restaurant that foregrounds provenance over pretense. Rather than theatrical plating, diners get direct, seasonal seafood and honest cooking that reflect Howth's identity as a working fishing village plugged into Dublin's appetite for fresh catch.
Best For
This is a destination for anyone chasing fresh Irish seafood and a distinctly maritime dining experience. It suits couples and small groups who want plates informed by the morning's catch, and it works well for family meals where sharing and straightforward cooking matter. The village setting also makes it an easy stop after a harbour walk or a DART ride. Because the menu responds to the day's haul, lunch, when the market drops off its catch, is especially rewarding, but the dining room remains a solid choice for relaxed evening meals as well.
Ordering Tips
Ask your server about the day's catch: the menu is shaped by what arrives that morning, so off-menu specials are common and often the freshest option. Signature plates to watch for include mussels in chorizo cream and wood-fired pizza, and the kitchen also turns a prime Irish striploin into a hearty main. If you're coming for lunch, time your visit to coincide with the market drop-off for the most immediate selections; for groups, consider sharing a selection of seafood and a pizza to get a broad sense of the kitchen's strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortable and relaxed interior with open fires on the ground floor, open kitchen upstairs, warmly lit, and spectacular views over Howth Harbour and St Mary's Abbey.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- wood-fired pizza
- prime Irish striploin steak
- mussels in chorizo cream
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 30 Church St, Howth, Dublin, D13 NX59, Ireland
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 1–10 PM
- Saturday
- 1–10 PM
- Sunday
- 1–9:30 PM
Location
30 Church St, Howth, Dublin, D13 NX59, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mamó, Contemporary, €€€
- The House, Notable alternative
- King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation, Notable alternative
- One Squared, Notable alternative
- Impasto 48, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Among Howth's dining options, 30 Church Street slots in as the easiest-to-book address when you want a competent meal without advance planning. Mamó pitches higher on ambition and price at €€€, delivering contemporary European cooking with more technical polish, choose it when the occasion justifies the splurge and you can book a week ahead. The House sits closer to 30 Church Street in tone and accessibility, though its positioning and menu approach remain less defined; if both are available, 30 Church Street's quieter room and clearer hours (including weekend lunch) give it a slight edge for flexibility.
For value-conscious diners, 30 Church Street offers the best booking-to-quality ratio in Howth: no reservation stress, no dress-code anxiety, and a conversational atmosphere that handles solo visits, couples, and small groups equally well. If you're willing to trade up for craft and complexity, Mamó is the upgrade; if you simply need a reliable dinner on short notice, this is your fallback. Neither venue will replicate the harbour-view theatre or seafood specialisation of Howth's waterfront spots, but 30 Church Street compensates with the kind of neighbourhood reliability that makes repeat visits practical.
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Compare 30 Church Street Howth
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Church Street Howth | Howth | No published awards | ||
| Mamó | Howth | Contemporary | €€€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants2024 Michelin Plate |
| The House | Howth | No published awards | ||
| King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation | Dublin | No published awards | ||
| One Squared | Sutton | No published awards | ||
| Impasto 48 | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to 30 Church Street Howth in Howth?
Other Howth options include Mamó, King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation, The House, Impasto 48, and One Squared.
Is lunch or dinner better at 30 Church Street Howth?
The hours begin at 1 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and at 5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Friday and Saturday close at 10 PM, Sunday closes at 9:30 PM, and Tuesday is closed. Choose based on the time that fits your Howth plans.
What should I wear to 30 Church Street Howth?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, informal clothing that fits that standard.
