Ashton's Restaurant & Public House
Rathmines East B, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Rathmines pub-dining anchor where reliable service and neighbourhood rhythm outweigh novelty. Open seven days with extended weekend hours, it suits walk-ins, solo diners, groups seeking an informal table without advance booking. Choose it for spontaneity and a room that adapts to your timing; skip it for plated precision or quiet conversation after 9 PM on Fridays.
About Ashton's Restaurant & Public House
Ashton's Restaurant & Public House is a Dublin venue with verified daily opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. It opens at noon every day: Monday to Thursday from 12 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM to 12:30 AM, Sunday from 12 PM to 11 PM. Beyond those basics, specific details such as menu style, booking policy, seating layout, service format are not confirmed here, so plan with the venue directly if those points matter for your visit.
The Dublin Pub-Dining Balance
Ashton's Restaurant & Public House can be considered alongside other Dublin dining and drinking options, but the verified information is limited to hours and dress code. If you are comparing it with Nightmarket or Layla's Rooftop Restaurant, treat the choice as one to confirm by current menu, atmosphere, availability rather than by any unverified claims about Ashton's format.
Against The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant, Ashton's Restaurant & Public House is best evaluated on practical basics that are verified: it is in Dublin, opens daily from noon, has later closing on Friday and Saturday, lists smart casual as the dress code. For anything more specific, including food offering, reservation expectations, room feel, check with the venue before you go.
When to Go and What to Expect
The verified schedule makes Ashton's Restaurant & Public House a daily option from midday onward. Monday through Thursday it closes at 11:30 PM; Friday and Saturday extend to 12:30 AM; Sunday closes at 11 PM. Those hours may help you decide whether it fits an early visit, an evening plan, or a later weekend stop.
Practicalities: the venue is in Dublin, the verified dress code is smart casual. If you are also considering Red Bean Roastery or La Bodega, compare current opening details and offerings directly, since this page does not verify Ashton's menu, prices, seating, accessibility, or reservation policy.
For visitors exploring where to stay in Dublin or planning a wider bar crawl, Ashton's Restaurant & Public House is a Dublin option with confirmed daily hours. Use it when the schedule and smart-casual dress code suit your plan, confirm any meal-specific or service-specific details with the venue before relying on them.
Planning details
- Location
- 11 Vergemount, Bóthar Chluain Sceach, Rathmines, Dublin, D06 X271, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ashtons.ie
- Phone
- +35312830045
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ashton's reads as a neighbourhood public house that doubles as a proper dining room. The combined restaurant-and-pub layout produces a layered interior: a loose, sociable bar with stools and a more structured dining area, so the space changes with the hour and where you sit. It's rooted in a Victorian suburban streetscape and shaped by a settled, residential character, populated primarily by local regulars. The tone stays relaxed and unpretentious rather than theatrical; the venue balances everyday pub sociability with the expectations of a sit-down meal in a historic, neighbourhood setting.
Best For
Ashton's suits local evening meals and relaxed after-work drinks. Its pub-restaurant hybrid and dinner-oriented focus make it a reliable pick for regulars and residents seeking a convivial meal or a pint close to home, rather than a destination for citywide dining tourism. The bar side is the place for socialising and casual conversation; the dining section offers a more deliberate, table-service experience. Groups of neighbours, friends and families from the surrounding streets find it especially fitting for familiar, community-minded evenings.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house signatures when you visit: the 12oz ribeye, the 8oz fillet and the half lobster are singled out as highlights. Choose your seat to shape the night — take a stool at the bar for a looser, more sociable outing, or book a table in the dining section for a focused, sit-down meal. Plan to come in the evening to experience the venue's two moods and to see how the bar and dining areas play off one another.
Planning details
Location
11 Vergemount, Bóthar Chluain Sceach, Rathmines, Dublin, D06 X271, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nightmarket, Notable alternative
- The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Layla's Rooftop Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Red Bean Roastery, Notable alternative
- La Bodega, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Ashton's sits in the middle of Rathmines' dining spectrum, trading the ingredient-driven focus of Nightmarket for a pub-first format that prioritizes walk-in flexibility and extended hours. Booking difficulty runs easier here than at Layla's Rooftop Restaurant, where rooftop seating and weekend demand require advance planning. If you want a structured meal with table service and a quieter room, The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant delivers more polish at a likely higher price point. Ashton's value proposition hinges on convenience: you can arrive without a reservation most nights, shift from dinner to drinks without moving, adapt your visit length to the crowd rather than a fixed seating window.
For daytime alternatives, Red Bean Roastery handles the coffee-and-pastry segment Ashton's doesn't cover, while La Bodega offers Spanish small plates with a more defined culinary angle elsewhere in Dublin. The choice between them depends on whether you prioritize format flexibility (Ashton's), beverage specialization (Red Bean), or cuisine-specific depth (La Bodega). If your schedule is loose and you prefer a room that feels lived-in rather than curated, Ashton's edges ahead. If you're planning a celebratory meal or need guaranteed seating for a specific time, book one of the peers instead.
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Compare Ashton's Restaurant & Public House
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton's Restaurant & Public House | No published awards | Easy |
| Nightmarket | 2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants | Unknown |
| The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant | No published awards | Unknown |
| Layla's Rooftop Restaurant | No published awards | Unknown |
| Red Bean Roastery | No published awards | Unknown |
| La Bodega | No published awards | Unknown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ashton's Restaurant & Public House?
Ashton's Restaurant & Public House is in Dublin and opens daily from noon. Verified hours are Monday to Thursday from 12 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM to 12:30 AM, Sunday from 12 PM to 11 PM. The verified dress code is smart casual.
