Bloom Brasserie
South Dock, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bloom Brasserie is a sensible Dublin choice for a date, client dinner, or small celebration when ease matters as much as the food. It is better framed as a polished brasserie-style fallback than a destination for a narrow cuisine craving, so cross-shop sushi, izakaya, grill, Thai, or Chinese peers if the group wants something more specific.
About Bloom Brasserie
Bloom Brasserie is a Dublin restaurant with weekly opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. The schedule covers evening service on Monday through Saturday, weekday lunch from Tuesday to Friday, Sunday service from 1–8 PM. Use it when the timing fits your plan.
Monday is evening-only, Tuesday to Friday include lunch and dinner, Saturday starts at 4 PM, Sunday runs earlier than the rest of the week. For a first visit, choose the slot that matches your schedule.
Use it for the occasion, not for novelty
The clearest reason to choose Bloom Brasserie is practical: it is in Dublin, has a weekly schedule, lists smart casual as the dress code. For readers mapping a wider Dublin trip, pair this with Our full Dublin restaurants guide, then use Our full Dublin hotels guide, Our full Dublin bars guide, Our full Dublin wineries guide, Our full Dublin experiences guide to build the rest of the evening.
If you are comparing options, keep the decision simple: Bloom Brasserie is the pick to evaluate on its Dublin location, hours, smart-casual expectation. Other possible dining comparisons include No.9 By J2Sushi, Oxhorn Grill, Rongcheng, Saba, Yoi Izakaya, depending on what kind of meal your group wants.
Check Bloom Brasserie's current official information before booking if you need menu specifics, dietary guidance, accessibility details, private dining information, takeaway or delivery options, or other service details.
Planning details
- Location
- 11 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin, D04 HN92, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bloombrasserie.ie
- Phone
- +35316687170
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bloom Brasserie presents a quietly assured Dublin brasserie that leans into local hospitality rhythms more than French theatricality. Housed in a broadly Georgian building with high ceilings and proportioned windows, the room reads as part of the neighbourhood rather than a dressed-up destination. Service and pacing privilege comfort and conversation; the result feels classic and relaxed rather than formal. The dining room moves easily between single diners at the bar and larger family or group tables, so the overall tone is approachable and steady — an elegant, community-minded spot that trades flash for sustained, hospitable refinement.
Best For
The brasserie format at Bloom makes it a flexible choice across daytime and evening occasions. Longer lunch windows suit business lunches or a leisurely midday meal, while the signature steak-and-roast menu anchors dinner service for couples and celebratory tables. The room readily accommodates solo diners at the bar and extended family groups, so it works for solo visits, family meals and business dinners that want a convivial, unfussy setting. Given the neighbourhood positioning on Upper Baggot Street, it also reads as a reliable local for regulars rather than only a one-off destination.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the venue’s signature roasts and steaks for a definitive Bloom experience: the Chateaubriand and the Chargrilled Irish Black Angus Striploin are obvious choices for steak lovers, while the Rack of Roast Wicklow Lamb and Pan Seared Silverhill Irish Duck Breast showcase the kitchen’s take on classic roasts. The Whole Roast Sea Bass provides a fish alternative for the table. If you’re dining solo, the bar is explicitly welcoming; for groups, plan ahead for a sharing approach to the larger cuts. Expect hearty, comfort-forward plates rather than experimental tasting sequences.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and dimly lit with clean, smart decor; accessed via underground entrance to bar area; warm and friendly atmosphere balancing modern design with intimate coziness.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Chateaubriand
- Pan Seared Silverhill Irish Duck Breast
- Chargrilled Irish Black Angus Striploin Steak
- Rack of Roast Wicklow Lamb
- Whole Roast Sea Bass
Planning details
Location
11 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin, D04 HN92, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- No.9 By J2Sushi, Notable alternative
- Yoi Izakaya, Notable alternative
- Oxhorn Grill, Notable alternative
- Saba, Notable alternative
- Rongcheng, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Dublin
Choose Bloom Brasserie when the group wants a composed, general-purpose restaurant setting and an easier planning process. No.9 By J2Sushi is the sharper pick for sushi-focused diners, while Yoi Izakaya makes more sense when the night should feel casual and snack-led rather than occasion-led.
For a heartier brief, Oxhorn Grill is the more direct choice if the table is prioritising a grill format. Saba is better for a livelier group meal built around stronger cuisine identity, while Bloom Brasserie is safer for a business dinner or date where nobody wants to debate the format.
If value means matching the venue tightly to the craving, Rongcheng may be the better cross-shop for diners looking specifically toward Chinese cooking. If value means a low-friction, grown-up Dublin meal with broader appeal, Bloom Brasserie is the cleaner bet.
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Compare Bloom Brasserie
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Brasserie | Dublin | No published awards |
| No.9 By J2Sushi | Dublin | No published awards |
| Yoi Izakaya | Dublin | No published awards |
| Oxhorn Grill | Dublin | No published awards |
| Saba | Dublin | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Rongcheng | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with Bloom Brasserie?
Other dining options to compare include No.9 By J2Sushi, Oxhorn Grill, Saba, Rongcheng, Yoi Izakaya. Bloom Brasserie is the simpler pick to evaluate when you want a Dublin restaurant with weekly hours and a smart-casual dress code.
What should a first-timer know about Bloom Brasserie?
Know the hours first: Monday is 5–10:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday are 12–2:30 PM and 5–10:30 PM; Saturday is 4–10:30 PM; and Sunday is 1–8 PM. The dress code is smart casual. Treat other specifics, including menu, pricing, services, as details to confirm directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bloom Brasserie?
Choose based on schedule. Lunch is Tuesday to Friday from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner is Monday to Friday from 5–10:30 PM and Saturday from 4–10:30 PM, while Sunday runs 1–8 PM.
Is Bloom Brasserie good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an occasion if the Dublin location, hours, smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Specific details such as private dining, group policies, menus, pricing, or special-occasion services should be confirmed before booking.
