
Bunsen Temple Bar
Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Fresh Irish beef, a business-card-sized menu, quick casual service make Bunsen Temple Bar a smart Dublin pick when a focused burger meal is the goal. At $15 per person, it is easy to justify for lunch, dinner, late-night food, solo dining, or a casual group, especially if the order stays close to cheeseburgers, fries, milkshakes.
About Bunsen Temple Bar
Bunsen Temple Bar in Dublin is a direct choice for a classic American cheeseburger meal: burgers, fries, milkshakes, with a casual dress code and an approximate price of $15 per person. Consider it when the plan calls for something familiar, easy to frame, centered on the core order rather than a long list of alternatives. If the last visit was a Hamburger, the move next time can be the Double Cheeseburger with one of the fry options and a Milkshake.
A focused burger format that rewards repeat ordering
Bunsen Temple Bar works well for diners who want a classic American cheeseburger rather than a broad restaurant menu. Signature dishes include the Double Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Shoestring Fries, Hand Cut Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Milkshake. The short list keeps the decision contained: choose the burger, decide how you want the fries, keep the meal in the same straightforward lane.
The reason to go is the narrow, familiar appeal of cheeseburgers and fries. This is classic American cheeseburger cooking, not a wide-ranging American diner menu, so expectations should be specific rather than expansive. For a simple order, build around the burger, choose among the listed fries, add a Milkshake if that is the meal you want. The appeal is the clarity of the combination, especially for diners already looking for a burger-centered stop.
Bunsen Temple Bar also suits repeat ordering because the confirmed dish list is concise. A return visit does not require rethinking the restaurant from scratch; it can mean adjusting the burger or fries within the same familiar structure. It is a casual Dublin burger stop, not a formal dining occasion, is best framed around the dishes: Hamburger, Double Cheeseburger, fries, Milkshake.
The setting is casual, with hours to plan around
The dress code is casual, so planning is simple. That matters when Bunsen Temple Bar is worked into a day with other Dublin stops, because the meal does not require a formal setup. Beyond that, public claims about the room, service model, seating, or booking setup should not be overread without confirmation. Treat Bunsen Temple Bar as a casual cheeseburger option in Dublin.
Hours, as of August 2026, are Sunday to Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Those times make it a midday or evening burger option, depending on the day. At about $15 per person, it fits as a focused, casual burger meal built around classic American cheeseburgers.
Where it fits in a Dublin food day
Use this as a casual burger stop in a wider Dublin plan. For restaurant research, compare it with other Dublin dining generically, especially when choosing between a casual cheeseburger meal and a broader restaurant experience. The comparison is less about ranking it against every possible meal than matching the choice to the moment: burger, fries, milkshake when that is what the day calls for. For the rest of the trip, use general Dublin research to round out the day.
For wider planning, keep Bunsen Temple Bar in its proper lane: a Dublin venue focused on classic American cheeseburgers, fries, milkshakes. Its strongest case is not an award, tasting format, chef story, or elaborate service model; it is a casual, clearly priced burger meal. Seen that way, it is easiest to choose when the priority is a direct, familiar order rather than a more expansive dining occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 22 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 NA09, Ireland
- Website
- bunsen.ie
- Phone
- +353 1 559 9532
Venue details
Ambiance
Pared-down, laidback, and buzzy casual burger spot with a minimalist aesthetic and vibrant atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Double Cheeseburger
- Hamburger
- Shoestring Fries
- Hand Cut Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Milkshake
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Bunsen Temple Bar?
Keep it casual. Bunsen Temple Bar has a casual dress code, so there is no need to dress up for a burger meal in Dublin.
Does Bunsen Temple Bar handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary or allergy-specific details are not available here. The confirmed focus is classic American cheeseburgers, with signature items including the Double Cheeseburger, Hamburger, fries, Milkshake.
Is midday or evening better at Bunsen Temple Bar?
The hours start at 12:00 PM daily. As of August 2026, Bunsen Temple Bar is open Sunday to Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM, so midday and evening visits both fit within the listed hours.
Is Bunsen Temple Bar worth the price?
Yes, if you want a focused classic American cheeseburger meal. The price is about $15 per person, with signature dishes including the Double Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Shoestring Fries, Hand Cut Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Milkshake.
How far ahead should I book Bunsen Temple Bar?
Booking details are not available here. Plan around the confirmed basics instead: Bunsen Temple Bar is a casual Dublin venue focused on classic American cheeseburgers, with listed hours from 12:00 PM daily.


















