Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver
Royal Exchange A, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver for an easy central Dublin meal, not for a rarefied tasting-menu experience. It works best for mixed groups, casual occasions, repeat diners who want a polished, low-risk choice near Exchequer Street. Cross-shop Pichet for a clearer French angle or The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne for a different central Dublin feel.
About Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver
Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver is a Dublin restaurant with evening hours every day and earlier opening from Wednesday through Sunday. The listed dress code is smart casual, Monday and Tuesday run 5–9 PM, Wednesday runs 12:30–9 PM, Thursday to Saturday run 12:30–10 PM, Sunday runs 1–9 PM.
With no cuisine type, signature dishes, price level, seating format, or awards listed, the safest way to judge the booking is by fit rather than by a specific culinary promise. It works best as a Dublin reservation where the group should check the current menu and booking terms directly before committing.
Plan around confirmed hours, not menu details
No signature dishes or fixed menu format are listed, so do not plan the meal around a named plate. Use the current menu on the venue's own channels as the guide, choose based on what suits the time of day, group size, appetite.
The restaurant name will be the hook for many diners, but the information supports a more practical decision: Dublin location, smart-casual dress, opening hours that cover dinner daily with earlier opening from Wednesday through Sunday. Readers building a wider itinerary should also check Our full Dublin restaurants guide.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Book when the priority is a direct Dublin restaurant plan and the listed hours work for your schedule. If you are deciding between several Dublin options, Pichet, The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne, Alfies, Boeuf, The Port House are natural names to compare, depending on availability and the kind of evening you want.
For a broader Dublin day, this can be considered alongside other dining, hotel, bar plans in the city. Readers comparing a full trip can also use Our full Dublin hotels guide and Our full Dublin bars guide before locking the evening.
Planning details
- Location
- 27 Exchequer St, Dublin, D02 A527, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- chequerlane.com
- Phone
- +35314992424
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver presents a neighbourhood-focused dining room that balances an ingredient-led ethos with approachable hospitality. The site on Exchequer Street reads as practical and accessible: not positioned among the city’s bruising fine-dining strongholds but on a busy, mixed-use strip that attracts both locals and hotel traffic. The writing emphasizes provenance and Irish producers, which gives the restaurant a considered, quality-driven identity without the formality of tasting-menu destinations. Overall the place feels relaxed and inviting, a contemporary urban dining room that leans into provenance and familiarity more than theatrical service.
Best For
The restaurant is best suited to all-day dining, serving a steady flow of covers across multiple sittings rather than a single tasting-seat service. Its Exchequer Street location makes it convenient for both locals and visitors—close enough to St Stephen’s Green to catch hotel foot traffic yet rooted in a neighbourhood strip of independents. Because the menu is framed around Irish-sourced ingredients and broad-format dishes, it works equally well for casual lunches, early dinners and later sittings where provenance-driven plates are the focus rather than formal multi-course tasting menus.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the venue’s signature plates that showcase its ingredient-first approach. The menu highlights seafood and classic preparations—crab linguine and baked scallops are flagged as standouts—while sharable, flavour-forward items such as the scotch egg and house sourdough bread give a sense of the kitchen’s style. The description stresses Irish provenance (Atlantic seafood, grass-fed beef and artisan dairy), so prioritising seafood and producer-driven items will convey the clearest impression of the restaurant’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming atmosphere with lovely ambience, praised for its cozy dining experience and comfortable setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- crab linguine
- scotch egg
- baked scallops
- sourdough bread
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne, Notable alternative
- Pichet, French, €€
- Alfies, Notable alternative
- The Port House, Notable alternative
- Boeuf, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Pichet is the cleaner pick if the group wants a defined French brief and a €€ signal; Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver is better for a more general central Dublin dinner where recognizability and broad appeal matter. For value judgment, Pichet gives diners a clearer cuisine identity, while Chequer Lane is easier to justify when the table includes picky eaters or visitors who want a familiar name.
The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne is the more obvious cross-shop for diners who want a city-centre meal tied to food retail and wine culture. The Port House is likely the better direction for a more casual, shareable night, while Boeuf should be considered when the table wants a narrower steak-led decision rather than a broad crowd-pleaser.
Alfies sits in the same practical decision zone: useful for a social Dublin booking where atmosphere matters as much as the plate. Choose Chequer Lane when location and mainstream appeal are the priority; choose one of the peers when the group has a clearer brief, such as French cooking, wine-led dining, tapas-style sharing, or steak.
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Compare Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Pichet | Dublin | French | €€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Alfies | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Port House | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Boeuf | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver?
Booking timing is best checked through the venue's official reservation channels for current availability. The hours are Monday and Tuesday 5–9 PM, Wednesday 12:30–9 PM, Thursday to Saturday 12:30–10 PM, Sunday 1–9 PM. Pichet is another Dublin option to compare if your preferred time is unavailable.
Does Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy policies should be checked with the venue before booking and again when arranging the table in Dublin. The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne is another Dublin restaurant to compare while checking current menus and policies.
What should I order at Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver?
The most reliable approach is to review the current menu through the venue's official channels and order according to the meal length and style you want. Pichet is another Dublin option to compare if you want a different booking.
Are earlier or evening times better at Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver?
The hours show evening opening every day, with earlier opening from Wednesday through Sunday: Wednesday to Saturday at 12:30 PM and Sunday at 1 PM. Choose based on the time that suits your plans, confirm current availability before booking. Alfies is another Dublin option to compare for a different schedule.
What are alternatives to Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver in Dublin?
Pichet, The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne, The Port House, Boeuf, Alfies are Dublin alternatives to compare when deciding where to book. Check each venue's current hours, menus, availability before choosing.
Is Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the details match your needs: Dublin location, smart-casual dress, hours that include dinner daily. Confirm the specifics directly before booking. The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne is another Dublin option to compare.
