Chimac
Royal Exchange A, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Chimac is a practical Dublin 2 pick when the brief is casual, central, low-effort rather than formal. Lunch is the cleaner value play; dinner works better for small groups already staying around Aungier Street and the south city.
About Chimac
Chimac is a casual option in Dublin with daily hours beginning at 12:30 PM. Use it when the brief is direct: a casual Dublin stop, rather than a formal venue built around ceremony.
Keep the planning practical rather than elaborate. Chimac is open every day, with later closing times on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. For a broader Dublin day, pair it with Our full Dublin restaurants guide, then use Our full Dublin bars guide if Chimac is only one stop in the evening.
Best for a casual Dublin stop, not a formal occasion
Chimac makes the most sense when casual dress and timing matter. Hours begin at 12:30 PM daily, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Wednesday, 9:30 PM on Thursday, 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. If the occasion needs a different setting, compare Bartley's at The Grafton instead; for other dining ideas, look at Nan Chinese Restaurant, Little Dumpling, La Strada by Manifesto, or Val's.
Keep the plan practical rather than building it around chef credentials, awards, a specific cuisine, a tasting-menu format, prices, or signature dishes. Treat Chimac as a casual pick in Dublin. The useful question is simple: does it fit the time and tone you need? With its hours and casual dress code, it can.
Where it fits in a Dublin day
If the day is built around casual exploring, keep the itinerary flexible. Chimac can be considered alongside other dining options, including Bartley's at The Grafton, La Strada by Manifesto, Little Dumpling, Nan Chinese Restaurant, Val's, depending on the occasion and the kind of setting you want.
For non-restaurant planning, use broader Dublin hotel, bar, experience research. For basic scheduling: casual dress, daily opening from 12:30 PM, evening closing times that run latest on Friday and Saturday.
Quick reference: choose Chimac for a casual Dublin stop, use the daily hours for timing, choose another option if the occasion needs a different kind of setting.
Planning details
- Location
- 76 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 XR70, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- chimac.ie
- Phone
- +35314054960
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chimac occupies a casual, street‑level corner of Aungier Street and leans into an unpretentious, social energy. The room is built for low‑ceremony eating — think quick, satisfying plates and beer rather than formal courses — and it draws a local crowd of students and workers passing through the southside. The tone is lively and approachable without ceremony, favoring convivial tables and easy conversation over polish. It feels like a neighbourhood pit‑stop rather than a destination reservation spot: immediate, direct and designed for fun evenings where the focus is on doing something relaxed and sociable rather than a long tasting menu.
Best For
Chimac is best for informal evenings and group outings where the brief is food that’s big on flavour and low on fuss. The write‑up positions it as a neighbourhood option for people already moving through Aungier Street — students, office workers and locals looking for a straightforward dinner. It suits groups sharing plates (Korean fried chicken paired with beer) and friends who want casual hangouts rather than formal celebrations. Reservations aren’t the defining feature; instead, drop‑in spontaneity and a short walk from nearby areas make it a go‑to for weekday dinners, after‑work drinks and easy weekend nights.
Ordering Tips
When ordering at Chimac, embrace the chimaek ethos the write‑up highlights: Korean fried chicken together with beer is the natural place to start. The format is social and low‑ceremony, so order plates to share and expect quick, satisfying hits rather than formal courses. The venue’s signature items — the Classic Burger and the Kimcheese Burger — are worth trying alongside the fried chicken if you want something more substantial. Because Chimac sits in a walkable neighbourhood and reads as informal, plan for a spontaneous drop‑in visit rather than a reservation‑led evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and chilled atmosphere with moderate noise, warm welcoming service, and a fun casual vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Classic Burger
- Kimcheese Burger
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the meal needs more polish, choose Bartley's at The Grafton. If the group wants a dumpling-focused alternative, choose Little Dumpling.
Restaurant context
How Chimac compares in Dublin
Choose Chimac when convenience and a casual pace matter more than a polished room. Against Bartley's at The Grafton, it reads as the easier everyday choice, while Bartley's is the better fit for a hotel-adjacent meal, a neater room, or a more occasion-led dinner.
Nan Chinese Restaurant and Little Dumpling are stronger cross-shops when the group wants the meal decision to revolve around a specific Chinese or dumpling-led craving. Chimac makes more sense when location and speed are the priorities, especially around lunch or early evening.
La Strada by Manifesto and Val's are the alternatives to consider when the group wants a different room feel or a more settled dinner plan. For an easy central meal, Chimac is the lower-friction call; for ambiance and a longer evening, cross-shop those first.
Around this place
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Unlock the full Chimac guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Chimac
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chimac | Dublin | No published awards |
| La Strada by Manifesto | Dublin | No published awards |
| Nan Chinese Restaurant | Dublin | No published awards |
| Little Dumpling | Dublin | No published awards |
| Val's | Dublin | No published awards |
| Bartley's at The Grafton | Dublin | No published awards |
How Chimac Dublin compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chimac good for solo dining?
It may suit a solo visitor who wants a casual Dublin stop. Expect a casual dress code and daily hours from 12:30 PM, with later closes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Does Chimac handle dietary restrictions?
Is lunch or dinner better at Chimac?
Hours start at 12:30 PM every day. For evening planning, note that Chimac closes at 9 PM Sunday through Wednesday, 9:30 PM on Thursday, 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to Chimac?
Consider La Strada by Manifesto, Nan Chinese Restaurant, Little Dumpling, Val's, or Bartley's at The Grafton as comparison options. Chimac is the casual call if its hours and setting match your plans.
Is Chimac good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion is casual and the priority is ease rather than ceremony. Chimac is better framed as a casual Dublin stop than as a formal special-occasion restaurant; for a different comparison, look at Bartley's at The Grafton.
