Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
Chimac
100Pearl PointsCentral, easy, practical
About Chimac
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.
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.
The verified details are lean, so the best planning case is 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.
Because the verified public details are limited, do not overbuild the plan around chef credentials, awards, a specific cuisine, a tasting-menu format, prices, or signature dishes. Treat Chimac as a practical casual pick in Dublin. The useful question is simple: does it fit the time and tone you need? Based on the verified 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 rather than assuming extra details about Chimac that are not verified here. The confirmed information is enough 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Chimac?
The verified record provided here does not specify dishes, cuisine, prices, or a tasting-menu format. Use Chimac for a casual stop and check the venue's official channels for the latest menu details before you go.
Is Chimac good for solo dining?
It may suit a solo visitor who wants a casual Dublin stop. The verified details are a casual dress code and daily hours from 12:30 PM, with later closes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Does Chimac handle dietary restrictions?
Check directly before going, because dietary and allergy details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chimac?
The verified hours start at 12:30 PM every day, but no specific lunch offering is confirmed here. 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 confirmed formal special-occasion restaurant; for a different comparison, look at Bartley's at The Grafton.
Location
76 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 XR70, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
Compare Chimac
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Chimac | Dublin |
| La Strada by Manifesto | Dublin |
| Nan Chinese Restaurant | Dublin |
| Little Dumpling | Dublin |
| Val's | Dublin |
| Bartley's at The Grafton | Dublin |
How Chimac Dublin compares with similar nearby venues.
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.
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.
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