Day n Night
Rotunda A, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Day n Night on Denmark Street serves walk-in coffee and meals until 9:30 PM Thursday through Saturday, filling a late-evening gap near the Gate Theatre. The counter-service format and unspecified menu keep it practical rather than destination-worthy; useful for a quick meal when other Rotunda-area kitchens close, but lacking the documented quality or chef narrative that would justify a dedicated visit.
About Day n Night
Day n Night is a Dublin venue with opening hours across the full week. It opens at 7:30 AM Monday to Friday and at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday; closing time is 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, 9:30 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The dress code is casual.
Beyond those basics, public details are limited. Cuisine, menu items, prices, service format, booking approach, seating, phone details, takeaway or delivery options are not specified. Day n Night is a venue to assess on current hours and casual dress expectations rather than on a chef, signature dish, or published dining format.
What the format suggests
Day n Night does not specify a chef name, awards, signature dishes, price range, or menu structure. That makes Day n Night harder to evaluate as a destination restaurant. Its clearest feature is practical availability: regular morning openings and evening closing times that run to 9:30 PM from Thursday through Saturday.
When to visit and what to expect
Use the hours as your main planning guide. Day n Night is open 7:30 AM–8:30 PM Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 AM–9:30 PM Thursday and Friday, 10 AM–9:30 PM Saturday, 10 AM–8:30 PM Sunday. Seating setup, reservation policy, noise level, menu, or group suitability information is not available.
For a broader view of other dining in the city, see our full Dublin restaurants guide. If you are comparing named options, Chapter One Restaurant, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen, Courtyard, INDIAN TIFFINS, Restaurant Six are other venues to consider alongside Day n Night, depending on the occasion and details you can ascertain before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- 18 Denmark Street Great, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 YP86, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- daynnight.ie
- Phone
- +35318727934
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Day n Night reads like a contemporary neighbourhood hangout that leans into a vibrant, day-to-night personality. It balances a trendy, energetic pulse with a casual local character: the kind of place that draws a broad crowd from the nearby city centre while still feeling rooted in the Rotunda quarter. The kitchen’s use of international techniques—French and Nordic methods and even references to kaiseki pacing—gives the dining room a modern, purposeful edge, so the room feels current without losing the warmth and informality of a community-oriented spot.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for flexible timing: it functions comfortably across the day and into late hours, making it well suited for brunches, casual hangouts and late-night meals. Because the neighbourhood itself shifts between afternoon and evening, Day n Night matches that tempo and serves as a reliable all-day option for local diners and visitors who want an engaged, lively scene. The combination of contemporary technique with familiar Irish ingredients also makes it a good pick for diners seeking something inventive without a formal occasion.
Ordering Tips
Highlight dishes that showcase the kitchen’s blend of Korean technique and strong local produce. The menu’s signatures—Beef Ramen, Kimchi Braised Beef and Korean Wings—are natural starting points and demonstrate the house style. Expect preparations that foreground fermentation and cross-cultural technique; order one of the braised or ramen dishes for a substantive, comfort-driven experience and add the wings as a shareable plate if you’re with others. The writing emphasizes ingredient provenance, so dishes that pair Irish larder items with Korean methods are likely to show the kitchen’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibey and nostalgic atmosphere with lively energy, complemented by fresh and bold Asian flavors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Beef Ramen
- Kimchi Braised Beef
- Korean Wings
Planning details
Location
18 Denmark Street Great, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 YP86, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Courtyard, Notable alternative
- INDIAN TIFFINS, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Six, Notable alternative
- Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Chapter One Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Day n Night's primary advantage over Dublin peers is operational timing: it stays open past the 8 PM close that limits many cafés, offering walk-in convenience when Courtyard or INDIAN TIFFINS are winding down. Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen operates in a different tier entirely, €€€€ modern cuisine with Michelin ambition, making it irrelevant for the quick-service segment Day n Night occupies. Restaurant Six and Chapter One Restaurant both require advance booking and deliver structured dining experiences; Day n Night's counter model sits closer to 3fe Grand Canal Street in format, though without the coffee-specialist polish.
For value and booking ease, Day n Night wins on accessibility, no phone, no reservation stress, just walk in. But for quality assurance, the absence of published menu, chef credentials, or awards makes it a riskier bet than any of the comparison set. If you need late hours near the Gate Theatre and can't secure a table elsewhere, it serves the function. If you're planning a meal worth remembering, book Courtyard or explore INDIAN TIFFINS instead, both offer documented cuisine and clearer value propositions. Day n Night is the fallback, not the first choice.
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Compare Day n Night
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day n Night | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Courtyard | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| INDIAN TIFFINS | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Restaurant Six | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen | Dublin | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 Michelin 2 Stars |
| Chapter One Restaurant | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Day n Night good for solo dining?
Seating layout, counter seating, booking policy, or service format are not specified, so solo-dining suitability is not clear. The casual dress code and published hours may still make it worth checking if the timing works for you.
Is Day n Night good for a special occasion?
There is not enough detail to judge Day n Night as a special-occasion venue. Menu, service style, awards, chef details, ambience are not specified. If you need a more clearly defined option, compare it with Chapter One Restaurant, Restaurant Six, or Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen before deciding.
What should I order at Day n Night?
What should I wear to Day n Night?
The dress code is casual. Dress comfortably for a casual Dublin venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Day n Night?
The hours show Day n Night opens from 7:30 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends, with closing times of 8:30 PM or 9:30 PM depending on the day. No specific lunch menu, dinner menu, or service distinction is specified, so choose based on the opening hours that fit your plans.
What are alternatives to Day n Night in Dublin?
Other named options to compare include INDIAN TIFFINS, Chapter One Restaurant, Courtyard, Restaurant Six, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen. Check current details directly with each venue before choosing.
