The Dunmore
Rathmines West A, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Dunmore works for an easy Rathmines meal or drinks-led catch-up, especially when booking needs to stay low-stress. It is better suited to casual pairs and small groups than to a trophy dinner, weekend daytime hours make it more useful for relaxed local plans than weekday lunch.
About The Dunmore
Book The Dunmore if the plan is a low-friction Dublin outing rather than a destination tasting-menu night. It is a practical Dublin venue with smart casual dress and published opening hours.
The main reason to consider it is convenience around its schedule. It opens from late afternoon Tuesday through Friday, earlier on Saturday and Sunday, is closed on Monday. For a first visit, treat it as a flexible Dublin pick rather than a place to chase a chef-led menu or awards checklist.
Best for an easy Dublin plan, not a trophy booking
The Dunmore makes the strongest case when the group wants a direct plan built around its Dublin location, smart casual dress, known opening hours. If the goal is a polished, highly specific cuisine choice, compare it with the other venues below rather than forcing this into that role.
For first-timers, the practical read is simple: go when the group values an easy plan over a long menu discussion. The safer expectation is a venue where the decision turns on timing and fit more than culinary specifics.
Who should pick it first
Choose The Dunmore for a date, a catch-up, or a small-group Dublin evening where the hours work well for the plan. Solo diners can consider it too, though anyone set on counter seating, bar dining, or a chef-interaction format should check those details directly.
The hours are the clearest planning detail. Tuesday through Thursday run 4–11:30 PM, Friday runs 4 PM–12:30 AM, Saturday runs 12:30 PM–12:30 AM, Sunday runs 12:30–11 PM. Monday is not the night to aim for, since The Dunmore is closed.
Planning details
- Location
- 196 Rathmines Rd Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 AY77, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thedunmore.ie
- Phone
- +35319695010
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Dunmore reads like a neighbourhood restaurant coming into its own on Rathmines Road. It occupies a stretch of Lower Rathmines where daytime foot traffic and residential density support everything from quick-turn lunches to deliberate dinner services. The writing positions the kitchen between two poles—formal tasting menus and a relaxed, produce-driven neighbourhood model—which leaves the Dunmore feeling approachable but serious about technique and ingredients. That balance gives the room an easygoing, city-edge confidence: not flashy, but clearly invested in thoughtful cooking and a convivial local atmosphere.
Best For
The Dunmore is best experienced as a neighbourhood destination for both midday and evening meals. The location on Lower Rathmines Road and the description of formats that range from quick-turn casual to longer-form dinner services suggest it suits lunches and full evening dinners equally well. Guests looking for a more substantial dining night—whether a focused business meal or a relaxed after-work table—will find the kitchen geared toward thoughtful plates that reflect serious cooking in a neighbourhood setting.
Ordering Tips
The venue's signature offerings point the way on a visit. Look for the Dunmore Seafood Pie and Kilmore Quay Crab Claws among the seafood highlights, and consider the Lobster and Prawn Tagliatelle for a richer pasta course. The menu also lists a Dry-Aged Delmonico Steak for diners seeking a meat option. Given the mix of quick-turn and longer-form services, shareable seafood starters and a pasta or pie as a main make for a straightforward, representative meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Smart, casual London-inspired space with George Harrison and similar music getting progressively louder through the evening; friendly and well-informed service in a neighbourhood setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- The Dunmore Seafood Pie
- Kilmore Quay Crab Claws
- Dry-Aged Delmonico Steak
- Lobster and Prawn Tagliatelle
Planning details
Location
196 Rathmines Rd Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 AY77, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shaku Maku, Notable alternative
- Farmer Browns Rathmines, Notable alternative
- Bethlehem Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Elephant & Castle, Notable alternative
- Thali, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How The Dunmore compares in Rathmines and Dublin
Pick The Dunmore when ease is the priority. Against Shaku Maku, Bethlehem Restaurant, Thali, it is the less cuisine-specific choice: better for a mixed group that has not agreed on a food direction, weaker if someone already wants Middle Eastern, Indian, or another clearly defined meal style.
Farmer Browns Rathmines is the more obvious cross-shop for a casual local meal in the same general lane. Choose Farmer Browns Rathmines when the group wants a familiar, food-forward neighbourhood plan; choose The Dunmore when the evening may lean as much toward drinks and atmosphere as dinner. Elephant & Castle is the safer fallback for a broader, familiar crowd-pleaser, especially when the group includes diners who prefer a known format.
On booking difficulty, The Dunmore has the advantage for low-planning nights. The peers make more sense when the decision is cuisine-led: Shaku Maku for a more specific meal, Bethlehem Restaurant for a Middle Eastern direction, Thali for Indian, Farmer Browns Rathmines for a casual neighbourhood dinner with clearer food expectations.
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Compare The Dunmore
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Dunmore | Dublin | No published awards |
| Shaku Maku | Dublin | No published awards |
| Farmer Browns Rathmines | Dublin | No published awards |
| Bethlehem Restaurant | Dublin | No published awards |
| Elephant & Castle | Churchtown | No published awards |
| Thali | Dublin | No published awards |
How The Dunmore Dublin compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Dunmore?
Plan based on your own schedule and confirm availability directly. The published hours run later on Friday and Saturday than on most other open days.
Is The Dunmore good for solo dining?
It may work for a solo visit if the hours suit you. If counter seating, bar dining, or a solo-diner-focused format matters, check directly before you go. The venue is in Dublin.
Does The Dunmore handle dietary restrictions?
Ask before you go if you have a strict restriction, discuss dietary needs or substitutions directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Dunmore?
Dinner is the clearer weekday option because The Dunmore opens at 4 PM Tuesday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday it opens at 12:30 PM, so check the current menu if you specifically want lunch.
Is The Dunmore good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a low-key occasion if the smart casual dress code and hours suit your plans. If you need awards, a tasting menu, private dining, or a formal special-occasion format, check directly before booking.
What are alternatives to The Dunmore in Dublin?
Other comparison options include Farmer Browns Rathmines, Elephant & Castle, Shaku Maku, Bethlehem Restaurant, Thali. The right pick depends on your group's needs, timing, preferred style of meal.
