The Green
Royal Exchange B, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
Book with PearlWhy go
The Green is a practical Dublin 2 option for a date, client meal, or small celebration when central location matters more than a clearly published chef or cuisine identity. For a more defined splurge, compare Glovers Alley; for other Dublin alternatives, cross-shop Di Luca, Pen & Player, The Gallery, Opium before deciding.
About The Green
The Green is a Dublin venue with a smart casual dress code. For cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, service style, check directly with the venue before booking.
A Dublin choice where details are limited
The useful way to frame The Green is practical: it is in Dublin, the dress code is smart casual. Do not treat it as a pick for a specific cuisine, tasting menu, chef-led format, price tier, or special service feature unless you confirm those details with the venue. If you are comparing options, Glovers Alley, Di Luca, Pen & Player, The Gallery, Opium are natural names to cross-check depending on your plans.
Who should book, who should keep comparing
Book The Green if you are comfortable with the basics: Dublin location and smart casual dress. Keep comparing if the meal depends on a specific cuisine, published menu format, price level, chef, awards record, or detailed accessibility of dietary information. First-timers can use our full Dublin restaurants guide to compare other options before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 1-5 Harcourt St, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thegreenhotel.ie
- Phone
- +35316073600
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Green presents a quietly assured dining room that leans on Georgian architecture rather than stagey decor. High ceilings, deep-set windows and carefully proportioned rooms set a tone of restraint and refinement; the fit-out is described as one that should honour the inherited architecture rather than fight it. The result is an elegant, classic space that encourages conversation and feels intimate without being fussy. Rather than theatrical flourishes, the room’s measured proportions do the heavy lifting, so the atmosphere reads as composed and timeless, a deliberate contrast to more dramatic, visual-led restaurants.
Best For
The Green reads as an evening destination, positioned within Dublin’s premium dining map and within easy reach of St. Stephen’s Green. Its restrained, architecturally driven room makes it well suited to dinners where atmosphere matters: business dinners that benefit from a composed environment, date nights that prize intimacy, and small special occasions that call for understated elegance. Placing the restaurant alongside nearby Michelin-tier neighbours suggests it caters to diners seeking a considered, high-quality meal rather than casual fast-service options.
Ordering Tips
When dining at The Green, centre the experience on the dinner menu and the restaurant’s signature dishes. The Green Beef Burger and the Short Rib of Beef are called out as highlights and are sensible starting points if you want a clear sense of the kitchen’s strengths. Because the room foregrounds restraint and proportion, choose dishes that mirror that approach rather than overly ornate plates; let the simplicity of well-executed ingredients do the work. Expect a measured, evening-paced meal where the space sets the tone before the first course arrives.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and vibrant, with rich textures, striking artwork, intimate seating, and a refined city-center feel.
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At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- The Green Beef Burger
- Short Rib of Beef
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if The Green is not right
For a more clearly premium Dublin dinner, start with Glovers Alley. For a more energetic night, compare Opium. For broader planning, use our full Dublin restaurants guide, plus the Dublin guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
Restaurant context
How The Green compares in Dublin
The Green is the safer choice when the brief is central Dublin convenience rather than a tightly defined cuisine or price-led destination meal. Glovers Alley is the clearer splurge for diners who want modern cuisine and a higher-end signal, especially for anniversaries or client hosting where the restaurant choice needs to carry more weight.
If availability or mood pushes the decision elsewhere, compare Di Luca, Pen & Player, The Gallery for a Dublin meal with a different room feel. Opium is the better cross-shop when the night calls for more energy around the meal rather than a quieter occasion-first plan.
Value judgment: The Green makes sense when the group wants a central, low-friction Dublin 2 booking. Glovers Alley is the stronger pick for a defined special-occasion spend; Opium is better for a livelier night; the others are worth checking when location or availability decides the booking.
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Compare The Green
Mini comparison table
| Venue | Use it for | Decision note | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green | Central Dublin 2 occasion meal | Book when convenience and a flexible brief matter. | No published awards |
| Glovers Alley | Modern Cuisine, €€€€ | Stronger for a defined splurge or high-stakes celebration. | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Opium | Livelier Dublin night out | Better when atmosphere around the meal matters more. | No published awards |
| Di Luca | Alternative Dublin booking | Worth checking if The Green is not the right fit. | No published awards |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Green?
What are alternatives to The Green?
Di Luca, Glovers Alley, Pen & Player, The Gallery, Opium are useful names to compare with The Green when planning where to book.
Does The Green handle dietary restrictions?
If you have dietary requirements, contact The Green directly before booking or visiting.
What should a first-timer know about The Green?
The basics are simple: The Green is in Dublin, the dress code is smart casual. Confirm current menu, pricing, hours, booking details directly with the venue.
Is The Green good for a special occasion?
That depends on what the occasion requires. If the plan relies on a specific cuisine, menu format, price tier, awards record, or service style, check directly with The Green before booking.
Can The Green accommodate groups?
Contact The Green directly if you need to arrange a larger party or specific seating plan.
