Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
The Pig's Ear
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About The Pig's Ear
Book The Pig's Ear when you want a central Dublin restaurant with Michelin Guide Plate recognition and easier planning than tougher city-centre tables. It is more food-focused than Buswells or The Ivy Dublin, less spendy in feel than One Pico, especially useful for a Saturday midday meal near the core of the city.
The Pig's Ear is a Dublin restaurant with a confirmed Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate. It is best considered by diners who want a verified Dublin option with evening service Tuesday to Saturday and a Saturday midday service, rather than an all-week or all-day restaurant.
A Dublin restaurant for Saturday midday or dinner
The useful way to think about this restaurant is as a planned Dublin meal with a clear, limited schedule. The Michelin Guide Plate recognition is the trust signal here: not a star claim, but a confirmed Michelin Guide listing for The Pig's Ear.
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Go for Saturday midday if the timing fits
Saturday midday service is the lunch angle to care about: verified hours list Saturday 12–2:30 PM, then 5:30–9 PM. From Tuesday to Friday, The Pig's Ear is open 5–9 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Because the published schedule is limited, plan around the exact service window rather than assuming an all-day format. The verified dress code is smart casual, so it suits diners who want a planned restaurant visit without needing formal dress.
Who should choose it over the obvious alternatives
Choose The Pig's Ear when the combination of Dublin, smart-casual dress, confirmed Michelin Guide Plate recognition, a compact weekly schedule fits the plan. If the group is comparing other dining options, Buswells, Library Street, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, One Pico, The Ivy Dublin are natural names to consider alongside The Pig's Ear.
Quick reference: consider it for a Dublin meal when the verified hours work for you, especially Tuesday-to-Friday dinner or Saturday lunch and dinner. If you need a broader set of Dublin options, use the Dublin guides above and confirm current details directly before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Pig's Ear?
Specific signature dishes are not verified here. The confirmed detail is that The Pig's Ear holds a Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate. Check the venue's official channels for the current menu before you go.
Can I eat at the bar at The Pig's Ear?
Bar dining is not verified here, so do not make it the main plan unless the restaurant confirms it for your visit. The useful verified detail is the schedule in Dublin: Tuesday to Friday 5–9 PM, Saturday 12–2:30 PM and 5:30–9 PM, closed Monday and Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Pig's Ear?
Lunch is verified only on Saturday, from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday through Friday from 5–9 PM and Saturday from 5:30–9 PM. Choose based on which verified service window fits your Dublin plans.
What are alternatives to The Pig's Ear in Dublin?
Buswells, Library Street, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, One Pico, The Ivy Dublin are useful Dublin comparisons, depending on the kind of meal you want. The Pig's Ear makes the most sense when its Michelin Guide Plate recognition, smart-casual dress code, specific opening hours match the occasion.
Can The Pig's Ear accommodate groups?
Specific group accommodation details are not verified here. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly with the restaurant and plan around the verified hours: Tuesday to Friday 5–9 PM, Saturday 12–2:30 PM and 5:30–9 PM, closed Monday and Sunday.
Location
4 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 YX74, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
Compare The Pig's Ear
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig's Ear | Dublin | , | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026, Plate, The Pig's Ear | , |
| Library Street | Dublin | Contemporary | , | €€ |
| Buswells | Dublin | , | , | , |
| The Ivy Dublin | Dublin | , | , | , |
| Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill | Dublin | , | , | , |
| One Pico | Dublin | New American, Modern French | , | €€€ |
How The Pig's Ear Dublin compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to look if this does not fit
If the brief is contemporary €€ dining, book Library Street instead. If the group wants a higher-spend, more formal meal, One Pico is the cleaner alternative.
How it compares with nearby Dublin choices
Library Street is the cleaner cross-shop for diners who want a contemporary €€ meal and a more current-feeling restaurant format. The Pig's Ear is the safer choice for a central, traditional sit-down decision, while Library Street is better for readers specifically chasing a contemporary brief.
Buswells and The Ivy Dublin make more sense when convenience, a familiar room, or a wider group mood matters more than a food-led recommendation. For a focused dinner, The Pig's Ear is the stronger call; for a mixed group that wants breadth and less decision pressure, The Ivy Dublin is easier to sell.
One Pico sits in the €€€ lane with a New American and Modern French profile, so it is the better splurge comparison. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill is the more direct pick for steakhouse intent; choose The Pig's Ear when the group wants a Dublin restaurant meal rather than a steak-led night.
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