Trocadero
Royal Exchange A, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Trocadero is a practical Dublin 2 dinner choice when location, atmosphere, and an easy evening plan matter more than chasing a documented chef, awards, or named drinks program. It is better for a familiar return visit or special-occasion-adjacent dinner than for diners comparing menus closely.
About Trocadero
Trocadero is a Dublin venue with evening opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. Use the schedule and dress code as planning anchors.
A Dublin option for evening plans
The useful read is simple: Trocadero can be considered in Dublin on the days it is open. Hours are Monday closed, Tuesday to Friday from 5–10:30 PM, Saturday from 4:30–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 3–8 PM.
For a specific dish, cocktail, wine, price strategy, chef, award history, or menu format, check directly with the venue. The decision should rest on the schedule, the Dublin location, and the smart-casual dress code rather than on assumptions about menu or accolades.
When to go, and when to choose somewhere else
Trocadero is best evaluated based on its opening hours. Saturday starts earlier than the Tuesday-to-Friday schedule, Sunday is the earliest and shortest service window, and Monday is closed.
Bottom line: consider Trocadero in Dublin when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Cross-shop harder if your decision depends on specific food, drink, price, or accolade details.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–10:30 PM
- Location
- No. 4, St Andrew's St, Dublin 2, D02 PD30, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- trocadero.ie
- Phone
- +35316775545
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Trocadero presents itself as an enduring, room-first restaurant: a theatre-adjacent dining chamber that values the physical container as much as the food. The interior leans into candlelit warmth with banquette seating and close-set tables, encouraging slow conversation and lingering evenings. It sits in a part of Dublin where older establishments have taken root, and the décor and layout reflect that long-service pedigree rather than contemporary fine-dining trends. The overall effect is intimate and warm: a classic, conversation-forward room that invites guests to settle in and spend the night rather than rush through a meal.
Best For
The house is especially suited to evenings that begin with a show and stretch into late conversation: think pre-theatre dinners, lingering date nights and milestone meals. Its banquettes and close-set tables foster private conversation while still feeling part of a convivial room, making it comfortable for business dinners that prize atmosphere as much as solidity. Because the restaurant emphasizes a classic, long-standing dining format, it also works well for celebrations where the point is to inhabit a room and enjoy a measured, multi-course evening rather than a quick bite.
Ordering Tips
Start with the Chicken Liver Pâté to get a sense of the kitchen’s classic sensibility, then move to a signature main. The Dry Aged Rib Eye Steak is the obvious centerpiece for steakhouse-minded diners; if you prefer fish, the Duncannon Monkfish or the Honey Glazed Baked Salmon are the notable alternatives listed among the house specialties. The room is designed for lingering, so pace the meal to enjoy a starter, a substantial main and a relaxed finish rather than rushing through courses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lavishly appointed with red velvet curtains, art deco bar, and walls decorated with black and white portraits of famous actors and celebrities, creating a glimmering, sensuous atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Liver Pâté
- Dry Aged Rib Eye Steak
- Duncannon Monkfish
- Honey Glazed Baked Salmon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- No. 4, St Andrew's St, Dublin 2, D02 PD30, Ireland
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 3–8 PM
Location
No. 4, St Andrew's St, Dublin 2, D02 PD30, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Trocadero is not the fit
If the table needs a more casual price-conscious feel, try Cornucopia. If the night is more about drinks and a social group pace, The Port House is the stronger substitute.
Restaurant context
How Trocadero compares in Dublin
Choose Trocadero when the priority is a central, traditional-feeling dinner room and an easy plan around Dublin 2. Cornucopia is the better cross-shop for a more casual, value-led meal, while The Port House makes more sense for a livelier group format where sharing and drinks matter more than a classic seated dinner.
Boeuf is the clearer choice if the group wants a more focused meat-led meal, and Ka Shing is the better alternative when the brief is casual Chinese dining rather than an occasion room. Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver is the obvious comparison for a polished city-centre meal with broader name recognition.
On booking difficulty, Trocadero reads as the easier, lower-friction choice than venues people chase for a specific menu or chef. That is useful for mixed groups, but less compelling for diners who want a meal built around a distinctive culinary point of view.
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Compare Trocadero
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Trocadero | Dublin | No published awards |
| Cornucopia | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Port House | Dublin | No published awards |
| Boeuf | Dublin | No published awards |
| Ka Shing | Dublin | No published awards |
| Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver | Dublin | No published awards |
How Trocadero Dublin compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Trocadero in Dublin?
Other Dublin options to compare include Cornucopia, Boeuf, The Port House, Ka Shing, and Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver. Use the hours and your preferred style of evening to decide which venue fits best.
Is Trocadero good for a special occasion?
It may suit plans in Dublin if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion.
Is Trocadero good for solo dining?
It may work for solo plans if the opening hours suit your schedule. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 5–10:30 PM, Saturday from 4:30–10:30 PM, Sunday from 3–8 PM, and closed Monday.
