The House
Howth village, Howth
Restaurant in Howth, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The House is a practical Howth pick for an easy daytime meal or midweek-to-weekend dinner, especially if central location matters more than a chef-led or tasting-menu format. Cross-shop Mamó for a more defined contemporary meal, 30 Church Street Howth for another central option, King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation for a stronger coastal seafood brief.
About The House
For a meal in Howth, The House is best described from the basics rather than from a specific cuisine, chef, menu, price point, or awards profile. The confirmed details are practical: it is in Howth, the dress code is smart casual, the opening hours cover daytime opening daily, with later evening hours from Wednesday through Sunday.
The useful way to think about it is timing. The House opens from 8:45 AM Monday to Friday and from 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 3:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday, at 9:30 PM from Wednesday to Saturday, at 9 PM on Sunday. The available information does not support treating this as a structured tasting-menu restaurant with a defined progression, chef-led counter, signature dishes, or set format.
Use it for an easy Howth meal, not a high-stakes booking
The decision case is direct: consider The House when the priority is a direct Howth option with confirmed opening hours and a smart-casual dress code.
That does not make it a weak choice; it just means the safer recommendation is practical. For someone comparing options in Howth, the grounded reasons to consider The House are its location in Howth, its daytime opening across the week, its later hours from Wednesday through Sunday.
Where to cross-shop in Howth
If the meal needs a more specific fit, compare before committing. Mamó is another Howth option to consider. 30 Church Street Howth is also a natural nearby cross-shop. King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation, One Squared, Impasto 48 are additional Howth venues readers may want to compare depending on the occasion.
For a broader scan before deciding, use our full Howth restaurants guide. The short version: choose The House when its Howth location, smart-casual dress code, confirmed opening hours fit your plans; compare it with other Howth dining rooms if you need a more defined brief.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Main St, Howth, Dublin, D13 H2Y0, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thehouse-howth.ie
- Phone
- +35318396388
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The House sits squarely on Howth’s compact main street, trading theatrical frills for a steady, seaside sensibility. Its location brings a steady stream of day-trippers, weekend visitors and locals, and the kitchen leans on seasonal coastal produce that arrives from small boats rather than a distribution warehouse. The result is an unshowy, dependable place where the focus is on fresh catch and consistent cooking rather than spectacle. Expect a warm, approachable dining room that feels rooted in the village’s harbour-town rhythms rather than the fashions of the city.
Best For
This is a practical stop for people making the short trip from Dublin as well as for people spending a weekend in Howth. It suits brunch and lunch trade from day-trippers and commuters (the DART puts the venue moments from the station), and it carries through to dinner with a menu built around seafood and solid mains. Families and casual groups looking for reliable coastal cooking find it comfortable, while solo visitors can easily pop in off the main street for a satisfying meal.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house signatures and the venue’s coastal logic: the Howth Seafood Chowder and the Battered Fish of the Day speak to the daily catch and seasonal shellfish heritage the guide highlights. The Rib Eye Steak shows the kitchen also offers substantial non-seafood mains. Because the kitchen prioritises produce that comes off local boats, ask about the fish of the day and any seasonal specials; that’s the best way to experience what arrives fresh to Howth’s harbour.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting historic space with relaxed, friendly atmosphere, sunny back garden for outdoor dining, and homely feel appreciated by locals.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Howth Seafood Chowder
- Battered Fish of the Day
- Rib Eye Steak
Planning details
Location
4 Main St, Howth, Dublin, D13 H2Y0, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get in
Try 30 Church Street Howth for another central Howth option with a similar convenience profile. For a more food-led booking, Mamó is the sharper alternative, especially if a €€€ contemporary meal fits the occasion.
Restaurant context
How The House compares in Howth
The House is the easier, more flexible choice if the plan is built around Howth itself rather than a destination meal. Compared with 30 Church Street Howth, it reads as a similarly central option, but the stronger case here is daytime-to-evening utility rather than a clearly defined dining identity.
Mamó is the better pick for readers who want contemporary cooking and are comfortable with a €€€ price signal. If the meal is meant to feel more deliberate, Mamó has the clearer positioning. The House is the safer call for a lower-friction repeat visit, especially when the group is less cuisine-led.
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation is the stronger cross-shop when seafood and a coastal Howth feel are the main reasons for booking. One Squared and Impasto 48 are worth checking if availability is tight, but based on the available positioning, The House is mainly the convenience play rather than the splurge or special-occasion anchor.
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Unlock the full The House guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare The House
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The House | Howth | ; | ; | No published awards |
| 30 Church Street Howth | Howth | ; | ; | No published awards |
| King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mamó | Howth | Contemporary | €€€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants2024 Michelin Plate |
| One Squared | Sutton | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Impasto 48 | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at The House?
The hours show that The House is open during the day every day and later in the evening from Wednesday to Sunday. It closes at 3:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday, at 9:30 PM from Wednesday to Saturday, at 9 PM on Sunday. Specific meal periods are not otherwise, so check the venue's current details before planning around a particular service.
What should I wear to The House?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep it tidy but not overly formal for a meal in Howth.
Is The House good for a special occasion?
The information supports a practical recommendation rather than a special-occasion claim: The House is in Howth, has a smart-casual dress code, opens later from Wednesday to Sunday. If you need a more defined occasion restaurant, compare it with other Howth venues before deciding.
What are alternatives to The House in Howth?
Mamó, King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation, 30 Church Street Howth, One Squared, Impasto 48 are all Howth venues worth comparing when deciding whether The House is the right fit.
