Bovinity 
Irish Owned
123 Capel Street, Dublin 1 (D01 Y6E4)
A modern Capel Street steakhouse and cocktail bar, opened in June 2022 by a group of friends and partners around a shared “love of all things bovine.” Marketed as the only dedicated steakhouse-and-cocktail-bar located north of the River Liffey. Cavern-style, intimate interior, with the tagline “Seriously Curated Cuts. Savagely Crafted Cocktails.” Runs a weekend Lunch & Roast menu alongside its à la carte dinner service. This steakhouse on Capel Street is a short walk from the Four Courts and the Ha’penny Bridge.
Good to Know Before You Book
Bovinity Reviews
Bovinity holds a 4.6★ rating on Tripadvisor from 79 reviews (#274 of 2,923 Dublin restaurants), and a 4.7★ rating on OpenTable from 1,322 reviews, with a striking 9 Diners’ Choice badges for Dublin 1 including “Best Overall”, “Best Food” and “Most Booked”.
- “Prices are low for Dublin and service is top notch.” – Brian S., Tripadvisor
- “Incredible food, cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth.” – Caroline, Tripadvisor
Both platforms rate this consistently high, with service singled out repeatedly; a handful of reviews mention firm table-time limits on busy nights and a discretionary service charge, so it’s worth confirming both when you book.
Bovinity Menu
The menu is built around 28-day dry-aged steaks, including a 10oz Ribeye (Hereford, the most-reviewed dish) and 8oz Fillet, plus a 16oz Cote de Boeuf for one and sharing cuts from F.X. Buckley (Chateaubriand, Cote de Boeuf, striploin or T-bone from the blackboard). Starters run to lobster arancini and Wagyu carpaccio, with sides like duck fat roasties, truffle chips and mac ‘n’ cheese. A weekend Lunch & Roast menu adds a 28-day dry-aged rump roast beef with all the trimmings.
Awards
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Bovinity Photos
For more photos, see the Bovinity Instagram or the Tripadvisor photo gallery.
*Prices are approximate and may have changed. Please check the restaurant’s official website or contact them directly to confirm current prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bovinity located?
At 123 Capel Street, Dublin 1 – the only dedicated steakhouse-cocktail bar north of the Liffey.
When did Bovinity open?
June 2022, founded by a group of friends and business partners.
Does Bovinity do a weekend roast?
Yes – a Lunch & Roast menu runs on weekends alongside the regular à la carte dinner menu.
What’s the signature dish?
A sharing Côte de Boeuf, with optional supplements like fillet or T-bone.
What is the dress code?
Business casual – smart-casual or a casual dress is fine, the vibe is relaxed but polished.
Is there a time limit on the table?
Some reviewers report being asked to wrap up around the two-hour mark on busy nights – worth asking about when booking.
Is a service charge added automatically?
Diners commonly report a discretionary charge on the bill – ask your server if you’d like it clarified.
What’s the most popular dish?
The 10oz Hereford Ribeye is the most-reviewed dish, followed by the sharing steaks from the blackboard.