Darwin’s Tavern Irish Owned

80 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 (D02 E286)

An Aungier Street steakhouse run by its own in-house butcher, family-run by a mother-daughter team with a master-butcher partner supplying certified Irish Angus, dry-aged in-house. The interior is themed around Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species,” including murals – a distinctive design feature. Relaunched in 2026 with a refreshed Irish grass-fed beef menu and a dedicated dry-ageing room. This steakhouse on Aungier Street is a short walk from St Stephen’s Green and Dublin Castle.

• Address80 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 (D02 E286)
• HoursTue-Sat dinner from 4:30pm · Closed Mon & Sun (hours have varied between site updates – a quick call ahead is worthwhile)
• PriceSet menu from €65* – mid-to-upscale
• Phone+353 1 475 7511
• Beef & supplierCertified Irish Angus beef, dry-aged in-house by the restaurant’s own master-butcher partner.
• Dress codeSmart casual.

Good to Know Before You Book

• BookingVia OpenTable or by phone; email [email protected] for enquiries
• Dietary needsVegan steak and gluten-free options available – flag when booking
• FamiliesHighchairs available on request
• Getting thereShort walk from St Stephen’s Green and Dublin Castle; on-street metered parking nearby

Darwin’s Tavern Reviews

Darwin’s Tavern holds a 4.5★ rating on Tripadvisor from 1,228 reviews, ranking it #65 of 2,923 restaurants in Dublin, and a 4.5★ rating on OpenTable from 18 reviews.

• “Steak is always going to be an expensive treat night out and Darwin’s does not disappoint – they provide not only superb steaks but service that goes above and beyond.” – JamesCollinsWorld, Tripadvisor
• “My meal with a drink set me back €55. I’ve paid a lot more for a lot less on my travels.” – Oliver J., Tripadvisor

Value is consistently the softest score on Tripadvisor (4.2, against 4.5 for food, service and atmosphere) – a handful of diners note that sharing steaks can run past €100, though most feel the cooking and service justify it. OpenTable’s rating is nearly identical at 4.5, but from a much smaller sample of 18 reviews, so Tripadvisor’s is the more reliable read.

Darwin’s Tavern Menu

Darwin’s Tavern’s menu centres on Irish grass-fed beef, sourced and dry-aged in-house by the restaurant’s own butcher. Sharing cuts include a 907g (32oz) Côte de Boeuf and a 1,077g (38oz) Porterhouse, alongside a Steak’n Chips dish. The menu also features Irish pork and lamb, sustainably-sourced seafood, and vegetarian plates, including a vegan steak option. The kitchen also accommodates dietary requests, such as gluten-free versions of sides, when flagged in advance.

The Story of Darwin’s Tavern

Darwin’s Tavern takes its name, and its murals, from Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” – a distinctive design choice for a Dublin steakhouse. It’s run today by a mother-daughter team, Dolores and Amy, working alongside a master-butcher partner who sources and dry-ages the restaurant’s certified Irish Angus beef in-house.

• Ownership – run by mother-daughter team Dolores and Amy, with a master-butcher partner handling the beef.
• Design – interior themed around Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species,” including murals throughout the dining room.
• 2026 – relaunched with a refreshed Irish grass-fed beef menu and a dedicated in-house dry-ageing room.

Recognition

• Tripadvisor ranks Darwin’s Tavern #65 of 2,923 restaurants in Dublin.

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Darwin’s Tavern Photos

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