FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 (D02 XK40)
Housed in the Lord Mayor’s former 1864 Supper Room at the Mansion House on Dawson Street, FIRE has been Dublin’s benchmark steakhouse since 2005 – vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and a terrace over the Lord Mayor’s Garden. A farm-to-fork menu is built on dry-aged Irish beef, with private dining rooms (Trinity & Stephens Suites, The Terrace, The Glass Room) for groups from 14 up to 200 guests. A multi-award winner, including Global/World Luxury Steakhouse of the Year (2020-2022). FIRE’s sister restaurant is SOLE Seafood & Grill. As a steakhouse on Dawson Street, FIRE is a two-minute walk from St Stephen’s Green and five minutes from Trinity College Dublin.
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar at a Glance
Getting to FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
FIRE is one of a dozen or so Dublin 2 steakhouses, sitting right on Dawson Street between St Stephen’s Green and Trinity College.
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar Reviews
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar holds a 4.7★ rating on Tripadvisor from 2,514 reviews and is a 2025 Travellers’ Choice restaurant, plus a 4.5★ rating on OpenTable from 6,602 reviews.
“Beautiful atmosphere, food was excellent, particularly the lamb skewers.”
– Patty M, Tripadvisor
“Great decor, superb food and outstanding service.”
– Diane C, Tripadvisor
“The dry-aged rib eye was one of the best steaks we’ve ever had – perfectly cooked.”
– Anna M, Tripadvisor
“The aged beef was top notch and cooked to perfection.”
– Mjf4386, Tripadvisor
“I have never tasted a steak so good.”
– CKfoodie1, Tripadvisor
“The filet steak was excellent.”
– Michelle C, Tripadvisor
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar Menu
The steak menu runs across two tiers. Red Hereford Beef: Fillet 6oz €49.50 · Sirloin 8oz €39.50 · Rib-eye 10oz €45. Hannan Meats dry-aged: Fillet 8oz €59.50 · Sirloin 9oz €42 · Rib-eye 12oz €54 · T-Bone 16oz €68. Sharing boards: Porterhouse 35oz €125 (for two) · Côte de Boeuf 35oz €115 (for two). Starters include the Wood-Fired Tiger Prawns, Beef Carpaccio and the FIRE French Onion Soup.
Most first-time visitors order the Porterhouse or Côte de Boeuf to share, both dry-aged and finished with a choice of sauce. The wine list runs from house options to serious old-world bottles, and FIRE offers several set-menu formats at different times – an early bird menu (2/3 courses from €42), a weekend lunch menu (from €42), a Table d’Hôte menu – see firesteakhouse.ie/menu for current Table d’Hôte pricing – and a dedicated Sunday sharing menu (from €89* for two).
FIRE 20 — Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin
To mark 20 years in Dublin, FIRE partnered with Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (from The Shed Distillery) on a limited-edition bottling featuring Italian bergamot citrus and pink peppercorn. It’s available in-house as a G&T or signature cocktail, with limited-edition bottles also sold at the Celtic Whiskey Store on Dawson Street.
Gift Vouchers
FIRE gift vouchers are sold online in denominations from €50 to €250, redeemable in-restaurant. Voucher recipients also receive a FIRE gold card, which includes a complimentary bottle of Cava for the cardholder’s party (up to 30 people) from their second visit onward. For gift voucher options at other Dublin steakhouses, see our Dublin restaurant gift vouchers guide.
The Story of FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
- 1864 – the room FIRE occupies today is built as the Lord Mayor’s Supper Room, on a budget of £1,500.
- 1965–1984 – the Supper Room hosts civic events, including the Young Scientist Exhibition and the World Irish Dancing Championships.
- 2005 – FIRE Steakhouse & Bar opens on the site with 150 seats, quickly becoming one of Dublin’s leading special-occasion restaurants.
- 2015 – a restoration and expansion of the listed building wins Best Commercial/Retail Project at the Irish Architecture Awards.
- 2020 – a refit of over €1 million updates the dining room and bar.
- 2025 – FIRE marks 20 years in Dublin city centre.
Meet the Head Chef
Ciaran Furlong has been FIRE’s Head Chef for almost two decades, having joined the team not long after graduating from DIT Cathal Brugha Street. Before FIRE he trained under Executive Chef Sean Dempsey at Fitzpatrick’s Killiney Castle Hotel and worked at Courtyard Restaurant Donnybrook and Fado Restaurant. His philosophy centres on quality Irish ingredients and letting the dry-aged beef speak for itself.
Meet Our Culinary Director
Richie Wilson is FIRE’s Culinary Director, overseeing the kitchen at FIRE and sister restaurant SOLE Seafood & Grill. Dublin-born and classically trained, he worked under Kevin Thornton at Thornton’s and Paul Flynn at The Tannery before executive chef roles at The Burlington, The Morrison and The Westin, joining FIRE around 2012. He champions Irish provenance, sourcing dry-aged Irish Hereford Prime and Peter Hannan beef, and is a judge for the World Steak Challenge. Meet the rest of the team on FIRE’s official site.
In the Press
- LovinDublin included FIRE in its Dublin Valentine’s Day menu roundup, highlighting the €98pp sharing option.
- OpenTable featured FIRE in its guide to Dublin’s best bars.
- Recognised as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice restaurant, 2025.
Awards
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar’s award history, compiled from award bodies, press coverage and review platforms — current as of August 2026.
2023
Won
“Restaurant Bar of the Year Award”
As credited on FIRE’s own site – awarding body not independently confirmed
2022
Finalist
“Best Luxury Steakhouse” nomination
World Luxury Restaurant Awards – third consecutive year nominated; final result not independently confirmed
2021
Won
“Best Luxury Steakhouse Globally”
World Luxury Restaurant Awards – second consecutive year; ceremony held in Mauritius
2015
Won
Best Commercial/Retail Project
Irish Architecture Awards – for the restoration of the listed Mansion House building
Awards and recognitions above are curated from publicly available sources — award bodies, press coverage and review platforms — and are not verified or provided by the restaurant itself. We do our best to keep this accurate and current, but if we’ve missed an award or something needs correcting, please get in touch.
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar Photos
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*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 FIRE Steakhouse located?
Inside the Mansion House on Dawson Street, Dublin 2 – the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
What was the dining room originally built for?
It was the Lord Mayor’s Supper Room, built in 1864, and retains its original vaulted ceilings and stained glass.
Does FIRE offer private dining?
Yes – four spaces (Trinity & Stephens Suites, The Terrace, The Glass Room) accommodate private groups from 14 up to 200 guests.
What awards has FIRE won?
Global/World Luxury Steakhouse of the Year, awarded multiple times between 2020 and 2022, among other accolades.
Is FIRE part of a larger group?
Yes – it’s part of EHL Experiences, and its sister restaurant is SOLE Seafood & Grill.
Where does FIRE source its beef?
Irish Hereford Beef supplied by Hannan Meats – dry-aged 21 days under vacuum, or 28–45 days in Himalayan salt chambers for the multi-award-winning dry-aged cuts.
Is FIRE good for a special occasion?
Yes – it’s one of Dublin’s go-to rooms for anniversaries, birthdays and celebration dinners, and the team will bring out a “Happy Birthday” plate on request. It also features on our guide to Dublin’s best date-night steak restaurants.
What’s the noise level like?
Lively rather than quiet. Expect a buzzy room, especially Thursday to Saturday evenings – it suits a celebration better than a quiet catch-up.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes – St Stephen’s Green, Setanta and Dawson Street car parks are all a short walk away, or take the Luas to St Stephen’s Green.
What’s on the FIRE 20 anniversary menu or drinks list?
FIRE partnered with Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin for its 20th anniversary – available as a G&T or signature cocktail in the restaurant, with limited-edition bottles also sold nearby at the Celtic Whiskey Store.
Can I buy a FIRE Steakhouse gift voucher?
Yes – vouchers from €50 to €250 are available online, and recipients receive a FIRE gold card with a complimentary round of Cava on their next visit. See our Dublin steakhouse gift vouchers guide for options at other restaurants.
Does FIRE Steakhouse have a Table d’Hôte menu?
Yes – alongside the Early Bird and Weekend Lunch menus, FIRE offers a Table d’Hôte menu; see firesteakhouse.ie/menu for current pricing.
Is this FIRE Steakhouse the same as other restaurants called “Fire”?
No – this is FIRE Steakhouse & Bar inside Dublin’s Mansion House, part of EHL Experiences alongside sister restaurant SOLE Seafood & Grill. It isn’t affiliated with similarly named restaurants or grills elsewhere.