FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
THE MANSION HOUSE · DAWSON STREET · DUBLIN 2
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
Dublin’s benchmark steakhouse since 2005, in the Lord Mayor’s 1864 Supper Room.
★ 4.7 Tripadvisor · 2,533 reviews
★ 4.5 OpenTable · 6,714 reviews
Irish owned
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WHY GO
A grand room for a big night out
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.
Good for special occasions
Great wine list
Vegan & gluten-free options
Outdoor terrace
Private dining
AT A GLANCE
Know before you go
HOURS
Mon-Fri 5pm-Late · Sat-Sun 1pm-Late
PRICE
Early Bird 2/3 course from €42* · Weekend lunch from €42* · Sunday sharing from €86* for two · À la carte and private dining priced separately
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BEEF & SUPPLIER
Irish Hereford Beef from Hannan Meats, dry-aged 21 days (vacuum) or 28–45 days in Himalayan salt chambers.
DRESS CODE
Smart casual; many guests dress up for special occasions.
Seasonal & Limited-Time Offers at FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Refreshed monthly
- Christmas 2026: From Mon 23 November: 3-course Christmas Lunch €59.50pp (12–4:15pm) and Christmas Dinner €79.50pp (evenings). Christmas Eve has its own menu at €65 per adult / €25 per child. Closed 25–26 December and 3–5 January. FIRE Christmas
- Festive changes: The Early Bird, Table d’Hôte and tasting menus pause while the festive menus run. Until 22 November the Early Bird (2/3 courses €42/€47.50, Mon–Fri 5–6pm, Sat–Sun 1–5pm) and Weekend Lunch (€42/€47.50, Sat–Sun 1–5pm) run as normal.
- Sundays Are For Sharing: A 600g Delmonico sirloin for two, €86 for the table, Sundays from 1pm.
- Christmas parties: Private rooms for 14 to 200 guests. Contact the private dining team via the official site.
Seasonal and limited-time prices change often. Always confirm dates and prices with the restaurant before booking.
WHAT DINERS SAY
Rated 4.7★ by 2,533 diners on Tripadvisor
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar holds a 4.7★ rating on Tripadvisor from 2,533 reviews and is a 2025 Travellers’ Choice restaurant, plus a 4.5★ rating on OpenTable from 6,714 reviews.
4.6
FOOD
4.7
SERVICE
4.7
ATMOSPHERE
4.3
VALUE
★★★★★
“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
MOST-RATED STEAKS
Top 3 Steaks at FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
The steaks diners praise most across Google, Tripadvisor, OpenTable and press reviews, checked against the current menu.
- Porterhouse sharing board (35oz): The most-reviewed dish on OpenTable.
- T-Bone (16oz, Hannan Meats dry-aged): The second most-reviewed steak.
- Rib-eye (12oz, Hannan Meats dry-aged): Diners call it one of the best steaks they’ve ever had.
Last checked October 2026. Menus change, so confirm cuts and prices with the restaurant before booking.
THE MENU
Dry-aged Irish beef, two ways
| Cut | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hereford fillet | 6oz | €49.50 |
| Red Hereford sirloin | 8oz | €39.50 |
| Red Hereford rib-eye | 10oz | €45 |
| Hannan dry-aged fillet | 8oz | €59.50 |
| Hannan dry-aged sirloin | 9oz | €42 |
| Hannan dry-aged rib-eye | 12oz | €54 |
| Hannan dry-aged T-bone | 16oz | €69.50 |
| Porterhouse (for two) | 35oz | €127.50 |
| Côte de Boeuf (for two) | 35oz | €117.50 |
The steak menu runs across two tiers: Red Hereford Beef, and dry-aged cuts from Hannan Meats, plus sharing boards 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 €86* for two).
*Prices are approximate and may have changed — check firesteakhouse.ie before booking.
GOOD TO KNOW
Private dining, gifts & extras
Private dining
Four private spaces – the Trinity & Stephens Suites, The Terrace and The Glass Room – host groups from 14 up to 200 guests, from business dinners to Christmas parties. Contact the private dining team via the official site.
Comparing venues? See our Dublin private dining guide.
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.
FIRE 20 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.
THE STORY
From the Lord Mayor’s Supper Room to Dublin’s steak benchmark
- 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.
HEAD CHEF
Ciaran Furlong
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.
CULINARY DIRECTOR
Richie Wilson
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.
Meet the rest of the team on FIRE’s official site.
RECOGNITION
Awards & press
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.
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.
GETTING THERE
Finding FIRE
FIRE is one of a dozen or so Dublin 2 steakhouses, sitting right on Dawson Street between St Stephen’s Green and Trinity College.
NEAREST LUAS
St Stephen’s Green (5 min walk)
PARKING
St Stephen’s Green, Setanta and Dawson Street car parks, all a short walk away
CROSS STREET
Dawson Street & St Stephen’s Green
NOISE LEVEL
Lively rather than quiet, especially Thursday to Saturday evenings
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FAQ
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.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Book your table at FIRE
Early bird from €42, Sunday sharing for two, and private rooms for 14 to 200 guests.
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