Bull & Castle
5-7 LORD EDWARD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, DUBLIN 2
Bull & Castle
★ 4.4 Tripadvisor · 2,176 reviews
★ 4.7 OpenTable · 240 reviews
Irish Owned
WHY GO
Why book Bull & Castle
F.X. Buckley’s Christchurch steakhouse and craft beer bar, opposite Christ Church Cathedral. A dual-concept building – a ground-floor steakhouse plus an upstairs bar (Dausie’s Bar) historically known for one of Ireland’s widest Irish and international craft beer selections. Part of the F.X. Buckley family butcher brand (25+ years), with steaks dry-aged a minimum of 28 days and sauces including Tyrconnell Malt Whiskey Pepper and Wild Mushroom & Belgian Beer. Opposite Christ Church Cathedral, this steakhouse is a short walk from Dublin Castle and Temple Bar.
Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines
Craft beer bar upstairs
F.X. Buckley family
AT A GLANCE
Know before you go
HOURS
Kitchen: Mon-Sat 12-10pm · Sun 12:30-9pm
PRICE
Premium steakhouse pricing – exact à la carte figures not published online
PHONE
BEEF & SUPPLIER
F.X. Buckley’s own butcher; Angus and Hereford Irish beef, dry-aged a minimum of 28 days.
DRESS CODE
Smart casual.
GOOD TO KNOW
Good to Know Before You Book
TWO FLOORS
Ground-floor steakhouse plus Dausie’s Bar upstairs – a livelier option pre- or post-dinner
CRAFT BEER
Dausie’s Bar historically stocks one of Ireland’s widest Irish and international craft beer selections
BOOKING
Via OpenTable or by phone on +353 1 475 1122
GETTING THERE
Opposite Christ Church Cathedral, short walk from Dublin Castle and Temple Bar
Seasonal & Limited-Time Offers at Bull & Castle
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Refreshed monthly
- Christmas 2026: Christmas menus from 20 November. Groups of up to 25 in the restaurant, and Dausie’s Bar upstairs hosts finger-food parties of up to 150. 2026 prices are still to be confirmed. Buckley Christmas
- Lunch specials: Mon–Sat 12–4pm (not bank holidays): 8oz striploin €28, dry-aged fillet steak sandwich €21, Josper beef fillet salad €19.
- Sunday roast: Rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding, €29.50, until 4pm.
Seasonal and limited-time prices change often. Always confirm dates and prices with the restaurant before booking.
WHAT DINERS SAY
Bull & Castle Reviews
Bull & Castle holds a 4.4★ rating on Tripadvisor from 2,176 reviews (#102 of 2,923 restaurants in Dublin), and a 4.7★ rating on OpenTable from 240 reviews.
4.4
FOOD
4.3
SERVICE
4.2
ATMOSPHERE
4.0
VALUE
“Outstanding food and great service. I’ll remember that steak for years to come.”
BEHAVIOURBIZ, TRIPADVISOR
“The meal was excellent, strip loin for me and chicken supreme stuffed with morels for my wife. The service was impeccable and the venue and ambiance just right.”
UFRUDATWADEBRIDGE, TRIPADVISOR
The two platforms agree closely here – both put value as the relative soft spot (4.0 on Tripadvisor, still a respectable 4.3 on OpenTable), and a handful of reviewers flag occasional inconsistency with desserts and sides, even though the steaks themselves draw the most consistent praise on both sites.
MOST-RATED STEAKS
Top 3 Steaks at Bull & Castle
The steaks diners praise most across Google, Tripadvisor, OpenTable and press reviews, checked against the current menu.
- Rib Eye (10–16oz, 28-day dry-aged): The signature cut, aged at F.X. Buckley’s Rathcoole butchery and cut in-house.
- Ex-dairy Côte de Boeuf for two (60-day dry-aged): Reviewers rave about the depth of flavour in this big sharing cut.
- Chateaubriand (16oz): The classic tender centre-cut fillet for two.
Last checked October 2026. Menus change, so confirm cuts and prices with the restaurant before booking.
THE STORY
The Story of Bull & Castle
Bull & Castle is one of the F.X. Buckley family’s steakhouses, sharing the same 28-day dry-ageing standard built up over the butcher brand’s 25-plus years. The Christchurch building is a dual concept – a ground-floor steakhouse beneath Dausie’s Bar, historically known for one of Ireland’s widest Irish and international craft beer selections.
- F.X. Buckley heritage – part of the family butcher brand’s steakhouse group, sharing the same 28-day dry-ageing standard.
- Dual concept – ground-floor steakhouse plus Dausie’s Bar upstairs, historically one of Ireland’s widest craft beer selections.
- Location – opposite Christ Church Cathedral, in the heart of historic Christchurch.
Recognition
- Tripadvisor ranks Bull & Castle #102 of 2,923 restaurants in Dublin.
PHOTOS
Bull & Castle Photos
RECOGNITION
Awards
Bull & Castle is part of the award-winning F.X. Buckley group — see the full group award history on the F.X. Buckley hub page. It has also earned its own recognition, listed below.
Awards above are curated from publicly available sources — award bodies and press coverage — and are not verified or provided by the restaurant itself. We do our best to keep this accurate and current, but if we have missed an award or something needs correcting, please get in touch.
For more photos, see the Bull & Castle Instagram or the Tripadvisor photo gallery.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bull & Castle located?
At 5-7 Lord Edward Street, Christchurch, Dublin 2, directly opposite Christ Church Cathedral.
Is it just a steakhouse, or a bar too?
Both – it’s a dual-concept building with a ground-floor F.X. Buckley steakhouse and an upstairs craft beer bar.
Is it part of the F.X. Buckley group?
Yes – it’s one of the F.X. Buckley family’s steakhouses, sharing the same 28-day dry-ageing standard.
What sauces are on the menu?
Options include a Tyrconnell Malt Whiskey Pepper sauce and a Wild Mushroom & Belgian Beer sauce, nodding to the building’s beer-hall heritage.
What is the dress code at Bull & Castle?
Smart casual – think tidy shirts or blouses, nothing too dressed-down.
Is there a bar as well as the restaurant?
Yes – Dausie’s Bar upstairs has historically stocked one of Ireland’s widest Irish and international craft beer selections, separate from the ground-floor steakhouse.
How does it compare on Tripadvisor vs OpenTable?
Tripadvisor sits at 4.4, OpenTable at 4.7 – both close and consistent, with value the relative soft spot on each (4.0 and 4.3).
Are desserts and sides as good as the steaks?
Mostly, but a handful of reviewers note occasional inconsistency with desserts and sides compared to the steaks themselves, which draw the most consistent praise.
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5-7 Lord Edward Street, Christchurch, Dublin 2
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