F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St
1A LOWER PEMBROKE STREET, DUBLIN 2
F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St
Classic Georgian-street steakhouse celebrated for its Irish dry-aged beef and old-school service.
★ 4.5 Tripadvisor · 1,275 reviews
★ 4.8 OpenTable · 224 reviews
Irish Owned
WHY GO
F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St at a Glance
Classic Georgian-street steakhouse celebrated for its Irish dry-aged beef and old-school service. The Buckley family’s first steakhouse, opened in 1987 – the flagship of a butchery lineage tracing back to a 1930 Moore Street shop. The wine list is overseen by an in-house Master of Wine, and beef is dry-aged on the bone for a minimum of 28 days at 4°C and 80% humidity. There’s a covered terrace on the Georgian streetscape and an adjoining bar, Xavier’s. This steakhouse on Lower Pembroke Street is a short walk from Merrion Square and St Stephen’s Green.
Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines
Sunday roast
Covered terrace
AT A GLANCE
Know before you go
HOURS
Mon-Fri 12-10pm · Sat 1-10pm · Sun 12:30-9pm
PRICE
Early Bird (until 7pm) 2/3 course from €19.95* · Value Menu 3 courses from €30*
PHONE
BEEF & SUPPLIER
100% Irish beef from the Buckley family’s own butchery, dry-aged on the bone for a minimum of 28 days at 4°C and 80% humidity.
DRESS CODE
Smart casual.
GOOD TO KNOW
Good to Know Before You Book
RESERVATIONS DESK
Mon-Fri 10am-9pm · Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
GROUPS OF 10+
Email [email protected] directly
FAMILIES
Tables with children under 8 are asked to be released by 7pm; highchair/buggy space is limited – flag it when booking
LANDMARK
Short walk from Merrion Square and St Stephen’s Green
Seasonal & Limited-Time Offers at F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Refreshed monthly
- Christmas 2026: The Buckley Collection serves Christmas menus from 20 November. Pembroke St has a private room for 35–45 and takes semi-private groups of 12+. Last year’s 3-course festive lunch was €65pp; 2026 prices are still to be confirmed. Buckley Christmas
- Lunch specials: Mon–Sat 12–3pm (not on match days): 8oz striploin €28, steak sandwich €21, burger €23, braised beef cheek €24.
- Sunday roast: Rib of beef with all the trimmings, €29.50, 12–4pm (subject to availability).
Seasonal and limited-time prices change often. Always confirm dates and prices with the restaurant before booking.
WHAT DINERS SAY
F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St Reviews
F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St holds a 4.5★ rating on Tripadvisor from 1,275 reviews, and a 4.8★ rating on OpenTable from 224 reviews – strong and consistent across both platforms.
4.6
FOOD
4.5
SERVICE
4.2
ATMOSPHERE
4.1
VALUE
“The best meat in town. Personnel very kind, very interesting wine list.”
GIORDANO, OPENTABLE
“Every steak was cooked perfectly, and the quality was exceptional.”
GAVIN, TRIPADVISOR
The most common praise is the quality and consistency of the dry-aged beef and the wine list. The most common criticism is service pace on busy nights – a handful of reviewers mention a slow start to the order or a wait for the bill.
MOST-RATED STEAKS
Top 3 Steaks at F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St
The steaks diners praise most across Google, Tripadvisor, OpenTable and press reviews, checked against the current menu.
- Chateaubriand for two (16oz): Reviewers repeatedly call it sublime.
- Striploin on the bone (16oz): Singled out in the Irish Times review of April 2026.
- Fillet (6–12oz): The most-praised cut in TripAdvisor reviews.
Last checked October 2026. Menus change, so confirm cuts and prices with the restaurant before booking.
THE STORY
The Story of F.X. Buckley
- 1930 – the Buckley family opens a butcher’s shop on Moore Street.
- 1987 – F.X. Buckley opens its first steakhouse, on Pembroke Street.
- Today – The Buckley Collection runs multiple steakhouses and bars across Dublin, all supplied by the family’s own butchery.
In the Press
- Sunday Independent (Lucinda O’Sullivan): “Naturally, being masters at meat, you won’t find a wider selection of high-end steaks.”
- The Gloss Magazine: “F.X. Buckley know a thing or two about steak.”
- Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, 2025, for the wine list.
PHOTOS
F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St Photos
RECOGNITION
Awards
F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St is part of the award-winning F.X. Buckley group — see the full award history on the F.X. Buckley hub page.
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 F.X. Buckley – Pembroke St Instagram or the Tripadvisor photo gallery.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is F.X. Buckley Pembroke St located?
At 1a Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, on one of the city’s Georgian streetscapes, with a covered terrace and an adjoining bar, Xavier’s.
How long has it been open?
Since 1987 – it was the first steakhouse opened by the Buckley family, whose butchery business traces back to a 1930 shop on Moore Street.
How is the beef prepared?
100% Irish beef, dry-aged on the bone for a minimum of 28 days at 4°C and 80% humidity.
Is there an Early Bird menu?
Yes – a 2 or 3 course Early Bird is available until 7pm (from €19.95*), alongside a 3-course Value Menu from €30*.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual – many guests dress up for a special occasion, but there’s no strict formal dress requirement.
Can I book for a large group?
Yes – for parties of more than 10, email [email protected] directly. The reservations team is reachable Monday-Friday 10am-9pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm.
Is F.X. Buckley Pembroke St family-friendly?
Yes, with one condition: tables including children under 8 are asked to be released by 7pm, and highchair/buggy space is limited, so mention it when booking.
Does the wine list live up to the reputation?
Yes – it’s overseen by an in-house Master of Wine and won a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2025.
*Prices are approximate and may have changed. Please check the restaurant’s official website or contact them directly to confirm current prices.
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1a Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2
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