Hawksmoor Dublin
34 COLLEGE GREEN, DUBLIN 2 (D02 C850)
Hawksmoor Dublin
★ 3.8 Tripadvisor · 484 reviews
★ 4.4 OpenTable · 4,449 reviews
UK Owned
WHY GO
Hawksmoor Dublin at a Glance
The acclaimed UK steakhouse group’s Irish flagship, occupying the former National Bank building (1835) with a restored 40-foot hemispherical cast-iron dome on Corinthian columns. Opened May 2023 – Hawksmoor’s first location outside the UK and US. Beef is sourced from small Irish farmers and dry-aged 35 days, charcoal-grilled, with a “Rare Breeds” programme run alongside the UK’s Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Runs a weekly “BYO Monday” (from €5* corkage). This steakhouse on College Green sits directly across from Trinity College Dublin and the old Houses of Parliament at the Bank of Ireland.
Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Rare Breeds beef
Sunday roast
BYO Monday
Private dining
AT A GLANCE
Know before you go
HOURS
Kitchen varies by day, roughly 12-3:30pm & 4:45-10pm · Sunday roast served 12-5pm
EARLY BIRD / SET MENU
Mon-Thu 12-5:45pm & Fri-Sat 12-5pm · Set lunch 1/2/3 courses €25*/€30*/€35* · Early-evening set 2/3 courses €30*/€35* · Celebration set menu with champagne from €65*
PHONE
BEEF & SUPPLIER
Beef from small Irish community farmers, dry-aged 35 days and grilled over charcoal; part of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust programme – no single named supplier.
DRESS CODE
Smart casual.
GOOD TO KNOW
Getting to Hawksmoor Dublin
LANDMARK
Directly across from Trinity College Dublin and the Bank of Ireland’s old Houses of Parliament
PARKING
Street parking around College Green – no dedicated restaurant car park
PAYMENT
Visa, Mastercard, Amex and digital payments accepted
Seasonal & Limited-Time Offers at Hawksmoor Dublin
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Refreshed monthly
- Christmas 2026: Three festive sharing menus (Moonlighter, Silvertail and Hawkabelle), roughly €70–€103pp, 23 November to 31 December, for parties of 8+. Tables of 14 or fewer book online. Private rooms for 14 and 18, or full venue hire for up to 150. Hawksmoor Christmas
- Hats Off, Graduates! (20 Oct–30 Nov): Three courses plus a glass of champagne from €65pp, daily. details
- Set menus: Set lunch 1/2/3 courses €25/€30/€35; early-evening set 2/3 courses €30/€35.
- Sunday roast: 12–5pm: rump €28, sirloin €33, Ballylisk Wellington (vegetarian) €28.
- BYO Monday: Bring any bottle for €5 corkage, all day Monday.
Seasonal and limited-time prices change often. Always confirm dates and prices with the restaurant before booking.
PRIVATE DINING
Private Dining & Events at Hawksmoor Dublin
Hawksmoor Dublin has two named private rooms inside the former banking hall. None the Wiser seats up to 18 and is decorated with historical Dublin cattle-trade imagery from the 1880s-90s, suited to business dinners and smaller celebrations. Croom-A-Boo seats up to 14, featuring an 1897 Dublin map and vintage bank cheques, and suits client dinners and family occasions. Full venue hire runs to 100-150 seated, plus up to 100 more in the bar area, for corporate events, awards nights and large celebrations. Hawksmoor’s own site advertises flexible minimum spends and no hire fee for private dining. Enquiries: [email protected] or +353 1 485 4720.
WHAT DINERS SAY
Hawksmoor Dublin Reviews
Hawksmoor Dublin holds a 3.8★ rating on Tripadvisor from 484 reviews, and a notably higher 4.4★ rating on OpenTable from 4,449 reviews, where it also holds Diners’ Choice Awards for Most Booked in Dublin and in Dublin 2.
3.8
FOOD
4.0
SERVICE
4.1
ATMOSPHERE
3.4
VALUE
“One of the nicest restaurant experiences I have ever had.”
PETWILO, TRIPADVISOR
“Our chateaubriand for two was very tasty and tender.”
PAUL, OPENTABLE
Reviews are more mixed here than at some other Dublin steakhouses. The dining room and the chateaubriand consistently win praise, but a number of diners have flagged slower service and inconsistent steak temperatures on busy nights, which is reflected in Tripadvisor’s lower overall score. It’s worth booking ahead, especially for the Sunday roast.
MOST-RATED STEAKS
Top 3 Steaks at Hawksmoor Dublin
The steaks diners praise most across Google, Tripadvisor, OpenTable and press reviews, checked against the current menu.
- Porterhouse (sharing, priced by weight): One of the most-mentioned steaks in OpenTable reviews.
- Rib-eye (350g / 450g): Rated the best of the individual steaks by All The Food.
- Chateaubriand (700g, sharing): Consistently praised for its tenderness.
All Hawksmoor beef is dry-aged for 35 days and cooked over charcoal.
Last checked October 2026. Menus change, so confirm cuts and prices with the restaurant before booking.
DRINKS
Drinks & Wine at Hawksmoor Dublin
Alongside the food menu, Hawksmoor Dublin runs a full wine list put together in-house from “obscure small producers and big-name vineyards alike,” built around pairing with dry-aged beef, plus a dedicated cocktail programme. The bar’s “Sacred Six” are permanent classics on every visit, alongside seasonal additions such as the Spur Cherry Negroni and the group’s well-known sub-zero martinis. BYO Monday remains the best-value option for wine drinkers: bring any bottle on a Monday for a flat €5 corkage.
THE STORY
The Story of Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor’s story starts in Spitalfields, London, in 2006, built around a commitment to serve only the best beef available. Dublin – opened in May 2023 inside the former National Bank building on College Green – is the group’s first restaurant outside the UK and US, and its Irish flagship. The room keeps the bank’s restored 40-foot hemispherical dome and Corinthian columns.
Hawksmoor was founded by Will Beckett and Huw Gott. Private equity firm Graphite Capital has held a majority stake in the group since 2013; as of the most recent reporting, Hawksmoor operates ten restaurants across the UK (seven in London, plus Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool) alongside international sites in New York, Chicago and Dublin.
THE TEAM
Meet the Team
Matt Brown is Hawksmoor’s Group Executive Chef, overseeing the kitchen across all Hawksmoor restaurants, including Dublin. The pastry section, responsible for the seasonal dessert menu, is led by Carla.
IN THE PRESS
In the Press
- The Irish Examiner: “Hawksmoor is serving outstanding quality steak in a truly beautiful room.”
- The Irish Times: “This is as good as prime steakhouses get.”
RECOGNITION
Awards
Award history for Hawksmoor Dublin, compiled from award bodies and press coverage — current as of August 2026.
2024
RANKED
World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants — #12 worldwide, #1 in Ireland
World’s Best Steaks — achieved less than a year after opening
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.
PHOTOS
Hawksmoor Dublin Photos
For more photos of the dining room, dome ceiling and dishes, see the Hawksmoor Dublin Instagram or the Tripadvisor photo gallery.
*Prices are approximate and may have changed. Please check the restaurant’s official website or contact them directly to confirm current prices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hawksmoor Dublin located?
At 34 College Green, Dublin 2, inside the former National Bank building.
Is this the same Hawksmoor as in the UK?
Yes – it’s the UK steakhouse group’s Irish flagship and first location outside the UK and US, opened May 2023.
What’s distinctive about the building?
A restored 40-foot hemispherical cast-iron dome on Corinthian columns, part of the original 1835 banking hall.
Is there a set-menu option?
Yes – a 1/2/3 course set menu runs Mon-Thu 12-5:45pm and Fri-Sat 12-5pm, from €25*/€30*/€35* (set lunch), with an early-evening 2/3-course set at €30*/€35*, and doubles as an early-bird or pre-theatre option.
What is the dress code at Hawksmoor Dublin?
Smart casual – the elegant former banking hall setting suits smart, city-centre attire for dinners and special occasions.
Is Hawksmoor good for a special occasion?
Yes – OpenTable diners flag it as good for special occasions and groups, and it holds Diners’ Choice Awards for Most Booked in Dublin and in Dublin 2.
What is BYO Monday?
Every Monday, bring your own bottle of wine for a flat €5 corkage – one of the better-value wine nights in the city.
Is the Sunday roast good here?
It’s one of the most-mentioned dishes in reviews – a dry-aged sirloin with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes, plus a Ballylisk Wellington option for vegetarians. Served 12-5pm on Sundays.
Does Hawksmoor Dublin have a wine list, and can I bring my own bottle?
Yes – a full wine list is on offer alongside a dedicated cocktail programme. Every Monday (BYO Monday), any bottle brought in is charged a flat €5 corkage.
Is there a private dining room at Hawksmoor Dublin?
Yes – two named rooms, None the Wiser (up to 18 guests) and Croom-A-Boo (up to 14), plus full venue hire for up to 150 seated. Enquiries: [email protected].
What steak cuts does Hawksmoor Dublin serve?
Chateaubriand, bone-in prime rib, porterhouse and T-bone (priced per 100g), plus fillet, rib-eye, sirloin and rump at fixed prices – see the Menu section above.
Who founded Hawksmoor, and who owns it now?
Will Beckett and Huw Gott founded Hawksmoor in London in 2006. Private equity firm Graphite Capital has held a majority stake since 2013.
Is Hawksmoor Dublin related to the Hawksmoor power-tools or pressure-washer brand?
No – that’s an unrelated tools brand that happens to share the name.
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