Gastropub and Irish · Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Closed now Opens today at 12:00 4.3 on Google · 1,261 reviews
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| Monday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday today | 12:00 – 00:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 00:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 23:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsCastle Street Castle St, Dalkey, Dublin, A96 RY62
J.Kavanagh's, Dalkey is a gastropub bar and restaurant on Castle Street Castle St in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Expect a varied menu that suits most tastes and occasions.
The nearest well-known landmark is Archbold's Castle, approximately 50 m on foot (1 min). Arriving by train? Dalkey Station is 360 m away, about 4 minutes on foot. It is one of 30 places to eat we list in Dalkey. It shares the spot with Mugs Cafe Bar, which is just next door.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is noon on Monday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. On Google it holds 4.3 out of 5 from 1,261 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, burgers and cocktails. Budget about €10–30 per person.
| Cuisine | Gastropub and Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Bar and restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Typical spend | €10–30 per person |
| Google rating | 4.3 / 5 from 1,261 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Dogs welcome | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | Castle Street Castle St, Dalkey, Dublin, A96 RY62 |
| Eircode | A96 RY62 |
| Phone | +353 1 558 6689 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 82 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Dalkey Station (360 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Archbold's Castle (50 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 13 km |
| Coordinates | 53.27799, -6.10724 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Beer-battered cod, hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing
Slow-cooked Irish beef, root vegetables, creamy mash
Braised Wicklow lamb shank, rosemary jus, champ
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
Crispy wings tossed in house hot sauce with blue cheese dip
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of bar and restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 6pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for gastropub and irish venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffBurgersCocktailsAtmosphere
This place is unbelievable! 🤩Love coming here on a nice sunny day ☀️The cocktails and drinks are great. The food is on another level. Best place to come in the evening to meet up with mates to grab some food and drinks. I would recommend their sauce burger! 🍔🍻 Well done chef Stephen, Alan Emily and Thomas!
Hi Alison, thanks so much for your kind words and 5 Star Review. We'll see you again soon.
Fabulous bar, unbelievable outdoor area. Great atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon. We also had food which was top class, a simple bar menu burgers/ goughans etc but just what you want with a few casual pints. Very fast service aswel, staff are very attentive.
To top it they are dog friendly. We will definitely be back
Hi Alan, thanks so much for the 5 Star Review. Glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon at J.Kavanagh's
Great atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff and the food is just incredible
Thank you Luke for your 5 Star Review and these photos aswell. Hope to see you again soon
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Write the first reviewJ.Kavanagh's, Dalkey is located at Castle Street Castle St, Dalkey, Dublin, A96 RY62. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:00 – 23:00.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 12:00.
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 1 558 6689 to book.
The closest alternatives are Mugs Cafe Bar (10 m), Gary's Gourmet Pizza (30 m) and Mugs (30 m).
J.Kavanagh's, Dalkey has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,261 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, burgers and cocktails.
Most diners report spending about €10–30 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly.
Yes, dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.
Dalkey Station is about 360 m away, roughly 4 minutes on foot.
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