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The Black Forge, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN

The Black Forge

4.8
4.8
4080 Reviews
€30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
The Black Forge Inn is Dublin's newest premium bar & venue. Located in the heart of Dublin 12, the Black Forge has been completely renovated, and is under new management.

Featuring a mouth watering food offering, created by our Head Chef Ed Raethorne, there is an offering for every taste, including our signature dish "Steak on a stone" and award winning Cheesecake.

Our Drinks offering is the most diverse and unique that Dublin has to offer.
With an extensive selection of cocktails, our very own forge stout and lager,
The Black Forge has the most impressive drinks collection in Dublin.

***Casual Dress Essential****

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 455 7860
  • Website
    https://www.theblackforgeinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ed Raethorne
  • Location
    163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32
  • Neighborhood
    Drimnagh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. Bus stop outside door. Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 4,080 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for live music

  • Dublin

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Forge offers a "fantastic" dining experience with its "amazing" food and "friendly" staff. Visitors rave about the unique steak on a hot stone and the "incredible" ambiance. The restaurant is also home to Conor McGregor's UFC belt, adding a special touch. Highly recommended for its "outstanding" service and vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit in Dublin.

4,080 Reviews

  1. Fiona

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the fish and chips, excellent fish - very generous portions. However the chips could be improved - not great for a gastro pub - need to be better. The desert - I had a Bakewell tart - was disappointing and did not work - yogurt and Bakewell - didn't taste fresh with a soggy pear and honey drizzle. I was disappointed in that choice. Lovely staff and good pub.

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  2. Sarah

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was visiting Dublin, nothing disappointing about this pub food was amazing service was excellent 🙌 definitely visit again

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  3. Lucy

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended!! Food was absolutely gorgeous! Steak on the stone was amazing. My Brother who came for visit from Poland was impressed. He travels a lot but he said that the food in The balck Forge is the top!!!

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  4. Michael

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice people food was okay nothing special  a bit of exaggerated

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  5. myles

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience is brilliant, there was live music on which made it even better. The steak which you cook yourself is unbelievable. The staff are lovely particularly the blonde lady who I think was the manager, very welcoming and chatty. Would definitely recommend it!

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  6. Kenneth

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, the food was amazing. Highly recommend the burrata and 10 oz steak on a stone. The forged Irish stout was a great pint.

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  7. Eunan

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The fillet steak was absolutely beautiful. Great food and very friendly staff.

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  8. James

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Service was excellent and never tasted food like it. Very comfortable place to eat. Well done to all the staff.

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  9. Conor

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and cocktails as always, it’s the second time we booked a big table for an occasion but both times we were sat up by the band and the outside chairs were stools we swapped them for chairs with a backrest but I’d like to be seated better next time but I’m sure if I specified it they would meet our needs

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  10. Andrea

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing we had wings and stake on stone both were 10/10 , staff are wonderful , our little boy burnt his hand and breffini and the rest of the staff couldn’t of been more helpful and caring towards us , I would highly recommend the black forage for food and for great service

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The Black Forge is rated 4.8 stars by 4080 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for The Black Forge

163/165 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, Co. DUBLIN D12 PH32

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Drimnagh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Irish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi rank next door. Open 24 hours. Bus stop outside door. Bus No.27, No.151, No.123, No.18, No.77A, No.56A
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ed Raethorne
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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