Elephant & Castle - Monkstown

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   Hilary

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Brought 5 kids here. Staff couldn’t have been nicer, despite it mainly being a table of kids. They all adored their food, said the chips were especially good! All said they wanted to come back really soon. So couldn’t fault it for a cheap&cheerful simple family meal!

   Elephant & Castle - MonkstownResponded 3 days agoHi Hilary, Thank you for the 5 stars and your kind words. We're glad you all enjoyed yourself, and we hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards, Emma

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   MarkJ

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 July 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Visited for lunch, Staff were very friendly and the service was great! The place was busy enough but we were well looked after. We will be back!

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   Louise

   Dublin

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 July 2022

   overall3food5service1ambience5

   Food and cocktail was amazing, unfortunately the service was not the best. We were waiting a long time before approached for drinks. Then our food came before our drinks. We had to catch our servers attention for dessert menus and were left a long time before our plates were cleared. We only had one drink as we weren't offered another.

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   HilaryM

   Dublin

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 30 July 2022

   overall4food3service5ambience3

   It’s pretty loud upstairs when all the tables are full. The service was really good, friendly, efficient, would be nice to have some decent vegan options….

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   Kaitin

   Nashville

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 July 2022

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   We were waiting almost 45 mins for our formed for just 4 people, and there were only 2 other tables inside. Outside wasn't too busy either so no idea why we were waiting so long for sandwiches, omelette and French toast. Staff were lovely and friendly, food was tasty but just seemed a very long time to wait at 4pm on a Saturday.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 July 2022

   overall2food1service3ambience2

   First of all we were freezing cold and asked for fans to be turned off this was done but then front door was opened and so the draught continued by the end of the meal we were wrapped up in jackets etc couldn’t wait to get out of there…it’s not a pleasant dining experience when your cold for the entire time! Soup was ordered and we asked for it to be extra hot, a Caesar salad was ordered with extra bacon instead of chicken - the soup arrived and had to be sent back it was barely warm and the salad arrived with neither bacon or chicken so had to be sent back. The restaurant was not that busy but the service was so slow the wait for starters and main course was ridiculous when we ordered drinks that also took forever for them to be served to us. It was a very disappointing experience overall as we have been there before and enjoyed but we wouldn’t be going back again after this time.

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   AngelaB

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 July 2022

   overall5food4service4ambience4

   We enjoyed a lovely lunch and service was excellent.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Dublin

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 July 2022

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   The starters were delicious... full of flavour but the mains were disappointing especially my over cooked burger and a very dry bun. It was a Friday and they seemed to be a bit overwhelmed even though the restaurant wasn't full.

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   ColinB

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 July 2022

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   Not bad, front of house staff were pleasant but need some training. Took 15 minutes for a beer to arrive & only after asking for the 3rd time. Told soup of the day was Carrot & it was mushroom. Food was generally ok, some items great value (kids) & some overpriced (lamb). Chicken wings were good. For some reason turned the music up too loud half way through bit did turn it down after a request. Overall not bad & the problems are east fixes.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Selected main course not available No sparkling water Beer was not cold Burger was very dry

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    MaryDH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 June 2022

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    Staff were fab. Weird smell in the restaurant when we arrived. Unfortunately vibe wasn’t great as the place was empty. All other restaurants in that location full and buzzing. There was no need to pre book. My French toast was cold. Far too much cinnamon and personally like it to be crispy. It was soggy. Coffee cold but hotter when we requested a second cup. Overall disappointing. But staff lovely.

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    ClareM

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Fine but bathrooms were not clean. Floors looked as they had not been washed all week

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    JohnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 June 2022

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    We chose to eat at the table outside but were not forgotten. The service was friendly and timely and the food (chowder and wings) absolutely delicious.

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    eibhlinc

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Visited with adult with mobility issues and staff very helpful. Manager attentive to our needs. Accessible toilet available. Staff very efficient and pleasant and friendly. Main courses good but could serve more vegetables with Lamb main course. Deserts very good. Music far too loud. Overall though a rally good experience

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    Carrie

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 June 2022

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    25 minutes to cook burgers should probably be written on the menu.. a bit late to tell us after we’ve ordered them. Chicken wings were full of veins (every single one) which was really disappointing. Veggie burger was also disappointing, very very dry. And food was expensive. Overall it was okay, nothing to write home about.. wouldn’t go again

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 June 2022

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    We had a wonderful waitress called Lucy - the service was definitely standout and a main reason why we enjoyed our experience so much!!!

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    kieranm

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Staff were very friendly service excellent food good ambience good will definitely return

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    RossH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience1

    A lovely meal, as always. Service excellent. Unfortunately we were seated beside a table full of selfish mothers who let their children run wild. Very loud and ruined the night to be honest. I don’t blame the kids or the staff who are always great. Incredibly selfish behaviour from the mothers. They were oblivious to the other diners. Disappointing.

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    AliO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The food was very good, service was good, staff were nice. Good value for brunch/lunch. Nice kids menu too. Pretty happy overall thanks

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    eunanb

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 May 2022

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    Excellent service and interaction with our table server. Staff were attentive and polite. Only downside is how loud the restaurant is and i found it hard to hear my wife and kids at the table. Other thank that I will be back.

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    EmmaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Server was really lovely and done a great job.food was nice .fries are over priced

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    isoldeo

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2022

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    Very good early dinner with family to celebrate a graduation. Great that the chicken wings are still the best after all these years ! Nice burgers and Caesar salads ,lovely pink Ellie’s house cocktails . We’ll be back.

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23. NS

    NS16

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Very slow service. 30min wait for chicken wings for starter and 40min wait for main course. Burgers cremated and dry for main course and had to be returned to kitchen. Manger left waitress to deal with food being returned.

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    LouiseM

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Breakfast took 45 mins to arrive even though there were only a few tables, was very basic, won't be going back.

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    JenMcNamee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely evening. Food was great, drinks were fab good choice & service was excellent

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    SineadO

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    We were celebrating my daughter’s birthday. Service very slow and food only lukewarm. Looked like it had been waiting on the pass for a while. Cheese congealed on all the burgers. Did not feel fresh. Disappointing evening

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    Dinnerwinner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    Excellent service and good value menus. Would be good to see some vegetable side order options on the kids' menu.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Restaurant was closed.

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    LauraB

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The service was excellent- will definitely be back

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    knucklepuck

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience2

    The staff were friendly and attentive, but the place was dirty : Glasses, windows, floor, crockery.

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    JennyF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 April 2022

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    Lovely friendly staff. Good selection of food and drinks. Easy to book table aswell.

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    DylanC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Staff were brilliant, attentive, most of the food was impeccable however the chicken wings were a tiny bit dry,the sauce was great,fries perfect,desserts outstanding, coffee great,i didn't complain as it was my daughter's birthday and we were sharing, she was starving

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    Domw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    not my 1st time in this restaurant. food is amazing - as always, staff - helpful and great! 5 stars from me.

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    JohnR

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience1

    WE went on Easter Saturday and hadn't been in a while. The crowd, as it was [restaurant was not busy] was young and fairly noisy, but they were just having a good time. The music was too loud given the scarcity of guests to cushion the sound. The lightling was too bright and as the place was so quiet, the basic bright wooden furniture gave the dining area the feel of a canteen rather than a restaurant that is comparable on price to the other Monkstown eateries. The fiid was good and the staff made up for any other issues noted by their overall freiendliness and helpful manner. Next time we will pice a busier weekend.

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35. KB

    KennethB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2022

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    As ever the wings were wonderful. The omelet was perfectly done and would really recommend the pecan pie

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    OnlyOK

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Pasta was microwaved, almost burned but also undercooked - quite impressive that someone can cook pasta that badly. Omelette was thrown together with little care. I’ve had the exact same food in the Rathmines branch and it’s prepared with much more care and respect. I asked for the plates to be cleared away and only one dish was taken, the rest was left there, even as we had our desert. Surprising poor experience here. Won’t be going back to this branch.

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    JackieO

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 April 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    On arrival there was a sewage smell , and should of known that was not a good sign . Have always loved elephant castle in temple bar , but sadly this was a massive disappointment. Venue wasn’t busy but team were busier talking to each other than taking care of their customers . Food was over priced and underwhelming . Burger was burnt and not good Wings were the only good thing about the place but portion was small . Lazy presentation and the mustard served with the small charcuterie board was too strong ! With two small pieces of bread was not good. Except the feedback and do better otherwise your customers will not return as I will not .

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    It took 3 reminders to the staff for your pre dinner drink & eventually got them 20 minutes later. The blue cheese and bacon burgers were dreadful. Big lumps of cold blue cheese sarved on a bun - we had to ask for them to be heated - when they came back they were barely like warm. Burgers were always great but this time they failed miserably. A very disappointing experience…..

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    The service was friendly, they were clearly under staffed but who isn’t at the moment? The food was average. As a vegan the lack of options across all press up venues is tiring. I was told i could have the veggie burger but not the bun so I opted to add it to a salad but I had to pay for two main courses in full, even though there was an option to add a chicken for a small supplementary fee.

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    AnaHeg

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went to two grandchildren…. Staff very pleasant and cheerful…. Kids favourite are chicken wings, which are delicious…

    Elephant & Castle - MonkstownResponded on 10 April 2022Hi Ana, Thanks so much for the 5 star review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit, and we'll see you again soon. Kind Regards, Emma

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