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The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne

4.6 (2311)
€31 to €50
Contemporary European
11-17 Exchequer Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 RY63

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The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne

4.6
€31 to €50
Contemporary European
South City Centre

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Just five minutes from Grafton St, Fallon & Byrne is set in the beautifully restored former International Telephone Exchange, a four-storey heritage building in the heart of Dublin City. At the very centre of what we do is a love of great food, seasonal Irish ingredients, and warm hospitality.

Up on the first floor, our bright and elegant Dining Room serves a contemporary bistro-style menu, designed by Chef Hugh Higgins. With a deep respect for Ireland’s rich culinary landscape, Hugh crafts dishes that are thoughtful, generous, and rooted in the finest produce from our own Foodhall below. The focus is on seasonal, carefully sourced ingredients, simply and beautifully prepared. The space itself is one of the city’s most atmospheric. High ceilings, tall windows, and a stylish wine bar set the tone for relaxed lunches, intimate dinners, and everything in between.

The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne is where great ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and good company come together.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Irish, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hugh Higgins
  • Private party facilities
    For intimate date nights or vibrant gatherings, The Dining Room offers an elegant yet casual retreat. Groups can book the snug for semi-private events or opt for exclusive venue hire for larger functions. Contact our Private Parties Team at diningroom@fallonandbyrne.com for private party inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    South City Centre
  • Cross street
    1 minute from Dame Street & South Great George's Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    LUAS from St. Stephen's Green. All Dame Street and George's Street Buses. Dublin Bikes station located right outside Fallon & Byrne
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews from people who have dined at The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne.

4.6

4.6
(2311)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Contemporary European

  • Dublin 2

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 2

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne offers an "exceptional location" with delicious food and "expert service." Guests praise the "fantastic servers" and "extensive choice of wines." The atmosphere is described as "elegant" and "spacious," making it perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, most agree on its "top-notch" quality and charm.
2,311 Reviews
  1. Terry

    Dublin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most enjoyable night at Fallon and Byrne. A warm welcome . Staff were all lovely and the food was delicious . Between four of us had 4 starters 4 mains and one dessert. All were delighted with their food. There was an excellent and extensive choice of wines both by the glass and the bottle. The service was top notch and we look forward to returning soon.

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  2. Suzanne

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was fairly good , waiting staff were pleasant but a party of 35 were extremely loud and spoiled our evening and conversation. I also noticed our bill was placed on the table without being requested while the party of 35 were allowed to leave at their own pace . I will not be returning.
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 28, 2026
    Hello Suzanne, I'm sorry to see you had a disappointing experience with us. We would love to get in touch and get a little more information about this. If you would be open to a conversation, please provide us with a contact number, and we will be in touch as soon as possible. Kind regards, Bogdan Deji General Manager

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  3. Alan

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all round dining experience in a perfect setting with guests.
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 25, 2026
    We're happy to hear you had such a great experience with us, Alan! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon!

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  4. Alexander Gold

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Kevin is a great server. The chefs were amazing. Food was excellent.
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 20, 2026
    We're happy to hear you had such a great experience with us, Alexander! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon!

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  5. derise

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening hadn’t been there for a while but I will certainly go back very soon, very enjoyable
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 20, 2026
    We're happy to hear you had such a great experience with us, Denise! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon!

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  6. barbara

    Dublin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous food and cocktails . Would recommend . Lovely spot.
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 17, 2026
    We're happy to hear you had such a great experience with us, Barbara! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon!

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  7. Brian

    Oxford2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Booking was for 2pm and we were Not given the lunch menu but hassled into the A La Carte menu. This was exceptionally expensive and poor value. While the food was pleasant, there was very little with each course. One of our party ordered a zero gin but was served an alcohol gin. It took some fuss to get it changed. Draught beer was not available only small bottled beer. Very ordinary Chardonnay was €18 a glass. On top of this a service charge was imposed on the bill. Service while efficient was without any charm or care. Will certainly not recommend this place to dine to any of our friends or family.
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 17, 2026
    Hello Brian, I'm sorry to see you had a disappointing experience with us. We would love to get in touch with you and get a little more information. If you would be open to a conversation, please provide us with a contact number, and we will be in touch as soon as possible. Kind regards, Bogdan Deji General Manager

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  8. Majella

    Dublin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were lovely, efficient and excellent and the food was great, I would have liked a better selection of desserts
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 16, 2026
    We're happy to hear our team offered you such a great experience, Majella! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon!

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  9. George Gold

    London40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I visited The Dining Room during our long weekend in Dublin and the food was tremendous and perfectly cooked. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the ambience was perfect. A perfect gem and definitely one to visit.
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 13, 2026
    We're happy to hear our team offered you such a great experience, George! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon!

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  10. Angela

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super service, very friendly and efficient . Elegant dining room and delish food. We all had fish main courses - all cooked beautifully. Great job Fallon & Byrne. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you.
    The Dining Room at Fallon & ByrneResponded on October 13, 2026
    We're happy to hear our team offered you such a great experience, Angela! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Irish, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hugh Higgins
  • Private party facilities
    For intimate date nights or vibrant gatherings, The Dining Room offers an elegant yet casual retreat. Groups can book the snug for semi-private events or opt for exclusive venue hire for larger functions. Contact our Private Parties Team at diningroom@fallonandbyrne.com for private party inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    South City Centre
  • Cross street
    1 minute from Dame Street & South Great George's Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    LUAS from St. Stephen's Green. All Dame Street and George's Street Buses. Dublin Bikes station located right outside Fallon & Byrne
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Guests report generous servings for the set lunch, reviewers describe the two-course lunch portions as generous and good value, and other diners say mains and desserts arrive in an appropriate, satisfying size.

Yes, both the Dining Room and the Wine Cellar receive praise for romantic occasions: guests celebrate Valentine’s and anniversaries there, noting the intimate wine-cellar setting, excellent wine list, and attentive service.

For a festive, buzzy visit choose Sunday, reviewers note a lively, busy atmosphere then (especially around Christmas); for a quieter, more subdued experience try an early Monday seating.

Private dining isn't part of the offering here, the restaurant's listing indicates private parties are not available, and the focus is on the bright, elegant first-floor Dining Room.

Yes, reviewers note step-free access via a lift from the ground floor and no steps to enter the building, which makes getting to the dining room easier for guests with mobility needs.

Yes, guests report the team happily accommodates special requests: staff have arranged tableware for sharing, handled timing and celebration requests, and customers have phoned to amend bookings.

The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne feels bright and elegant, high ceilings, tall windows and a stylish wine bar create an atmospheric setting for relaxed lunches and intimate dinners, while the Wine Cellar below offers a cosy, candlelit basement for a more intimate wine-led evening.

Casual Dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne sits on the first floor with a bright, elegant dining room and a stylish wine bar, and there’s also a downstairs Wine Cellar dining area plus a small bar.

The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne is at its most relaxed for weekday lunch or an early weekday dinner, guests praise the lunch service and say early Monday-evening seatings create a subdued, pleasant ambience.

Yes, The Dining Room welcomes families: reviewers describe visiting with little ones and babies, and staff are noted as thoughtful and attentive to children.

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A photo of The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne restaurant

The Dining Room at Fallon & Byrne

4.6
€31 to €50
Contemporary European
South City Centre

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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