The Top 5 Best Roasts in Dublin
Words: Shamim de Brún
Images: Instagram
As the winter chill sets in, we’re all on the solace-seeking yellow brick road. And the emerald city of that is the comforting embrace of the hearty goodness that comes from a roast.
We’ve scoured the streets, dodged rogue Dulin Creatives, and sampled more gravy than any sane person should. Here’s our guide to the top five spots to take your Sunday from bland to grand.
Hawksmoor
Nestled in the former National Bank Building, now remembered as Abercrombie & Fitch’s fancier cousin, Hawksmoor on College Green is serving up a roast that could convert even the most devoted herbivore. For €23, you get a plate piled high with dry-aged beef rump, Yorkshire pudding, roasted carrots, and more. If you’re feeling rebellious, their early bird menu is equally drool-worthy.
The Old Spot
If The Old Spot’s Sunday roast were a person, it would have a PhD in Roastology. For €28, indulge in dry-aged roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes, and flavours that will have you contemplating moving in with this meal, maybe proposing to it. Located on Bath Avenue, this spot is a haven for locals and savvy visitors alike.
Eleven
Eleven, the underdog of Dublin’s roast scene, is tucked away but she sings as beautifully as an Andrea Bocelli. A trio of options—Irish beef striploin, corn-fed chicken, and free-range pork rack—grace their menu with prices ranging from €23-€28. Perfect for those who want to earn their roast with a good walk, and, of course, a great cocktail or two.
Legal Eagle
Elaine Murphy at Legal Eagle shamelessly throws it back to the ’70s with a Sunday lunch menu that reads like a nostalgic journey through your parents’ cookbook. Prawn cocktail, deep-fried Brie, and chicken cordon bleu might sound cliché, but the ingredients are top-notch. It’s a delicious trip down memory lane without the questionable fashion choices.
FX Buckley
When it comes to beef, FX Buckley is Dublin’s high priest. At €22.50, their Sunday roast is a carnivore’s dream, featuring roast rib of beef, Yorkshire pudding, creamy mash, duck fat roast potatoes, and all the trimmings. Plus now you can indulge in one of their new drinks curated and designed by Dave Mulligan of 1661. That is worth a punt if ever anything was
The resurgence of Sunday lunch is a celebration of tradition without compromise. These five joints are your ticket to roast heaven in Dublin. Because when the year winds down, only a plate piled high with golden potatoes can save you from the December scaries.
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