Best Restaurants to BYOB This Festive Season

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Hawksmoor, Dublin 2

Dining at Hawksmoor can be a touch pricey, but their BYO offer on Mondays helps soften the blow. For just €5 corkage, you can bring a bottle of any size along with you. For maximum value, why not bring a 15-litre Nebuchadnezzar of champagne or an 18-litre Melchior of Merlot to pair with your steak? In such a luxe setting, this corkage deal is hard to beat. From Tuesday to Sunday, the usual BYO cost is €25 for a standard 750ml bottle.

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Green Man Wines, Terenure

The wine bar at Green Man Wines offers small plates Thursdays to Saturdays from 5pm. While their wine list is always outstanding, the real value lies in the option to choose any bottle from the shelf for a mere €10 corkage. How about some Grower Champagne for your Christmas celebration?

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Fallon & Byrne’s Wine Cellar, Dublin 2

You can grab a wine off the shelf to pair with your pizza and charcuterie for a corkage fee of €10. Usually, they also have an unbeatable offer from Sunday to Tuesday of €1 corkage, but that will be on pause for the busy month of December. So be sure to pencil it into your diary and take advantage of it in the new year! The amount of choice on the shelf is overwhelming, but the staff are always on hand to make absolutely spot-on recommendations to suit your budget.

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The Wine Pair, Dublin 8

Also, technically not BYOB, because you can’t bring any old bottles in but you can pull a bottle from the shelf for €12 corkage. However, Sunday is the day to visit when you can enjoy anything from the shelf without a corkage charge – zero cost.

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Arisu, Capel Street

Korean BBQ restaurant Arisu charges a €6 corkage fee. Savour your barbecued bulgogi, pork ribs, and lamb chops with a bottle of your choice. A fruity and fleshy wine like Riesling or Grüner Veltliner pairs well with the spiciness.

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M & L Chinese, Dublin 1

M & L Chinese is one of the few places in Dublin where you can savour authentic Sichuan cuisine. They charge €7 corkage, but be cautious with the chilli oil if you have a fine wine. Consider bringing your own wine glasses for exceptional bottles.

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Fayrouz, Dublin 8

Corkage on Cork Street. Experience the taste of Lebanon at Fayrouz in the Liberties, offering an authentic menu of mezzes and grilled meats. And corkage is free. You can even find Lebanese wine at nearby Molloy’s for a perfect pairing. Make sure you try the Baked Eggplant while you’re there.

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Pho Ta, Temple Bar

Delight in delicious Vietnamese cuisine at Pho Ta in Temple Bar, where corkage is €5. Try their unique steamed rice paper rolls, cold beef salad, or crispy fried rice noodles for a delectable experience.

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Zakura, Multiple locations

Pair your sashimi with Chardonnay, your ramen with Riesling, or your gyoza with Gewürztraminer at Zakura. The corkage fee is €8 per bottle. You can avail of this at the Wexford Street, Ranelagh and Upper baggot Street locations. Just note the Lower Baggot Street Zakura, Japanese Tapas Bar does not allow for BYOB. The Rangelagh and Wexford Street branches do let you bring beer too at €1 a pop.

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Dada, Dublin 2

Enjoy, romantic ambiance alongside top-quality Moroccan dishes at Dada. Corkage is €5 per bottle of wine and €2 per beer. Its free Sunday to Wednesday. There are some rules though. If you BYO-ing a minimum of courses or a €35 spend per person applies. Be sure to choose your wine wisely to complement the spicy dishes.

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Pho Kim, Dublin 1

Pho Kim serves some of the best Vietnamese cuisine in Dublin. You can enjoy t he fresh, punchy flavours , with a corkage of €7 for wine and €1.50 for beer.

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Eatokyo, Temple Bar, Capel Street

Explore sushi, gyoza, katsu curry, and noodle dishes at Eatokyo on Wellington Quay or Capel Street. Among the more authentic and cosy Japanese restaurants around this is a great spot for lunch or dinner. Corkage is €8 for a bottle of wine. Bring a bottle something light and crisp like a Chablis that will compliment your sushi with a nice bit of minerality to cut through fattier fish like salmon and or tuna.

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Basil Pizza, Ringsend

This is a place named for three Basils, two of them men, one of them the herb. We’re at the end of a terrace of houses on Dublin’s Ringsend Road, sitting in a garden. The cottage was home to Basil Whelan for decades, and now his son, also Basil, has turned his childhood home into a pizza restaurant. The gable end poster has a large hand-painted pot of basil in the logo. The other, happier thing about Basil is how outdoors it all is without being too much outdoors. There are fences and plants to keep you from the busy road and that awning to weather the summer squalls. Corkage is €7.50 for wine and €1.50 for small bottles.

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Momento, Camden Street

Serving steak, pasta, fresh fish and hand-tossed wood-fired pizza in Dublin’s Camden Street, prices are keen at this city centre establishment. Corkage is just €5 for wine and €1.50 for beers.

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The Dog House, Howth

If Alice in Wonderland had a caffeine addiction, she’d probably shop at The Dog House in Howth. This joint is not your average Joe coffee shop—it’s a quirky caffeine den and wood-fired pizza haven. They’re so cool, they even let your furry friend join the party. If you’re eating, you can BYOB, corkage is €7.50 for wine and €1.75 for beers, and they won’t bat an eye if your dog starts a dance-off.

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Aoshima Sushi & Grill, Stillorgan

Aoshima Sushi & Grill in Stillorgan is basically the ninja of suburban Japanese joints. They’re flipping yakitori, teppanyaki, and fresh sashimi like culinary ninjas. And guess what? You can bring your own drinks for a price that won’t break the bank. It’s €6 for wine and just a single buckaroo for beer bottles.

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Sunshine Café, Dun Laoghaire

The Sunshine Café in Dun Laoghaire is where pizza, pasta, and burgers throw a raging party in your mouth. The joint even has a “secret” garden for those who like their veggies surrounded by mystery. Corkage here is the cheapest you’ll find day at a cool €3 for 750ml bottles of wine, or €1.50 for smaller bottles like beer, larger beer bottles will run you €2.

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Wong’s, Castleknock

A stalwart of the Castleknock dining scene for over 20 years, Wong’s Chinese restaurant in Castleknock has a BYOB option for guests. Now, brace yourself. It’s not pocket change at €15 a pop, but hey, it’s still cheaper than the average restaurant. just note it’s maximum two bottles per table.

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The Little Kitchen

Tucked between a laundromat and a somewhat swanky Spar, The Little Kitchen is giving off Vintage Kitchen vibes but with a bit more spunk. The purple chairs and wild artwork scream, “We’re here to party!” Plus, they’re generous with space, so you won’t be doing the awkward dance trying to get to your seat. Corkage is a slick €8, but sorry, it’s a wine-only affair.

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Damascus Gate

Nestled at the end of Upper Camden Street, Damascus Gate is like a shining beacon amid urban grime. It used to be a café, and it’s holding onto that chill café vibe. What’s even better? You can bring your own bottle of wine. It’s €7 corkage and its a strict wine only rule. And you what’s even better still? The Syrian Cheese. It’s feta in its finest form, please don’t skip that if you go.

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Yves at Brother Hubbard, Ranelagh

Yves is perfect for a great-value evening out while still feeling special. The aesthetics and flavours are top-notch, with elevated French cuisine and delicious cocktails. Plus, you can really get bang for your buck with their BYOB policy. They have an arrangement whereby if you scoop up a bottle from their neighbouring off-licence Redmond’s, you can bring it into the restaurant for a corkage of €12.