"A British steak institution that took No.1 in Ireland the year it opened — book the domed banking hall to close a deal."
About Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor brought its London steak religion to Dublin in 2024, and it landed in spectacular real estate: the former National Bank at 34 College Green, a 152-seat room under a restored 40-foot cast-iron dome set on Corinthian columns. Founded in London by Will Beckett and Huw Gott, the group dry-ages its beef and grills it over live-fire charcoal, and the Dublin kitchen sources high-grade Irish beef from pasture-reared, family-run farms. Open less than a year, it was named the No.1 steak restaurant in Ireland (and No.12 in the world) on the 2024 World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. The headline cut is the Chateaubriand, €90 for two. For how we judge a room like this, see our seven signs of a great restaurant.
The Kitchen
Hawksmoor's group executive chef Matt Brown — who has run kitchens at the three-Michelin-star level — sets the template every Hawksmoor follows: native-breed, grass-fed beef, dry-aged, then cooked over charcoal and finished simply. The Dublin menu reads as a survey of that beef. Steaks are sold by the 100g (Chateaubriand €18, bone-in prime rib and porterhouse €16, T-bone €15) and "don't generally come any smaller than 500g," with a Chateaubriand for two at €90, a 275g fillet at €49 and a 350g rib-eye at €49.
Around the beef there is a proper seafood half to the menu — roasted Currach scallops with white-port and garlic butter (€21), Lambay Island crab on toast (€20), half a native lobster by weight — plus the house Surf & Turf of fillet steak and grilled half-lobster at €89. A set lunch starts at €25 for those who want the room without the full damage. The 2024 World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants ranking, No.1 in Ireland, is the dated proof that the live-fire programme works at scale.
The Room
This is the draw as much as the beef: a grand former banking hall, the hemispherical dome and elaborate plasterwork restored, with a long back-to-back bar and a private dining room off the main floor. It seats 152 and still feels generous, the acoustics softened enough that a working dinner stays workable. Service is polished without being stiff, the cocktails are made by award-winning bartenders, and the dress code is smart-casual — most people dress up a little because the room invites it. Book ahead for dinner; the prime tables under the dome go first.
Best for Closing a Deal
Book Hawksmoor to close a deal because the room does the persuading for you: a restored banking hall under a 40-foot dome signals seriousness, the beef-and-bar menu flatters a long working dinner, and the staff know how to pace a table that is talking business. It reads as an occasion without tipping into a three-hour tasting. See the best restaurants for closing a deal, the tables for impressing clients, and our guide to the best steakhouses.
Not for
Not for a quick, cheap bite or a vegetarian-led table — this is a big-ticket beef temple where steaks start near €40 and a Chateaubriand for two runs €90.
Frequently Asked
How much does dinner at Hawksmoor Dublin cost?
Steaks are priced by the 100g — Chateaubriand €18, prime rib and porterhouse €16 — and rarely come under 500g, so a shared Chateaubriand is €90 for two, while a 275g fillet is €49. Figure on €70 to €100-plus a head for three courses with wine. A set lunch starts at €25 if you want the room for less.
What should I order at Hawksmoor Dublin?
The Chateaubriand for two (€90) is the signature, dry-aged and grilled over charcoal; the bone-in prime rib and the porterhouse are the other benchmark cuts. Start with the roasted Currach scallops or Lambay Island crab on toast, add beef-dripping chips and bone-marrow gravy, and the Surf & Turf (€89) if you want beef and lobster on one plate.
Is Hawksmoor Dublin worth it?
Yes, if you want the best of the Irish steak SERP — it was named No.1 steak restaurant in Ireland on the 2024 World's 101 Best list, in its first year, and the restored banking-hall room is an event in itself. It is expensive, but for an occasion dinner it earns the spend. Compare it with the rest of the Dublin dining guide.
Do you need a reservation at Hawksmoor Dublin?
Yes for dinner, especially weekends — the tables under the dome go first and the room books out. Reserve directly through Hawksmoor or by phone on 01 485 4720, and consider the set lunch (from €25) or an early-evening sitting, which are both easier to land. See the Dublin guide for alternatives nearby.
Where is Hawksmoor Dublin?
Hawksmoor Dublin is at 34 College Green, Dublin 2 (D02 C850), in the former National Bank building opposite Trinity College, in central the city centre.
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Practical Information
Address34 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 C850, Ireland
NeighbourhoodCollege Green, city centre
CuisineSteakhouse · dry-aged Irish beef
SteaksBy 100g · Chateaubriand for two €90
Set lunchFrom €25
RecognitionNo.1 steak restaurant in Ireland, 2024
Dress codeSmart-casual
ReservationDirect or phone 01 485 4720
