Dublin’s best burgers

A beloved Italian eatery in the heart of Stillorgan, Casanova’s By Aprile is, perhaps surprisingly, one of the ultimate places to enjoy a great burger in Dublin. Specialising in delicious, authentic woodfired pizzas that come with a huge variety of toppings to suit all tastes, you can rest-assured you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to flavour here. Their gourmet burgers are among the best in the city, making the most of fresh, local meat. For example, their succulent ‘Homemade Burger’ comes complete with 100% Irish grass-fed beef, sauteed mushrooms and onions, and a deliciously creamy pepper sauce. They also often serve specials, which are oozing with the freshest, local, seasonal flavours, making it so that you can always expect something new and delicious each and every time you visit!

With bangin’ 80s, 90s, and 00s tunes, delicious chicken dishes, and creative cocktails and craft beers, All Bar Chicken is one spot you need to check out for an unforgettable casual dining experience in the city. A ‘dine and disco destination’, the atmosphere here is always electric, and the food is good enough to match. Whether it’s their famous juicy chicken wings, their ABC twist on classic Dublin delicacies, or a bowl of our buffalo vegan cauliflower florets, you’re sure to find something that tickles your fancy here. When it comes to burgers, you can choose from their ‘Original’ chicken burger, which includes breaded chicken breast, coleslaw, red onion, pickles, garlic mayo, and shredded lettuce, their ‘Smoked Stack’ with breaded chicken breast, bbq sauce, bacon, onion rings, and shredded lettuce, or their ‘Ragin’ Cajun’, which features breaded chicken breast coleslaw, red onion, jalapenos, cajun mayo, and shredded lettuce.

A landmark pub located in the Milltown suburb of south Dublin, The Dropping Well is a great place to indulge in some delicious food and drinks while visiting the city. Offering unrivalled views of the Dodder River, this traditional bar has undergone extensive renovations over the years to provide patrons with a comfortable atmosphere and top-quality facilities. Boasting a loyal local customer base, you can always rely on there being a great atmosphere here with various events and live music performances bringing life to the place.

The menus are extensive and continually updated to reflect the changing seasons and Head Chef Udo Wittmann has gone above and beyond to offer a creative menu that is as local as can be, supporting Irish suppliers and producers wherever possible. The burgers here are truly something special and we highly recommend ordering The Dropping Well’s Half Pound Hereford Beef Burger, which comes with a grilled double dry-aged patty, melted smoked applewood cheddar, streaky bacon, crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, caramelised red onion, and pickle, all served on a toasted brioche bun.

Perhaps one of the most unique dining experiences in the city, Token is a fun and friendly bar and restaurant serving delicious food and drinks and offering guests the chance to play various classic arcade games. A great place to enjoy a night out in the city with friends, with over 40 arcade and pinball machines and three fully stocked bars, you could spend hours on end here enjoying the vibe.

When it comes to food, you’re sure to be impressed by their award-winning vegan and omni menu, which includes everything from spicy chicken karaage to mac and cheese, tacos to burgers. Their ‘Cheeseburger’ and ‘Bacon Burger’ feature double-smashed dry-aged beef with beer-washed cheddar, onions, and pickles, with the addition of house smoked bacon and baconnaise for the latter. Vegans also need not worry about missing out with their tasty Vegan Big Mac, which includes Moving Mountains Burger Patties, vegan cheese, onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, and burger sauce. If chicken is more to your taste, then their ‘Hot Chicken Burger’ is the perfect option for you.

A popular bar and restaurant located in the Dublin suburb of Clonee, The Paddocks is a must-visit for a lively atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. The menu here is huge, offering delicious, award-winning dishes that suit all tastes, occasions, and dietary requirements. From spicy beef nachos to Mediterranean-style salmon, a classic and creamy carbonara to a flavourful honey chilli garlic shredded chicken bowl, the variety of dishes available here is almost unrivalled.

The ‘Burger Revolution’ section of their menu is just as varied with plenty of tasty beef, chicken, and veggie burgers to suit every mood. Whether you opt for their ‘Fricken Chicken’, complete with southern fried chicken pieces, cheese, BBQ sauce, onion rings, and salad, or their ‘Pizza Burger’ with an 8 oz 100% Angus beef burger or chicken breast, fried onion, fried mushrooms, mega onion rings, cheese, chorizo, smoked streaky bacon, salad, and RHK burger sauce, you’re sure to be more than satisfied with the flavours. 

A great all-day neighbourhood bistro serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday, as well as brunch at the weekends, Canal Bank Cafe is a firm local favourite. From large salads full of fresh vegetables to omelettes, burgers, steaks, and plenty of delicious daily specials, there’s something for everyone here. Their tasty Canal Bank Café Burger with aged cheddar, smoked bacon, tomato chutney, house pickles, and a side of French fries is a customer favourite.

First opened back in 2001, this spot has almost a quarter century of success in the city, delighting diners from all across the city. With floor to ceiling windows and a light and area dining area, you can enjoy a relaxed dining experience here, making it the perfect place to hang out and catch up with friends or family. Working on a farm to fork concept, all meat, fish, and poultry is sourced from quality Irish suppliers, so you can rest-assured you’ll be served the very highest-quality produce dining here.

A casual eatery serving great food all day in a laid back environment, Gotham Cafe is a family-owned and operated restaurant that first opened in 1993. Having established itself as a local favourite over the past 30 years, this spot offers up top-quality food at reasonable prices in an unpretentious and casual environment. With everything from pizzas to pan-fried salmon, chargrilled steak to chipotle glazed chicken, and more, there’s something to suit all tastes and occasions here.

If you fancy a burger, you’re in luck as they offer their classic ‘Gotham Hamburger’, which comes with 100% Irish beef, tomato, onion, pickle, and hickory barbeque mayonnaise, all served together in a soft American-style bun. You can even add some additional toppings, such as guacamole, emmental cheese, smoked bacon, or a grilled portobello mushroom. Otherwise, their ‘Gotham Chicken Burger’ with spiced chicken, melted brie cheese, red onion and coffee jam, garlic sauce, and dressed rocket is a great choice for chicken-lovers and vegans can indulge in the ‘Anne Street Vegan Burger’, which features a vegan beef patty made by Loughnanes of Galway with tomato, pickle, and a hickory bbq vegan mayonnaise, all served in a fluffy vegan bun.

A modern take on a traditional Irish pub, Bar Rua is a great place to enjoy some delicious pub grub and a wide selection of craft beers and cocktails in the city. Owned and operated by the nationwide Galway Bay Brewery Company, this spot is laid back and relaxed, offering a chilled out vibe where diners can spend some time hanging out in the cosy indoor dining area or outdoors on the spacious heated terrace. The bar menu offers a delightful array of dishes, including soups, sambos, pies, chilli, wings, and much more.

Their burger selection is also quite impressive, with succulent meat and meat-free burgers to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, always served with triple-cooked chips. If you fancy something plain, their Classic Burger is a must-try. Otherwise, you might enjoy their succulent ‘Elvis’ burger, which features a double Irish beef patty, crispy bacon, Dubliner red cheddar, onion jam, fried egg, baby gem lettuce, and beef tomato, all in a brioche bun. Aside from that, they have a great array of crispy chicken burgers with hot sauce or BBQ sauce and a vegan-friendly sweet potato and corn burger.

A casual eatery in the Dublin suburb of Stillorgan, 3 Brothers is a warm and casual family-style eatery founded by, you guessed it, three brothers, Chris, Brendan, and Liam. Serving up “pizzas, wings, and things”, the food here is flavourful and comforting with something to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. The kitchen staff are friendly and welcoming, highlighting the very best of Irish hospitality, and they’re always on hand to help with any questions or queries you might have.

If burgers are on your mind, you can indulge in their fantastic selection of chicken, beef, and veggie burgers. Their classic ‘3 Brothers Smash Burger’ comes complete with three succulent 3 oz beef brisket patties, smashed with onions, on a brioche bun and topped with American cheese, pickles, and burger sauce. Alternatively, you can enjoy their deliciously crispy ‘Buttermilk Chicken Burger’, which comes with Dublin cheddar, crispy onions, iceberg lettuce, pickles, and chipotle mayo. If you’re not a meat-eater, their Vegan Burger is the perfect option for you, complete with a southern fried vegan chicken fillet on brioche bun topped with vegan cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce, pickles, and vegan buffalo mayo.