The Lock Keeper (Ashtown)

4.6

632 Reviews

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Nestled in the heart of Ashtown Village, Dublin 15, overlooking the Royal Canal, The Lock Keeper can be found at Lock #10.

Steeped in heritage, this double lock was constructed c.1792. With quality stonework and attractive sloping edges Lock 10 is one of 46 along the Royal Canal and continues to be a testament to the skill of the craftsmen involved.

Our bar is adjacent to the Lock Keepers House, a post that became obsolete in 1961 when the canal was closed to traffic the previous year. The Royal Canal, which runs from the River Liffey to the River Shannon and stretches a distance of 145km, was originally built for freight and passenger transportation with the last working barges ceasing to operate in 1951.

Now beautifully maintained by Irish Waterways, you are welcome to visit The Lock Keeper by canoeing, walking or cycling from Dublin City Centre. Equally idyllic, why not catch a train from Connolly with a short 6 minute journey bringing you to our

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 866 4970
Website
https://www.thelockkeeper.ie/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
The Village Centre, Dublin 15, Co. DUBLIN D15 FYP5
Neighborhood
Ashtown
Parking details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Gastro Pub
Dublin 15
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lock Keeper in Ashtown offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a beautiful canal-side setting. Guests praise the "friendly staff" and inviting atmosphere. Ideal for gatherings, it provides tasty dishes and a pleasant vibe, making it a "highly recommended" spot for both casual meals and celebrations.

632 Reviews

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Keith
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great food, service, drinks and atmosphere.
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Lisa
Dublin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff. We go there regularly and Food is high standard. Kids love the choice.
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Alison
Dublin
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great spot - so handy next to Ashtown train station - Good food - nice spot to meet the girls for a chat and few drinks Would definitely return
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SeanB
Dublin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great pub, Karaoke final on Halloween night 🎃🕸️🎃🕸️
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michael
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great food stuff can do little bit better there no table services last night way
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Elizabeth
Dublin
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited specifically for the Oktoberfest food menu & enjoyed the currywurst. Staff great & made sure we were well looked after.
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Paul
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food very good staff great location and atmosphere very good
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Martina
Dublin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very bad service even though there was a lot of staff
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Sandra
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good advice and good food - but noisy but expected that in sports bar.
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Raymond
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The Lock Keeper has a nice atmosphere, but I found the service slow on the night, and the food was average. It was way overpriced for what ordered.
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The Lock Keeper (Ashtown) is rated 4.6 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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The Village Centre, Dublin 15, Co. DUBLIN D15 FYP5

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ashtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.thelockkeeper.ie/
Phone number
(01) 866 4970

The Lock Keeper (Ashtown)

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