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Profile - The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel

4.6
4.6
1713 Reviews
€51 and over
Irish

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Saddle Room Restaurant is at the heart of Dublin city and proud owner of the title of “Best Hotel Restaurant in Dublin 2022”.

Enjoy the exquisite cuisine in the most elegant and sophisticated surroundings, draped in history and character that has made the Saddle Room a favourite of both Dubliners and diners across the world.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu that captures the essence of fine dining and options to suit everyone dining at The Saddle Room.

We have introduced a number of changes to our restaurant standards to create a safe and welcoming environment that ensures The Saddle Room is a safe haven for our guests and associates.



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Garry Hughes
  • Private party facilities
    Private party facilities available for up to 16 guests in the Martyn Turner Room and up to 14 guests in the Trophy Room.

Experiences

  • NEW - 3 Course Pre-Theatre Menu for €47

    €47.00 per person

    Jan 7, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
    NEW - 3 Course Pre-Theatre Menu for €47 The Saddle Room has launched a new culinary experience with our Pre-Theatre Menu. 2 courses priced at €40 per person or 3 courses at €47 per person. Running each week from Sunday to Thursday and can be booked at 5.30pm, 6pm or 6.30pm Executive head chef Garry Hughes works tirelessly ensure each dish is carefully curated resulting in a menu that is second to none.

What 1,713 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 2

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 2

    Irish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel offers an elegant dining experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "memorable" ambiance and attentive staff. While some found the menu limited, others praised the "delicious" offerings and "sumptuous surroundings." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, ensuring a "wonderful" experience.

1,713 Reviews
  1. Michael Anthony

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My daughter and I had an early dinner here which fitted in with our schedule and allowed us to chose from the pre-theatre menu (but meant the restaurant was quite for most of our meal). All aspects of the meal were quality - and our meal of Ham and Prune Terrine followed by Sirloin steak and truffle fries was fantastic value at £40 each. Particularly loved the caramelised cauliflower which was a standout. Drinks were of course expensive but overall would recommend to anyone

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  2. giuseppe

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience on an anniversary night. We were spoiled since the beginning when we were welcomed at the door by Aiofe and Dalaho, the manager on the night. We were then served by Nimet , Jaime and sommelier Lorenzo. Atmosphere and attention to details have been the theme of the night. We felt like at home and definitely will come back. Thanks again for the wonderful night at the Saddle Room. Highly recommended for any time of occasion.

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  3. Mary

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always Great value for lunch The saddle room make every occasion special

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  4. Edward

    VIP

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch thanks to all the team ,service was excellent

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  5. Cathy

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch and service were excellent and a lovely setting for a birthday celebration.

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  6. Madalina

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed it. Worth every penny. The service was excellent.

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  7. michelle

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I chose the Saddle Room as a special occasion for Christmas so didn’t mind the high price for the set menu. However, when paying €100pp, I thought asking for another €20 supplement for the steak was uncalled for. Also, having to pay extra for chips as no potato is served with the main course! The service itself couldn’t be faulted.

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  8. jennifer

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a great restaurant, but we felt disappointed as the menu we viewed on Open Table when booking was not available. As a result, we were stuck with a set menu, which was their festive menu still unfortunately. We were not that happy we didn't get to have the crab and halibut dishes which were why we booked. Great service, but not the food we expected but this should have been flagged I felt on the Open Table booking. It was a cold night out, and the dining room was uncomfortably cold. I would normally recommend the Saddle Room but this experience wasn't great.

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  9. Pamela

    Meath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant experience, if only one thing to say less nuts on the menu

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  10. Ricardo

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service for a bday celebration. Ellen made us feel like home. Fillet & Argentinian red wine is a must (Gaia).

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FAQs

The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 1713 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel

The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kildare Street
  • Neighborhood
    South City Centre
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available
  • Public transit
    Dublin Bus Luas Taxi rank on doorstep
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Garry Hughes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private party facilities
    Private party facilities available for up to 16 guests in the Martyn Turner Room and up to 14 guests in the Trophy Room.
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