Green Hen is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! We have been coming to eat here for the last 3 years we have visited Dublin - you will NEVER be disappointed! The food, drink and service are OUTSTANDING!!! The Old Fashioned the bar serves up is to die for!!! Paul, Elisha and Cuan make you feel like family when you eat here. Thank you Green Hen for making us feel like a million Euros when we dine at your establishment ! Word to the wise - make reservations, if you want to make sure you can get in / it gets crazy busy but is sooooo worth it!!! read more

My husband and I had our best meal in Dublin here, hands down. We each had the early bird menu along with some fantastically tasty gin cocktails. I am not normally a gal that likes duck, but on a whim I went with the duck confit and it was absolutely delicious. The lavender creme brulee we had for dessert was hea-ven-ly - I am still drooling 6 weeks later ("hmm, it's just a 6-hour flight..."). The servers were also very friendly, and brought us this crazy three-tiered shot that capped the meal perfectly. What a welcome to Dublin! read more

This time we planned to go to the Green Hen and had a lovely lunch. The lamb burger was excellent and the fries with it awesome. Hand-cut potatoes with a great taste. I also enjoyed the pan fried hawke (local fish). Go for it! read more

I used to enjoy sitting at the bar for reliable food and good cocktails. Both have gone downhill. Food was edible but miserable, calmari from the depths of the freezer in perfectly rounded shapes. A dirty glass of old and aerated wine for €11. A Bellini that resembled a mix of flat proseco and blackcurrant miwadi. Pity as it has a lovely interior. read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of eating here in late November- our first meal after a redeye from NY. Everything was perfect. The staff were all so attentive, inviting, friendly and helpful. All of the food was delicious, but the standout for me was the smoked salmon- it has ruined every bite of salmon for me since. Coming during the holiday season was a bonus with all of the decorations, fresh flowers just making the time at the Green Hen that much more special. Looking forward to going back! read more

Fantastic dinner. Loved the atmosphere. Felt like I could have been in Paris. The service was very good and attentive. The food was nicely presented and well balanced. I will be back for more next time I'm in town! read more

Amazing flavor, the Irish ribeye made my night and made me smile with pleasure after every bite. Christmas pudding was delish. Cozy atmosphere. Can't be beat. read more

Been here twice now within two months. The first dinner was during a business trip to Dublin in May, and my colleague booked a table for us. We were more than happy with this place - the waitress (lovely girl serving our table!) was more than attentive, the food and the wine are not on the cheaper side, but well worth the money, lovely and well prepared and we spent more than three hours in the restaurant. Travelling to Ireland for nearly ten years now, never came across this Restaurant before, but they gained a new fan and was telling everyone about it! So as a private holiday with three friends came up and we wanted to celebrate something special I booked a table for a Friday night nearly six weeks in advance. They seemed quite busy for that night already and we only got a table for 20:45 pm - which was no problem at all. On Friday morning the restaurant called me to check if the reservation was still on - which it was of course. We arrived at the restaurant 15 minutes early, just to check if by any chance we could have our table already, but were also prepared this might not happen. We were told that they might need the table for another 20 minutes, which was fine for us. We went to a pub and had a drink to bypass the time. Coming back to the restaurant around 20:55 pm just to be told the table was still not ready, but we could have seat at the bar, order some drinks already and check the menu - also fine for us. But what made me wonder then: another group of four girls entered the restaurant about 5 minutes after we came in and they were seated straight away. Seemed a bit odd to me at that stage, but well... Maybe they came in earlier like we did. After about 15 minutes at the bar (now already 30 minutes after our original booked time) we were seen to our table, which was located right next to the stair and seemed it has just been placed there. All of us had the feeling of being in the way for waiters and other guests. There seemed to be some confusion then which waiter was in charge of our table. One of them came up to ask if we had menus and told us about the daily specials, but then disappeared and after more minutes another waiter showed up and finally took our order. At around ten pm we eventually got our main course. The food was good, still nothing to complain about. After we were finished, the table was cleared and the waiter disappeared again. No question about dessert, coffee, or something else. It took him actually another ten minutes to get us the desert menu (again, a lot of waiters passing by, but not really taking notice), he excused for forgetting us and handed out the menus. Then again, we had to wait for another while (it was close to 10:45 at that stage) and we eventually decided against dessert. At that stage I was almost sorry I chose this place (and even more sorry the lovely waitress was not in charge of our table that evening), did not expect this experience at all after the first time being so great. We spent a lot of money on food and drinks, but were very disappointed in the end. So that's the reason for only three stars - the food is great, but the service we experienced that night ruined my good impression. Next time we are celebrating something, we will go somewhere else. read more

My new wife and I went here on Monday night!! The staff, decoration and music was all very pleasing. Early birds offers very reasonable :- The pork belly starter was perfect but the hake main course a little short on taste. All in all we will be back!! read more

My wife and I just about picked this restaurant at random and we sure must be living right. We did not have reservations and unlike then place we tried the day before they made room for us at the bar. My wife ordered the 'pork chop' and I ordered the roast duck with a side of duck fat roast potatoes. Both meals were amazing. I honestly have to say that mine ranks up there in the top 10 meals I've ever had. Do not walk past this restaurant! read more

SO good! Had the gnocci with mushrooms and spinach and it was melt in your mouth. Also had the scallops to start for the table and Devyne devoured them. Our waitress was super nice as well as the staff in general. Bar selection was extensive and the over all vibe of the restaurant was very cool with old movie star posters all over. Definitely would come back! read more

Amazing food and excellent service. They stay open late on weekends and it was a nice surprise to have a top notch meal at 11pm. Great cocktail program --- one of the best we have seen in Dublin. read more

Truly a memorable evening. We made last minute reservation and were so happy they could accommodate us. This is a rare 5 star review for me but it deserves it. The atmosphere were friendly and enjoyable. The service made us feel like we were a regular customer and were so glad to see and serve us. The food though was outstanding with large portions at fair prices. I had the rump of lamb which could not have been more tasty and cooked to perfection. My wife had the rack of lamb and it too was perfect. We shared a goat cheese salad that was fresh and delicious. We only wished we had room for dessert. This truly made our Dublin visit special.. read more

Have been to the Green Hen four times, twice last year, then twice in the last few months. My first visit was on the enthusiastic recommendation of two separate people, and I wasn't disappointed - it has a wonderful atmosphere, lovely decor, relaxed vibe and professional staff. On the basis of those two early trips, it would have got at least 4 stars. Unfortunately, the last two visits more recently weren't quite up to the same standard food-wise. They're clearly run off their feet, I've never been there when it hasn't been nearly full so maybe that is having an effect, or else a degree of complacency is starting to creep in. Over the weekend, neither myself not my friend felt our main course was quite right (though the desserts were phenomenal.) On my trip a month ago, myself and a different friend were also a little disappointed with one of our three courses (my starter, her main). I really do hope they can get back up to where they were though, or that I've just been unlucky. There are very few restaurants in Dublin who have managed to get the ambiance, price point and service so right; renewed effort on the food and the Green Hen would very easily get back into my good books. read more

A great small restaurant, with great ambiance, service. Reservations recommended during weekend. Food was excellent: great oysters, entrees were good are somewhat small so you may want 1 or 2 sides ordered for the table, great chocolate trio dessert. read more

Food here is very tasty, staff are lovely & very attentive also.... I went along with a group of ladies who all enjoyed immensely & it's so central that you can head 2 min walk up the street for later drinks read more

Me and my husband went in after doing some shopping in the same street. We saw the place and went in. When we first walked in the man standing at the bar looked at us In a really insulting way, we had some bags with us from shopping, so he was looking at us from head to toe ad checking the bags as if he's disgusted by them.There were 2 waitresses in the area and all I could remember was the awkwardness of that moment. He stopped us and asked what do we want, I answered we would like some drinks, he replied in a very condescending way "we are not a pub" . With that attitude, even if I was ever considering walking in again and getting more than drinks, I never will. Very very disgusting attitude. Even if the food is good, I don't recommend going to that unfriendly place. read more

This is a fantastic restaurant. It is important to give kudos to good Dublin restaurants as there are so many mediocre restaurants charging a fortune. Cocktails are great, i recommend the pornstar (i'm not joking). The blue cheese and walnut salad (can't remember the exact name) starter is amazing and so is the hake. Another evening I had the tuna and that was equally as good. Above all, my favourite thing about the green hen is the cozy atmosphere, it's very French bistro-ish without trying to hard. I'm bringing a US client there tonight as i know it will be safe bet. read more

We went here for a business dinner and ooh, how lovely it was! The atmosphere and decor are classic but relaxed, the music was great, by which I mean it was real music but of a genre and sound level that let it add to the character of the restaurant. Food? Fantastic. They did something with the cherries that accompanied the duck that made my tastebuds cry with happiness. Service? Very pleasant and generally fast. Great early bird menu. Pretty good value on the main menu too from what I could see. read more

Great vibe. Irish pub meets French bistro with great music. Met great people, while sitting at the bar, throughout the evening.

Really good food...awesome hosts. We were in a situation where we couldn't figure out what to eat and we said F it and walked in. Glad we did. read more

Rude staff, bland food and not very atmospheric. Plenty of better restaurants with more friendly atmosphere nearby.

We ordered roast beef. It was miserable and grisly. Very limited veg. Very poor quality. We ordered black forest trifle for desert. It was awful - a small step up from angel delight. Service was average at best. Ambience nice especially downstairs. . No craft beers. Will not be returning and would NOT recommend this place. read more

My wife and I came without a reservation for the Early Bird dinner special. Both the salad and main course (duck confit) were excellent, as was the bottle of Chardonnay we ordered. The hostess and waitress were extremely friendly and professional. The atmosphere was both upscale and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and highly recommend The Green Hen!! read more

The Green Hen is my "go to" restaurant for dinner when I am in Dublin. The staff is always welcoming (with or without a reservation) and the food is lovely. It is especially cozy on a rainy evening. I look forward to having dinner there again this weekend! read more

This restaurant had great service. The ambience inside made for an enchanting evening. This restaurant is packed with cool decorations that give the building an interesting style. The whine list at this restaurant is off the charts. At dinner I had a delicious roasted duck and my date had a beet salad that was also great. If I ever have the opportunity to go back to this restaurant I most certainly will. read more

No kids after 6pm? Give me a break. Kids have to eat too and it's not like this place is of the caliber that should be reserved for adults only. read more

Great food (The duck confit is particularly good) - as others have said the early bird is incredibly good value. Lovely atmosphere with a gently vintage vibe - would make a great first/second date venue though I tend to go with friends for a relaxed lunch and/or cocktail. Though you can grab a table off the street, for weekends and Christmas its best to book as they are nearly always full. Location is very handy for a a post shopping lunch or pre theatre dinner. Definitely recommend. read more

This place is great and very reasonable. Really good food and pleasant staff. The next time you're in town to meet friends give it a go. You'll be glad you did. read more

Don't waste your time with this place. The staff are snobby and pretentious. I dont think they liked the way we were dressed and the hurried us out of the restaurant even though we spent over 100 quid between the two of us.. I would normally overlook snobby or rude behaviour if the food was good, but the place had simply did not have the atmosphere or any other redeeming qualities. The whole experience was very disappointing. read more

We had a lovely meal, all 3 courses were delicious and different. The portions were large, but not excessive. The staff was friendly and useful. It was a wonderful experience, if we are in Dublin again we will be sure to stop here for a meal. read more

We had lunch here during the week and were very impressed. The staff went out of there way to make it a great lunch, the food was delicious and was at acceptable price for waht it was. In future I would book before going because I can see that it will become a lot busier if they keep delivering like they did for us. read more