Where To BYOB In Dublin

With markups soaring across the city as restaurants struggle to close the ever-growing viability gap, we’ve noticed time and again fewer people enjoying a glass with their meal. For many that’s by necessity rather than choice (although the low and no alcohol movement is definitely another factor), and one of the most common queries we’ve had lately from our ATF Insiders is where can we BYO in Dublin.

So whether you’re looking to avoid punishing prices or just go all-out with a special bottle you’ve been saving at home, here’s the best options to bring your own along – and all the corkage charges.

FREE CORKAGE

Fayrouz, Cork Street

A taste of Lebanon in the Liberties, Fayrouz has an authentic menu of mezzes and grilled meats, alongside like shawarma, shish and sumac chicken. Vegetarian options are particularly good, while their tabbouleh has a rightful reputation as among the city’s best. Corkage is free for tables of fewer than six, and nearby Molloy’s has Lebanon’s famed Château Musar wine in stock for a perfect pairing option.

Rotana Café, Parnell Street

With the original Portobello branch shuttered last year after 16 years in the neighbourhood, longstanding Lebanese restaurant Rotana are giving it their all on the east end of Parnell Street with a selection of charcoal-grilled kebabs, falafel sandwiches and mezze platters at very good prices. Corkage is free when you have two courses.

The Wine Pair, Clanbrassil Street

The Wine Pair opens from Wednesday to Sunday for wine drinking and small plate eating, but Sunday is the day to visit when you can drink anything off the shelf with no corkage charge. Zero. That's around half price depending on the bottle. They're open from 13:00 - 18:00 - day drinking it is.

Shaka Poke, Blackrock Market

Picture the next mini heatwave in Dublin. Then picture yourself slipping into Blackrock Cellar, coming out with a cold bottle of rosé, and shoring up in Shaka Poke to enjoy it with an Ahi Tuna bowl and an Açai for dessert. This dream can be a reality at lunch every day, or at dinner from Wednesday - Sunday.

Dada, South William Street

Top-quality Irish meat gets the Moroccan treatment in Dada, with a menu full of with traditional tagines and couscous. Their harissa can make for some seriously spicy dishes, so be sure to pair wisely. Corkage is free from Sunday to Wednesday, or €5 per wine bottle and €2 per beer otherwise. You’ll need to clock up a minimum spend of €35 per person across two courses to avail.

CORKAGE CHARGE

Fallon & Byrne's Wine Cellar, Exchequer Street

The basement wine cellar in Fallon & Byrne offers a corkage charge of €10 on any wines off the shelf from Wednesday to Saturday, which is already great value, but from Sunday to Tuesday it's just €1. That's at-home prices in the comfort of a wine bar. If ever we needed convincing of midweek drinking or a last ditch attempt to ward off the Sunday scaries...

Pho Ta, Temple Bar

Delicious, flavour-filled Vietnamese food in Temple Bar with the friendliest staff. Try Pho Ta's unusual looking (but amazing tasting) steamed rice paper rolls with prawn, the cold beef salad or the crispy fried rice noodles with chicken or prawn. Corkage is €5.

Hawksmoor, Dame Street

Hawksmoor‘s popularity has scarcely let up since landing on College Green back in 2023, but a visit here won't come cheap (that €2 million fit out won't pay for itself). Make the most of your visit by going on a Monday where they'll let you BYO for just €5 (you can also do it Tuesday - Sunday for €25), and for maximum value you can bring a Magnum, Nebuchadnezzar or Balthazar for the same price. That's a corkage deal that won't be beaten.

Arisu, Capel Street

Korean BBQ restaurant Arisu charge €6 corkage, but glasses are predictably unsuitable for fine wine. If you're not fussy you can wash down your barbecued bulgogi, pork ribs and lamb chops with a bottle of your choice (or bring your own glassware - we've done it). Best to go with something fruity and fleshy like a Riesling or Grüner Veltliner to pair with all the spice.

Musashi, Parnell Street

Musashi now has six locations across Dublin, with sushi aficionados frequently mentioning it as one of Dublin's top spots. A hot tip is to go mid-afternoon when they've sold out of lunchtime stock and are making it fresh. Only the Parnell Street branch allows BYO and corkage is €6 per bottle.

The Vintage Kitchen, Poolbeg Street

There was widespread upset among our ATF Insiders when The Vintage Kitchen dropped their BYO policy on reopening post-covid, with memories of great nights and special bottles flooding our DMs. Their own must have got the same feedback, as they’ve brought it back for Monday and Tuesday nights only. It’s a straight €7 per bottle charge.

M&L Chinese, Cathedral Street

A mainstay of authentic Sichuan food in Dublin, the dumplings and fried green beans with chilli at M&L Chinese have caused many addictions to be formed over the years (raises hand). Corkage is €7 but go easy on the chilli oil if you're taking something nice. We have brought our own wine glasses here, and we recommend doing the same if it's a really good bottle.

Pho Kim, Dublin 1

Some of the best Vietnamese food in the city with excellent savoury pancakes, pho and bun (rice vermicelli with a combination of meat, spring rolls, fresh vegetables and herbs). Pho Kim charge corkage of €7 on wine and €1.50 on beer.

Damascus Gate, Camden Street

Despite the name, Damascus Gate goes well beyond Syria’s borders in a menu that stops off in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen and more – fine by us. The mixed grills and Syrian cheese are among the top picks here, and it’s also the only place in Dublin we know of where you can get syadeih, one of the very best Middle Eastern fish dishes. Corkage is €7 per bottle.

The Dog House, Howth

Quirky décor and a dog-friendly policy (duh) make this charming spot beside Howth’s Dart Station a cosy place to kick back with a drink. The seafood offering at The Dog House is as strong as you’d hope by the shore, with plenty of burgers, pizza and pasta alongside. It’s €7.50 corkage for wine and €1.75 per bottle of beer.

Zakura, Upper Baggot Street, Wexford Street & Ranelagh

Fancy some Chardonnay with your sashimi, Riesling with your ramen, Gewürztraminer with your gyoza? Three of Zakura’s sites allow you to bring your own wine along to enjoy alongside their sushi and noodle-packed menus (the sake bar on Lower Baggot Street is an obvious exception). Corkage is €8 per bottle with beer also welcome for €1 each.

Eatokyo, Temple Bar

Sushi, gyoza, katsu curry and noodle dishes are all on the menu at Eatokyo on Wellington Quay, although a couple of critics have recommended veering towards the hot dishes over the sushi. Corkage is €8.

Asahi, Charlemont Street

Sushi platters and a smattering of chef specials are the core of the offering at Asahi, though there’s plenty of teriyaki, curry and noodle dishes too. They’ll happily let you bring alone your own wine at €8 per bottle and also have the novel option of €8 per person beer corkage.

Brother Hubbard, Ranelagh and Capel Street

Alongside their own wine and cocktail menu, Yves at Brother Hubbard Ranelagh welcomes BYO with €10 corkage – with the great selection at Redmond’s right next door, that looks like a fine option to us. The Capel Street has the same offer, though sadly not the same standard of off-licence in the vicinity.

Green Man Wines, Terenure

After a long hiatus, the wine bar at Green Man Wines is back open with small plates from chef Dan served Thursday - Saturday. There's an always brilliant wine list, but the real value lies in being able to pluck anything off the shelf for a mere €10 corkage. We're going for Grower Champagne, WBU?