Gallagher's Boxty House
Dublin, Ireland
A restaurant operating since 1988 on Fleet Street in the Temple Bar district, founded by chef Padraic Og Gallagher. The establishment specializes in reviving traditional potato dishes, including boxty pancakes baked from grated and mashed tubers according to a recipe from County Leitrim. The flagship dish is thin boxty pancakes stuffed with beef stewed in stout beer or smoked salmon. The menu also includes Irish stew with tender lamb and root vegetables.
- Visit time: 1 h 15 min
What to look for
- Traditional boxty potato pancakes served on hot platters
- Rustic wooden interior decorated with historical farming tools
- Tasting of local craft beers brewed specifically for the establishment
Before you go
- Best time: For lunch from 12:30 to 15:00
- Crowds: High occupancy on Friday and Saturday evenings
- Note: Table reservation recommended for dinner during the summer season
Good to know
- The name boxty derives from the Gaelic phrase arán bocht tí meaning traditional poor house bread.
Sources: boxtyhouse.ie, irishtimes.com
How long does it take to visit Gallagher's Boxty House?
Plan about 1 h 15 min.
Nearby
- The Temple Bar Pub — 40 m
- Leo Burdock — 60 m
- Ha'penny Bridge — 70 m
- The Winding Stair — 150 m
- The Palace Bar — 170 m
- Molly Malone Statue — 230 m
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