Restaurant Near Bord Gáis Theatre Dublin | Pre-Theatre Dinner at Urban Brewing

Heading to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre? Make the evening complete with dinner at Urban Brewing, one of Dublin's most unique restaurants, just 5 to 8 minutes by taxi or a 14-minute walk from the theatre.

We offer a dedicated pre-theatre dinner menu served from 5pm, with last seating at 6:15pm, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a proper sit-down meal before the show. Or if you prefer, our full à la carte evening menu is available throughout the night.

Pre-Theatre Dinner Menu | €51pp

Our pre-theatre menu is a 2-course dinner designed for guests heading to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre — great food, no rush and enough time to get to the show comfortably.

Starters

Endive Salad Blood Orange, Wild Rocket, Goatʼs Cheese, Candied Walnuts (v)(c)(2,7,9-Walnut,13)
Citrus-Cured Goatsbridge Trout Tartare Sunomono, Roe, Dill Oil, Leche de Tigre, Buttermilk (3,7,8)
Wild Mushroom Arancini 14-Hour Cooked Irish Beef Cheek, Truffle Mayo (1a,2,6,7,9)

Mains

Roast Butternut Squash Pomegranate, Coconut + Lentil Dahl, Pecan Nut (ve) (c)(2,9)
Pan-Fried Fillet of Cod Roast Cauliflower + Garlic Puree, Fish Velouté, Nduja Crumble (1a,3,7,12)
14-HourCooked Irish Beef Cheek Smoked Potato, Confit Leek, Wine Jus, Mustard (1a,b,2,7,12,13,14)

Sides

Fried Potatoes to share, Topped with Smoked Aioli + Pecorino (1a,2,6,7)

Available daily from 5pm — last seating 6:15pm

Prefer the Full Menu? No Problem.

Not in a rush? Our full à la carte evening menu is available every night from 5pm — seasonal dishes, sharing plates and larger mains made with locally sourced Irish ingredients. Perfect if you want a more relaxed dinner before or after the show.

The Setting | Stack A Restaurant

Dinner before a show deserves a setting worth remembering. Stack A Restaurant, downstairs at Urban Brewing, is set inside 200-year-old vaulted cellars in the historic CHQ Building — stone arches, warm lighting and an atmosphere unlike anything else in Dublin.

It's the kind of place that makes a night out feel like a proper occasion — before you've even seen the show.

The Drinks | Over 700 Options

A great theatre evening deserves great drinks. At Urban Brewing, the list runs deep:

Almost 400 wines from around the world — from easy-drinking house wines to special bottles worth celebrating over. Our own Urban Brews, brewed right here on site — 4 to 6 craft beers on rotation, available on tap. Signature cocktails, spirits, digestifs and a full bar selection.

Whether you want a glass of wine with dinner, a cocktail before the show or a nightcap when you return — we have something for every moment of the evening.

Why Urban Brewing for Pre-Theatre Dinner Near Bord Gáis?

• 5 to 8 minutes by taxi from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

• 14-minute walk along the quays

• Pre-theatre menu served from 5pm — last seating 6:15pm

• Full à la carte evening menu also available

• Over 700 drinks including craft beer brewed on site and almost 400 wines

• 200-year-old vaulted restaurant — one of Dublin's most unique dining settings

• No prepayment required — settle the bill on the night

• Easy to get to — steps from George's Dock LUAS stop and Connolly Station

How to Get from Urban Brewing to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Urban Brewing is located in the CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 — in the heart of Dublin's IFSC and Docklands.

By taxi or rideshare: 5 to 8 minutes, the most convenient option before a show.
On foot: 14-minute walk along the south quays, a pleasant route along the river.
By LUAS: George's Dock stop (Red Line) is steps from Urban Brewing. Grand Canal Dock stop is a short walk from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

FAQs | Pre-Theatre Dinner Near Bord Gáis Theatre

A great show deserves a great dinner before it.

Urban Brewing is ready — 5 minutes from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, open from 5pm and always worth the visit.