The finest spots for Caribbean food in Dublin

Spicy chicken is a huge component of Caribbean cuisine, whether that be succulent chicken breasts covered in spices or jerk chicken wings with lashings of sauce. So, there’s no better place to embrace these flavours than the fantastic All Bar Chicken in Stoneybatter. With a small but varied menu based around poultry in all its forms, this place certainly goes all out when it comes to flavour.

Their menu features a range of chicken wings, tenders, and cauliflower florets for those following a meat-free diet, served with your choice of sauce, ranging from Plain to Buffalo to Korean Hot. They also serve a wide variety of burgers, wraps, loaded fries, and more that are sure to enliven your tastebuds. When it comes to sides, you will also be spoilt for choice with everything from skin on fries to Cajun onion rings, sriracha coleslaw to corn ribs with Cajun mayo.

For unforgettable BBQ flavours, there’s nowhere quite like BAH33 on Dublin’s Dawson Street. Serving up 100% Irish meat (and plenty of delicious veggie options, too), diners will have their choice of rump cap, beef ribs, striploin, chicken, seasonal vegetables, and much more.

Serving up authentic Gaucho BBQ, diners will be delighted by truly mouthwatering flavours and a unique dining experience. Servers pass around the tables, allowing diners the chance to pick from a wide selection of BBQ meats, including juicy lamb and their famous Gaucho ribs, which are roasted on an open BBQ for 12 hours. You can then head to the salad bar to choose the perfect accompaniment for your meats of choice, with everything from rustic potatoes to coleslaw, ciabatta bread to fried cassava.

Located right in the heart of Harcourt Street in Dublin City Centre, Ohana is Dublin’s ony tiki bar, thus making it the perfect place to soak up a vibrant Caribbean atmosphere and sip on some delicious Caribbean-inspired cocktails. With over 200 rums and a wide selection of fresh and fruity cocktails to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the options available here. Whether you opt for a classic Pina Colada or Mai Tai, fancy trying something a little different, or even want to go completely alcohol-free, you’re sure to find something to suit your preferences here.

Open until late, party-goers can expect lively late night music with DJs spinning tracks that will transport you to the sunnier Caribbean climes. Open Monday to Saturday, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to check out this epic Dublin tiki bar. So, what are you waiting for?

If there’s one phrase that perfectly describes Caribbean cuisine, it is undoubtedly ‘soul food’. Hearty, juicy, and full of flavour and spice, Caribbean cuisine has a warming and homely feel that brings a true sense of comfort to the diner. Ruby Tuesday’s Soul Food leans unapologetically into that tradition offering up some of the most authentic and delicious Caribbean dishes you’re likely to find anywhere in Ireland.

Located on Dame Street, this epic spot opens everyday from 4 pm until 9 pm, making it a great spot to grab a bite to eat after work or enjoy a catch up with friends. Founder Ruby takes inspiration from a fusion of her Ghanaian and Caribbean roots to bring some good wholesome flavours to the Irish capital. So, whether you fancy a delicious Jamaican patty, some sweet fried plantains, jerk chicken wings, or a fresh and delicious Caribbean salsa salad, you’ll not be short on options when it comes to flavours at Ruby Tuesday’s.

A taste of Trinidad in Dublin, AA’s Caribbean can be found in the popular Bow Lane Social Club on Aungier Street. Offering up spicy Caribbean flavours and a wide selection of rum-based drinks, this is the perfect place to catch up with friends and feed your soul. First opened during lockdown in January 2021 by Trinidadian chef Eamon de Freitas, AA’s has grown to become one of the city’s most popular Caribbean food spots. Popular dishes include a classic Jamaican patty, grilled gambas, aloo pie, jerk chicken, plantains, coconut curry chana, and much more. With so many options, we won’t blame you for returning time and time again to try out all of the delicious menu options offered here.