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Leo Burdock

2.7 (91 reviews)
ModerateFish & Chips
Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Margaret P.

I was so excited to try this place as the last time I was in Northern Ireland, I had some of the best fish and chips I've ever tasted. I saw some Youtube blogs that recommended this place, so I went ahead and bookmarked it. Unfortunately, this place did not hit the spot. The price is affordable and the actual fish is ginormous, but that's about it. The fish was dry and the "chips" were unremarkable. I think their gimmick comes from all of the celebrities that have stopped by here before. Think of it like Pink's Hot Dogs (except Pink's Hot Dogs in my eyes is actually delicious).

World famous for "used to be good". Not anymore.
Marc M.

Disappointing. I should have read reviews first. Undercooked fish tastes doughy. Fries undercooked as well.

Liz W.

Walking in the place was not busy at all. Very friendly service. The staff seemed to enjoy themselves as the techno music played. Was super excited to try this place because of the reviews on YouTube. The cod fish and chips was about 18€. The portion initially looks huge, but a lot of it is the fries, which were not great. They were dry, unseasoned and tasted like they had been sitting for a little while. The fish was good at first. The edges were crispy and nice. But the rest of the breading was a little soggy and separated from the fish. Breading and fish also lacked seasoning. Glad I tried, but wouldn't come back.

Evangeline C.

Classic fish and chips that don't have any flavor but the cod is good. I'm sure I'm paying a premium eating in temple bar square area of Dublin, but I don't think it was worth it. The service is okay. Really quiet on a Saturday night.

Lindsay H.

Simple, straight-forward menu. Priced as expected for fish in a touristy area(15,99 euros for huge fish slab and chips-aka fries). Wrapped in paper if you grab them to go or served up in plastic baskets if you opt to eat in the small dining area. Open until 4 am (at least on Fridays) and the food we got was fresh (we watched them prepping it for the fryer) and comes out pretty quickly. Don't pay for additional sauces, as they provide a TON of packets of ketchup, malt vinegar, and tartar for dipping. Friendly but sassy service and we laughed watching the elderly worker joke and flirt unabashedly with a group of middle-aged women grabbing a bite. It made for great entertainment while we ate our hot and perfectly fried fish (cod) and chips (AKA...fries). The pieces of fish were enormous and flavorful, especially paired with the tartar and malt vinegar sprinkled on top of that and the fries. The fries were awesomely crispy and hot and were the steak fry variety. Based on the reviews, it seems like timing is key. We came right at opening time, which may account for our super fresh food. We would definitely come back here. It was pricey but so dang good.

Chicken option

Meh. Got talked into the smoked cod. Can't say what they smoked it with, but the smokiness was overpowering and not particularly pleasant. Also soggy.

Avoid this location unless you're hungover and it's the closest place to stagger to. The employees don't look happy, the food definitely doesn't make me happy, and the atmosphere is nonexistent. The fish and chips were soggy and the condiments in tube form didn't help. There's no value here and you're better off at Hanley's Cornish Pasties nearby or Zaytoon down the street.

Chicken tenders and chips (fries)
Josh R.

From what I read online, this place is a must for fish and chips. I don't eat fish, but my friend got the fish and chips and just said they were okay. I had the chicken tenders, and they were okay. The chips (fries) however, weren't very good. I don't know if it was because of the oil they were fried in or what the ketchup (seems different in Ireland) - or both, but something seemed off. Overall, we were a little disappointed.

Tommy O.

Catching up on Yelp reviews as I visited this location of Leo Burdock back in October. Leo Burdock is rated as one of the best fish n chips place in Dublin. I visited on a Saturday night around 6pm before the Ireland Rugby match in the World Cup and there was no line. It's a small place with some seating in the back. The vibe was definitely fast food/cheap eats and it smelled really good. They give you tartar sauce and ketchup. There is vinegar at the table and they bring the food to you. I ordered the Smoked Cod & Chips, Coke, water, and some garlic sauce. The cost was about €20. The fish was huge and they give you a ton of chips. I thought the fish was good. It was super crispy and it had decent flavor. The fries were not that good though and they needed to be crispier. I liked the garlic sauce, but it just came in some package. I thought it would have been house-made or something. I thought the workers were friendly and the food was cooked to order very quickly. I didn't like that I had to cut the fish with a plastic fork and knife as that made it very hard to cut. I think it would be good to have actual silverware or better plastic. Overall, I thought Leo Burdock was a ok! Although I definitely enjoyed my fish n chips at The Fish Box in Dingle a lot better. I actually consider fish n chips to be a very bland meal (almost like drunk food) and I don't expect too much from it. It's more about the crispiness of the fish, portion size, and chips for me. I think that the chips could definitely be improved as they needed to be crispier. If you want a quick bite and you are craving fish n chips, then I think Leo Burdock is a good choice, but you can probably find better options. It definitely hit the spot!

Smoked cod & chips. Not great.
Heather E.

Service was the highlight of this trip. I would give more stars to service alone but the food was that disappointing. I'm really sad about this one. I wanted a great fish and chips meal. This place was recommended by a local so I was pumped thinking my resource was a good one. I had the smoked cod with chips. The fish was so over cooked it was almost as hard as the breading. The breading fell right off (as if it had never been fried in the first place). The chips were soggy and had way too much salt to even digest. The garlic sauce was decent. I was so disappointed I couldn't even finish my meal. Not worth the price or the suffering of my taste buds. However, the saving grace- the service. Very friendly and hospitable staff in here! They made sure everyone was having a good time. Greeted every single person upon entering. While that was admirable, it's not enough for me to come back. This place was busy the entire visit. I'm assuming the touristy area helps keep foot traffic in here. With so much competition around, this place could use some improvements.

Fish and Chips wrapped in a Bag
Devin F.

For all the hype and popularity surrounding Leo Burdocks we had to give it a shot. However, I can't recommend going here. The Fish and Chips were soggy after immediately getting our food. The portion size is great but flavor is lack luster and the sogginess doesn't help. They usually wrap your order in paper then throw it in a bag. So I would highly recommend eating it right away if you do give it a shot. They have multiple locations in downtown Dublin if you want to give them a shot.

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Overrated. A bit greasy. Soggy fries. We were recommended by a friend, walked a mile in Dublin to get there. Disappointed.

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Wow, truly awful. We were starving... we couldn't even finish the fish. Frozen fish and barely cooked chips. Shame in this place.

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Quick review for a quick lunch stop. We shared an Irish Lamb Stew: meat and vegetables in gravy…read morewith a layer of mash(ed potatoes) on top. The meat and veggies were plentiful, the portion generous, and it was tasty enough but maybe on the bland side? It was served with a side of braised red cabbage which we really liked: sweet but not sour like pickled cabbage. And house-made brown stout bread, also very good. The wife had a Guinness and I, thinking it too cliché to order Guinness as a tourist in Ireland, tried a different stout whose name I've forgotten from the ample selection. But comparing the two, so much better! The menu offers a wide variety of traditional Irish dishes, more than most of the similar pubs in the area. As well as the other expected pub type food: sandwiches, burgers, etc. As for desserts, if we were hungrier, the wife might have ordered the Irish Whiskey Bread & Butter Pudding. The hubby would probably get his dessert later, as the selection was limited and neither that nor the Apple Crumble appealed. Sitting at the bar we had a more personalized experience than were we at a table. The bartender offered to take a photo of me behind the bar which I of course accepted. We made the right choice in coming here.

Walked in alone. Friendly staff, brought me some samples drinks and gave me recommendations…read more Seafood chowder is creamy and full of different ingredients; not salty at all, the fresh pea sprouts added a tinge of sweetness and different layers of flavor to the chowder. Like the chewy but flavorful House stout bread which comes with chowder. So surprisingly to have live music on site. The guitarist and his beautiful music is truly a plus to my Irish night pub experience.

Leo Burdock - fishnchips - Updated May 2026

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