Pitt Bro's is one of the best places to go if you want copious amounts of meat at a decent price! I personally prefer it to the Meat wagon in Smithfield and given that you have the option of free ice cream (which you probably will be too full to eat) it's a fantastic restaurant situated in the very centre of dublin. The only issue I would have with the place is that there is almost always a queue and you may be waiting up to half an hour for a table and as I have seen other reviewers mention the Mac and cheese is quite disappointing! However given that the staff are super friendly, the food (other than the Mac and cheese) is fantastic and is basically every meat lovers wet dream I decided to give a very well deserved 4/5 stars! read more

To be honest I wouldn't go back. They were unprofessional and didn't offer any items that were edible. So many other good options in Dublin and the surrounding cities. The toasties at Costa Coffee are a great choice if you need something quickly. read more

Go for the meat, stay for the free ice cream! Granted you'll be too full to fully enjoy said ice cream, but half the fun of it is pulling your own 99! Yep I know, I'm easily entertained... Pitt Bros is cheap, quick, tasty and super laid back. The staff all look like they fell put of a 50s pin up calendar (except *with* clothes) and have the old school service charm to match. There's no table service-you order at the counter-which is a little confusing at first but once this is out of the way it's plain sailing. The humour and attitude of Pitt bros is best seen from its window: there's nearly always something smart, funny or clever scrawled across the front of the restaurant (unless you're vegetarian...then you may not approve so much). Try it out - and get the Mac & cheese! read more

I went here about 3 weeks ago and there was a line as soon as i arrived. No problem, got seated right away. They have high top tables and long tables to be shared with other customers. You walk up to order and pay. I'm not really gonna go into the concept of the place...it's pretty simple....sit down BBQ in Dublin. I got the Pulled Pork Sandwich-side of beans. Now i currently live in North Carolina (USA)....and in the south they pretty much invented BBQ. The meat was great and lean-not fatty. There was a lack of sauce but they provide more in bottles on the table. Overall the sandwich was good and i'd probably get it again. The beans were nothing i ever came across before. The taste just wasn't there and it was in some sort of watery mixture. Also the cole slaw is just lettuce and shredded carrots....you add your own mayo which is also in a bottle on the table. It's nice if your picky and want to control how much or little sauce you want on your food. You also get free ice cream. read more

Disclosure: I LOVE BBQ OK, now that's out of the way. They're masters of social media & creating a buzz, but you know what? It's well deserved. A little more expensive for "Casual" dining, but it's a real draw right now. Nice place, great decor & location. Fantastic range or American craft beers. Pulled pork sandwich was a mistake, because now that's all I want. read more

The service, no frill ambiance and low prices make this place a no brainer for a casual evening meal. Our group of 3 split the meat plate, ribs, pork, and brisket, and had 4 sides, mac & cheese, chips, onion rings, and the slaw. The cost was €31 and we were stuffed! pros: price, friendly staff, heavily staffed, fun music, bright-positive ambiance, quality of food, time it took to get food after seated cons: they gave us a warm beer, no waiting area, no coat rack or umbrella bucket, needed more bbq sauce options, coed bathrooms. The cons aren't deal breakers. If you're curious, give this place a try. If you don't love the smell when you walk in the door, maybe it's not the place for you. read more

At first: I hope you know what BBQ is, because we in Europe tend to call everything grilled barbecue which is a pity - because you almost never get real good BBQ. This one is a real one. And it is excellent. First, the minimal interior is great and has some hipster food style - you gotta like that or not. That's just personal preference. And the food so tender, so soft, so juicy. And the fries - I love fries, and I don't like greasy chips which is pickle to do that in Ireland, I know. But still, got there if you love good meat. If you are a vegetarian... bad luck. read more

Pitt Bros - Brisket with Onion Rings and Slaw, and a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. - New American Near Me - Dublin, D

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Comparing this restaurant with the Bison BBQ 3 stars are enough. The restaurant atmosphere is quite similar and the service staff is really friendly. Especially the "manager". His knowledge about beer brands is really good ;) and he is taking good care of all customers. Anyway the food is ok. But only OK. the spear ribs and the chicken can not be compared with the Bison quality of preparation. I completely missed the smoky taste which I expected in a BBQ restaurant. I ordered the Meat Combo which is a huge dish. The sides where also "only 3stars". The marrow potato mash wash kind of uninteresting. The mac and cheese were ok. If someone would ask me for a recommendation I would recommend the Bison BBQ. I think these two belong to the same owner anyway... Please correct me if I am wrong! read more

Pitt Bros - Nice presentation!!! - New American Near Me - Dublin, D

Huge portions! I'd have to go as far as saying that the Pulled Pork Meal is too big. It could be shared between two people for lunch. If you're very hungry and have a big appetite it is definitely your best bet. At €12 it's not the cheapest option in town but the Pulled Pork sandwich is half that price. Now the bad stuff: The queue system is weird and annoying and the Pulled Pork isn't better than in other places (is that a bad thing?). Worth a second look. read more

The food wasn't that flavorful, had to drown it in BBQ to eat it. The Mac and. Cheese was great. There spin on ICE TEA was good. The customer service was really good too. read more

BBQ in Ireland? Had to try it out, and overall wasn't too bad, but don't expect your Texas or Carolina BBQ from the USA. This small place is located across from the Temple Bar district, but still in the center of the hustle and bustle of the area. Once you are seated by the staff, you go to the counter to order your food, and then the staff delivers directly to you. Fairly efficient with amount of traffic this places will serve. They have their own Ales, Lagers, and Ciders, along with some IPAs, which we all tried and found very cold and refreshing. The BBQ lacks the heavy smoke ring that is a result of smoking meats all days, but most the meats all maintained the flavor of BBQ. A number of sides are available for your meals, and the most outstanding ones were the Mac n Cheese (cheesy and smoky flavor), and Onion Rings (white sweet onions in a light crust). A least favored was the Cole Slaw (a bit dry and lack the bite of a good slaw). They have a wide selection of meats, and we tired both types of ribs, chicken, sausage, pork and brisket. Most of them were nicely prepared, and tender as they should be, except for the sausage which was well overdone, and dry in the inside. There are 4 types of sauce on the table, beware of one of these, as its very spicy (no labels on the sauces) - the sauces were all water thin, and would benefit from a thicker consistency to cling to the meats. The service was very friendly and efficient, the only suggestion would be for them to explain the sauces, and what may pair the best with the meats. Recommendation for the meats, would be the Pitt Bro Ribs (meaty, smoked and then flamed on the grill), the Brisket (thick sliced and tender, with Mac n Cheese and Onion Rings. Bonus, Soft Serve Ice Cream is served with every meal. And go early for a table by the window, great people watching location. read more

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Went once with family, and was so good came back two weeks later with friends. A choice of one meat and two of their many delicious sides for 13-16 euro, and boy is it filling! I cannot stress enough how tender and juicy the ribs were. Also free self serve ice cream! Another handy option is that you pay at the counter up front for each meal, so no mess or fuss trying to split the bill. And if you want another one of the craft beers on offer, just go to the counter and pay. No pints, only bottles, but they were nice so I'll let it slide. Really great for groups. Looking forward to my third visit! read more

Pitt Bros - Fantastic ribs!!! - New American Near Me - Dublin, D

I got the combo lunch meal for €10 and for a delicious burger, drink, smoky beans and ice cream. I will definitely be going here again because it is something new and the burger was excellent. The free all-you-can-eat ice cream was the icing on the cake! Nice venue and really helpful staff. read more

Best place for pulled pork in Dublin... So far. I was heading to Boojum for what would have been my first time As I was walking down Georges street I got an overwhelming smell of sexy BBQ beef. I turned to see the haven of pork that is Pitt bro's. As I attempted to walk to Boojum I had to turn around and go back. Then I turned back for boojum once more but got sucker punched onto the BBQ train. I walked into this cavern of sweet smells and was swiftly shown a seat and given a menu. I am a man for my deals and spotted the bun burger and chips for 10 euro. As I gazed at the reclaimed pallet wooden roof I lost track of time and space however the fine maiden waitress informed me to order at the bar. I floated on the heavenly BBQ odours to the counter where I ordered a pulled pork bap, Chips & homemade lemonade. After I had inspected the three sauces on the table and finally came to the realisation that i was indeed alive and in a restaurant, not bathing in a cloud full of BBQ pulled pork, the food arrived. It was amazing. The bun was perfectly crisp and premium. There was so much pulled pork I took half it off to drown with BBQ sauce and accompany my lonely mug if chips. One sauce was nice and hot, I do like me spices. One was a mild BBQ but had the unbelievable intriguing taste which seemed extraterrestrial and the third was a bland Carolina sauce which looked like mayo and a very forgettable taste. The lemonade was hearty and organic, bitterly hit the spot . The decor is lovely, dim and chilled. Staff where nice however one waitress was awkwardly intrusive to the people i sat next to and made me feel uneasy as she walked around constantly & eagerly waiting to bring another plate to the kitchen to retrieve another Scooby snack. I will return again. I didn't realise there was such a good BBQ place in town. Thrilled. Cannot believe I missed out on the free fuc**ng ice cream tho! read more

Pitt Bros - Pulled pork bap - New American Near Me - Dublin, D

Lovely big portions of BBQ & great value too. Only gripe is the whole pay before you get anything. read more

Pitt Bros - New American Near Me - Dublin, D

Pitt Bros. Does an excellent job cooking their meat. The pulled pork that I had was tender and juicy without being "mushy". The sides were very good, onion rings and mac n cheese (could have been cheesier). Only disappointments were the sauces. The South Carolina sauce was sort of flavorless and could use more horseradish and vinegar. The two unidentified red sauces were odd; one tasted like a chili - curry blend and the other was like a tumeric, mustard red sauce. Kansas City bbq fans will not find the typical brown sugar style sauce that they are used to. This place has a unique take on bbq and I would definitely come back. read more

Finally a great BBQ place in Dublin! I've become a regular here over the past few months, the food is delicious with generous portion sizes, the staff is friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is casual and warm. The food is great ... the chicken, mac and cheese and corn cobs are my "go to" reliable s but the brisket and pulled pork are excellent too. The ice cream cone machine as a dessert is GENIUS and great fun for the adults and kids alike. If you want a happy medium between "fast food" and a full on sit down meal this is an excellent compromise, highly recommended! read more

Food was quite average but service was decent... We went for lunch here and where greeted and brought to our seats. We each ordered the BBQ ribs and were severely disappointed by what we received...two portions of uneatable, tough ribs which had virtually no meat on the bone what so ever. We then called the waiter over and he was very pleasant about the situation and provides us with new portions of whatever we wanted from the menu! Overall the customer service was brilliant but the food was highly disappointing! read more

A friend who lives in the city recommended we eat here! I am glad we listened, it's a cool place. There is a big table in the middle of the room, and you can be sat next to a complete stranger. There are other private tables available! They have a good range of local beers and ciders and gave us water for the table. I ordered the Pork Bun and a side of fries, the food was superb. You also get a free ice cream, which you help yourself to at the end. If you are in Dublin it's well worth a visit! read more

Very overrated. The decor looked very hip and people seem to rave about this place so thought it was worth trying. However, my high expectations were dashed as soon as I tasted the pulled pork bun. As it is a BBQ joint I thought the pulled pork would be tender and melt-in-your-mouth. It was tough and chewy although it did retain its smoky flavour. The slaw lacked flavour so it wasn't exciting in any way... A little mustard would have given it some oomph. read more

Pitt Bros - Pulled pork bun and slaw - New American Near Me - Dublin, D

Went here on Saturday night with three other friends and weren't disappointed with the food. Enjoyed some really good ribs, chicken and pulled pork. Shared a combo meal with a friend (three meats and two sides) which at 20 quid between us seemed like good value but it's one of those offerings where it's a little too big for just one person, but definitely not enough to share between 2. I guess we sort of felt that should be pointed out when ordering or on the menu somewhere? Also, we were seated beside 2 of the driest tourists ever in existence who glared and tutted at anyone enjoying their evening. So all in all a good spot but deducting a star for the dry ball dining companions that there was no getting away from and the misleading combo plate offering. Yours truly, Still a little hungry if I'm honest. read more

After two weeks of touring Scotland and Ireland on our holiday from the U.S., my family was just about done with the chicken, fish, and muesli that we had been eating at the hotels each night. Nothing against the tour group, but let's face it: the same choices every day get old, and after eating Milano's pizza numerous times, we were ready for a palate cleanser. My wife found that Pitt Bros. was close to our hotel and insisted we go. First impression: A polished up Southern joint, plenty of wood, some of the restaurant looks to be inspired by the Famous Dave's BBQ chain in the States, which is not bad. There is a hipster element to the place, admittedly, but it's the type that is very focused on perfecting a craft, and in this application, is endearing, not annoying. Friendly staff. Very glad to see a drink serving that was bigger than a shot. Sweet tea was a surprise to find, but is very good and flavorful, but isn't the syrup that is true Southern sweet tea. Nobody had anything bad to say about the food at all. They ate brisket and the pulled pork. I had the burger, because in my experiences, most slow-cook BBQ joints tend to ignore burgers over the rest of the meats. That was certainly not the case here. Pitt Bros. has done a masterful job of combining the best of American cooking with European elements (fresh vegetables, tasty breads, and are those pickles home-made?) The free ice-cream at the end was a nice touch, though the ice-cream machine is ...well, a bit aggressive. That serving handle is an "on/off switch", so be careful. All in all Pitt Bros. really impressed us. It's one of the better American places we saw and the food could easily trump what's served in the States, even in BBQ-heavy locations like South Carolina and Texas. Well done. read more

Went here a while back and to be honest I thought the place was one of the nicer places for a BBQ. I had Pitt Bros burger and it was delicious, only thing wrong with it was that most of the burger kept falling out of the buns... The portion they give you is huge and for only that I was very hungry that day I'd say most of the food would have gone to waste, to be fair its better to have a big portion than having a small portion isn't it? The price of the food is relevantly cheap and the service is quick I thought. I will be returning back there soon enough I'd say. read more

Who knew BBQ in Dublin Ireland could be so hip and tasty. What a friendly attentive staff.

Please stop calling this American BBQ! Meat was tasteless no smoke flavor,meat was not rubbed with spices of any kind.the four sauces were all terrible in every way possible.but it's ok they give u free ice cream ,oh boy! These people would not stand a chance in the U.S . read more

It's all a bit "meh". I have been here on a number of occasions and have never been blown away. The first couple of times I went for the Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket. I found the food very bland and lacked depth of flavour. I also found that the bottled sauces were weak and didn't add any character to the meal. Sides were grand - standard enough fare, nothing to get giddy over. I came here for a third time for a friends birthday recently. Despite not taking bookings, the restaurant managed to accommodate 10 of us with ease. Feeling rather dubious about eating here again, I opted for the Ribs to which I was pleasantly surprised by the balance of flavour. However I do feel they were a little tough & could have done with being sous-vide for a little longer. I did get a taste of a friends brisket, which I still found to be extremely bland and unbalanced. The concept is great, and the decor lends itself suitably to the fast casual dining experience - no fuss with a hint of quirkiness. The meal and 1 beer came to around €17 which is good value. I think if the chefs altered their recipe slightly, and reformulated the sauces they would be on to a winner. I would love to see a restaurant in Dublin do an authentic Texas style slow smoked brisket, with that crowd pleasing bark. read more

I love this place. I found it on Yelp a while ago and I was immediately sold seeing the reviews and photos. Everything looks great, the music is awesome and the staff very friendly. The food is incredible (although I was never able to finish my plate, it's tooo much). You want good BBQ go there. The brisket + mac n cheese + fries: perfect. read more

Really love this place! Food is so flavourful and the portions are huge. Got the chicken burger and it probably the best I've ever had; the meat was cooked perfectly. There are a number of interesting sides to choose from - mac & cheese is a fav. Student deal makes it even better! read more

I visited this place recently with some friends and was very disappointed. 1. You have to order at the counter. 2. The food was only meh 3. Eat fast, the metal trays they serve it on ensures your food goes cold pretty quickly. 4. Don't order the salad unless you like a bowl of tomatoes and nothing else. We spent about 35 quid here and felt hungry again 2 hours later. as the portions are not very big. I mean they are styling themselves on a US BBQ joint but doesn't deliver at all on the servings. Perhaps a quick eat for lunch but for dinner avoid at all costs, unless you want to go hungry 2 hours later. All in all I will need to be persuaded to ever go back. read more

This place sucked. The service? Horrible. The two waitresses we had were rude when we asked for a refund for our meal which only had a bite or two out of it. The food itself also below par. The pulled pork was very dry and the bbq sauce was disgusting. The brisket was also tough and dry. Mac and cheese though was pretty good. Also the ambiance was fantastic. read more

Superb!!!!!!! and a free Ice Cream, come on!!!!!!!

Shut up and take my money. The food is delicious, the staff is super friendly, and you get free ice cream. I would live here, but I'm pretty sure that's illegal. The ONE drawback is that I wish they served BEEF ribs. Still, I manage to work around this handicap of theirs. But it would be a plus!! read more

The bf and I decided some food was in order if we wanted grab a pint with friends so we headed over to Pitt Bros to introduce my Italian love to the generous portions of animal on offer there. He went for the 'Pitt Bro Burger' deal (+one side at €12.95) and I decided (when in Rome), to be a pig and order the 'MEAT Combo' (3 meats+two sides at €19.95) plus another side of onion rings for €3.50 with a beer for €5.90. I've been here before and know how insanely dangerously good the bone marrow mash is so I had two servings of that for the two sides in the combo, 'generously' managing to give my boyfriend one of them decide my greedy stomach's protests. His burger came out looking pretty damn amazing with a side of 'hush puppies'. The burger was delicious and was loaded with beef, veggies and the bun was nice and soft and not too thick, enabling actually successful flavour-rounded bites. Alas, the 'hush puppies', a weird blend of what we think was corn and cornmeal deep fat fried and loaded with cholesterol (yes, yes, we were in Pitt Bros, we know how unhealthy it is) were disappointing and rather sickly. Despite it being a meat and lard laden place, the 'hush puppies' genuinely appears to be on the menu simply for the sake of preemptive winter insulation/successfully killing a broken heart if someone's there for comfort eating. After two small bites, they were banished from the meal. My combo took some time (I ordered two portions of ribs and a brisket along with my murderous marrow mash and the side of onion rings) but heavens to betsy, was it worth the wait (and weight). A group of four grown men lapsed into silence as my meal was brought to me, disbelief apparent in their eyes at so much food coming out on one wooden board. We spoke briefly and they took down the 'meat combo' for future reference and wished me luck with this gargantuan feat. The serving was unbelievable and I think probably more generous than usual given the hour (10pm). The two rack of ribs couldn't possibly be from the same pig, they were huge and all but covering the wooden board, shunting the sides precariously on the edge. The brisket was cleverly hidden underneath this sacrifice to Adaphagia (Goddess of Gluttony) and the boyfriend actually stopped eating his meal to emit the statement "What. The. F**k", his eyes sliding from my meal to my stature and back to the meal, before shaking his head (and possibly wondering if I would reach my 26th birthday and should he bow out now.) I was intimidated but willing to give it a go and started as I meant to go on. The ribs were Un.Be.Liev.Able. and worth this bastardisation of English. They were really really good, and the BBQ sauce had no semblance to the type of 'BBQ' sauce you get from Mizonni's or Dominos or the BBQy disappointments from a lot of burrito places. It was rich and smoky, sweet tangy and sour and though the ribs were drenched in it, you still managed to get a taste of the actual meat, which was cooked to utter perfection, sliding off the bone with no issue. I devoured the first batch with the bf, who, having tasted them admitted he regretted getting the burger afterall but the bone marrow mash put the breaks on my appetite and so the other rack and brisket were left temporarily. (I'll discuss the brisket matter shortly) Coming to the mash, I cannot express how good it is, you just have to try them. Screw the fries, the burnt end beans, corn or slaw (I can't comment on the salad or mac+cheese.. Yet) and especially screw the 'hush puppies', order the bone marrow mash and relish the warmth, the creaminess, the butteriness, the coronary-heart-disease-ness (no really, they were really really really bad for you. I mean it, it's sinful and deadly but, like most things that are bad for us, terribly enjoyable.) You will not encounter better mash potatoes besides Chapter One(!) Mash massacred, I shared out the onion rings, which were good and crispy but not as good as I recalled but we picked at them, though they were a bit too oily and a bit cold (he had tried them at the start and they were already quite lukewarm). 1 star deducted. Brisket. I have to admit I was sorely disappointed with the brisket. Despite sheltering under a roof of roasting ribs, the brisket was cold. And I emphasis that, it was cold. The portion was exceedingly generous (diagonally reaching end to end of the board) but it hadn't been warm in a long time and thus after one bite, I decided it would be better to get a doggy bag for that and the remaining ribs and make a brisket based stir fry the next day. The other lost star. We served ourselves our free ice creams (unlimited refills if you really want to load up on calories) and, with effort, went home, giving our ice creams to two men outside the George and wished them a good evening. Total: €42.30 (Once recovered, I be back for ribs. My main concern is that they don't provide the origin of the meat, or say if it was from Eire, which isn't a good sign! read more

Come in for the free ice cream, and leave with the shits. Lunch special is special indeed, bang for your buck and bomb for your butt. Playlist was ok, nothing like some Migos to distract you from flavorless food. They're probably going to block my ass for writing this, but someone needs to. read more

Good beer. Good food. Hardly any wait time despite being very busy. Got the ribs. Meat was great. 2 good sides included and all for just under fourteen bucks. Nicely impressed. read more

Novelty place, good value for the amount of food you get, I had the ribs which weren't spectacular but my boyfriend got the pulled pork which was delish! Nice selection of craft beers as well! Would probably come here again but wouldn't be ranting and raving about it! Pulling your own ice cream after your meal was the best part read more

Hmmm, it was ok. I think that sums it up. A lot of meat for the money and tasty enough but doesnt wow me in any way.

Not at all what you may think. Food was well below par. Chicken and brisket were both very dry and there was no evidence of barbecued food. Food is also served on cold lunch trays. It also didn't help that for such a small menu, they were sold out of 3 things. Felt rushed to leave even before I had finished, the waiter went to grab my tray as I ate. ( Just because one half of the table is finished doesn't mean the table is) The decor of the restaurant is lovely and the selection of drinks available are delicious however the food was too much of a disappointment . A real let down. read more

The decor is great, the layout is basically two long tables for sharing with other couples/groups, and 10 or so individual tables for 2-3 along the sides. We wanted to wait for one of these and the waiter was happy to let us. A group of 7 were in the queue behind us and I was impressed with the practicality of the staff, you can leave a number and they will call you within approx 3/4's of an hour [on a busy friday] for groups of five or more. The food was good, the pulled pork was a lot nicer than the ribs but in defence of the ribs they were the meatiest I've ever had and the sauce was nice enough. The sides were lovely, I had the slaw and bone marrow mash, my friend had the burnt beans and fries. The mash was served incredibly hot almost burn your mouth off temperature. We both would have preferred a greater selection of beers, there were mostly ales available. There were no desert options for my friend who can't eat dairy. But I had fun and no problems with pulling my own cone. I'd eat here again but I wont be ordering the ribs. read more

The BBQ sauce and white sauce were...not great. The pulled pork was decent. The ribs did not have a lot of meat. I did really like the restaurant itself! A true southern BBQ joint look! Lively, warm, paper towels at the ready. Back to the pulled pork: I think it was probably the best of all the meats! We got a platter so I did get to try 3 different kinds. It was marinated for a long time as it was really pull-y and juicy! I wanted more tangy flavor though. I'd suggest going here with a friend to catch up and share a meal! You won't be missing out if you go elsewhere though! read more