I only come around Christmas, so I can't speak to how it is at other times of the year. It's surprisingly a good option for days when everyone is looking to go out because there is a large dining area (inside and covered and heated patio). The food is also surprisingly good. They even have a handful of craft beers in addition to the old standards, though the wine isn't an option you should go with. The only issue, again potentially due to the time of year I go, is the service is very inconsistent. You could be waiting 30 minutes for your beer, or you could have one delivered the second you finish your first. read more

Prior to Covid, I had been dining here at least two to three Sundays of anny given month with my family for almost a decade. I've seen it change ownership and evolve in that time, and although the prices may be a little steep - I do appreciate the setting, the welcoming atmosphere and the Long Island Iced Teas. read more

Excellent food and service. Their staff are so friendly. Feeling looked after all the time. Great food too! We had a steak and fish goujon. Big portion and reasonable price. Also nice location. read more

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I came in here on a Saturday afternoon for a snack & coffee before a late dinner elsewhere. I've been here before and enjoyed it, however today I just wanted a panini or sandwich. As it turns out they only do sandwiches on weekday lunchtimes......in Ireland?!?!!! So I was reduced to choosing from the starters. Myself and my vegetation companion decided to share the platter.....wings, onion rings, garlic bread, wedges, and chilli nachos. All were average! The chilli was full of grease, the wedges were nice but tiny, and the onion rings were of the frozen variety. All in all a very poor show. It's a pity because this place could be so much more. The location is excellent, staff are very friendly and courteous. Why they can't make a simple open sandwich, when they have a full working kitchen, is beyond me! read more

Came here a few times for work meals or. for catch ups with the girls. Nice setting beside the canal - especially when you get nice weather its really nice to sit outside, have a few drinks & a catch up!! I've only eaten in the bar & the bar food menu is pretty decent. I'd recommend the Thai Chicken Curry or the Cajun Chicken Burger. They also have a set menu. I think it's €15 for two courses or €19 for three courses. Not close to the shopping centre or Blanchardstown village but it's worth taking a trip here! read more

I think it is now called the Dam Square Bistro in the Twelfth Lock Hotel, but locals just call it the Twelfth Lock. It's maybe a bit more upmarket than other places in Castleknock, but that doesn't necessarily mean pricey though, they do a set lunch menu for 25 Euro per person, which includes 3 courses and the food is very good here... the Cajun Chicken Burger is particularly yummy and so is the chowder if you're only a wee bit hungry. The Bar area is nice as well, open and bright, and the staff are very nice. So, if you're in the area try the Twelfth Lock for lunch, dinner or just a few drinks. read more

You've got to try the nachos! ....I tell everyone that! Superb place for a casual bite to eat and a drink. Its located along the Royal Canal, and a train track (which is a little off putting) BUT, its a great place to chill out with some pals. During the good weather (which is rare), I would advise, get there early! The beer garden is perfect, but fills up quickly. read more

I was here yesterday evening, a Saturday. We arrived about 5.15pm and although there were plenty of cars outside in the car park there were still some seats to be had. We picked our seat, had a read of the menu and ordered. My partner had a sirloin steak and I chose the beef wrap. As always both were delicious with the portions being a lot more generous than the last few times we were there (several months ago) and apparently back to old standards. We enjoyed both meals immensely and despite the Ireland V All Blacks match being in tv it didn't get *too* noisy to talk either. The bill came to €31- the 10oz sirloin steak was €19 and came on a sizzling hot plate with onions, mushrooms, a side of pepper sauce and a small side salad and a choice of chips of wedges. The beef wrap also came with a choice of wedges or chips and a side salad and was chock full of beef strips for just €12. So much in it that I couldn't finish it which is unusual for me. A cosy spot for some nice food and a couple of drinks :) read more

The 12th lock has been closed for some time and has just reopened with a new owner and a massive refurb. Currently just the bar is open which serves food and later in the year they will open a fish restaurant. They have done a great job on the refurb although the layout is the same. The terrace is now covered over and there are lots more seats then there used to be - it really is such an amazing location right on the canal. It is also super easy to get to if you jump off the train at Castleknock station and walk along the canal for about 5 minutes. The menu in the bar is nice with good choice and the prices are fairly reasonable. I had fish and chips which was quite good and my friend had chicken strips which were very tasty. All of the food coming from the kitchen looked pretty good. The service was absolutely terrible and they seemed to have no idea what they were doing - it was like watching a comedy as they all ran around like headless chickens not knowing how to do anything. We got our drinks after we had finished the meal and even then they were the wrong drinks. Our waiter didn't know how to use the till so we had to wait 30 minutes for the bill. It would seems that they are all new staff so don't think it would be fair of me to judge them at this early stage so I will update my review when I have come back for a second time and I'm sure the service will have improved. read more

I will start by saying despite all its short comings I love the twelfth lock - it is without question my favourite place to drink in D.15 but sadly that's not saying much So I will start with the good. The location is amazing - sitting right on the canal and south west facing you can sit in the sun until the very last rays disappear behind the trees. There is something so lovely about sitting beside water and with the sound of the lock in the background it can be idillic. They have a great size beer garden and have extended out onto the grass with picnic tables ( without waiter service). The outdoor heaters however are never ever working and you will spend half your night watching various staff members try in vain to get them going. It is a short stroll from Castleknock train station , the 37 bus stop and they have a big car park so it's very easily accessible. The staff are grand although not terribly efficient and always incredibly anxious to give you the bill - they hardly have your plate cleared and the bill will be plonked down in front of you. I think turnover is the name of the game which doesn't make for a very relaxing evening. If you go to the bar to order a drink you'll be waiting. The food is fine but nothing special - frozen prawns in filo pastry, burgers with frozen chips - the usual hotel bar offering read more

I really love the The Twelfth Lock. I came here frequently for a pint or a cheap dinner. Even if it was bar food, it was extremely good. I loved getting their Seafood Pie or their beef burger. Trust me, they have one of the best burgers outside of the city centre. Since I am an American, I must point out that they play American Football on the televisions. I appreciated this since I love football. Interestingly enough, this is a mixed environment between a sports pub and good date place. Take your pick. I have never stayed at the hotel, but if you and your guest do stay at the hotel -- make a point to eat here at least once during your visit. read more

In Dublin on business, on Valentine's Day, and I'm somewhat sceptical about finding somewhere to have a light bite that isn't packed out with canoodling couples. I was pleasantly surprised arriving at Twelfth Lock Bar - although the place was fairly full (it doesn't seem to cater to a huge number of people, to be fair), the atmosphere was nice and relaxed and amenable for non-romantic socialising. There seems to be a fair mix of people coming here just for a drink and those, like me and my group, coming here for an informal dinner. The menu is very long, consisting of non-controversial pub fare - I had the scampi and chips (disappointingly, not in a basket), which had spent probably a couple of minutes too long in the deep fat fryer. Other choices were fish and chips, burgers, thai curry, caesar salad, lamb chops, &c. I'm told there's a full restaurant somewhere else in the complex, so I'm assuming that's how they can cope with supplying such a huge choice of food (although everything seems to come with chips). All in all, a nice place to come to for a chilled out drink and meal, with reasonable prices (Our meal with plenty of drinks came to about 20 EUR per person). Free wi-fi is available for all you road warriors. read more

I'm a regular customer at the 12 Lock and I must say I've always had a great experience there. They have a lovely open garden with tables looking out over the Royal Canal, or you can stay inside if the weather is not so great. Food is delicious and not overly expensive. The staff are always super friendly and helpful. They also have rooms, but I've never stayed there. So, if you're looking for a nice place to have a drink and a meal, or even stay the night around Castleknock, the 12th Lock is well recommended. read more

Great location and venue food is good..... stay away from the Cajun chicken burger though nothing Cajun about it.

Great food , great service, great staff..lovely beer garden area ...food is delicious and reasonably priced

Great stop for lunch. Excellent bar menu and efficient staff.

Very homely bar/ restaurant with lovely food and friendly staff. The outside decking area is perfect on a sunny day

Best pub\restaurant in dublin 15. The food is great and reasonably priced with an excellent selection of drink. Staff are great and on a sunny day it cannot be beaten. Would highly recommend read more

We were there on Saturday night for a drink and a bit to eat. I always thought of the place as a place to go for a drink rather than a restaurant. However, on Saturday there was a huge turnover. People came in, had a drink and food and left, only to be replaced by others doing the same thing. Both the food and the atmosphere were very good. They have a couple of foreign beers on draught. The food was reasonably priced. Downside is that toilets are too far away from the drinking area, but I'll be back anyway. read more

Great beer garden in D15 with selection of craft beers as well as your regular line up

Nice place for a pint and some fish and chips. Good staff and atmosphere, especially If you seat outside on a sunny day.

Twelfth Lock has a great location and the only negative is that sometimes it is hard to get seated outside. The staff are very friendly and the food is great. Good value by todays standard. They definitely have the best Cajun Burger i have ever had. read more

Often come here on a sunny day. There's a big outdoor area with picnic tables. Nothing better than sitting outside drinking pints in the sun with your closest friends :) The bar inside is nice, service is good and the food is nice. They also have a covered smoking area with patio heaters. Really nice walk along the canal to get there, just be careful walking home if you've spent 10 hours tanning the beers. The prices of drinks here is a bit frustrating, because I'm quite fond of the odd Cpt Morgans and Coke, and I'm a very thirsty man. I'll edit this if I'm wrong, but I'm quite sure it's over 7 quid for one. If I wasn't desperately trying to look sophisticated in front of my friends, I'd just just stash some offo booze by the canal outside and make my way out there at every "toilet break" to top up. As I write this, I'm realizing how stupid I am, not to have been doing this all along. read more

Good bar, good location, good pub food, good beer, good staff. Can't complain and is a welcome change in the area.