About The Saddle Room Restaurant
Inside the iconic Shelbourne Hotel on St Stephen's Green, The Saddle Room is where luxury brunch meets Dublin's grand heritage. This opulent spot, with its equestrian-themed decor of leather saddles and polished wood panelling, has been wowing brunch lovers since the hotel's heyday. As a local, I reckon it's the premium pick for brunch in St Stephen's Green; imagine sipping champagne cocktails while gazing at the park's manicured lawns through floor-to-ceiling windows. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like Dublin royalty, especially after a morning constitutional around the Green.
What to Expect
Brunch service starts at 9am weekends, featuring a lavish menu of refined dishes. Signature is the Saddle Room eggs Benedict with smoked salmon from Burren Smokehouse, draped in velvety hollandaise. Meat lovers rave about the dry-aged steak and eggs, while lighter choices include French toast with seasonal berries and clotted cream. Their bottomless mimosa option adds sparkle. Coffee is Illy, strong and smooth, and the pastry basket overflows with buttery croissants. The atmosphere buzzes with well-heeled Dubliners and tourists, backed by impeccable service in a room dripping with history; Oscar Wilde once dined hereabouts.
Insider Tips
Book ahead; it's popular with hotel guests and after-church crowds from nearby Newman University Church. Request a park-view table for that Green vista. Try the house Bloody Mary with Irish whiskey for a kick. Post-brunch, explore the hotel's spa or wander to the National Gallery next door. Splurge on the brunch platter for two; it's shareable value at luxury prices, around €35-60 per person. In winter, the roaring fire adds cosiness. It's not everyday brunch; it's an event, perfect for special occasions amid St Stephen's Green's elegant neighbourhood.