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“New Years eve treat”
Review of The Bucks Head

The Bucks Head
Ranked #1 of 8 Restaurants in Dundrum
Certificate of Excellence
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Reviewed 2 January 2025 via mobile

Professional and polished
Feels like a special dining experience. High quality local produce, cooked with care and attention, and served beautifully
A real hidden gem in Dundrum
Highly recommend

Date of visit: December 2024
Thank Ferg51
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Reviewed 21 December 2024 via mobile

Lovely food, lovely ambience and surroundings.
One thing I don’t like is the automatic addition of a
10% service charge. I have no problem tipping but want it to be on my terms.

Date of visit: December 2024
Thank Damian R
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Reviewed 12 December 2024

When it comes to food, this restaurant has the most amazing menu. A group of 12 of us went for lunch and the presentation of, flavour and long lasting delicious food left us longing for more. The staff are very professional and have full knowledge of wines, menus and recommendations. I can honestly say, this is top level food, you will not be sorry having visited. I look forward to going back with my husband. The restaurants ambience is so delightful.

Date of visit: December 2024
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Thank MaryKateNI19
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Reviewed 3 December 2024 via mobile

Have just experienced a fabulous family meal celebration for my son’s 30th birthday.
The impressive exterior and welcoming entrance are warm and inviting.
The varied menu was enticing and the food certainly delivered-it was delicious.
All staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Would definitely have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant if you are looking for great service,food and atmosphere!

Date of visit: November 2024
Thank Jmc196
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Reviewed 1 December 2024 via mobile

This review comes after two visits in a month so is on balance.
The Bucks Head was a favourite of mine twenty odd years ago but had lost its lustre so I was excited to hear that it had been taken over and refurbished by a competent pair of hands.
The first impression is good. The entrance is welcoming and cozy.
The next bit felt less welcoming however.
Several paper menus were gathered up and handed to us by a not terribly friendly server to carry to our seats which felt odd and conveyor- like.
As it transpired the menus included a bar menu, a restaurant menu and a fish menu which we were told we were welcome to mix and match.
The " snacks " separated from "starters" which included oysters priced singularly seemed unnecessarily fussy and I was genuinely shocked that the oysters were from Carlingford when Dundrum oysters are harvested metres from the door.
The oysters were good however and the green olives plump and delicious, not unnaturally from Spain!
I ordered a flat iron steak sandwich which came with chips and my friend ordered scallops.
Confusingly the sauce and sides for the scallops had to be chosen separately.
My steak was ordered pink and came very overdone and obscured by rocket leaves . The sandwich element of the sandwich was soggy with gravy and the steak tough. My friends scallops were tasty but tiny - queenies rather than scallops.
The accompanying chips appeared to be not great quality " chill" chips and had a dry texture.
A trip to Dundrum when I'm so lucky to live near some amazinging and consistent restaurants takes me out of my comfort zone so I really wanted to fall back in love with this old favourite.
Unfortunately being disappointed so soon after a decent first visit means I'll be staying close to home in future.

Date of visit: November 2024
Thank Avril B
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