The Guinea Pig restaurant, is situated in the medieval, heritage town of Dalkey, home to the rich and famous of sport, stage and screen. Walk along the coast to Bulloch and Coliemore Harbours, once the main ports of Dublin. Visit the Heritage Centre and soak up the atmosphere of this unique town, with its written history traced to 727AD.

The restaurant was first opened in 1957; it was soon the established haunt of locals and the stars of screen filming in Ardmore Studios in Bray. Regular stars were John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, John Ford and Peter Ustinov. Mervyn Stewart and his family purchased the restaurant in 1978 and continued this tradition. Regulars included Hugh Leonard, Maeve Binchy, Enya, Lisa Stanfield, Bono, The Edge, Liam Neeson, Sir Cliff Richard, Meryl Streep and many more.

French chef-owner Jérôme Fernandes, continues the tradition and good work established by the restaurant’s previous owners, while bringing his own experience and passion to the kitchen.

The restaurant retains its timeless atmosphere and classic character, creating the warm and welcoming setting that our customers have come to know and enjoy. Our focus remains on a classic dining experience, with consistently good food prepared by Jérôme and his kitchen team, complimented by courteous, attentive service under the supervision of our restaurant manager, Kevin O’Gorman.

We are proud to offer a restaurant where good food, welcoming hospitality and a sense of tradition remain at the heart of the experience.