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Sova Vegan Butcher

Dublin's original plant-based butcher shop turned restaurant

  • CuisineVegan
  • CategoryCasual
  • VibeRelaxed, casual neighbourhood spot
  • Rating★ 4.5
  • Price€€ (mains €15–€22 / ~$16.50–$24.20)
Sova Vegan Butcher

A small Pleasants Street restaurant that pioneered vegan 'butchery' in Dublin, curing and smoking its own plant-based meats in house. The lunch menu is lighter and cheaper than dinner, making it an easy stop between sightseeing in Portobello.

Practical information for Sova Vegan Butcher
Price €€ (mains €15–€22 / ~$16.50–$24.20)
Hours Tue–Fri 12:00–15:00 & 17:00–22:00, Sat 12:00–15:00 & 17:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–16:00; closed Mon
Reservations Recommended; call +353 86 775 8549
Address 51 Pleasants Street, Dublin 8, D08 EF24, Ireland

Signature dishes

  • Slow-braised jackfruit brisket
  • House-made vegan cheese plate
  • Cinnamon French toast with berries

Good to know

Known for
Dublin's most acclaimed vegan restaurant; 100% plant-based menu with house-crafted mock meats

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Location

51 Pleasants Street, Dublin 8, D08 EF24, Ireland

53.3316, -6.2668 View on map

Highlights

  • House-cured and smoked plant-based meats made on site
  • Separate lighter lunch and fuller dinner menus
  • Long-running local favourite, open since 2016

Tips for visiting

  • Sunday closes earlier (16:00) than other days — plan an early dinner or a late lunch if visiting then
  • The restaurant has no online booking system; call ahead for weekend dinner, especially Saturday