County Louth, Ireland
Discover Duende Gastro Bar in Drogheda offering a diverse menu, live music, and a cozy atmosphere. Outdoor seating, reservations, and family-friendly options available.
4.4 / 5
Guest rating
741
Reviews
Restaurant
Cuisine
County Louth
City
$$
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Opens at 12:00 PM
Duende Gastro Bar is located within Southgate Shopping Centre in Drogheda, Co. Louth. This restaurant serves a variety of dishes ranging from tapas and seafood to burgers and steaks, making it an appealing spot for lunch, dinner, or even a quick bite. The menu includes starters like crispy chicken wings and patatas bravas, mains including fish of the day and lamb shank, plus desserts such as churros and warm chocolate brownie.
The venue offers a casual yet trendy atmosphere with stylish, cozy seating and live music events. It attracts groups, tourists, and solo diners alike. Outdoor seating is available, enhancing the dining experience during warmer days. Accessibility features cover wheelchair access to entrances, restrooms, and seating areas.
Reservations are generally recommended, especially for brunch and dinner, to accommodate the restaurant’s popularity. Payment options include credit and debit cards as well as NFC mobile payments. The spot also caters well to families, offering a kids’ menu and high chairs.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When Duende Gastro Bar is open during the week.
Opens at 12:00 PM
Central County Louth, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Duende Gastro Bar.
What recent guests say after dining at Duende Gastro Bar.
Based on 741 guest reviews
Mandy Murray
Jun 19, 2026"The pizzas and burgers are fab. Cozy, chilled vibe. Good for groups. Lovely cocktails. Highly recommend. Parking outside and outdoor dining available. All the tables were reserved for food, not ideal if you just want a drink in the evenings. Recommend reserving a table"
Kevin Ford
Jun 09, 2026"Was there for late lunch the table attendant had beautiful smile and was ve ry friendly ! Have to say I'll be back for an evening for sure! Thanks Kev."
JD
May 21, 2026"I was not disappointed on my first visit here. Although there were some cons, the experience on a whole was incredible. It was very busy during my visit, which may have contributed to some cons. Pros: Staff are on the high-end. It's been a while since I've been to a restaurant where the staff is this friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere is top quality. It's stylish, colourful, and lively. Seems like a far cry from the rest of Southgate. The food is, simply put, phenomenal. It is well-presented, well-cooked, and so flavourful. The creme brulee stood out the most to me as the one of the very best desserts I've ever had eating out. They're open until late! This is quite rare to see of a restaurant in the area and a very welcome characteristic. Some nights even have live music, although I did not have the pleasure of experiencing that. Cons: All this quality does come at a steep price. Be prepared to really spend in this place. And the biggest con: it took exactly an hour from the time we sat down to the time we got our mains served. It even took roughly 30 minutes to serve the starter, which was simply bread, salad, and a bowl of hummus. Conclusion: This is a restaurant worthy of a stylish and incredible night out. I highly recommend it. The staff, food, and atmosphere more than made up for the slow service during that busy night. I will return for many more times."
Jessica Taissa
Apr 29, 2026"First time for dinner at duede And I have to say that was absolutely gorgeous Food was delicious, atmosphere was calm And a lovely interior design ."
Márcia Rossato
Apr 09, 2026"Pleasant environment. Good customer service. Amazing food. The price is a bite expense."
Georson Babu
Mar 26, 2026"Good food. Good Vibe and great staff. What else you need."
Nick H
Mar 20, 2026"One year later at all a very good experience again. Stunning Burger - unfortunately the sweet potato fries gone. The wings are one of the best - underneath the sauce, crispy and juicy at the same time (perfect). Service was very kind. Ambience OK but nothing special but with a good touch of coziness. Vielen Dank!"
Niamh Martin
Mar 17, 2026"I reserved a table for my cousins 30th birthday yesterday - from the phonecall booking to settling the bill the service was excellent. Staff are welcoming and warm , the ambience has a holiday feel , relaxed with a vibe . Our food was absolutely fantastic, the lads said it was the best burger they’ve had , prawn spaghetti bursting with flavour and the tapas gorgeous ! Value for money for sure . Outstanding , thank you all !!!"
Common questions about visiting Duende Gastro Bar.
The menu features a mix of small plates, tapas, seafood, burgers, steaks, and desserts, providing options for various tastes.
Yes, Duende Gastro Bar offers outdoor seating for guests who prefer to dine in an open-air setting.
Reservations are recommended, particularly for brunch and dinner times, to ensure seating availability.
Yes, the restaurant is family-friendly with a kids' menu and high chairs available.
The entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating areas are all wheelchair accessible to assist guests with mobility needs.
Guests can pay using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment methods.
Free parking is available via the onsite parking lot and nearby street parking options.
Delivery is not offered, but takeout and dine-in services are available.
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