Irish · Drogheda, Co. Meath
Open now Closes at 23:30 4.4 on Google · 775 reviews
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| Monday | 15:00 – 23:30 |
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| Tuesday | 15:00 – 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Friday today | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 23:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsUnit 19, Duende Gastro Bar, Southgate Shopping Centre, Colp Cross, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 RC44
Set on Unit 19, Southgate Shopping Centre, Duende is an Irish bar and restaurant in the heart of Drogheda, Co. Meath. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
By rail, Drogheda MacBride Station is the closest station at 2.1 km. Our Drogheda guide currently covers 8 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Its immediate neighbour is Camile.
Good to know: wheelchair access are available here. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is noon on Wednesday, and the latest close is 11:30pm on Monday. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google across 775 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, atmosphere and tasty food.
| Cuisine | Irish |
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| Type | Bar and restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.4 / 5 from 775 reviews |
| Address | Unit 19, Duende Gastro Bar, Southgate Shopping Centre, Colp Cross, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 RC44 |
| Eircode | A92 RC44 |
| Phone | +353 41 981 8725 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 75 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Drogheda MacBride Station (2.1 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 39 km |
| Coordinates | 53.70164, -6.30979 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
Pan-roasted chicken, smoked bacon, mushroom and white wine cream
Warm brownie with salted caramel ice cream
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
Burren smoked salmon, capers, pickled shallot, soda bread
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of bar and restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffAtmosphereTasty foodBurgers
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 !!!
This is 5* across the board, fabulous food and super friendly staff. Even on a busy Fathers day the service was excellent
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 .
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Write the first reviewDuende is located at Unit 19, Duende Gastro Bar, Southgate Shopping Centre, Colp Cross, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 RC44. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:00 – 23:30.
It is open right now and closes at 23:30 (Irish time).
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are Camile (10 m), Relish (40 m) and Mint Greene (70 m).
Duende has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 775 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, atmosphere and tasty food.
Drogheda MacBride Station is about 2.1 km away, roughly 26 minutes on foot.
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