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(Now Closed)Fried Chicken Joint and Restaurant€€€€
South-East Inner City, Dublin
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Mike McNamaraSeptember 2, 2014If you are eating with one other person, I strongly suggest you buy a full chicken between you. It is more than enough for 2 people and comes in a bucket so you can easily share jt.
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Will St MartinAugust 30, 2015If you liked jo burgers or/and skinflint, you will like this place too! They do the best chicken wings. Try their homemade lemonades too :-)It's quite cheap, with nice portions, so treat yourself!
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Clair BattleJanuary 20, 2016Chicken, I love the buttermilk chicken, or the Chilli Crunchers. The sweet potato noodles are good as are the baked potatoes. And the sauces. It can be a bit loud but the service is excellent.
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Thibault LemaitreApril 30, 2018Fried chicken is my weakness. This place was recommended by friends who had visited Dublin, and it did NOT disappoint! Really good deal for the money too!
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Kelsey WipfAugust 19, 2014Both the soy garlic and the buttermilk chicken were to die for. Loved the burnt lemon and whipped feta sauce. Potato salad was phenomenal as well as the sweet potato noodles with chili oil and peanutsUpvoteDownvote
Amazing chicken. Staff used to be a bit snobbish but that's no longer the case. Go for the soy&garlic buttermilk chicken, chilli crunches, and most definitely the carrot and cranberry salad.UpvoteDownvote
Stupid seating/split bill policy and early evening music and the wrong side of loud and obnoxious but the soy garlic chicken is fantastic. Great lunch options at very reasonable prices for city centreUpvoteDownvote
Paul SweeneyFebruary 12, 2017Very helpful and nice side dishes. I think you have to get the full chicken if you are going here for your full dinner. Man does but live in chicken wings alone.UpvoteDownvote
Nick van MierloJune 21, 2015If you like chicken: seek no further. Crackbird is your one-stop-shop. If you can finish a whole grilled chicken there: you're a beast. Don't miss out on the honey-thyme sauce!UpvoteDownvote
The best chicken in Dublin. Also try the potato salad! And be warned - you'll probably end up over-eating. It's that good!UpvoteDownvote
Bring a friend and get the whole soy garlic chicken- more bang for your buck. The true star, though, is the spicy, sweet potato noodles!Upvote1Downvote- Kilian McMahonNovember 20, 2012Half soy garlic chicken, side of slaw and if you're sharing get some chilli chicken crunches with the burnt lemon and feta sauce to dip. Sorted.Upvote4Downvote
Kayla JohnsonSeptember 4, 2013They're doing great things here. visiting from america and their fried chicken is on of the best i have had... Soy ginger chicken and potato salad- YUM!UpvoteDownvote
Jim HealyApril 10, 2013The name pretty much sums up why their chicken is so good. The only possible reason their chicken can be so scrumdiddlyumptious is they cook crack into their birds.UpvoteDownvote
Naman MittalAugust 11, 2017The soy garlic chicken is good...really good? Not sure about that...but it's very expensive and you get no dips at all. Better places in Dublin like Wishbone and Elephant and Castle. So avoid!
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Hayley GilbertApril 21, 2013The soy fried wings by the dozen and buttermilk chicken are amazing. Those with a side is more than enough for two peopleUpvoteDownvote
Aisling PrendergastMay 16, 2014Soy garlic half chicken and burnt lemon & feta sauce. Trust me. Sides are big so I'd recommend sharing one.UpvoteDownvote
Juan PerniaOctober 11, 2014Try the Soy Garlic Chicken! The potato croquettes are amazing too
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Location has moved from Dame Street to South William Street, but still as good as everUpvoteDownvote
Irish Car RentalsNovember 6, 2013Soy Garlic Chicken for finger licking dinner! Great atmosphere & vibe and budget food. Check out this place!UpvoteDownvote
Rachel KJune 27, 2016The salads are not entree salads, but are more meant to be shared. Vegetarians will have a bad time here.
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Kelvin KMay 4, 2011Only at this spot until the 22nd - best buttermilk fried chicken I've had outside the South. Check it out if u can. Warning - the habanero sauce is fire!!!Upvote1Downvote
Inkantadora InkAugust 14, 2015Great vibe, great chicken. Soy & garlic bird is especially tasty.UpvoteDownvote
Jeanette MukaiNovember 8, 2014+1 for the soy garlic chicken. Try the chicken crunchies too!UpvoteDownvote
Ruairi KeoghFebruary 22, 2013normally love Crackbird but Expect a lecture if you criticise the food for the record the croquettes were gorgeous but the vhicken crunch spent a little while too long in the Fryer..Upvote5Downvote
Kate FurmanSeptember 21, 2014Soy garlic chicken! A half order comes with four large pieces of chickenUpvoteDownvote
MarissaJune 18, 2013The fried chicken is so good here. The potato salad is also delicious!Upvote2Downvote
Lisa CarlssonNovember 14, 2014Lovely chicken! The soy garlic chicken was truly delicious!UpvoteDownvote
The Soy Garlic chicken is really worth trying out! Delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Barry SheaJanuary 11, 2012Awesome, pity this place is not sticking around. Check out the Soya Chicken if you get a chance!UpvoteDownvote
Ben CottonJuly 28, 2011Awesome chicken! We tried the crispy soy garlic...was delicious! Check out the free #Tweetseats too!UpvoteDownvote
Kieran DelaneyApril 26, 2011Try the crispy soy garlic chicken with a side of the burnt lemon whipped feta sauce. One word, AMAZING!Upvote4Downvote
BeauJuly 2, 2015Essential for the weary-eyed traveller who just landed in Dublin. Finger-lickin' artery-blockin' goodness.UpvoteDownvote
Sara TMMarch 6, 2015soy garlic 1/2 enough for 2 people & soda mint&lemon not sweet not sour taste googUpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Wed
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
+353 1 558 4777
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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