The Ensign Pub Monkstown

Opening hours

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Open now Closes at 23:30

Weekly opening hours for The Ensign
Monday	14:00 – 23:00
Tuesday	14:00 – 23:00
Wednesday	14:00 – 23:30
Thursday today	14:00 – 23:30
Friday	14:00 – 00:30
Saturday	12:00 – 00:30
Sunday	12:00 – 23:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

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7 De Vesci Pl, Monkstown, Co. Cork, T12 X37T

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CuisineIrish
Price€€
Phone+353 21 484 1088
Nearest stationRushbrooke Station · 630 m
SeatingOutdoor tables
AccessWheelchair friendly

About The Ensign

You will find The Ensign, an Irish pub and kitchen, on 7 De Vesci Pl in Monkstown, Co. Cork. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.

If you are sightseeing, Monkstown Castle is only 620 m away. Arriving by train? Rushbrooke Station is 630 m away, about 8 minutes on foot. It is one of 4 places to eat we list in Monkstown. Its immediate neighbour is The Bosun.

Good to know: delivery, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access are available here. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is noon on Saturday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. On Google it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 122 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff and atmosphere. Budget about €10–20 per person.

Key facts

Cuisine	Irish
Type	Pub and kitchen
Price guide	€€ (mid-range)
Typical spend	€10–20 per person
Google rating	4.6 / 5 from 122 reviews
Dogs welcome	Yes
Parking	Yes
Live music	Yes
Address	7 De Vesci Pl, Monkstown, Co. Cork, T12 X37T
Eircode	T12 X37T
Phone	+353 21 484 1088
Delivery	Yes
Outdoor seating	Yes
Reservations	Yes
Wheelchair access	Yes
Open	7 days a week · 71 hours in total
Nearest station	Rushbrooke Station (630 m)
Nearby landmark	Monkstown Castle (620 m)
From Dublin city centre	218 km
Coordinates	51.84960, -8.33189

At a glance

Services & amenities at The Ensign

Service

Outdoor seating
Delivery

Dining

Outside food allowed
Seating
Table service

On the menu

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Spirits
Wine

Highlights

Great beer selection
Live music
Live performances
Sport

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

Parking

Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Pets

Dogs allowed

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at The Ensign

Full menu

Irish Beef & Guinness Stew
Slow-cooked Irish beef, root vegetables, creamy mash

€21
Baileys Cheesecake
Baileys Irish cream cheesecake, chocolate crumb

V

€8.50
Black Pudding Salad
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing

€10.50
Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey, hot coffee, brown sugar, lightly whipped cream

€9.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter

V

€7
Apple Crumble
Bramley apple, oat crumble, warm custard

V

€7

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.

Good to know

Today is — hours: 14:00 – 23:30
Sunset in Monkstown today: 19:11
Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
One of 4 places to eat in Monkstown

Photos

Irish food typical of The Ensign — Photo: Andy Li / CC0

Reviews

4.6/5 on Google · 122 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Friendly staffAtmosphere

Melanie Anderegg2019 · via Google

★★★★★

We recently visited Ireland for the first time and happened across this quaint and wonderful pub. Great group of locals (Judy and the guys) who were so very friendly and provided us with great conversation and company. The service was beyond amazing. Daniel and his brother tended to us like we were regulars and even humored my request for a black velvet, which I struggled to get in other pubs.
Definitely worth the trip just to experience this pub!

Response from the owner

Many thanks Melanie, hope ye enjoyed your travels in Ireland & thank you for calling in to us :)

Prawin Gr2021 · via Google

★★★★★

Delicious Mexican Pizza and Chicken Panini. Great pub in local for Monkstown and Passage West to watch live sports. Good ambience and nice people. Social distancing and cleaning protocol maintained at high level.

Ivan Thompsom2021 · via Google

★★★★★

Great atmosphere- roomy outside seating/tables and friendly attentive staff.Good views of the river.We will return.

Response from the owner

Many thanks Ivan! Glad you enjoyed your visit here today, much appreciated.

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Where is The Ensign?

The Ensign is located at 7 De Vesci Pl, Monkstown, Co. Cork, T12 X37T. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.