Forty years is an eternity in hospitality. In Dublin, eateries come and go with the weather, economy, landlord whims, and the shifting tastes of a capital city that is ever evolving. Yet FX Buckley has survived recessions, smoking bans, GLP-1 medication and the great Slate Age of the noughties – when restaurants replaced plates with roofing tiles. Today, as it marks four decades in business, FX Buckley occupies a rare place in the capital’s dining scene: old enough to be woven into the city’s social fabric, but still relevant enough to fill tables in an era dominated by trends, influencers…

Want to continue reading?

Get unlimited access to The Currency and The Wall Street Journal with an annual membership – and receive a free, signed copy of Vincent Browne’s new book, Charles Haughey: Glory, Greed and Guns, delivered straight to your door.

Subscribe

Cancel at any time.

Are you already a member? .