XeresNelro / Wikimedia Commons, At Fallon & Byrne, the choice begins at the door. On the ground floor, you can shop in a food hall bringing together artisan products from Ireland and beyond. Downstairs, you’ll find the wine bar; upstairs, the restaurant. Since 2006, these three ways of stopping by have coexisted at 11–17 Exchequer Street, in a building that once housed an international telephone exchange.
Twenty years after opening, the business is changing hands. The new owners, Jimmy and Rosie McLoughlin, already know the premises: the founders of Irish food producer Rosie & Jim invested in Fallon & Byrne in 2021. The acquisition, reported by The Irish Times on 6 November 2026, covers the business. The building remains owned by Edel Delaney, according to the newspaper.
What the takeover means for Fallon & Byrne
Restaurant refurbishment planned for 2027
In an interview published on 13 November, Jimmy McLoughlin says he wants to refurbish the restaurant dining room in 2027. He gives neither a precise schedule nor closure dates. For anyone planning a trip, the distinction matters: the project concerns the upstairs dining room, and the business still presents its different spaces on its website.
The new owner describes a business built around several activities: the shop, dining, events, in-house production and online sales. According to him, the food hall accounts for the largest share of revenue, with a lower margin than some of the other activities. At this scale, it becomes clearer why the future of the address is shaped as much by its shelves as by its tables.
Fallon & Byrne today: three ways to stop by
Shop on the ground floor, have a drink in the basement
If you only have fifteen minutes, step inside for the food hall. Visit Dublin highlights the place given to artisan products, both Irish and international. If you’re putting together a gift to take home, take the time to check the country of origin on the labels: the selection is international, and that is precisely what makes seeking out Irish producers worthwhile.
To extend your visit, the wine bar occupies the lower level. Upstairs, the Dining Room offers an outing in its own right. The history of the telephone exchange remains present in the décor and in the way the restaurant presents its identity. To choose between a drink and dinner, check the menus and booking arrangements for each space. Our Fallon & Byrne practical guide makes it easy to find the address.
At Christmas, the hampers offer another reason to stop by
Dates to check before ordering
Jimmy McLoughlin estimates that the business sold around €1 million worth of hampers in 2025. This figure comes from the new owner and gives an indication of the importance of these end-of-year gifts in the life of the shop.
If your trip falls in December, check Fallon & Byrne’s Christmas page before ordering: deadlines vary depending on whether you are ordering from the festive meal range or placing an online order, and according to the collection or delivery method. If you’re flying home, also bear in mind the weight of the hamper and the rules applying to liquids in hand luggage. A few products chosen in-store will often fit more easily into your luggage than a whole hamper.
