Abrakebabra is an Irish fast-food

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chain established in Dublin, Ireland in 1982. When the first Abrakebabra restaurant was opened in Rathmines in

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it attracted huge attention catering to late-night crowds with a fresh menu that included introducing the

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to the Irish market. As of 2025, there are 24 Abrakebabra restaurants in total, 13 of which are in

Cards

The Abrakebabra Gold Card (AKA Doner Card) allows the recipient free food for life. It is sent unexpectedly, when a public figure expresses their interest or relationship with the brand. Singer

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received a gold card after telling a radio station that Abrakebabra's kebabs were the best. Actor

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stated in an interview that he and Irish musician

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also have gold cards. Farrell stated in a Jimmy Kimmel interview that he was upgraded to a black card with the serial number 001.

Gallery

File:Abrakebabra Interior.jpg, Abrakebabra Seating Area File:Abrakebabra.jpg, Abrakebra restaurant on South Anne Street,

File:Corkabra.jpg, Abrakebra restaurant in Cork File:Abrakebabra, Buncrana - geograph.org.uk - 1391903.jpg, Abrakebabra in

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* {{Restaurant chains in Ireland Fast-food chains of Ireland Restaurants in the Republic of Ireland