Guidebook for Dublin
Arts & Culture
Fantastic collection and great café for lunch or tea. Beautiful roof garden.
http://www.cbl.ie/
161 residents recomanen
Chester Beatty
Fantastic collection and great café for lunch or tea. Beautiful roof garden.
http://www.cbl.ie/
Beautiful permanent collection as well as regularly updated exhibitions. Housed in a beautiful 17th century building with an incredible courtyard and beautiful gardens and grounds. http://www.imma.ie/
358 residents recomanen
Museu Irlandès d'Art Modern (IMMA)
Military RoadBeautiful permanent collection as well as regularly updated exhibitions. Housed in a beautiful 17th century building with an incredible courtyard and beautiful gardens and grounds. http://www.imma.ie/
The National Gallery houses the national collection of European and Irish fine art. Admission is free.
http://www.nationalgallery.ie/
316 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Square WestThe National Gallery houses the national collection of European and Irish fine art. Admission is free.
http://www.nationalgallery.ie/
Fine collection of Irish material heritage in a beautiful building right next to the Irish Government buildings.
http://www.museum.ie/
177 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Street UpperFine collection of Irish material heritage in a beautiful building right next to the Irish Government buildings.
http://www.museum.ie/
Extremely entertaining and informative, it's located right next to Trinity College. Regularly updated programme.
https://dublin.sciencegallery.com/
71 residents recomanen
Galeria de Ciència de Dublín
Pearse StreetExtremely entertaining and informative, it's located right next to Trinity College. Regularly updated programme.
https://dublin.sciencegallery.com/
Kilmainham Gaol played an important part in Irish history, as many leaders of Irish rebellions & imprisoned and some executed in the prison. http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/kilmainhamgaol/
568 residents recomanen
Museu de la presó de Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore RoadKilmainham Gaol played an important part in Irish history, as many leaders of Irish rebellions & imprisoned and some executed in the prison. http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/kilmainhamgaol/
Dublin is famous as a city of writers and literature, and the Dublin Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore, or simply enjoy Dublin's immense literary heritage.
58 residents recomanen
Dublin Writers Museum
18 Parnell Square NDublin is famous as a city of writers and literature, and the Dublin Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore, or simply enjoy Dublin's immense literary heritage.
Sightseeing
One of Ireland's most popular tourist destination, the Guinness Storehouse is a must-visit location. Brilliantly designed exhibition outlines the history of this historical brewery.
950 residents recomanen
Guinness Storehouse
One of Ireland's most popular tourist destination, the Guinness Storehouse is a must-visit location. Brilliantly designed exhibition outlines the history of this historical brewery.
Home of the Book of Kells, Trinity College is a firm tourist favourite. Beautiful historic campus right in the heart of the city.
https://www.tcd.ie/
629 residents recomanen
Trinity College
Home of the Book of Kells, Trinity College is a firm tourist favourite. Beautiful historic campus right in the heart of the city.
https://www.tcd.ie/
Built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland.
403 residents recomanen
Castell de Dublin
Dame StreetBuilt in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland.
Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin.
391 residents recomanen
Catedral de Sant Patrici
Saint Patrick's CloseBuilt in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin.
Fantastic place for a swim just outside city. Popular with people throughout Dublin. Water can be cold and choppy, but it's a brilliant experience.
51 residents recomanen
Forty Foot
Fantastic place for a swim just outside city. Popular with people throughout Dublin. Water can be cold and choppy, but it's a brilliant experience.
One of the best places to swim in Dublin. Toilets and shower available. Steps access to water along with small beach. lifeguards on duty during summer months. Next to beautiful Martello Tower.
14 residents recomanen
Seapoint Beach
Seapoint CourtOne of the best places to swim in Dublin. Toilets and shower available. Steps access to water along with small beach. lifeguards on duty during summer months. Next to beautiful Martello Tower.
Home of Gaelic sports, this impressive stadium regularly hosts Gaelic football and hurling matches. Try and catch a game. http://www.crokepark.ie/
302 residents recomanen
Croke Park
Jones' RoadHome of Gaelic sports, this impressive stadium regularly hosts Gaelic football and hurling matches. Try and catch a game. http://www.crokepark.ie/
Home of Leinster rugby. Impressive stadium close to city centre with an excellent tour. http://www.avivastadium.ie/
244 residents recomanen
Estadi Aviva
Lansdowne RoadHome of Leinster rugby. Impressive stadium close to city centre with an excellent tour. http://www.avivastadium.ie/
Entertainment & Activities
At 1752 acres it is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city. Wild deer, woods, walks and ponds make it a very pleasant place to spend a few hours.
1242 residents recomanen
Parc Phoenix
At 1752 acres it is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city. Wild deer, woods, walks and ponds make it a very pleasant place to spend a few hours.
Situated in the middle of Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is a great way to spend the day with your kids. http://www.dublinzoo.ie/
351 residents recomanen
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadSituated in the middle of Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is a great way to spend the day with your kids. http://www.dublinzoo.ie/
Great children's workshops. Check for availability. From €10 – €15 and worth every penny. http://www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/
17 residents recomanen
National Print Museum
Haddington RoadGreat children's workshops. Check for availability. From €10 – €15 and worth every penny. http://www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/
Food Scene
One of our favourite places to eat in Dublin. French restaurant on a busy street of bars that is lively and friendly. No bookings but usually do not have to wait long. www.lgueuleton.com
53 residents recomanen
L'Gueuleton
1 Fade StOne of our favourite places to eat in Dublin. French restaurant on a busy street of bars that is lively and friendly. No bookings but usually do not have to wait long. www.lgueuleton.com
Fantastic little French bistro right next to Dublin Castle in the heart of the city. Tables outside to front and rear. Very busy and bustling. http://www.chezmax.ie/palace/
35 residents recomanen
Chez Max
1 Palace StFantastic little French bistro right next to Dublin Castle in the heart of the city. Tables outside to front and rear. Very busy and bustling. http://www.chezmax.ie/palace/
Great Tapas. Friendly staff. Central loaction. Nothing more to add. http://porthouse.ie/
70 residents recomanen
The Emporium
64 William St SGreat Tapas. Friendly staff. Central loaction. Nothing more to add. http://porthouse.ie/
Hugely popular local Tapas restaurant run by fabulous couple (1 Irish, 1 Spanish). Booking essential as it's always packed. http://lastapasdelola.com/
116 residents recomanen
Las Tapas De Lola
12 Wexford StHugely popular local Tapas restaurant run by fabulous couple (1 Irish, 1 Spanish). Booking essential as it's always packed. http://lastapasdelola.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
A great pub in the city centre packed full of character, characters, art and conversation. one of the best pints of Guinness to be found. Great for people watching. www.groganspub.ie/
150 residents recomanen
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SA great pub in the city centre packed full of character, characters, art and conversation. one of the best pints of Guinness to be found. Great for people watching. www.groganspub.ie/
As it states this bar has no name. Look for the wooden snail carved into a sign over the door and climb the stairs to find a hidden gem. Huge (covered) outdoor space.
104 residents recomanen
The Bar With No Name
3 Fade StAs it states this bar has no name. Look for the wooden snail carved into a sign over the door and climb the stairs to find a hidden gem. Huge (covered) outdoor space.
Great busy bar with fantastic crowd. Get there early if you want a seat. Nightclub opens downstairs later in the evening.
82 residents recomanen
Hogans
36 South Great George's StreetGreat busy bar with fantastic crowd. Get there early if you want a seat. Nightclub opens downstairs later in the evening.
Great bar run by the guys at Bodytonic. Younger crowd, great music and huge outdoor area with double decker bus converted into pizza restaurant. http://www.bodytonicmusic.com/thebernardshaw/
225 residents recomanen
The Bernard Shaw
Great bar run by the guys at Bodytonic. Younger crowd, great music and huge outdoor area with double decker bus converted into pizza restaurant. http://www.bodytonicmusic.com/thebernardshaw/
Shopping
Great location to pick up interesting and unusual Irish design and crafts. http://irishdesignshop.com/
18 residents recomanen
Irish Design Shop
41 Drury StGreat location to pick up interesting and unusual Irish design and crafts. http://irishdesignshop.com/
Affordable, quirky and fast moving stock. Great location for unusual presents. http://www.designist.ie/
7 residents recomanen
Designist
68 South Great George's StreetAffordable, quirky and fast moving stock. Great location for unusual presents. http://www.designist.ie/
Out of the ordinary Irish focussed goods. You won't find any tweed or cut glass here. http://jamartfactory.com/
24 residents recomanen
Jam Art Factory
64 Patrick StOut of the ordinary Irish focussed goods. You won't find any tweed or cut glass here. http://jamartfactory.com/
Vintage clothing with a design edge. http://siopaella.com/
12 residents recomanen
Siopaella Designer Exchange
30 Wicklow StVintage clothing with a design edge. http://siopaella.com/
Historical chopping arcade with eclectic collection of stores selling everything from vintage to jewellery to food. http://www.georgesstreetarcade.com/
73 residents recomanen
George's Street Arcade
George's Street ArcadeHistorical chopping arcade with eclectic collection of stores selling everything from vintage to jewellery to food. http://www.georgesstreetarcade.com/