Guidebook for Ranelagh
Food Scene
A very nice restaurant for couples and groups. One of the more expensive restaurants in Ranelagh but lovely food and atmosphere. The owner Kevin is very friendly an it worth a visit for special event
14 residents recomanen
The Wild Goose Grill
1 Sandford RdA very nice restaurant for couples and groups. One of the more expensive restaurants in Ranelagh but lovely food and atmosphere. The owner Kevin is very friendly an it worth a visit for special event
Mario's Italian Restaurant
37/39 RanelaghA very nice family-friendly Italian restaurant
this is one of a chain of very popular coffee shops-particularly good take away coffees!
12 residents recomanen
Butlers Chocolate Café Ranelagh
61 Ranelaghthis is one of a chain of very popular coffee shops-particularly good take away coffees!
a very popular take away coffee stop with locals which is very convenient to the Ranelagh Luas stop
28 residents recomanen
Nick's Coffee
20 Ranelagh Roada very popular take away coffee stop with locals which is very convenient to the Ranelagh Luas stop
Dillinger's
47 RanelaghMid range trendy restaurant-trendy with e great atmosphere.
A new trendy wine and and craft beer with food-similar to the Tap House
54 residents recomanen
The Exchequer Wine Bar
19 Ranelagh RoadA new trendy wine and and craft beer with food-similar to the Tap House
Not surprisingly given its name this restaurant specialises in steak and is at the upper end of the scale.
36 residents recomanen
Butcher Grill
92 Main StNot surprisingly given its name this restaurant specialises in steak and is at the upper end of the scale.
Drinks & Nightlife
A good bar to watch a sporting event and it also gets lively at weekends around 11.00 as it opens late!
33 residents recomanen
R McSorley's
5 Sandford RdA good bar to watch a sporting event and it also gets lively at weekends around 11.00 as it opens late!
A trendy new bar in the heart of Ranelagh known for its wide selection of craft beers and great food.
44 residents recomanen
TapHouse
60 RanelaghA trendy new bar in the heart of Ranelagh known for its wide selection of craft beers and great food.
Smyth's of Ranelagh
10 RanelaghAnother good pub!
Arts & Culture
A fantastic new cinema that will have all the latest releases for those rainy days or evenings!
57 residents recomanen
Omniplex Cinema Rathmines
210 Rathmines Rd LowerA fantastic new cinema that will have all the latest releases for those rainy days or evenings!
Trinity College
Entertainment & Activities
A lovely park within walking distance of the house. It has a large playground suitable for kids unto about 10. There is also a duck pond where kids can feed the ducks.
31 residents recomanen
Herbert Park
Herbert ParkA lovely park within walking distance of the house. It has a large playground suitable for kids unto about 10. There is also a duck pond where kids can feed the ducks.
Another lovely park right in the middle of the city. It has a good playground and two ponds with lovely plants and flowers and plenty of space to while away a few hours. Located at top of Grafton St.
720 residents recomanen
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenAnother lovely park right in the middle of the city. It has a good playground and two ponds with lovely plants and flowers and plenty of space to while away a few hours. Located at top of Grafton St.
This is called the "Dead Zoo" by locals as it contains full size models of huge numbers of animal species and skeletons that is a huge favourite of our kids!
177 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Street UpperThis is called the "Dead Zoo" by locals as it contains full size models of huge numbers of animal species and skeletons that is a huge favourite of our kids!
Everything Else
Swan Leisure centre has a very nice public pool that is very child friendly as it has a number of pools with different depths. It also has a gym that can be accessed on an occasional basis.
46 residents recomanen
Swan Leisure
161 Rathmines Rd LowerSwan Leisure centre has a very nice public pool that is very child friendly as it has a number of pools with different depths. It also has a gym that can be accessed on an occasional basis.
Bank of Ireland
2 College GreenThis has an ATM machine
AIB Bank
40/42 RanelaghThis has an ATM machine
There is a medical centre (GP service) and pharmacy here-it is right beside the Orchard shop
Meagher's Pharmacy - Sandford Road
22-24 Sandford RdThere is a medical centre (GP service) and pharmacy here-it is right beside the Orchard shop
Essentials
This is an upmarket grocery store if you are looking for good quality goods-it is more expensive than the average store but nice if you want a treat or something unusual!
32 residents recomanen
Donnybrook Fair
Lower Kilmacud RoadThis is an upmarket grocery store if you are looking for good quality goods-it is more expensive than the average store but nice if you want a treat or something unusual!
This is a good all round grocery store that is opposite the Ranelagh Luas stop and about a 10 minute walk from the house
35 residents recomanen
SuperValu Ranelagh
Main StreetThis is a good all round grocery store that is opposite the Ranelagh Luas stop and about a 10 minute walk from the house
a lovely restaurant that is great for coffee and lunch-it also has free wi-fi!
80 residents recomanen
Cinnamon
87 Ranelagha lovely restaurant that is great for coffee and lunch-it also has free wi-fi!
Shopping
This is an extensive mall type town centre with a cinema, theatre and a wide selection of shops and restaurants. Only a few stops on the Luas and you can get alight at Ballally stop and follow signs
143 residents recomanen
Centre Comercial Dundrum
Sandyford RoadThis is an extensive mall type town centre with a cinema, theatre and a wide selection of shops and restaurants. Only a few stops on the Luas and you can get alight at Ballally stop and follow signs