Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Just love the authentic Italian food served here, over 20 years old and service is always with a smile. Ask to be seated in the street level, i don't much care to be downstairs, it hasn't the same ambience. They have an early Bird special too, served late on Mon. Tues and Wed. Reasonable pricing and even their house wine tastes good. This is a 4 minute walk from the apartment on Parliament Street.
Cafe Topolis
37 Parliament StJust love the authentic Italian food served here, over 20 years old and service is always with a smile. Ask to be seated in the street level, i don't much care to be downstairs, it hasn't the same ambience. They have an early Bird special too, served late on Mon. Tues and Wed. Reasonable pricing and even their house wine tastes good. This is a 4 minute walk from the apartment on Parliament Street.
This is an Irish cafe and cake shop, great for breakfast, brunch or lunch. everything they serve is freshly made and baked, the one in Cow's Lane is closest to the apartment, 5 minute walk at the most. Always yummy and friendly.
149 residents recomanen
Queen of Tarts
Cow's LaneThis is an Irish cafe and cake shop, great for breakfast, brunch or lunch. everything they serve is freshly made and baked, the one in Cow's Lane is closest to the apartment, 5 minute walk at the most. Always yummy and friendly.
Has terrific burgers and has a more American style menu. I started going here years ago as a poor student, when everything American was a novelty. But this place has character and is very popular so you might have to wait for a table the food is still terrific especially their burgers.
90 residents recomanen
Elephant & Castle Temple Bar
18-19 Temple BarHas terrific burgers and has a more American style menu. I started going here years ago as a poor student, when everything American was a novelty. But this place has character and is very popular so you might have to wait for a table the food is still terrific especially their burgers.
Tracadero is a very old restaurant, with charm and excellence in both food and service. It was the pre theatre restaurant that many people frequented and many stars would end up eating supper there. The walls are decorated with the photos of celebrities of yesteryear, which just adds to its charm. The food and wine are just excellent, but I would suggest making a reservation so you can get a table. Certainly a must for a special occasion too.
15 residents recomanen
Trocadero Dublin
Saint Andrew's StreetTracadero is a very old restaurant, with charm and excellence in both food and service. It was the pre theatre restaurant that many people frequented and many stars would end up eating supper there. The walls are decorated with the photos of celebrities of yesteryear, which just adds to its charm. The food and wine are just excellent, but I would suggest making a reservation so you can get a table. Certainly a must for a special occasion too.
Only the best Chipper in Dublin, I usually get a cod and chips but portion sizes are huge, so if you don't have a big appetite, share. best eaten straight out of the paper its wrapped in! :-)
It's a Take away, not an eat in!
66 residents recomanen
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlOnly the best Chipper in Dublin, I usually get a cod and chips but portion sizes are huge, so if you don't have a big appetite, share. best eaten straight out of the paper its wrapped in! :-)
It's a Take away, not an eat in!
Parks & Nature
This should be named the 'Secret Garden' as so few Dubliners even know it exists. Well worth a stroll to if you want to get away from the crowd. Beautiful fountains and wide open green space.
167 residents recomanen
Jardins Iveagh
Saint Stephen's GreenThis should be named the 'Secret Garden' as so few Dubliners even know it exists. Well worth a stroll to if you want to get away from the crowd. Beautiful fountains and wide open green space.
An enormous park where deers roam free. it houses the Irish President's home and the home of the American Ambassador. In addition the Zoological Gardens are all located in this park. Take a rent a bike and head down Christchurch hill, turning left at the end and in less than 10 minutes you'll cross a bridge to your right, and left again leading to the gates of the Phoenix Park.
1242 residents recomanen
Parc Phoenix
An enormous park where deers roam free. it houses the Irish President's home and the home of the American Ambassador. In addition the Zoological Gardens are all located in this park. Take a rent a bike and head down Christchurch hill, turning left at the end and in less than 10 minutes you'll cross a bridge to your right, and left again leading to the gates of the Phoenix Park.
Essentials
This will have all you need in the grocery, toiletry and personal care items at reasonable prices.
220 residents recomanen
Tesco Express
This will have all you need in the grocery, toiletry and personal care items at reasonable prices.
Arts & Culture
https://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/
Kilmainham Gaol is well worth a visit but always busy so be sure to book on line ahead of your visit.
Castell de Dublin
Dame StreetThis is an interactive museum bringing Viking and medieval Dublin to life. Light hearted in it's approach, well with a visit.
148 residents recomanen
Dublinia
This is an interactive museum bringing Viking and medieval Dublin to life. Light hearted in it's approach, well with a visit.
Very family friendly and free entry. Right now there's a special Vermeer exhibition on but you need to buy a ticket for that, it runs until 17th September 2017. Tip: reduced Ticket prices: 9.15am to 9.40am Mon-Fri and 4.20-4.40pm Mon-Wed & Fri.
316 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Square WestVery family friendly and free entry. Right now there's a special Vermeer exhibition on but you need to buy a ticket for that, it runs until 17th September 2017. Tip: reduced Ticket prices: 9.15am to 9.40am Mon-Fri and 4.20-4.40pm Mon-Wed & Fri.
For anyone with a specific interest in Irish History, this is a must see, free admission and theres a cafe on site.
166 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Irlanda - Arts Decoratives i Història
Benburb StreetFor anyone with a specific interest in Irish History, this is a must see, free admission and theres a cafe on site.
Beautiful venue, started out as The Star of Erin Music Hall in 1879. It has had stars from David Bowie to Charlie Chaplin perform there. Right now the musical 'ONCE' is playing.
73 residents recomanen
Olympia Theatre
Beautiful venue, started out as The Star of Erin Music Hall in 1879. It has had stars from David Bowie to Charlie Chaplin perform there. Right now the musical 'ONCE' is playing.
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Adapted and Directed by Alexander Wright
From Thursday 6th July.
Irish Premiere
The Gate is open as audiences dance into one of Jay Gatsby’s legendary parties. For summer 2017 only, the seats will be removed from the auditorium, and the chandeliers lowered, transforming the beautiful theatre space into the Gatsby Mansion with all its decadent opulence and atmosphere.
Building on the Gate tradition of ‘page to stage’, this production will give the legendary 1920’s jazz age story a whole new spin offering a portal into Fitzgerald’s novel.
Alexander Wright’s interactive, narrative led, freeform immersive experience played to great success in the UK
62 residents recomanen
Gate Theatre
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Adapted and Directed by Alexander Wright
From Thursday 6th July.
Irish Premiere
The Gate is open as audiences dance into one of Jay Gatsby’s legendary parties. For summer 2017 only, the seats will be removed from the auditorium, and the chandeliers lowered, transforming the beautiful theatre space into the Gatsby Mansion with all its decadent opulence and atmosphere.
Building on the Gate tradition of ‘page to stage’, this production will give the legendary 1920’s jazz age story a whole new spin offering a portal into Fitzgerald’s novel.
Alexander Wright’s interactive, narrative led, freeform immersive experience played to great success in the UK
You have to make time to see The Book of Kells is the World's most famous medieval manuscript, dating back to the 9th century. It can be viewed at Trinity College, a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Best to fit this in, either late afternoon or morning, otherwise the lines can be long around mid day.
105 residents recomanen
El Llibre de Kells
College GreenYou have to make time to see The Book of Kells is the World's most famous medieval manuscript, dating back to the 9th century. It can be viewed at Trinity College, a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Best to fit this in, either late afternoon or morning, otherwise the lines can be long around mid day.
Entertainment & Activities
Walk through the history of the Guinness brewing story. Theres a rooftop bar, that provides excellent views over the city.
289 residents recomanen
Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceWalk through the history of the Guinness brewing story. Theres a rooftop bar, that provides excellent views over the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Only a few minutes walk away, right now Riot is performing but check their website for up to the minute details.
www.vicarstreet.com
85 residents recomanen
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StOnly a few minutes walk away, right now Riot is performing but check their website for up to the minute details.
www.vicarstreet.com
Shopping
Grafton Street is famous as the up market shopping area of Dublin. Just 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
76 residents recomanen
Grafton Street
Grafton StreetGrafton Street is famous as the up market shopping area of Dublin. Just 10 minutes walk from the apartment.