Guidebook for Dublin
Arts & Culture
Smock Alley Theatre 1662
6-7 Exchange Street LowerReasonably priced theatre shows.
Go see a broadway show or larger theatrical event at this modern palace and take a stroll around Dublin's Grand Canal Docks.
244 residents recomanen
Teatre d'Energia Bord Gais
Go see a broadway show or larger theatrical event at this modern palace and take a stroll around Dublin's Grand Canal Docks.
Not only is the IFI good for some art house cinema while you're in Ireland, but it's also one of Temple Bar's best places to enjoy a meal or coffee.
82 residents recomanen
Irish Film Institute
6 Eustace StNot only is the IFI good for some art house cinema while you're in Ireland, but it's also one of Temple Bar's best places to enjoy a meal or coffee.
Everything Else
El Llibre de Kells
College GreenOne of the oldest books in the world.
Small but interesting museum of Irish and international modern art. Set within a period building and relaxing surrounding garden.
358 residents recomanen
Museu Irlandès d'Art Modern (IMMA)
Military RoadSmall but interesting museum of Irish and international modern art. Set within a period building and relaxing surrounding garden.
A beautiful old department store on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets. Highly recommended!
61 residents recomanen
Arnotts Department Store
12 Henry StA beautiful old department store on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets. Highly recommended!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dublin's flagship gay bar. Sunday night Bingo with Shirley Temple Bar is a must see show for anyone visiting Dublin, gay or straight!
70 residents recomanen
The Emporium
64 William St SDublin's flagship gay bar. Sunday night Bingo with Shirley Temple Bar is a must see show for anyone visiting Dublin, gay or straight!
Located near the mouth of Phoenix Park, Nancy Hands offers an authentic Irish pub experience while not being over crowded or too "touristy".
24 residents recomanen
Nancy Hands Bar
30-32 Parkgate StLocated near the mouth of Phoenix Park, Nancy Hands offers an authentic Irish pub experience while not being over crowded or too "touristy".
A trendy night spot for those looking for something a bit more modern and loud to dance the night away.
81 residents recomanen
Dicey’s Garden
21-25 Harcourt StA trendy night spot for those looking for something a bit more modern and loud to dance the night away.
Funky scene pub with trendy young folks and beautiful views of the Grand Canal.
63 residents recomanen
The Barge Gastro Bar
42 Sráid CharlemontFunky scene pub with trendy young folks and beautiful views of the Grand Canal.
This cozy traditional pub offers a tranquil setting near the River Dodder. It's more authentic than the city centre venues which can be quite touristy.
28 residents recomanen
The Dropping Well
Milltown RoadThis cozy traditional pub offers a tranquil setting near the River Dodder. It's more authentic than the city centre venues which can be quite touristy.
A bit outside of the city centre. Another traditional pub set near the scenic River Dodder in Dublin's south neighbourhoods.
13 residents recomanen
Ashtons Gastro Pub
11 Bóthar Chluain SceachA bit outside of the city centre. Another traditional pub set near the scenic River Dodder in Dublin's south neighbourhoods.
Peadar Kearney's Pub
64 Dame StreetGreat place for trad music!
Up in the Dublin mountains near the boarder of Wicklow is Johnnie Fox's. The "highest" pub in Ireland. Buses leave from Dublin city centre. A truly unique experience.
131 residents recomanen
Pub de Johnnie Fox
Up in the Dublin mountains near the boarder of Wicklow is Johnnie Fox's. The "highest" pub in Ireland. Buses leave from Dublin city centre. A truly unique experience.
This gorgeous old-skool pub is a must visit for a pint or two ;)
18 residents recomanen
The Mercantile
28 Dame StThis gorgeous old-skool pub is a must visit for a pint or two ;)
This pub sports one of the most magnificent fire places you are guaranteed to ever see. In winter it is especially brilliant when it's all aflame.
Long Stone
11 Townsend StThis pub sports one of the most magnificent fire places you are guaranteed to ever see. In winter it is especially brilliant when it's all aflame.
Whelan's
25 Wexford StFamous pub for a pint and live music.
Shopping
Shopping, dinning, people watching, and anything else you can think of. Dublin's heart.
373 residents recomanen
Grafton St. station
2 Grafton StreetShopping, dinning, people watching, and anything else you can think of. Dublin's heart.
Quirky knick-knack bazaar that burrows into the heart of Blackrock Village. 2nd hand treasures galore and one or two mystical trinkets await ;-)
18 residents recomanen
Mercat de Blackrock
19a Main StQuirky knick-knack bazaar that burrows into the heart of Blackrock Village. 2nd hand treasures galore and one or two mystical trinkets await ;-)
Moore Street is the other heart of Dublin. This is the grittier face of Dublin's north side. Seafood/fruit sellers shout from behind baby prams/strollers. A uniquely Dublin experience.
15 residents recomanen
Moore Street
Moore StreetMoore Street is the other heart of Dublin. This is the grittier face of Dublin's north side. Seafood/fruit sellers shout from behind baby prams/strollers. A uniquely Dublin experience.
Food Scene
Cafe Kylemore
1 O'Connell Street UpperReasonably priced Irish Breakfast.
Great seafood restaurant and bar with views of Howth Village and the Irish Sea.
13 residents recomanen
Wrights Findlater Howth
Harbour RoadGreat seafood restaurant and bar with views of Howth Village and the Irish Sea.
Hearty Irish roast dinner, every beer imaginable, and a labyrinth of cosy snugs to enjoy your evening. O'Neill's pub is Dublin's must-visit bar to relax and enjoy the atmosphere in.
60 residents recomanen
O'Neills Pub
2 Suffolk StHearty Irish roast dinner, every beer imaginable, and a labyrinth of cosy snugs to enjoy your evening. O'Neill's pub is Dublin's must-visit bar to relax and enjoy the atmosphere in.
Healthy and cheap. KC Peaches serves delicious coffee, pastries, and food for a reasonable price. Located on Dame Street with great views from the upstairs dinning area.
99 residents recomanen
Sophie's Restaurant, Bar & Terrace
33 Harcourt StreetHealthy and cheap. KC Peaches serves delicious coffee, pastries, and food for a reasonable price. Located on Dame Street with great views from the upstairs dinning area.
Insomnia is Irelands "Starbucks" offering affordable and delicious coffee. It's worth trying something different for your caffein fix while you're in Dublin. Insomnia Coffee shops are everywhere ;-)
29 residents recomanen
Insomnia
625-627 S Circular RdInsomnia is Irelands "Starbucks" offering affordable and delicious coffee. It's worth trying something different for your caffein fix while you're in Dublin. Insomnia Coffee shops are everywhere ;-)
Ranelagh is considered a trendy south Dublin neighbourhood with a concentration of fine places to eat. Cinnamon offers fantastic brunch items and delicious coffee.
80 residents recomanen
Cinnamon
87 RanelaghRanelagh is considered a trendy south Dublin neighbourhood with a concentration of fine places to eat. Cinnamon offers fantastic brunch items and delicious coffee.
For €30 flat price this Brazilian grill offers upscale all-you-can-eat BBQ. The servers walk through the restaurant with large skewers of meat and if you see something you like then you eat it :)
6 residents recomanen
Rio Rodizio
27 RanelaghFor €30 flat price this Brazilian grill offers upscale all-you-can-eat BBQ. The servers walk through the restaurant with large skewers of meat and if you see something you like then you eat it :)
Healthy alternative yet very delicious. The sloppyjoe Friday special is fantastic and reasonably priced at €5!
17 residents recomanen
Honest To Goodness Cafe And Pizza
12 Dame CtHealthy alternative yet very delicious. The sloppyjoe Friday special is fantastic and reasonably priced at €5!
Everything chicken. Buffalo wings - roast chicken and veg - chick burgers - etc etc etc... :)
14 residents recomanen
Camden Rotisserie
37 Camden Street LowerEverything chicken. Buffalo wings - roast chicken and veg - chick burgers - etc etc etc... :)
Delicious parlour that's making quite a name for itself. Handmade in the Dingle peninsula, this place offers unique flavours like 'sea salt', 'Guiness' and 'irish soda bread'.
24 residents recomanen
Murphys Ice Cream
27 Wicklow StDelicious parlour that's making quite a name for itself. Handmade in the Dingle peninsula, this place offers unique flavours like 'sea salt', 'Guiness' and 'irish soda bread'.
A smaller traditional pub. More relaxed than many city centre venues. Great for food as well as a drink.
The Bankers Comedy Club
Trinity StreetA smaller traditional pub. More relaxed than many city centre venues. Great for food as well as a drink.
Relatively authentic American BBQ joint, if you're in the mood for that sort of thing. It's definitely delicious either way!
30 residents recomanen
Pitt Bros
84-88 South Great George's StreetRelatively authentic American BBQ joint, if you're in the mood for that sort of thing. It's definitely delicious either way!
A more upscale gourmet establishment. It's expensive but sure is tasty.
61 residents recomanen
Rustic Stone
17 South Great George's StreetA more upscale gourmet establishment. It's expensive but sure is tasty.
Delahunt
39 Camden Street LowerGreat place for Irish food.
Neon Asian Street Food
17 Camden Street LowerDelicious upscale Asian food.
Queen of Tarts
Cow's LaneCoffee shop with a lot of character and great pastries.
Sightseeing
Take a stroll along the Dún Laoghaire Pier with cafes, restaurants, ice cream shops, and anything else galore. Beautiful view of Howth across the Irish Sea.
35 residents recomanen
Dún Laoghaire
Take a stroll along the Dún Laoghaire Pier with cafes, restaurants, ice cream shops, and anything else galore. Beautiful view of Howth across the Irish Sea.
Vico Road/Killiney Hill Park offer some of Dublin's most stunning views of the east coast. Hike into the woodsy Killiney Hill or just park on Vico Road and sit on one of the benches there.
Vico Road
Vico RoadVico Road/Killiney Hill Park offer some of Dublin's most stunning views of the east coast. Hike into the woodsy Killiney Hill or just park on Vico Road and sit on one of the benches there.
Rent one of the "Dublin Bikes" and cruise through Phoenix Park. The wide open fields of wild deer and fresh air will lift your spirits.
1242 residents recomanen
Parc Phoenix
Rent one of the "Dublin Bikes" and cruise through Phoenix Park. The wide open fields of wild deer and fresh air will lift your spirits.
One of Dublin's most beautiful attractions. A pretty, manicured park with swans and ducks. A stunning stroll through Stephen's Green with relax anyone.
720 residents recomanen
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenOne of Dublin's most beautiful attractions. A pretty, manicured park with swans and ducks. A stunning stroll through Stephen's Green with relax anyone.
Stephen's Green's less traveled and more shadowy cousin, Merrion Square Park isn't as manicured but worth the trek. A statue dedicated to Oscar Wilde is seen hiding in the brush ;-)
107 residents recomanen
Plaça Merrion
1 Merrion Square EStephen's Green's less traveled and more shadowy cousin, Merrion Square Park isn't as manicured but worth the trek. A statue dedicated to Oscar Wilde is seen hiding in the brush ;-)
U2's recording studio, barges, viking tour amphibious vehicles, cottages, Google/Facebook headquarters... Grand Canal Docks is Dublin's silicon valley and a melting pot of culture and business.
118 residents recomanen
Grand Canal Dock
U2's recording studio, barges, viking tour amphibious vehicles, cottages, Google/Facebook headquarters... Grand Canal Docks is Dublin's silicon valley and a melting pot of culture and business.
Take the DART out to Howth and hike up the Balsadden Road past a home where WB Yeates once lived and witness some of the most dramatic views of the Irish Sea.
Balscadden Rd
Balscadden RoadTake the DART out to Howth and hike up the Balsadden Road past a home where WB Yeates once lived and witness some of the most dramatic views of the Irish Sea.
Much like Phoenix Park, St. Anne's Park is a sprawling green where the natural beauty of Ireland immerses you in fresh air and quiet peaceful reflection.
53 residents recomanen
Parc de Santa Anna
Much like Phoenix Park, St. Anne's Park is a sprawling green where the natural beauty of Ireland immerses you in fresh air and quiet peaceful reflection.
Dublin's premiere attraction. Not much description needed. After you tour the storehouse you get a free pint of the black stuff.
950 residents recomanen
Guinness Storehouse
Dublin's premiere attraction. Not much description needed. After you tour the storehouse you get a free pint of the black stuff.
Walk, run, bike or skip down the North Wall Quay. Stunning views of the Liffey River, the modern financial sector, and the ocean beyond.
North Wall Quay
North Wall QuayWalk, run, bike or skip down the North Wall Quay. Stunning views of the Liffey River, the modern financial sector, and the ocean beyond.
North Dublin hub off of O'Connoll Street. Talbot street offers an eclectic mix of shops. It's usually always bustling with people.
7 residents recomanen
Talbot Street
Talbot StreetNorth Dublin hub off of O'Connoll Street. Talbot street offers an eclectic mix of shops. It's usually always bustling with people.
An historical building which played a pivotal role in Ireland's independence from the UK. Bullet holes from the conflict that occurred 100 years ago can still be seen imbedded in the pillars.
81 residents recomanen
An Post General Post Office
O'Connell Street LowerAn historical building which played a pivotal role in Ireland's independence from the UK. Bullet holes from the conflict that occurred 100 years ago can still be seen imbedded in the pillars.
Essentials
SPAR
19-20 Dame StNice convenience store for basic needs and good Insomnia coffee.