Guidebook for Ballsbridge
Food Scene
A New York style Deli, serving great sandwiches, salads, soups and specials by day, and an Italian-influenced Café at night. https://www.juniors.ie/deli-and-cafe.php
81 residents recomanen
Juniors Deli & Cafe
2 Bath AveA New York style Deli, serving great sandwiches, salads, soups and specials by day, and an Italian-influenced Café at night. https://www.juniors.ie/deli-and-cafe.php
Paulie's Pizza serves real Neapolitan style pizza, with speak-easy Barry's Bar located at the first floor serving cocktails, liqueurs & whiskey. https://www.juniors.ie/paulies-pizza.php
180 residents recomanen
Paulies Pizza
58 Grand Canal Street UpperPaulie's Pizza serves real Neapolitan style pizza, with speak-easy Barry's Bar located at the first floor serving cocktails, liqueurs & whiskey. https://www.juniors.ie/paulies-pizza.php
Great avocado toast, healthy salads, delicious coffee and the best cinnamon bun for miles....http://eathosdublin.com/
17 residents recomanen
eathos (upper Baggot St)
15 Baggot Street UpperGreat avocado toast, healthy salads, delicious coffee and the best cinnamon bun for miles....http://eathosdublin.com/
Café run by a team devoted to their coffee, with brew classes, shop and kitchen. Great for elevenses or lunch. https://www.3fe.com/our-story
125 residents recomanen
3FE
32-34 Grand Canal Street LowerCafé run by a team devoted to their coffee, with brew classes, shop and kitchen. Great for elevenses or lunch. https://www.3fe.com/our-story
Have a delicious vegetarian lunch after your walk at the Happy Pear, before you get the DART home. Enjoy a wander around the beautiful coastal village of Greystones. https://thehappypear.ie/
68 residents recomanen
The Happy Pear
Church RoadHave a delicious vegetarian lunch after your walk at the Happy Pear, before you get the DART home. Enjoy a wander around the beautiful coastal village of Greystones. https://thehappypear.ie/
Beside the Print Museum, in the heart of the historical Beggar's Bush, its an airy welcoming café with great brunch and lunch.
9 residents recomanen
The Press Cafe
Beside the Print Museum, in the heart of the historical Beggar's Bush, its an airy welcoming café with great brunch and lunch.
A beautifully-curated home-wares store which now houses a Middle-Eastern-influenced deli and cafe, offering coffee from Roasted Brown and tea from Wall & Keogh.
13 residents recomanen
Industry & Co
41 A/B Drury StA beautifully-curated home-wares store which now houses a Middle-Eastern-influenced deli and cafe, offering coffee from Roasted Brown and tea from Wall & Keogh.
A great Mexican-themed restaurant with Margaritas to beat the band. Sore head guaranteed the next day.
105 residents recomanen
777
7 South Great George's StreetA great Mexican-themed restaurant with Margaritas to beat the band. Sore head guaranteed the next day.
A great, cheap and centrally-located restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan foods.
114 residents recomanen
Cornucopia
19-20 Wicklow StA great, cheap and centrally-located restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan foods.
After you're done browsing at the Saturday Fashion Market or in the Gutter Bookshop, you can take your book and gloat over it and an apple and blackberry tart. No breaking hearts allowed.
149 residents recomanen
Queen of Tarts
Cow's LaneAfter you're done browsing at the Saturday Fashion Market or in the Gutter Bookshop, you can take your book and gloat over it and an apple and blackberry tart. No breaking hearts allowed.
Location of the Saturday morning Temple Bar Food Market under the biggest umbrellas in Dublin. Bring a hungry belly and nice modern architecture.
10 residents recomanen
Meeting House Square
Meeting House SquareLocation of the Saturday morning Temple Bar Food Market under the biggest umbrellas in Dublin. Bring a hungry belly and nice modern architecture.
Great basement wine-bar, great upstairs restaurant and great ground-floor food-store. Watch out for gourmands.
175 residents recomanen
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StGreat basement wine-bar, great upstairs restaurant and great ground-floor food-store. Watch out for gourmands.
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneThe Fumbally Eggs. Enough said. You have to go. Dog-friendly.
The Cake Café's leafy courtyard has been an oasis in the city centre where you can enjoy sugar-dusted sponges, lemonslices, excellent coffee, prosecco, baked egg & soldiers, and of course, cakes.
64 residents recomanen
The Cake Cafe
8 Pleasants PlThe Cake Café's leafy courtyard has been an oasis in the city centre where you can enjoy sugar-dusted sponges, lemonslices, excellent coffee, prosecco, baked egg & soldiers, and of course, cakes.
Rooftop bar at the cool Dean Hotel, 360 degree Dublin laid before you, an ever changing landscape from dawn ‘til dawn. A glasshouse restaurant & bar where the weather is the wallpaper. Best 2 book.
99 residents recomanen
Sophie's Restaurant, Bar & Terrace
33 Harcourt StreetRooftop bar at the cool Dean Hotel, 360 degree Dublin laid before you, an ever changing landscape from dawn ‘til dawn. A glasshouse restaurant & bar where the weather is the wallpaper. Best 2 book.
Only a ramble from the city centre, Ranelagh greedily has at least 4 outlets offering the best coffee in Dublin, and there’s no such thing as a bad restaurant along the stretch.
49 residents recomanen
Ranelagh
Only a ramble from the city centre, Ranelagh greedily has at least 4 outlets offering the best coffee in Dublin, and there’s no such thing as a bad restaurant along the stretch.
Tea and freshly-made sushi (book for sushi tho). A lovely back garden. Meet a friend and all of a sudden, two hours have gone by.
40 residents recomanen
Wall & Keogh Superior Teas
45 Richmond St STea and freshly-made sushi (book for sushi tho). A lovely back garden. Meet a friend and all of a sudden, two hours have gone by.
Beshoff Bros
75 Mespil RdBest fish + chips, 5 minutes radius walk.
The new 'Union8' restaurant. Newly-renovated, beautiful interior...and perfect for a bit to eat after exploring IMMA and Kilmainham Gaol.
740 South Circular Road
740 South Circular RoadThe new 'Union8' restaurant. Newly-renovated, beautiful interior...and perfect for a bit to eat after exploring IMMA and Kilmainham Gaol.
Its great. And its conveniently located underneath the DART station, so you can hang on until the very last minute after your bracing walk around the cliffs.
17 residents recomanen
The Bloody Stream
Its great. And its conveniently located underneath the DART station, so you can hang on until the very last minute after your bracing walk around the cliffs.
The terrace overlooks the sleepy Grand Canal, and the interior and exterior design is super-pretty. Plus the Deli does deadly sandwiches...
41 residents recomanen
Angelina's Restaurant and Deli
55 Percy PlThe terrace overlooks the sleepy Grand Canal, and the interior and exterior design is super-pretty. Plus the Deli does deadly sandwiches...
Great service, calming dark interior and the best G&T I've had in ages....and I've forgotten that it also serves great Thai food, and makes for a great date night.
36 residents recomanen
Saba
7 William St SGreat service, calming dark interior and the best G&T I've had in ages....and I've forgotten that it also serves great Thai food, and makes for a great date night.
Everything Else
A 5-min warm-up walk from our home, with a 1-mile long perimeter, its a peaceful jogging route beside the Dodder River, with two children's playgrounds.
67 residents recomanen
Herbert Park
Herbert ParkA 5-min warm-up walk from our home, with a 1-mile long perimeter, its a peaceful jogging route beside the Dodder River, with two children's playgrounds.
Craft Cleaners Ltd
Our local dry-cleaners, if you have a fashion emergency....
Meagher's Pharmacy Baggot Street
10 Baggot Street UpperOur local pharmacy, in case you forgot anything for your stay...
Our meditative bench around the corner, where you can sit of an evening and watch the crowds go home along the canal after work, and the water go by...
Percy Place
Percy PlaceOur meditative bench around the corner, where you can sit of an evening and watch the crowds go home along the canal after work, and the water go by...
An independent whiskey company offering tours and tastings. The Teeling family can trace their distilling roots back to 1782 when Walter Teeling was making whiskey in the Liberties.
167 residents recomanen
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketAn independent whiskey company offering tours and tastings. The Teeling family can trace their distilling roots back to 1782 when Walter Teeling was making whiskey in the Liberties.
Great for last-minute facials, mani-pedis and other grooming maintenance.
Essentials Beauty and Skin Care Clinic
7 Baggot Street UpperGreat for last-minute facials, mani-pedis and other grooming maintenance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great off-licence with a hidden gem of a wine bar downstairs, with tasty nibbles. You can BYOcraftB (orW) from the off-licence upstairs as well as select from the extensive menu.
9 residents recomanen
Baggot Street Wines and Whiskey
17 Baggot Street UpperGreat off-licence with a hidden gem of a wine bar downstairs, with tasty nibbles. You can BYOcraftB (orW) from the off-licence upstairs as well as select from the extensive menu.
Another great local wine shop and bar, a small oasis of France, run by a French-Irish couple. Look out for its friendly black Labrador and give him a pet from us.
30 residents recomanen
The French Paradox
53 Shelbourne RdAnother great local wine shop and bar, a small oasis of France, run by a French-Irish couple. Look out for its friendly black Labrador and give him a pet from us.
Bring the 'Slow Dublin' guidebook ('Ye Olde Dublin Tour' along with you, and enjoy the view high over the city as you sink a pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar after the tour of the famous brewery.
6 residents recomanen
Gravity Bar
Market Street SouthBring the 'Slow Dublin' guidebook ('Ye Olde Dublin Tour' along with you, and enjoy the view high over the city as you sink a pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar after the tour of the famous brewery.
Our Friday-night local, and a nice quiet bar for a Guinness or an Irish coffee.
22 residents recomanen
Ryans Beggars Bush
115 Haddington RdOur Friday-night local, and a nice quiet bar for a Guinness or an Irish coffee.
An eighth-generation pub over the wall from the Cemetery, this historic pub is also called 'The Gravediggers', for obvious reasons. Well worth a visit.
72 residents recomanen
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
1 Prospect SquareAn eighth-generation pub over the wall from the Cemetery, this historic pub is also called 'The Gravediggers', for obvious reasons. Well worth a visit.
An ever-changing art collection, people-watching, great pints and hot whiskeys, what's not to like?
150 residents recomanen
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SAn ever-changing art collection, people-watching, great pints and hot whiskeys, what's not to like?
Hard to find, but extra special for date-night. You might need to book for a table upstairs on the covered roof terrace. http://vintagecocktailclub.com/
134 residents recomanen
Bellucci's Italian Restaurant Cocktail Bar
22-30 Merrion RdHard to find, but extra special for date-night. You might need to book for a table upstairs on the covered roof terrace. http://vintagecocktailclub.com/
A great place to catch a gig, located beside U2's Clarence Hotel on the Liffey Quays. A haven for art and art-lovers.
70 residents recomanen
The Workman's Club
10 Wellington QuayA great place to catch a gig, located beside U2's Clarence Hotel on the Liffey Quays. A haven for art and art-lovers.
Pizza from a bus! Two cocktails for a tenner! Dancing! Snooker! What's not to love in this hipster bar...
225 residents recomanen
The Bernard Shaw
Pizza from a bus! Two cocktails for a tenner! Dancing! Snooker! What's not to love in this hipster bar...
The Palace Bar
21 Fleet StIt's a classic Dublin pub.
Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SAnother classic Dublin pub. A must-visit.
Bluegrass, folk, traditional Irish music sessions 7 nights a week. The Cobblestone is Pub Perfection, with a great Berlin-esque courtyard.
296 residents recomanen
The Cobblestone
77 King St NBluegrass, folk, traditional Irish music sessions 7 nights a week. The Cobblestone is Pub Perfection, with a great Berlin-esque courtyard.
Simply because its brilliant, and opened by the Bodytonic team. They've taken the tellies out, and replaced them with flowers, nice food and a great atmosphere. A must-visit.
81 residents recomanen
MVP
29 Clanbrassil Street UpperSimply because its brilliant, and opened by the Bodytonic team. They've taken the tellies out, and replaced them with flowers, nice food and a great atmosphere. A must-visit.
Connected to the Porterhouse, this small dimly-lit bar just off Grafton Street has great craft whiskeys. Trot on from here to the Palace Bar on Fleet Street.
The Dingle Whiskey Bar
44 Nassau StConnected to the Porterhouse, this small dimly-lit bar just off Grafton Street has great craft whiskeys. Trot on from here to the Palace Bar on Fleet Street.
Stop off on the DART and explore the village of Blackrock...the market has food, antiques, jewellery, records, tasty treats, family & kids entertainment. Check out lovely The Canteen wine bar.
18 residents recomanen
Mercat de Blackrock
19a Main StStop off on the DART and explore the village of Blackrock...the market has food, antiques, jewellery, records, tasty treats, family & kids entertainment. Check out lovely The Canteen wine bar.
37 Dawson St
37 Dawson StreetGorgeous ceiling, cosy leather couches. Nuff said.
The Royal Oak has no fuss, no frills, a fire, a lovely crowd and toasted sandwiches.
11 Kilmainham Ln
11 Kilmainham LaneThe Royal Oak has no fuss, no frills, a fire, a lovely crowd and toasted sandwiches.
Arts & Culture
Sit beside Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh in his seat along the canal. Grab a falafel wrap from the Canal Bank Market, and then walk along nearby Raglan Road, the setting of one of his famous poems.
Patrick Kavanagh statue
Wilton TerraceSit beside Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh in his seat along the canal. Grab a falafel wrap from the Canal Bank Market, and then walk along nearby Raglan Road, the setting of one of his famous poems.
Free admission and a must-see, this library in historic Dublin Castle, has one of the world's greatest collections of art since 2700BC. Also a great Lebanese restaurant, the Silk Road!
161 residents recomanen
Chester Beatty
Free admission and a must-see, this library in historic Dublin Castle, has one of the world's greatest collections of art since 2700BC. Also a great Lebanese restaurant, the Silk Road!
Lively, independently-run monthly Sunday markets in a covered space in the heart of the Liberties. Pure Vintage (First Sun), Fusion Sunday (Second Sun) and the Dublin Flea (last Sun).
19 residents recomanen
Dublin Flea Market - looking for a new home
12 NewmarketLively, independently-run monthly Sunday markets in a covered space in the heart of the Liberties. Pure Vintage (First Sun), Fusion Sunday (Second Sun) and the Dublin Flea (last Sun).
A great art-house and foreign films centre, with an atrium-lit light-bite restaurant and film shop.
82 residents recomanen
Irish Film Institute
6 Eustace StA great art-house and foreign films centre, with an atrium-lit light-bite restaurant and film shop.
The centre for contemporary photography in Dublin, you can enjoy an exhibition, browse the shop or take a class.
14 residents recomanen
Gallery of Photography
Meeting House SquareThe centre for contemporary photography in Dublin, you can enjoy an exhibition, browse the shop or take a class.
If you are in Dublin the right weekend, you can catch one of the RHA's Lost Weekend nights where the gallery is open til 10 and you can wander the exhibitions, craft beer in hand. Great cafe, free in.
25 residents recomanen
RHA Gallery (Royal Hibernian Academy)
15 Ely PlIf you are in Dublin the right weekend, you can catch one of the RHA's Lost Weekend nights where the gallery is open til 10 and you can wander the exhibitions, craft beer in hand. Great cafe, free in.
They Animate Public Space with
Spontaneous, Meaningful Cultural Events...yoga, films, music etc. http://www.happenings.ie/events/dublin
Happenings
They Animate Public Space with
Spontaneous, Meaningful Cultural Events...yoga, films, music etc. http://www.happenings.ie/events/dublin
"It may have 'science' in the title, but each exhibition at the gallery proves it to be the most creative, innovative and artistic venue in Ireland." - Shane Hegarty, Irish Times, April 2011. Free in.
71 residents recomanen
Galeria de Ciència de Dublín
Pearse Street"It may have 'science' in the title, but each exhibition at the gallery proves it to be the most creative, innovative and artistic venue in Ireland." - Shane Hegarty, Irish Times, April 2011. Free in.
IMMA has constantly changing collections of modern art in its confines, the historic building and dreamy gardens are reason enough to visit. Free...+ 8 mins walk from Heuston Station (Red Line Luas).
358 residents recomanen
Museu Irlandès d'Art Modern (IMMA)
Military RoadIMMA has constantly changing collections of modern art in its confines, the historic building and dreamy gardens are reason enough to visit. Free...+ 8 mins walk from Heuston Station (Red Line Luas).
Go here for the wonderful Harry Clarke room and for the Francis Bacon Studio. Free in.
122 residents recomanen
Galeria de la Ciutat de Dublín The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthGo here for the wonderful Harry Clarke room and for the Francis Bacon Studio. Free in.
Free in, often free talks, a grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Good shop.
316 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Square WestFree in, often free talks, a grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Good shop.
The Global Irish Design Challenge exhibition at The Coach House, Dublin Castle, offers an insight into the impact that design and innovation has on shaping and improving the way that we live. The idea grew from a desire to seek out designers and innovators who are driven to find solutions to the challenges humanity faces. Centred around themes of sustainability, wellbeing, sense of place and innovation, designers of Irish lineage or with a strong affiliation to Ireland submitted projects that address societal issues or provide an ingenious solution to a problem.
Presented by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland in partnership with the OPW, this exhibiton marks the culmination of the Global Irish Design Challenge which was launched last year as part of Irish Design 2015.
403 residents recomanen
Castell de Dublin
Dame StreetThe Global Irish Design Challenge exhibition at The Coach House, Dublin Castle, offers an insight into the impact that design and innovation has on shaping and improving the way that we live. The idea grew from a desire to seek out designers and innovators who are driven to find solutions to the challenges humanity faces. Centred around themes of sustainability, wellbeing, sense of place and innovation, designers of Irish lineage or with a strong affiliation to Ireland submitted projects that address societal issues or provide an ingenious solution to a problem.
Presented by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland in partnership with the OPW, this exhibiton marks the culmination of the Global Irish Design Challenge which was launched last year as part of Irish Design 2015.
Sightseeing
Get the DART from Lansdowne Station (a return ticket to Greystones) and get out at Bray Station. Walk south along the Prom and then 5k along the stunning coastal path on the cliffs to Greystones.
13 residents recomanen
Bray-Greystones Cliff walk
Bray-Greystones Cliff walkGet the DART from Lansdowne Station (a return ticket to Greystones) and get out at Bray Station. Walk south along the Prom and then 5k along the stunning coastal path on the cliffs to Greystones.
Selfie Time with the Oscar Wilde statue, a lovely natural playground, and a green oasis in the heart of Georgian Dublin.
107 residents recomanen
Plaça Merrion
1 Merrion Square ESelfie Time with the Oscar Wilde statue, a lovely natural playground, and a green oasis in the heart of Georgian Dublin.
It's a gem of a historical building, where you can discover giant Irish Elk skeletons and a variety of mammals, birds and fish. Great for children and adults who never grew up. Free in.
177 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Irlanda
Merrion Street UpperIt's a gem of a historical building, where you can discover giant Irish Elk skeletons and a variety of mammals, birds and fish. Great for children and adults who never grew up. Free in.
An under-appreciated place for a dose of Mother Nature...a 400 foot long Victorian green-house, 20,000 plant species.
242 residents recomanen
Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
An under-appreciated place for a dose of Mother Nature...a 400 foot long Victorian green-house, 20,000 plant species.
Located on historic St. Stephen's Green (also well worth a wander) in a landmark Georgian house, this quirky but brilliant museum is guided-tour only, starting on the hour every hour. €5 donation in.
126 residents recomanen
El Petit Museu de Dublín
15 St Stephen's GreenLocated on historic St. Stephen's Green (also well worth a wander) in a landmark Georgian house, this quirky but brilliant museum is guided-tour only, starting on the hour every hour. €5 donation in.
A beautiful Victorian brick-built covered market, it links Drury Street and George's Street. Visit Simon's Place for a cinnamon bun and a coffee.
73 residents recomanen
George's Street Arcade
George's Street ArcadeA beautiful Victorian brick-built covered market, it links Drury Street and George's Street. Visit Simon's Place for a cinnamon bun and a coffee.
Hidden in a beautiful church with a drab exterior on Aungier Street are the remains, or Relics, of St. Valentine, the patron saint of love.
Whitefriars Street station
Hidden in a beautiful church with a drab exterior on Aungier Street are the remains, or Relics, of St. Valentine, the patron saint of love.
Located in the beautiful Phoenix Park, this is a must-see safari-style zoo for children and children who never grew up.
351 residents recomanen
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadLocated in the beautiful Phoenix Park, this is a must-see safari-style zoo for children and children who never grew up.
If you're an architecture geek like me, this beauty is by Grafton Architects, and is located beside the beautiful Hugenot cemetery.
Department of Finance
Merrion Street UpperIf you're an architecture geek like me, this beauty is by Grafton Architects, and is located beside the beautiful Hugenot cemetery.
Again, one for the architecture geeks, the first major post-war building of the modern movement in Dublin. Super tiles.
58 residents recomanen
Dublin Bikes Station no. 38
Again, one for the architecture geeks, the first major post-war building of the modern movement in Dublin. Super tiles.
This restored building was the beating heart of the 1916 Rising on O'Connell Street.
81 residents recomanen
An Post General Post Office
O'Connell Street LowerThis restored building was the beating heart of the 1916 Rising on O'Connell Street.
A quiet gem located beside the historic St. Patrick's Cathedral, dating from 1701. Gorgeous.
36 residents recomanen
Marsh's Library
Saint Patrick's CloseA quiet gem located beside the historic St. Patrick's Cathedral, dating from 1701. Gorgeous.
There’s something affecting about the Lutyens-designed Memorial Gardens, and even if you’re not into the contemplative space of the pools + rose garden, there’s always boat-watching on the Liffey.
10 residents recomanen
Islandbridge, Memorial Gardens gate station
There’s something affecting about the Lutyens-designed Memorial Gardens, and even if you’re not into the contemplative space of the pools + rose garden, there’s always boat-watching on the Liffey.
There is the Book of Kells. But there's also a tiny cemetery full of ghosts (turn left before the Dining Hall in Front Square), or ask permission to see St. Patrick’s Well in the Provost's Garden.
629 residents recomanen
Trinity College
There is the Book of Kells. But there's also a tiny cemetery full of ghosts (turn left before the Dining Hall in Front Square), or ask permission to see St. Patrick’s Well in the Provost's Garden.
Burial vaults in a crypt under a very old church in Smithfield contain 12th century mummies, aristocratic grandees and other fun stuff.
36 residents recomanen
St. Michan's Church
Church StreetBurial vaults in a crypt under a very old church in Smithfield contain 12th century mummies, aristocratic grandees and other fun stuff.
Take a Dublin Bike to the best walk in Dublin, on top of an old sea wall extending far into Dublin Bay. Take a dip at the Half-Moon Bathing Club along the wall, if you're brave...
48 residents recomanen
Faru de Poolbeg
South WallTake a Dublin Bike to the best walk in Dublin, on top of an old sea wall extending far into Dublin Bay. Take a dip at the Half-Moon Bathing Club along the wall, if you're brave...
Check out the permanent Eileen Gray exhibition hidden amongst weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics, glassware, Asian art and the Asgard, as well as folklife and costume artefacts...Free in.
166 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Irlanda - Arts Decoratives i Història
Benburb StreetCheck out the permanent Eileen Gray exhibition hidden amongst weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics, glassware, Asian art and the Asgard, as well as folklife and costume artefacts...Free in.
Stone Age through hermit monks to medieval markets, Vikings, a Martello tower and eventually a herd of wild goats, Dalkey Island’s full of history and an excuse for a boat trip from Coliemore Harbour.
15 residents recomanen
Dalkey Island
Stone Age through hermit monks to medieval markets, Vikings, a Martello tower and eventually a herd of wild goats, Dalkey Island’s full of history and an excuse for a boat trip from Coliemore Harbour.
The guided tour of Dublin’s historic cathedral gives you the chance to ring its bells under supervision; all you need to do is email ringingmaster@cccdub.ie.
378 residents recomanen
Catedral de Crist Església
Christchurch PlaceThe guided tour of Dublin’s historic cathedral gives you the chance to ring its bells under supervision; all you need to do is email ringingmaster@cccdub.ie.
Just like Guinness, old chimney of the Jameson distillery in Smithfield provides a really good opportunity to survey matters from above. And drink whiskey.
485 residents recomanen
Destil·leria Jameson Bow St.
Bow StreetJust like Guinness, old chimney of the Jameson distillery in Smithfield provides a really good opportunity to survey matters from above. And drink whiskey.
Its a must for 2016, the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Before it closed in 1924, Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol housed some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history.
568 residents recomanen
Museu de la presó de Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore RoadIts a must for 2016, the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Before it closed in 1924, Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol housed some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history.
You can catch a concert, an international rugby or football game, or take a stadium tour. It's real pretty, for a stadium.
244 residents recomanen
Estadi Aviva
Lansdowne RoadYou can catch a concert, an international rugby or football game, or take a stadium tour. It's real pretty, for a stadium.
For the nature and plant-mad folk, this urban farm created by the Overend sisters is worth a visit. Lovely restaurant and the nicest car-park I've seen.
8 residents recomanen
Airfield House
Airfield CourtFor the nature and plant-mad folk, this urban farm created by the Overend sisters is worth a visit. Lovely restaurant and the nicest car-park I've seen.
A 20-minute walk from our house, with amazing views across Dublin Bay and towards the Dublin Mountains. Ferries coming and going, cockle lakes and sea birds. Watch out for incoming tides!
23 residents recomanen
サンディマウント海岸
A 20-minute walk from our house, with amazing views across Dublin Bay and towards the Dublin Mountains. Ferries coming and going, cockle lakes and sea birds. Watch out for incoming tides!
Free open nights on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays or each month in winter, where you can take a look at the skies through the historic Grubb Telescope.
Dunsink Observatory
Dunsink LaneFree open nights on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays or each month in winter, where you can take a look at the skies through the historic Grubb Telescope.
Begin in Rathfarnham and walk to Clonegal village in Carlow, 127km! Stop at beautiful Glendalough on the way.
33 residents recomanen
Wicklow Way
Begin in Rathfarnham and walk to Clonegal village in Carlow, 127km! Stop at beautiful Glendalough on the way.
Take St. Kevin's Bus from Dawson Street (www.glendaloughbus.com/) to the stunning two lakes between the Wicklow Mountains at Glendalough. Best done in winter or spring.
303 residents recomanen
Glendalough
Take St. Kevin's Bus from Dawson Street (www.glendaloughbus.com/) to the stunning two lakes between the Wicklow Mountains at Glendalough. Best done in winter or spring.
Beautiful historic village in the spectacular surroundings of the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough. Stay at romantic Ghan House before you begin a Game of Thrones tour...
7 residents recomanen
Carlingford Lough
Beautiful historic village in the spectacular surroundings of the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough. Stay at romantic Ghan House before you begin a Game of Thrones tour...
Ok, so you've seen Newgrange and its 5000 year old cairn. Loughcrew is less-visited and the location is spectacular. You can get a key at nearby Loughcrew Gardens and actually go inside Cairn T.
6 residents recomanen
Loughcrew
Ok, so you've seen Newgrange and its 5000 year old cairn. Loughcrew is less-visited and the location is spectacular. You can get a key at nearby Loughcrew Gardens and actually go inside Cairn T.
Take the DART to the best wild city walk you'll go on. Views of Lambay Island, the cliffs, Martello Towers. Finish off with a visit to the weekend market in Howth Village or to Beshoff's chipper.
25 residents recomanen
Howth Head Peak
Take the DART to the best wild city walk you'll go on. Views of Lambay Island, the cliffs, Martello Towers. Finish off with a visit to the weekend market in Howth Village or to Beshoff's chipper.
Dollymount Strand, kite-surfing, bird-watching, beach-walking, an UNESCO reserve, its only gorgeous.
60 residents recomanen
Bull Island
Dollymount Strand, kite-surfing, bird-watching, beach-walking, an UNESCO reserve, its only gorgeous.
Shopping
Great little home-wares shop located in the historic Powerscourt Townhouse, stocking a lot of Irish-designed and produced pieces.
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William Street SouthGreat little home-wares shop located in the historic Powerscourt Townhouse, stocking a lot of Irish-designed and produced pieces.
One of the best new book-shops in Dublin, this is a delight. You could be here for hours.
7 residents recomanen
The Gutter Bookshop
Cow's LaneOne of the best new book-shops in Dublin, this is a delight. You could be here for hours.
Costume
10/ 11 Castle MarketA beautiful clothing store.
Lovely clothes store, now with a small cafe which is great for people watching on the lanes of Temple Bar.
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Indigo & Cloth
9 Essex St ELovely clothes store, now with a small cafe which is great for people watching on the lanes of Temple Bar.
Cheese is good and nice. You'll find all sorts here, look out for Cashel Blue.
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Sheridans
11 Anne St SCheese is good and nice. You'll find all sorts here, look out for Cashel Blue.
Murphys Ice Cream
27 Wicklow StSea salt and brown bread ice cream. Enough said.
Best Ice Cream in Dublin, like ever. Get a Teddy's for your walk on the Dun Laoghaire piers. The West Pier is the most deserted.
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Teddys Ice Cream
1a Windsor TerraceBest Ice Cream in Dublin, like ever. Get a Teddy's for your walk on the Dun Laoghaire piers. The West Pier is the most deserted.
Located beside Industry, this little store is bound to have something special for a souvenir of your trip to Dublin. Products are Irish-designed and Irish-made. http://irishdesignshop.com/
18 residents recomanen
Irish Design Shop
41 Drury StLocated beside Industry, this little store is bound to have something special for a souvenir of your trip to Dublin. Products are Irish-designed and Irish-made. http://irishdesignshop.com/
The Best of Irish & International craft and design. Great gifts. Check out in particular the work by Superfolk, based in Mayo.
Makers and Brothers
13 St Clare's AveThe Best of Irish & International craft and design. Great gifts. Check out in particular the work by Superfolk, based in Mayo.
A treasure trove for the audiophile. Great, quiet cafe upstairs at the back if you need a break from the hustle and bustle.
8 residents recomanen
Tower Records
7 Dawson StA treasure trove for the audiophile. Great, quiet cafe upstairs at the back if you need a break from the hustle and bustle.
Entertainment & Activities
A great children's arts centre located in the heart of Temple Bar, opening onto Meeting House Square.
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The Ark, Dublin
11A Eustace StA great children's arts centre located in the heart of Temple Bar, opening onto Meeting House Square.