Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Seasonal Irish cooking is this landmark bookshop / restaurant on the banks of the River Liffey! 20-25 minutes walk from house.
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Winding Stair Bookshop
Seasonal Irish cooking is this landmark bookshop / restaurant on the banks of the River Liffey! 20-25 minutes walk from house.
Excellent meat, fish and vegetarians options, good Early Bird menu 5 till 7:15pm. Gets great reviews! 101talbot.ie +353 (0)1 874501
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101 Talbot
101 Talbot StExcellent meat, fish and vegetarians options, good Early Bird menu 5 till 7:15pm. Gets great reviews! 101talbot.ie +353 (0)1 874501
Good Thai restaurant, also to take away. 10 minutes walk away.
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Kanoodle D1
56 Marlborough StGood Thai restaurant, also to take away. 10 minutes walk away.
Really good tapas. Good value at any time, but especially for the early bird tapas and wine deal special.
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Salamanca
1 St Andrew's StReally good tapas. Good value at any time, but especially for the early bird tapas and wine deal special.
Great value, simple and tasty Italian dishes, nice ambience. Also do special Sunday lunch menu and evening specials. Pizzas, pasta, and more. It is only 5 or 6 minutes walk from the house.
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Wallace’s Asti
15 Russell StGreat value, simple and tasty Italian dishes, nice ambience. Also do special Sunday lunch menu and evening specials. Pizzas, pasta, and more. It is only 5 or 6 minutes walk from the house.
Great reputation locally, and highly recommended by other guests. Make sure to book a few days in advance, because it does not have many tables and is very popular. The 123 bus that stops near the house will drop you to within 3 minutes walk of this restaurant.
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The Vintage Kitchen
7 Poolbeg StGreat reputation locally, and highly recommended by other guests. Make sure to book a few days in advance, because it does not have many tables and is very popular. The 123 bus that stops near the house will drop you to within 3 minutes walk of this restaurant.
1 X Michelin Star restaurant, 15 minutes walk from house. For fine dining, make sure to book well in advance!! +353 1 873 2266 www.chapteronerestaurant.com
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Chapter One Restaurant
18-19 Parnell Square N1 X Michelin Star restaurant, 15 minutes walk from house. For fine dining, make sure to book well in advance!! +353 1 873 2266 www.chapteronerestaurant.com
Arts & Culture
Famous Irish theatre located in the heart of Dublin City Centre.
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Dublin, Gate Theatre station
Famous Irish theatre located in the heart of Dublin City Centre.
Housed in two elegant Georgian houses, with the Gorham Library and the Irish Writers Centre next door, the excellent Chapter One restaurant in the basement and a calming Zen garden..
15 minutes walk from the house.
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Dublin Writers Museum
18 Parnell Square NHoused in two elegant Georgian houses, with the Gorham Library and the Irish Writers Centre next door, the excellent Chapter One restaurant in the basement and a calming Zen garden..
15 minutes walk from the house.
Say no more... a must for culture vultures. Exhibitions, walking tours, lectures and talks, culture nights. Info jamesjoyce.ie. 15 minutes walk.
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James Joyce Cultural Centre
35 N Great George's StSay no more... a must for culture vultures. Exhibitions, walking tours, lectures and talks, culture nights. Info jamesjoyce.ie. 15 minutes walk.
Situated in a magnificent 18th century mansion in the north city centre, 15 minutes walk from the house: The collection features the lives and works of Dublin's literary celebrities over the past three hundred years.
Swift and Sheridan, Shaw and Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett are among those presented through their books, letters, portraits and personal items.
The museum holds exhibitions, lunchtime theatre and readings and has a special room devoted to children's literature. There is also a very nice coffee shop / restaurant which you can visit without paying to enter the museum.
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Dublin Writers Museum
18 Parnell Square NSituated in a magnificent 18th century mansion in the north city centre, 15 minutes walk from the house: The collection features the lives and works of Dublin's literary celebrities over the past three hundred years.
Swift and Sheridan, Shaw and Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett are among those presented through their books, letters, portraits and personal items.
The museum holds exhibitions, lunchtime theatre and readings and has a special room devoted to children's literature. There is also a very nice coffee shop / restaurant which you can visit without paying to enter the museum.
Many world class productions, this venue often hosts some of the big West End shows. Also several nice, mid-range restaurants nearby for pre-theatre dinner. Check out the website for upcoming shows, bordgaisenergytheatre.ie. About 30 minutes walk from the house.
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Teatro de Energía Bord Gais
Many world class productions, this venue often hosts some of the big West End shows. Also several nice, mid-range restaurants nearby for pre-theatre dinner. Check out the website for upcoming shows, bordgaisenergytheatre.ie. About 30 minutes walk from the house.
With free admission and described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Dublin, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary. As the only museum in Ireland to win 'European Museum of the Year' and rated consistently in the top 5 of TripAdvisor’s list of ‘Top things to do in Dublin', the library's rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. Manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts complete this amazing collection
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Chester Beatty
With free admission and described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Dublin, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary. As the only museum in Ireland to win 'European Museum of the Year' and rated consistently in the top 5 of TripAdvisor’s list of ‘Top things to do in Dublin', the library's rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. Manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts complete this amazing collection
Set in a Georgian townhouse, 14 Henrietta Street tells the story of the building’s shifting fortunes, from family home and powerbase to courthouse; from barracks to its final incarnation as a tenement house.
The stories of the house and street mirror the story of Dublin and her citizens. Really interesting window into how people lived, highly recommend this tour. Book online (discounts for students and pensioners) www.14henriettastreet.ie
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14 Henrietta Street, Dublín
14 Henrietta StSet in a Georgian townhouse, 14 Henrietta Street tells the story of the building’s shifting fortunes, from family home and powerbase to courthouse; from barracks to its final incarnation as a tenement house.
The stories of the house and street mirror the story of Dublin and her citizens. Really interesting window into how people lived, highly recommend this tour. Book online (discounts for students and pensioners) www.14henriettastreet.ie
Upper Gardiner Street www.gardinerparish.ie See: Harry Clarke’s six stained glass windows, paintings by Pietro Gagliardi, the High Altar containing lapis lazuli from the house of Emperor Nero. Usually open 8am to 4.30 (Sundays till 1pm), but be aware there are religious services taking place during the day, so please be respectful when visiting. Free admission.
St Francis Xavier's Church
Gardiner Street UpperUpper Gardiner Street www.gardinerparish.ie See: Harry Clarke’s six stained glass windows, paintings by Pietro Gagliardi, the High Altar containing lapis lazuli from the house of Emperor Nero. Usually open 8am to 4.30 (Sundays till 1pm), but be aware there are religious services taking place during the day, so please be respectful when visiting. Free admission.
Have heard great reports from previous guests about this attraction, which tells the story of Irish emigration and the Irish diaspora. Voted "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" at the 2019, 2020 and 2021 World Travel Awards.
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Custom House QuayHave heard great reports from previous guests about this attraction, which tells the story of Irish emigration and the Irish diaspora. Voted "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" at the 2019, 2020 and 2021 World Travel Awards.
Known to generations of Dubliners as The Dead Zoo, this is an absolute favourite with the kids, fun and educational, the faithfully preserved Victorian display cabinets reminiscent of Hogwarts. Check the museum website for special events for children.
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National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street UpperKnown to generations of Dubliners as The Dead Zoo, this is an absolute favourite with the kids, fun and educational, the faithfully preserved Victorian display cabinets reminiscent of Hogwarts. Check the museum website for special events for children.
Entertainment & Activities
Watch our sporting heroes battle it out in a traditional Irish game of hurling or gaelic football - our national sports.
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Croke Park
Jones' RoadWatch our sporting heroes battle it out in a traditional Irish game of hurling or gaelic football - our national sports.
Recommended by guests as great fun with a bit of history thrown in. Night-time tour lasting 2 hours, the guide, I'm told, is really funny but some of the jokes a bit risqué so maybe not for the kids - although the jokes would probably go over their heads anyway.
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Ghostbus Tour
59 Upper O'Connell Street UpperRecommended by guests as great fun with a bit of history thrown in. Night-time tour lasting 2 hours, the guide, I'm told, is really funny but some of the jokes a bit risqué so maybe not for the kids - although the jokes would probably go over their heads anyway.
A great alternative to the usual sightseeing tour, and you get to try a new sport too.
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City Kayaking
Custom House QuayA great alternative to the usual sightseeing tour, and you get to try a new sport too.
Their guided kayaking tours were voted one of the best fun things to do in Dublin by the Irish Times.
Kayaking.ie
Bullock HarbourTheir guided kayaking tours were voted one of the best fun things to do in Dublin by the Irish Times.
Learn to windsurf on Dollymount beach, just a few kilometers from the house. Or, if you dont want to join in, you can watch spectacular displays of sometimes dozens of windsurfers practicing their skills all year round on this wide and sandy beach just a short bus ride from the city centre.
Pure Magic
370 Clontarf RdLearn to windsurf on Dollymount beach, just a few kilometers from the house. Or, if you dont want to join in, you can watch spectacular displays of sometimes dozens of windsurfers practicing their skills all year round on this wide and sandy beach just a short bus ride from the city centre.
Drinks & Nightlife
A Dublin institution for over 200 years . Great place for a pint and a chat. If you want to know Dublin pub life, this is one place you shouldn't miss. No food, no music, no tv, strictly for drinking and talking. (if you get the 123 bus and get off just after O'Connel Bridge it is about 3 minutes walk)
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Mulligan's
8 Poolbeg StA Dublin institution for over 200 years . Great place for a pint and a chat. If you want to know Dublin pub life, this is one place you shouldn't miss. No food, no music, no tv, strictly for drinking and talking. (if you get the 123 bus and get off just after O'Connel Bridge it is about 3 minutes walk)
A traditional, unspoilt Dublin pub - a good place to start the night if you plan on hitting Temple Bar.
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The Palace Bar
21 Fleet StA traditional, unspoilt Dublin pub - a good place to start the night if you plan on hitting Temple Bar.
Dublin's oldest pub, traditional sessions most nights, and although packed at weekends, a bit less "touristy" than the Temple Bar versions. Bar food served. Take the 123 bus and get off at Christchurch Cathedral, then walk down the hill towards the river, pub is on the left just before the bridge.
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The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StDublin's oldest pub, traditional sessions most nights, and although packed at weekends, a bit less "touristy" than the Temple Bar versions. Bar food served. Take the 123 bus and get off at Christchurch Cathedral, then walk down the hill towards the river, pub is on the left just before the bridge.
A genuine Dublin pub, unchanged for generations, great atmosphere and decor, popular drinking spot among Dubliners.
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The Stags Head
1 Dame CtA genuine Dublin pub, unchanged for generations, great atmosphere and decor, popular drinking spot among Dubliners.
Famous for its bars, restaurants, live music venues and lively night-life - Temple Bar has it all. Be careful, especially at night, as the crowds do attract pickpockets and lowlife. 30 minutes walk from the house.
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Temple Bar
Famous for its bars, restaurants, live music venues and lively night-life - Temple Bar has it all. Be careful, especially at night, as the crowds do attract pickpockets and lowlife. 30 minutes walk from the house.
Three floors of bars, nightclub, dancehall, ceili (traditional Irish dancing) and live music. Open till late. Near O'Connell Bridge, 25 minutes walk.
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The Grand Social
35 Liffey St. LowerThree floors of bars, nightclub, dancehall, ceili (traditional Irish dancing) and live music. Open till late. Near O'Connell Bridge, 25 minutes walk.
Currently Friday nights are club nights, with live music, special events on Saturdays - check out the website theacademydublin.com for what's on. 20 minutes walk from house, one block from O'Connell Street.
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The Academy, Middle Abbey Street
57 Middle Abbey StCurrently Friday nights are club nights, with live music, special events on Saturdays - check out the website theacademydublin.com for what's on. 20 minutes walk from house, one block from O'Connell Street.
This is one of several of clubs in Temple Bar that has themed club nights, including Pride / Gay nights. Euphoria on Curved Street is another one, also the Button Factory.. will let you do your own research, as the events change weekly and some only run at weekends.
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The Hub
3 Main StThis is one of several of clubs in Temple Bar that has themed club nights, including Pride / Gay nights. Euphoria on Curved Street is another one, also the Button Factory.. will let you do your own research, as the events change weekly and some only run at weekends.
A landmark Dublin pub, live traditional music, home-made food, about 20 minutes walk from the house. Website lists the nightly entertainment www.osheasoftalbotstreet.com
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O'Sheas of Talbot Street
19 Talbot StA landmark Dublin pub, live traditional music, home-made food, about 20 minutes walk from the house. Website lists the nightly entertainment www.osheasoftalbotstreet.com
Funky beer garden with standard and vegan menu, craft beers and cocktails and non-alcoholic options. Dog friendly. Live music and DJ nights, quiz nights and games nights. Great atmosphere, good fun.
Mema's
155 R803Funky beer garden with standard and vegan menu, craft beers and cocktails and non-alcoholic options. Dog friendly. Live music and DJ nights, quiz nights and games nights. Great atmosphere, good fun.
Murray’s Pub
33-34 O'Connell Street UpperSightseeing
Can't visit Dublin without visiting the home of Guinness. Great views from the rooftop bar, and great pint as well of course. Also, it is on the route of the no. 123 bus you can catch just round the corner from the house.
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Fábrica de cerveza Guinness
Can't visit Dublin without visiting the home of Guinness. Great views from the rooftop bar, and great pint as well of course. Also, it is on the route of the no. 123 bus you can catch just round the corner from the house.
Famous for the Long Library and Book of Kells, but also a lovely place - and free - to wander around on a sunny afternoon, with its historic buildings and squares.
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Trinity College Library
College GreenFamous for the Long Library and Book of Kells, but also a lovely place - and free - to wander around on a sunny afternoon, with its historic buildings and squares.
Very interesting and well laid out exhibition telling the story of Dublin and the Custom House with an excellent audio guide in several languages and interactive displays.
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The Custom House
Very interesting and well laid out exhibition telling the story of Dublin and the Custom House with an excellent audio guide in several languages and interactive displays.
Located less than 10 minutes from the house, this thrilling rooftop walkway is Dublin’s highest open-viewing platform and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Skyline Croke Park
Saint Joseph's AvenueLocated less than 10 minutes from the house, this thrilling rooftop walkway is Dublin’s highest open-viewing platform and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Parks & Nature
I believe this is the biggest enclosed park in any European city. It has dozens of sports clubs and pitches - soccer, rugby, GAA, cricket, polo, running tracks - and is where the new Irish go for picnics and barbecues in the Summer. Despite this there are lots of quiet and secluded places to explore, like the Furry Glenn on the Chapelizod side of the park. Also occasional concerts, farmer's markets, Dublin Zoo. Website phoneixpark.ie for events and information. Get the Luas tram from Parnell Street to Huston Station, cross over the Liffey bridge and 5 minutes walk to the park entrance, where you can hire a bike or take a guided bike tour.
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Parque Phoenix
I believe this is the biggest enclosed park in any European city. It has dozens of sports clubs and pitches - soccer, rugby, GAA, cricket, polo, running tracks - and is where the new Irish go for picnics and barbecues in the Summer. Despite this there are lots of quiet and secluded places to explore, like the Furry Glenn on the Chapelizod side of the park. Also occasional concerts, farmer's markets, Dublin Zoo. Website phoneixpark.ie for events and information. Get the Luas tram from Parnell Street to Huston Station, cross over the Liffey bridge and 5 minutes walk to the park entrance, where you can hire a bike or take a guided bike tour.
In one of Dublin's famous Georgian squares, a place to sit or bring the kids - children's playground with swings and rides, free to enter. 10 minutes walk. Located in the centre of Mountjoy Square, once Dublin's premier Georgian area, and comprising 1.8 hectares, this park was originally created by the Developer of the Square, Luke Gardiner, Lord Mountjoy around 1800. Sadly neglected during the 20th century it is being gradually restored to its original layout, with nice planting and plenty of seating to enjoy a quiet time in the heart of the city, and gravel paths for jogging.
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Parque Mountjoy Square
Mountjoy SquareIn one of Dublin's famous Georgian squares, a place to sit or bring the kids - children's playground with swings and rides, free to enter. 10 minutes walk. Located in the centre of Mountjoy Square, once Dublin's premier Georgian area, and comprising 1.8 hectares, this park was originally created by the Developer of the Square, Luke Gardiner, Lord Mountjoy around 1800. Sadly neglected during the 20th century it is being gradually restored to its original layout, with nice planting and plenty of seating to enjoy a quiet time in the heart of the city, and gravel paths for jogging.
A little gem of a park about 15 minutes walk from the house. Enter from North Circular Road down the steps on to the Royal Canal Bank park (children's playground, Friday food market), the "Basin" itself is 5 or 6 minutes walk into the park, entered through high stone walls on the left.
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Blessington Street Basin
A little gem of a park about 15 minutes walk from the house. Enter from North Circular Road down the steps on to the Royal Canal Bank park (children's playground, Friday food market), the "Basin" itself is 5 or 6 minutes walk into the park, entered through high stone walls on the left.
Shopping
You will find just about everything you need on this street, with 2 shopping centres and Arnott's, one of Irelands longest established department stores. Moore Street, just off the main drag, has ethnic food shops and small restaurants, and open air stalls, though the street traders seem to be a dying breed.
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Henry Street
2-4 Henry StYou will find just about everything you need on this street, with 2 shopping centres and Arnott's, one of Irelands longest established department stores. Moore Street, just off the main drag, has ethnic food shops and small restaurants, and open air stalls, though the street traders seem to be a dying breed.
An enclosed Victorian market with lots of small independent shops and market stalls selling inexpensive clothing, jewellery, music, collectable items, prints, books, souvenirs and restaurants.
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George's Street Arcade
George's Street ArcadeAn enclosed Victorian market with lots of small independent shops and market stalls selling inexpensive clothing, jewellery, music, collectable items, prints, books, souvenirs and restaurants.