Guidebook for Dublin 7
Food Scene
Bel Cibo
SmithfieldItalian Restaurant with vibrant atmosphere close by.
Third Space Smithfield
Arts & Culture
National Gallery is home to some wonderful art works -see how many you can recognise.
38 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland Shop
Clare LaneNational Gallery is home to some wonderful art works -see how many you can recognise.
The Book of Kells is a world famous illuminated manuscript written in Latin of the Gospels from the Bible. It was painstakingly hand-written and illustrated by monks around 800 A.D.
105 locals recommend
The Book of Kells
College GreenThe Book of Kells is a world famous illuminated manuscript written in Latin of the Gospels from the Bible. It was painstakingly hand-written and illustrated by monks around 800 A.D.
This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century for its harsh treatment of prisoners.
15 locals recommend
Kilmainham
This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century for its harsh treatment of prisoners.
Shopping
Grafton Street has many boutiques and of course the famous Brown Thomas iconic shop- luxury at its best.
172 locals recommend
Grafton Street
Grafton StreetGrafton Street has many boutiques and of course the famous Brown Thomas iconic shop- luxury at its best.
Henry Street is full of shops for the shopaholic including Jervis Street and ILAC shopping centre where there always seems to be a sale. Arnotts store has everything from clothing to spoons...and a lovely café to rest your tired feet..
25 locals recommend
1 Henry St
1 Henry StreetHenry Street is full of shops for the shopaholic including Jervis Street and ILAC shopping centre where there always seems to be a sale. Arnotts store has everything from clothing to spoons...and a lovely café to rest your tired feet..
Essentials
Tesco Metro
There are plenty of local shops for groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Café En Seine is a favourite for a night out-good food and good craic.
85 locals recommend
Café en Seine
40 Dawson StCafé En Seine is a favourite for a night out-good food and good craic.
The famous Temple Bar is full of bars, restaurtants, nightclubs.
Oliver St. John Gogarty's is famous for live music and good food. The Quays is a another good option. Be sure to be careful of your belongings as it is very crowded.
10 locals recommend
1-2 Temple Bar
Temple BarThe famous Temple Bar is full of bars, restaurtants, nightclubs.
Oliver St. John Gogarty's is famous for live music and good food. The Quays is a another good option. Be sure to be careful of your belongings as it is very crowded.
Parks & Nature
The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed public park in any capital city in Europe.
It was originally formed as a royal hunting Park in the 1660s and opened to the public in 1747. A large herd of fallow deer still remain to this day. The Park is also home to the Zoological Gardens, Áras an Uachtaráin, and Victorian flower gardens. The Phoenix Park is only a mile and a half from O’Connell Street. Both passive and active recreational pursuits may be viewed or pursued such as walking, running, polo, cricket, hurling, and many more. The Glen Pond is set in very scenic surrounds in the Furry Glen. There are many walks and cycle routes available to the public.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed public park in any capital city in Europe.
It was originally formed as a royal hunting Park in the 1660s and opened to the public in 1747. A large herd of fallow deer still remain to this day. The Park is also home to the Zoological Gardens, Áras an Uachtaráin, and Victorian flower gardens. The Phoenix Park is only a mile and a half from O’Connell Street. Both passive and active recreational pursuits may be viewed or pursued such as walking, running, polo, cricket, hurling, and many more. The Glen Pond is set in very scenic surrounds in the Furry Glen. There are many walks and cycle routes available to the public.
Howth is a historic town with a marina and fantastic restaurants on the pier. Wrights pub at the train station is worth a visit , They also supply fish to the local restaurants.
Burdocks Fish and Chip shop is famous and great for a snack before walking it off down the pier or the Cliff Walk.
417 locals recommend
Howth
Howth is a historic town with a marina and fantastic restaurants on the pier. Wrights pub at the train station is worth a visit , They also supply fish to the local restaurants.
Burdocks Fish and Chip shop is famous and great for a snack before walking it off down the pier or the Cliff Walk.
St. Stephens Green park is in central Dublin just off Grafton Street and ideal for a walk around after lunch, shopping and sightseeing.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenSt. Stephens Green park is in central Dublin just off Grafton Street and ideal for a walk around after lunch, shopping and sightseeing.