Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Valentino is right next door to my building. The AirBnB map shows me further up Grand Canal Quay but my place is next to Valentino facing the water. Best coffee & bakery in Dublin!
141 locals recommend
Il Valentino Bakery & Cafe
Valentino is right next door to my building. The AirBnB map shows me further up Grand Canal Quay but my place is next to Valentino facing the water. Best coffee & bakery in Dublin!
Great food comes out of this tiny, open-plan kitchen, excellent fresh Irish produce combined with homemade pasta, risotto, good desserts. Booking advised or wait for your table next door in Slatterys!
81 locals recommend
Juniors Deli & Cafe
2 Bath AveGreat food comes out of this tiny, open-plan kitchen, excellent fresh Irish produce combined with homemade pasta, risotto, good desserts. Booking advised or wait for your table next door in Slatterys!
Imaginative breakfast/brunch/lunch options, excellent fresh fruit, sit inside or out and watch the comings and goings on the dock side...
187 locals recommend
herbstreet
9 Hanover QuayImaginative breakfast/brunch/lunch options, excellent fresh fruit, sit inside or out and watch the comings and goings on the dock side...
Formerly Ely, huge range of wines (by the glass options) and beers, decent bar food menu. Lots of outdoor seats (which disappear in the summer - fast!).
25 locals recommend
Ely Gastro Pub
4 Grand Canal QuayFormerly Ely, huge range of wines (by the glass options) and beers, decent bar food menu. Lots of outdoor seats (which disappear in the summer - fast!).
www.cafeh.ie Not just because it's a few steps from my door, I really enjoy this place, great atmosphere, excellent food, nice wines and reasonable prices. I have only ever had a good time here.
7 locals recommend
Cafebar H
www.cafeh.ie Not just because it's a few steps from my door, I really enjoy this place, great atmosphere, excellent food, nice wines and reasonable prices. I have only ever had a good time here.
Great local produce, beef & seafood especially are delicious. Irish beef & produce is amongst the world's best. It's treated with care here with a buzzy atmosphere to boot! Have a mix of starters...
88 locals recommend
The Chophouse
2 Shelbourne RdGreat local produce, beef & seafood especially are delicious. Irish beef & produce is amongst the world's best. It's treated with care here with a buzzy atmosphere to boot! Have a mix of starters...
It's the best in town along with Manifestino in the Ranelagh area. Wood fired oven, Italians in the kitchen & coffee, + local charm. Not just pizza; fresh pasta, amazing antipasti, come hungry!
180 locals recommend
Paulies Pizza
58 Grand Canal Street UpperIt's the best in town along with Manifestino in the Ranelagh area. Wood fired oven, Italians in the kitchen & coffee, + local charm. Not just pizza; fresh pasta, amazing antipasti, come hungry!
Drinks & Nightlife
A proper Irish pub outside of the city centre, this is one of the best. Great service, atmosphere, sports-mad and a real fire in winter. It's also close to some great (if small) dinner options.
133 locals recommend
Slattery's
62 Grand Canal Street UpperA proper Irish pub outside of the city centre, this is one of the best. Great service, atmosphere, sports-mad and a real fire in winter. It's also close to some great (if small) dinner options.
Everything Else
An alternative way to look around, get a kayak, wind-surf or paddle-board from the guys at Surfdock ...based out of an old converted ship at the end of the dock basin, rent kit alone or take a lesson.
16 locals recommend
Surfdock | Watersports Shop & School
An alternative way to look around, get a kayak, wind-surf or paddle-board from the guys at Surfdock ...based out of an old converted ship at the end of the dock basin, rent kit alone or take a lesson.
You can take one off Bikram Yoga classes here, clean, purpose-built studio and friendly tutors. Add a little calm to your trip...albeit in 40 degree heat, Bikram is the hot yoga, 90 minutes classes...
8 locals recommend
Init Yoga: Hot Yoga, Cool Studio
48 Ringsend RdYou can take one off Bikram Yoga classes here, clean, purpose-built studio and friendly tutors. Add a little calm to your trip...albeit in 40 degree heat, Bikram is the hot yoga, 90 minutes classes...
Lie on the grass, do a cartwheel, bring your take-out lunch or coffee and enjoy the well maintained gardens or check out Oscar Wilde's colourful statue.
107 locals recommend
Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square ELie on the grass, do a cartwheel, bring your take-out lunch or coffee and enjoy the well maintained gardens or check out Oscar Wilde's colourful statue.
At 707 hectares, a historic landscape of international importance & one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city. Sports grounds, the President's residence, Guinness's old summer house.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
At 707 hectares, a historic landscape of international importance & one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city. Sports grounds, the President's residence, Guinness's old summer house.
The Airlink bus stops here at the National Convention Centre. It's a cheaper, slightly less comfortable alternative to Aircoach. Walk across the Samuel Beckett Bridge to my place in 5 minutes.
Schoolhouse Hotel Ballsbridge
Northumberland RoadThe Airlink bus stops here at the National Convention Centre. It's a cheaper, slightly less comfortable alternative to Aircoach. Walk across the Samuel Beckett Bridge to my place in 5 minutes.
Arts & Culture
Even if you don't go in, check out this Daniel Liebskind design, a welcome addition to Dublin's recent architectural gambles. Notice that part of the square is coloured red to conjure a red-carpet.
244 locals recommend
Bord Gais Energy Theatre
Even if you don't go in, check out this Daniel Liebskind design, a welcome addition to Dublin's recent architectural gambles. Notice that part of the square is coloured red to conjure a red-carpet.
14,000 capacity live music venue for visiting rockstars and pop divas...check out their website for listings.
254 locals recommend
3Arena
North Wall Quay14,000 capacity live music venue for visiting rockstars and pop divas...check out their website for listings.
Greyhound racing, watch these dogs, race around the track chasing an electric hare. Place a bet, have a beer, meet a few locals ... you don't need to know anything about Greyhounds to enjoy this.
51 locals recommend
Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
South Lotts RoadGreyhound racing, watch these dogs, race around the track chasing an electric hare. Place a bet, have a beer, meet a few locals ... you don't need to know anything about Greyhounds to enjoy this.
Holds the national collection of European& Irish fine art. The permanent collection is free to view. The newer millenium wing is a great place to escape the city rush. Good cafe and giftshop within.
38 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland Shop
Clare LaneHolds the national collection of European& Irish fine art. The permanent collection is free to view. The newer millenium wing is a great place to escape the city rush. Good cafe and giftshop within.
Sightseeing
HQ of Ireland's GAA (Gaelic Athletic Assoc). Catch hurling, the world's fastest field game. A museum explains the key role of the GAA in our nation's history and present. Tickets from GAA website.
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadHQ of Ireland's GAA (Gaelic Athletic Assoc). Catch hurling, the world's fastest field game. A museum explains the key role of the GAA in our nation's history and present. Tickets from GAA website.
Use the DART train to go up & down the coast of Dublin. Head North to Howth or Malahide for a sea walk and fish and chips (lighthouse walk in Howth is great) or South to Dalkey or Bray for a wander.
25 locals recommend
Pearse Train Station
Use the DART train to go up & down the coast of Dublin. Head North to Howth or Malahide for a sea walk and fish and chips (lighthouse walk in Howth is great) or South to Dalkey or Bray for a wander.
Take the Dart train to Howth & browse the fish shops & cafes on the pier. The pub by the station has a real fire and good food. Take a windy walk on the pier and spot seals or maybe Larry from u2!
Howth Railway Station
Take the Dart train to Howth & browse the fish shops & cafes on the pier. The pub by the station has a real fire and good food. Take a windy walk on the pier and spot seals or maybe Larry from u2!