Guidebook for Dublin
Sightseeing
No 1 tourist destination in dublin the past few years - definitely worth a visit for the sky bar alone (see if you can spot the apartment from the top!)
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
No 1 tourist destination in dublin the past few years - definitely worth a visit for the sky bar alone (see if you can spot the apartment from the top!)
Try the belfry tour - get to ring the bells and explore nooks & crannies in the cathedral. I'm sure the other tours are good too :)
378 locals recommend
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceTry the belfry tour - get to ring the bells and explore nooks & crannies in the cathedral. I'm sure the other tours are good too :)
Must see for those of you looking to learn a bit about Irish history. 2km away from the apartment.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadMust see for those of you looking to learn a bit about Irish history. 2km away from the apartment.
15 mins walk from the apartment - old army barracks with regularly changing exhibits (not open mondays!)
166 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb Street15 mins walk from the apartment - old army barracks with regularly changing exhibits (not open mondays!)
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetIrish Whiskey Distillery tour.
Dublinia
Medieval Museum
Walk around the castle. Sometimes parts are open - its well worth a look
403 locals recommend
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetWalk around the castle. Sometimes parts are open - its well worth a look
The Liberties is the original base for Irish Whiskey Making - Teelings is an old irish brand - opening a new visitor centre/ distillery - check it out! Whiskey has come home!
167 locals recommend
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketThe Liberties is the original base for Irish Whiskey Making - Teelings is an old irish brand - opening a new visitor centre/ distillery - check it out! Whiskey has come home!
Gorgeous reginald street and its odd religious shrine! 1 min from the back entrance to the apartment
1929 RELIGIOUS SHRINE
30 Reginald StreetGorgeous reginald street and its odd religious shrine! 1 min from the back entrance to the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
My local - 2 mins from the front door - lovely range of beers (and of course guinness) simple affordable pub grub. The seat by the fire is just blissful on a chilly evening
47 locals recommend
Arthur's Jazz & Blues Pub
28 Thomas StMy local - 2 mins from the front door - lovely range of beers (and of course guinness) simple affordable pub grub. The seat by the fire is just blissful on a chilly evening
The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StOldest Pub in Dublin - nice spot for a pint or a bit of pub grub
Popular drinking spot for tourists (you will likely end up drinking with other tourists - but it is a fun spot)
528 locals recommend
Temple Bar
Popular drinking spot for tourists (you will likely end up drinking with other tourists - but it is a fun spot)
The Thomas House
Thomas StreetHandy spot for a quick drink
Cool bar (only for Beer drinkers I'm afraid) on your way into/ out of the city - great for craft beer lovers
15 locals recommend
The Beer Market
13 High StCool bar (only for Beer drinkers I'm afraid) on your way into/ out of the city - great for craft beer lovers
Nice pub upstairs (with pub food - great for watching sport too)
Nice pub grub restaurant on street level.
66 locals recommend
The Bull & Castle
5-7 Lord Edward StNice pub upstairs (with pub food - great for watching sport too)
Nice pub grub restaurant on street level.
A pub and a pizza restaurant combined.
At the time of writing they offer a 7euro pizza & pint deal for happy hours during weekdays
17 locals recommend
Lucky's
78 Meath StA pub and a pizza restaurant combined.
At the time of writing they offer a 7euro pizza & pint deal for happy hours during weekdays
The Jug
40 Francis StCausal bar with great cocktails!
Drop Dead Twice
18/19 Francis StGood cocktails!
Tivoli Theatre
135-138 Francis StAnother good cocktail bar along francis street
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
53 James Streetnearby Brewery!
Harkin's Bar & Bistro
6 Echlin StOld fashioned local pub
Dice Bar
77 Sir John Rogerson's QuayOne of my favourite bars in Dublin
District 8
Go for the music not the venue!
The Cobblestone
77 King St NTraditional irish music ever evening
John Fallon's The Capstan Bar
129 The CoombeLovely nearby pub - a proper bar.
Everything Else
Lovely spot on a sunny day - have a picnic, read the paper - sunbathe.
26 locals recommend
St. Patrick’s Park
Bull Alley StreetLovely spot on a sunny day - have a picnic, read the paper - sunbathe.
Dublins Art & Antiques quarter - browse the antiques shops & art galleries. There is a few pubs too for refreshments :)
15 locals recommend
Francis Street
Francis StreetDublins Art & Antiques quarter - browse the antiques shops & art galleries. There is a few pubs too for refreshments :)
The Dublin Cookie Company
Who doesn't like cookies and mlk? (or coffee, whichever you prefer)
Food Scene
Lovely spot to eat. great coffee, kid &pet friendly (not open on sundays though!!)
205 locals recommend
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneLovely spot to eat. great coffee, kid &pet friendly (not open on sundays though!!)
Maybe you'll find some art to see - but my no 1 reason for heading in here is Luncheonette - I wish uni food was like that in my day!
14 locals recommend
National College of Art and Design
100 Thomas StMaybe you'll find some art to see - but my no 1 reason for heading in here is Luncheonette - I wish uni food was like that in my day!
Wuff
23 Benburb StLovely place for breakfast - only 10 mins walk down the hill
Bow Lane Grill
17 Aungier StGreat brunch - 10/ 15 mins walk from apartment
Mannings Bakery and Cafe
39/40 Thomas StNice spot for a coffee & snack
lovely spot to sit and have coffee and watch the world go by out the big windows (take a high seat by the window, a book and enjoy the lovely coffee)
20 locals recommend
Caffé Noto
79 Thomas Stlovely spot to sit and have coffee and watch the world go by out the big windows (take a high seat by the window, a book and enjoy the lovely coffee)
Dont overlook this little gem - lovely breakfasts can be had - or sandwiches. if its sunny take your lunch to st patricks park and enjoy!
20 locals recommend
Bite of Life
55 Patrick StDont overlook this little gem - lovely breakfasts can be had - or sandwiches. if its sunny take your lunch to st patricks park and enjoy!
One of the best coffee shops in Dublin - 2 mins from the apartment
46 locals recommend
LEGIT COFFEE CO
1 Meath StOne of the best coffee shops in Dublin - 2 mins from the apartment
Tasty 8
67 - 68 Meath StNearby - coffee or food place (has some healthy options)
Two Pups
74 Francis StGREAT food if you can get a table!
Container Coffee
161 Usher StGrab your coffee from a cute container!
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlTraditional Fish & Chips!
The Legal Eagle
1-2 Chancery Plbar/ gastro pub - great interesting food and the prices are budget friendly
The Blossom Tree Cafe
Because its a coffee shop in a beautiful city park
Budget friendly cafe and bakery 2 mins from the apartment front door - cheap breakfast!
Catherine's Cafe & Bakery
16/17 Meath StBudget friendly cafe and bakery 2 mins from the apartment front door - cheap breakfast!
Parks & Nature
One of the biggest city parks in Europe - hire a city bike and explore (find the herd of deer if you are lucky). Its so big you're guaranteed a private picnic spot.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
One of the biggest city parks in Europe - hire a city bike and explore (find the herd of deer if you are lucky). Its so big you're guaranteed a private picnic spot.
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenGorgeous city centre park
Sort of hidden city park - when stephens green is too busy retreat here
167 locals recommend
Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's GreenSort of hidden city park - when stephens green is too busy retreat here
Weaver Park
128 Cork StCity park
Shopping
Has to be seen to be believed! A proper Irish Market (reminds me of local markets from my childhood). I guarantee you aren't likely to find anything you want to buy - but that's besides the point.
7 locals recommend
Liberty Market
Meath StreetHas to be seen to be believed! A proper Irish Market (reminds me of local markets from my childhood). I guarantee you aren't likely to find anything you want to buy - but that's besides the point.
The Green Door Market
Old Naas RoadCheck when the market is happening on facebook!
Arts & Culture
3 mins walk from the Weavers - Vicar street is a music venue - check out what on during your stay (ticketmaster (.) ie)
85 locals recommend
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas St3 mins walk from the Weavers - Vicar street is a music venue - check out what on during your stay (ticketmaster (.) ie)
IMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art, its worth having a look if you are into modern art. 20 mins walk from the apartment.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadIMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art, its worth having a look if you are into modern art. 20 mins walk from the apartment.
One of the worlds oldest theatres - check if there is something worth seeing before you come
15 locals recommend
Smock Alley Theatre 1662
6-7 Exchange Street LowerOne of the worlds oldest theatres - check if there is something worth seeing before you come
Highly recommend a visit to this - a little museum, set up in a living room in a georgian house. just lovely.
126 locals recommend
The Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's GreenHighly recommend a visit to this - a little museum, set up in a living room in a georgian house. just lovely.
My favourite museum in Dublin (not open Mondays) free entry. Artistic treasures collected from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
161 locals recommend
Chester Beatty
My favourite museum in Dublin (not open Mondays) free entry. Artistic treasures collected from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
St. Audoen's is the oldest parish church in Dublin and still used as such. It has a lovely wildflower garden out front and well worth a visit on your way into/out of the city.
9 locals recommend
St. Audoen's Catholic Church
St. Audoen's is the oldest parish church in Dublin and still used as such. It has a lovely wildflower garden out front and well worth a visit on your way into/out of the city.
Tivoli Theatre
135-138 Francis St