Guidebook for Dublin
Parks & Nature
The largest walled city park in Europe the Phoenix Park contains wooded glens, open pastures, footpaths, cycleways and many small lakes. It also contain Dublin Zoo and historic monuments.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
The largest walled city park in Europe the Phoenix Park contains wooded glens, open pastures, footpaths, cycleways and many small lakes. It also contain Dublin Zoo and historic monuments.
A former city resevoir this basin is a small nature haven in the heart of the city. A great place for a stroll, sitting in the sun on a summer's day or just people watching.
Blessington Street
Blessington StreetA former city resevoir this basin is a small nature haven in the heart of the city. A great place for a stroll, sitting in the sun on a summer's day or just people watching.
Dublin's beautiful botanical gardens with trees and plants from all over the world. On wet days you can visit the greenhouses or the cafes.
Connects with Glasnevin Cemetery.
242 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
Dublin's beautiful botanical gardens with trees and plants from all over the world. On wet days you can visit the greenhouses or the cafes.
Connects with Glasnevin Cemetery.
War memorial park - beautiful settling.
10 locals recommend
Islandbridge, Memorial Gardens gate station
War memorial park - beautiful settling.
Everything Else
A wonderful mix of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants this street with many 18th century buildings is a ancient Dublin shopping street. Today it is famous for its big choice of oriental restaurants.
14 locals recommend
Capel Street
Capel StreetA wonderful mix of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants this street with many 18th century buildings is a ancient Dublin shopping street. Today it is famous for its big choice of oriental restaurants.
A mixture of shops, cafes and restaurants this street has it all. At the east end you will find Dublin's little China Town and the west end connects with Dublin's main shopping area via Moore St.
19 locals recommend
Parnell Street
Parnell StreetA mixture of shops, cafes and restaurants this street has it all. At the east end you will find Dublin's little China Town and the west end connects with Dublin's main shopping area via Moore St.
Dublin's main shopping district. Mary/Henry/Earl and Talbot Streets. Department stores, specialty shops, boutiques, cafes and more. This has been a shopping district since the mid 18th century.
239 locals recommend
Henry Street
2-4 Henry StDublin's main shopping district. Mary/Henry/Earl and Talbot Streets. Department stores, specialty shops, boutiques, cafes and more. This has been a shopping district since the mid 18th century.
Showcase street of the Northern Georgian Newtown and home of the James Joyce Museum this beautiful street of 18th century townhouses should not be missed.
North Great George's Street
North Great George's StreetShowcase street of the Northern Georgian Newtown and home of the James Joyce Museum this beautiful street of 18th century townhouses should not be missed.
Francis St
Francis StreetFamous for its antique shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
An historic, late Victorian long bar with beautiful wood and glass work. Enjoy a drink in this traditional Dublin bar.
8 locals recommend
The Hut
159 Phibsborough RdAn historic, late Victorian long bar with beautiful wood and glass work. Enjoy a drink in this traditional Dublin bar.
The Back Page
199 Phibsborough RdA Sports bar with a selection of craft beers.
The Black Sheep
61 Capel StGreat atmosphere and good range of craft beers. Bar food menu.
Great food, good selection of craft beers and great atmosphere.
131 locals recommend
L. Mulligan Grocer
18 StoneybatterGreat food, good selection of craft beers and great atmosphere.
This is a lovely old traditional bar with old fashioned snugs. Friendly bar staff and great mixture of locals and not so locals.
74 locals recommend
Walsh's
6 StoneybatterThis is a lovely old traditional bar with old fashioned snugs. Friendly bar staff and great mixture of locals and not so locals.
Great place for traditional music - can be busy so get there early!
296 locals recommend
The Cobblestone
77 King St NGreat place for traditional music - can be busy so get there early!
Great traditional bar at the river end of Capel St. Very popular especially at weekends, so expect a crowd.
Jack Nealons
165-166 Capel StGreat traditional bar at the river end of Capel St. Very popular especially at weekends, so expect a crowd.
Beautiful Victorian pub just south of Dame St. Well worth a visit to admire the interior or have something light to eat. Gets very busy at night.
134 locals recommend
The Stags Head
1 Dame CtBeautiful Victorian pub just south of Dame St. Well worth a visit to admire the interior or have something light to eat. Gets very busy at night.
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StMusic venue in the Liberties
Known as the Gravediggers to Dubliners this quaint old pub beside the old entrance to Glasnevin cemetery is a must on any visit to Dublin.
72 locals recommend
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
1 Prospect SquareKnown as the Gravediggers to Dubliners this quaint old pub beside the old entrance to Glasnevin cemetery is a must on any visit to Dublin.
The Racket Space
Great pub food and wide selection of beers to suit all tastes.
Food Scene
Monck's Green
156 Phibsborough RdA great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Coffee Addiction
342 N Circular RdA neighbourhood cafe - great for a quick coffee break or light meal.
Cafe and bakery does great coffee. Breakfast and light meals all day.
8 locals recommend
Clarkes Home Bakery
52/54 New Cabra RoadCafe and bakery does great coffee. Breakfast and light meals all day.
Mi Thai
87B Manor StGreat Thai food and good value. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.
Cowtown Cafe
73 Manor StNice traditional short order cafe for lunch at any time.
Madina Desi Curry Co
60 Mary StGreat food, fast service and good value.
Lovely little authentic Italian restaurant. Not many tables so booking at weekends is advised.
Dall'Italiano Restaurant Glasnevin
2 Finglas RdLovely little authentic Italian restaurant. Not many tables so booking at weekends is advised.
Nice place or lunch, dinner or Saturday/Sunday brunch. Good pizzas and nice comfort food.
21 locals recommend
Cotto
46 Manor StNice place or lunch, dinner or Saturday/Sunday brunch. Good pizzas and nice comfort food.
Ruposhi Indian Restaurant
1 Whitworth RdWonderful food this little Indian Resturant is only 15 mins walk away.
TWO BOYS BREW
375 N Circular RdNice coffee for that morning break.
Boco
57 Bolton StGreat pizzas - reasonably priced. Good range of beers.
Arts & Culture
Lovely old theatre with its own theatre company. Bookings www.gatetheatre.ie
20 locals recommend
Dublin, Gate Theatre station
Lovely old theatre with its own theatre company. Bookings www.gatetheatre.ie
The Abbey hosts the National Theatre Company of Ireland. Bookings www.abbeytheatre.ie
73 locals recommend
Abbey Theatre
26/27 Abbey Street LowerThe Abbey hosts the National Theatre Company of Ireland. Bookings www.abbeytheatre.ie
Stage productions and music venue the Olympia has been a part of Dublin life since the 19th century.
73 locals recommend
Olympia Theatre
Stage productions and music venue the Olympia has been a part of Dublin life since the 19th century.
Wonderful art collection in a beautiful 18th century townhouse. Permanent collection mainly late 19th and early 20th century artists. Francis Bacon's studio is an interesting insight of the artist.
122 locals recommend
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthWonderful art collection in a beautiful 18th century townhouse. Permanent collection mainly late 19th and early 20th century artists. Francis Bacon's studio is an interesting insight of the artist.
Dublin Writers Museum
18 Parnell Square NGreat little museum on Parnell Sq - well worth a visit.
Modern art gallery - interesting collection in a beautiful 17th century building surrounded by parks and gardens.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadModern art gallery - interesting collection in a beautiful 17th century building surrounded by parks and gardens.
Entertainment & Activities
Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthArt house cinema in Smithfield.
Irish Film Institute
6 Eustace StDublin's premier art-house cinema
One of the oldest Zoos in the world nowadays Dublin Zoo is famous for its endagered species breeding programmes.
351 locals recommend
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadOne of the oldest Zoos in the world nowadays Dublin Zoo is famous for its endagered species breeding programmes.
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetThe Irish Whiskey experience.
Sightseeing
Croppies Acre Memorial Park
Memorial to those who died during the 1798 rebellion.