Aine's Guidebook
Food scene
The Wild Goose Grill
1 Sandford RdGreat food, 10 min walk.
Has been the families favourite bistro for years. 10 min walk.
17 locals recommend
Mario's Italian Restaurant
37/39 RanelaghHas been the families favourite bistro for years. 10 min walk.
Peperina Garden Bistro
25 Dunville AveOn your doorstep. You can see it from front bedrooms!
Mima coffee company
1 Dunville AveGreat coffee. 2 minute walk from house.
Mak
Cullenswood GardensQuality Chinese on the street next to our home.
Nightmarket
120 RanelaghGreat Thai food. 10 min walk.
Kinara Kitchen
17 Ranelagh RdSuperb Indian food. 10 min walk.
Very popular all day food and drinks spot. Evening menu also. 10 min walk.
80 locals recommend
Cinnamon
87 RanelaghVery popular all day food and drinks spot. Evening menu also. 10 min walk.
Rooftop bar and restaurant, outdoor and indoor. 10 min walk. Checkout Jazz nights.
11 locals recommend
The Devlin Dublin
117-119 RanelaghRooftop bar and restaurant, outdoor and indoor. 10 min walk. Checkout Jazz nights.
Famous for it’s chocolates. 10 min walk. Several other branches including Chatham St just off Grafton St.
12 locals recommend
Butlers Chocolate Café Ranelagh
61 RanelaghFamous for it’s chocolates. 10 min walk. Several other branches including Chatham St just off Grafton St.
Konkan Indian Restaurant Clanbrassil Street
46 Clanbrassil Street UpperExcellent Indian. Great for delivery.
Landmark hotel on St Stephen’s Green. Lunch, afternoon tea, dinner…highly recommend a drink in the bar at least! The Irish Constitution was signed here in The Constitution Room in 1922.
49 locals recommend
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
27 St Stephen's GreenLandmark hotel on St Stephen’s Green. Lunch, afternoon tea, dinner…highly recommend a drink in the bar at least! The Irish Constitution was signed here in The Constitution Room in 1922.
After a day of activities try book a window seat in the spacious lounge upstairs. Drinks and/or food.
The Westbury
Balfe StreetAfter a day of activities try book a window seat in the spacious lounge upstairs. Drinks and/or food.
Sushida Rathmines
201 Rathmines Road LowerJapanese BYOB. Corkage €6 on wine and €1 on beer. 12 min walk.
Cultural
Chester Beatty
1916 Easter Rising Coach Tour
Parnell Square NorthA little insight into Irish history.
Cultural
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestThe National Concert Hall
Earlsfort TerraceCinema
Plush cinema with chic cocktail bar overlooking Rathmines village. 15 min walk
75 locals recommend
Stella Cinema
209 Rathmines Rd LowerPlush cinema with chic cocktail bar overlooking Rathmines village. 15 min walk
Sport
Catch a match or a concert.
Aviva Stadium
Lansdowne RoadDrinks
Bar upstairs is shabby chic. Lovely spot to unwind after sightseeing.
Grand Central Dublin
10-11 O'Connell Street UpperSt Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseChrist Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceTrinity College Dublin
College GreenSaint Stephen's Green
Saint Stephen's GreenMerrion Square
1 Merrion Square EastOld Library
College GreenR McSorley's
5 Sandford RdNice pub, 10 min walk
The Devlin Dublin
117-119 RanelaghCheck out live jazz nights. 10 min walk
Sightseeing
Day trip. Easy journey to historical town. Tram directly to train station.
67 locals recommend
Kilkenny
Day trip. Easy journey to historical town. Tram directly to train station.
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadDublin Castle
Dame StreetHowth
A nice day trip on the dart. Howth Head loop walk.
Powerscourt Golf Club
Superb gardens and house. Cafe and pizza bus recommended.
Dublin Bay Cruises
East PierMany trips to choose from.
Day trip. Beautiful scenery, monastic sight, fabulous walks. 50 min by car
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
Day trip. Beautiful scenery, monastic sight, fabulous walks. 50 min by car