Trevor’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent neighbourhood coffee shop, serving breakfast and lunch. Open until 7pm each day.
Koffee & Kale
465 N Circular RdExcellent neighbourhood coffee shop, serving breakfast and lunch. Open until 7pm each day.
The Temple
1 Dorset Street LowerLocal pub serving good value Irish food at good prices. Main courses approx. E15-20.
Craft beers, pizza, board games, outdoor space. A hidden gem on Phibsboro Road.
51 locals recommend
The Back Page
199 Phibsborough RdCraft beers, pizza, board games, outdoor space. A hidden gem on Phibsboro Road.
Hip coffee shop serving up breakfast and lunch. Can be busy at peak times.
60 locals recommend
TWO BOYS BREW
375 N Circular RdHip coffee shop serving up breakfast and lunch. Can be busy at peak times.
Wood Fire Cafe
3 Blessington StExcellent local Italian, open late at weekends.
Neighbourhoods
Voted 27th coolest place to live in the world by Time Out, combining old-school charm and contemporary buzz, Phibsboro feels at once lived-in and lively, the publication says.
"Locals are spoilt for choice with an abundance of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs right on their doorstep. Neighbourhood café Bang Bang is a one-stop shop for brunch burgers and political tote bags."
10 locals recommend
Phibsborough
Voted 27th coolest place to live in the world by Time Out, combining old-school charm and contemporary buzz, Phibsboro feels at once lived-in and lively, the publication says.
"Locals are spoilt for choice with an abundance of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs right on their doorstep. Neighbourhood café Bang Bang is a one-stop shop for brunch burgers and political tote bags."
A melting pot of culture on the North side, this street has recently been fully pedestrianised and is a mecca for tourists and locals alike. Chock full of bars and restaurants, this street is easily worth a few hours visit.
7 locals recommend
Capel Street
Capel StreetA melting pot of culture on the North side, this street has recently been fully pedestrianised and is a mecca for tourists and locals alike. Chock full of bars and restaurants, this street is easily worth a few hours visit.
Sightseeing
Croke Park Tour
https://bookings.gaamuseum.ie/tickets is the site to book tickets to the GAA museum. It is an excellent tour, price E15.
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadCroke Park Tour
https://bookings.gaamuseum.ie/tickets is the site to book tickets to the GAA museum. It is an excellent tour, price E15.
Guinness Storehouse
World-famous storehouse tour, top of everyone's Dublin list!
A hidden attraction not to be missed if you believe in leprechauns!
57 locals recommend
National Leprechaun Museum
3 Jervis StA hidden attraction not to be missed if you believe in leprechauns!
City advice
Getting around
Airport details
Bus to/from the Airport
AirCoach Route 700
The direct airport bus is called "AirCoach". The bus stop is outside Drumcondra train station, about a 10-15 mins walk to the house. It takes about 20-30 minutes to get to/from the airport, depending on traffic. A one-way is E7.
Dublin Bus 16
This will bring you to/from Dorset Street very close to the house. It will be cheaper but slower than the AirCoach.
Taxi:
A taxi to/from the airport can be booked via "FreeNow" app. It will cost about E26 and take about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
There is no rail service to/from the airport.
Getting around
Getting Around
The house is quite central, with attractions like Croke Park and O'Connell street about a 10-15 minute walk.
You can grab a bus from outside Wasabi on Dorset Street which will bring you into Dame Street and around Temple Bar.
Also you can rent Dublin bikes from the various stations nearby. There is one on North Circular just beside the Mater hospital, Eccles Street and Temple Street. You can sign up for 1 or 3 day tickets.
For trips further afield, the Green LUAS (for all things south-side) is on Parnell Street while the Red LUAS is Abbey Street (good for the 3 Arena).