Holly's Guidebook to Dublin
Sightseeing
Take the red LUAS from our place will bring you to Guinness Storehouse directly in 25 mins!
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
Take the red LUAS from our place will bring you to Guinness Storehouse directly in 25 mins!
Where the iconic Book of Kells is. Lovely campus to walk around and bask in the academic atmosphere
91 locals recommend
Trinity College Dublin
College GreenWhere the iconic Book of Kells is. Lovely campus to walk around and bask in the academic atmosphere
If there’s one place you should visit in Dublin - this is it. Make sure you book your tickets well in advance online!
Old Library
If there’s one place you should visit in Dublin - this is it. Make sure you book your tickets well in advance online!
Highly recommended museum. You can reach there directly with the LUAS from our place in 45 minutes.
12 locals recommend
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Custom House QuayHighly recommended museum. You can reach there directly with the LUAS from our place in 45 minutes.
Historic spot - highly recommend their guided tour.
You can take the tram from our place to here in 30 minutes!
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadHistoric spot - highly recommend their guided tour.
You can take the tram from our place to here in 30 minutes!
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetFree to visit - one of my favourite museums in Ireland, aka the Dead Zoo.
177 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street UpperFree to visit - one of my favourite museums in Ireland, aka the Dead Zoo.
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceCity Hall
Dame StreetSt Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseLovely cathedral with a public park and outdoor cafe
The Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's GreenCute little museum about all things Dublin :)
Casual food
DiFontaine's Pizzeria
22 Parliament StNew York style pizza. Meal under €10
Leo Burdock Temple Bar
4 Crown AlleyFish and chips!
Aobaba
46A Capel StDubliners’ go to pho spot! Perfect for meal under €12
White Rabbit Capel Street
27 Capel StreetHands down best Korean fried chicken in Dublin. Perfect for meal under €15
One of my go-to bubble milk tea spots, but their Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet is the best
Only Oriental Bakery & Tea
66 Middle Abbey StreetOne of my go-to bubble milk tea spots, but their Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet is the best
Sumaki - Sushi Burrito - Poké - Ramen
Sushi burrito/ poke/ salad to go place!
Xian Street Food Dublin
Best spice bag (salt and chilli shredded chicken with chips) in Dublin 👌
Food scene
Bunsen Temple Bar
22 Essex St EBest burgers out there
PI
73 - 83 South Great George's StreetOne of our fav pizza spot! Note: they don’t take reservations, walk-ins only
Best dimsum in Dublin! Make sure you phone in advance for reservations- the place can get quite packed on weekends.
8 locals recommend
Good World Chinese Restaurant
18 South Great George's StreetBest dimsum in Dublin! Make sure you phone in advance for reservations- the place can get quite packed on weekends.
Best Thai food in Dublin - gotta order their seafood tomyum soup! Check out their value lunch menu, and make sure to book well in advance for dinner, as it can get quite busy there
Full Moon Thai Restaurant Dublin
8 Parliament StreetBest Thai food in Dublin - gotta order their seafood tomyum soup! Check out their value lunch menu, and make sure to book well in advance for dinner, as it can get quite busy there
Banyi Japanese Dining
3-4 Bedford RowFab sushi and Japanese inspired cocktails
Ann’s House
Best Malaysian food in Ireland!
Shopping 🛍
Take the LUAS from our place to Red Cow station (20 mins journey) and you can catch the direct bus to Kildare Village!
107 locals recommend
Kildare Village
Take the LUAS from our place to Red Cow station (20 mins journey) and you can catch the direct bus to Kildare Village!
If you’re into vintage shopping, this is the place for you!
10 locals recommend
Powerscourt Townhouse Gallery
59 William St SIf you’re into vintage shopping, this is the place for you!
Avoca Suffolk Street
11-13 Suffolk StBrown Thomas
88 Grafton StreetJervis Shopping Centre
125 Abbey Street UpperRestaurants with great ambience
A real treat for a very posh and lovely afternoon tea! Booking required in advance (2 months)
49 locals recommend
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
27 St Stephen's GreenA real treat for a very posh and lovely afternoon tea! Booking required in advance (2 months)
Alfies
10 William St SLovely brunch and dinner spot
Sophie's Restaurant, Bar & Terrace
33 Harcourt StreetCheck out their rooftop bar!
SOLE Seafood & Grill
18-19 William Street SouthVoted one of the best seafood restaurants
Iveagh Garden Hotel
72/74 Harcourt StFab hotel with lovely food and drinks
Balfes
Lovely seafood with fantastic cocktails!
Isabelle's Restaurant & Bar
13-14 Anne St SLovely place for brunch or dinner. Make sure to book in advance
One of the best steakhouse / restaurants in Dublin. Impeccable service. Early bird menu is great to check out too. Make sure to book well in advance. Great spot too for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.
23 locals recommend
Fire Restaurant Dublin
Dawson StreetOne of the best steakhouse / restaurants in Dublin. Impeccable service. Early bird menu is great to check out too. Make sure to book well in advance. Great spot too for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.
Drinks 🍺
Pygmalion
59 William St SCocktails and drinks
Porterhouse Temple Bar
16-18 Parliament StOne of our fav pubs where they sell locally brewed beers!
The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetIconic spot for a pint of Guinness :)
BAR 1661
Hands down one of the most unique Irish cocktail bars!
Gigs and concerts
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StOne of the places to go for good gigs and comedy stand ups
Bord Gais Energy Theatre
Whelan's
25 Wexford StSome great music gigs always happening here!