Our Guide to Kilmainham
Sightseeing
One of the largest city parks in Europe, and home to herds of wild fallow deer, Dublin's Zoological Gardens & Phoenix Monument.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe, and home to herds of wild fallow deer, Dublin's Zoological Gardens & Phoenix Monument.
One of Dublin's historic landmarks. This former prison is now a museum and a must-visit for those interested in the city's revolutionary past.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadOne of Dublin's historic landmarks. This former prison is now a museum and a must-visit for those interested in the city's revolutionary past.
One of Dublin's top tourist attractions; take a guided tour of St. James' Gate Brewery, or visit the Sky Bar and pour your very own pint of Guinness!!
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
One of Dublin's top tourist attractions; take a guided tour of St. James' Gate Brewery, or visit the Sky Bar and pour your very own pint of Guinness!!
IMMA is home to the National Collection of modern and contemporary art, with over 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadIMMA is home to the National Collection of modern and contemporary art, with over 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists.
Located adjacent to Phoenix Park, the War Memorial Gardens pay tribute to the 49400 Irish soldiers who died in the WWI.
72 locals recommend
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Island BridgeLocated adjacent to Phoenix Park, the War Memorial Gardens pay tribute to the 49400 Irish soldiers who died in the WWI.
Pubs & Bars
Rascals HQ
Tyrconnell RoadA must-visit for anyone that's interested in craft beer
Union8
740 S Circular RdLocal craft beer spot that also serves food :)
The Patriots Inn
760 S Circular RdSpacious Irish Pub with live music & food :)
Maybe the most fun you can have in a bar/restaurant. Great craft beer selection, phenomenal food, and a whole host of arcade games and pinball machines. What's not to love?
84 locals recommend
Token
72-74 Queen StMaybe the most fun you can have in a bar/restaurant. Great craft beer selection, phenomenal food, and a whole host of arcade games and pinball machines. What's not to love?
A great Dublin bar, with a phenomenal craft beer selection, tasty pizza & amazing tunes!!
19 locals recommend
Bonobo, Smithfield
119 Church Street UpperA great Dublin bar, with a phenomenal craft beer selection, tasty pizza & amazing tunes!!
An award-winning cocktail bar in the heart of Dublin. Check out the infamous 'Belfast Coffee' - made with in-house poitín :)
8 locals recommend
BAR 1661
1-5 Green StreetAn award-winning cocktail bar in the heart of Dublin. Check out the infamous 'Belfast Coffee' - made with in-house poitín :)
Bar, art-walls & yard in the Liberties, Dublin. Great local spot for pizza & beers!!
17 locals recommend
Lucky's
78 Meath StBar, art-walls & yard in the Liberties, Dublin. Great local spot for pizza & beers!!
Coffee
A whole food store across the street that is stocked with local organic produce - that also serves a great cup of coffee :)
Small Changes Wholefoods Store
120 Drumcondra Rd LowerA whole food store across the street that is stocked with local organic produce - that also serves a great cup of coffee :)
Specialty coffee roastery and café in Kilmainham, named after the iconic Paul Newman character - 'Cool Hand Luke'
6 locals recommend
Cool Hand Coffee Roasters
2 Emmet RdSpecialty coffee roastery and café in Kilmainham, named after the iconic Paul Newman character - 'Cool Hand Luke'
Local neighborhood café - amazing for brunch, homemade pastries and really great coffee!!
20 locals recommend
Storyboard
Island BridgeLocal neighborhood café - amazing for brunch, homemade pastries and really great coffee!!
One of Dublin's finest coffee spots - be sure to grab an almond croissant before they sell out!!
40 locals recommend
Kaph
31 Drury StOne of Dublin's finest coffee spots - be sure to grab an almond croissant before they sell out!!
Bewley's Oriental Cafe - established in 1927, it's one of Dublin's oldest and best-loved cafes.
32 locals recommend
Bewleys Cafe Theatre
78- 79 Grafton StreetBewley's Oriental Cafe - established in 1927, it's one of Dublin's oldest and best-loved cafes.
Food scene
Hands down one of the best Italian spots in town - make sure to book in advance!!
11 locals recommend
Sprezzatura
Hands down one of the best Italian spots in town - make sure to book in advance!!
Dublin Steakhouse overlooking the city's iconic cathedral - serving great food, wine & cocktails.
66 locals recommend
The Bull & Castle
5-7 Lord Edward StDublin Steakhouse overlooking the city's iconic cathedral - serving great food, wine & cocktails.
The original Leo Burdocks is now a century old - making it Dublin's oldest (and best loved) chippers. A must visit!!
66 locals recommend
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlThe original Leo Burdocks is now a century old - making it Dublin's oldest (and best loved) chippers. A must visit!!
DiFontaine's Pizzeria
22 Parliament StA New York slice - right in the heart of Dublin City!!
Much-loved Vegetarian Restaurant in the city - delicious soups & salads, plant based & and made fresh in house every day :)
114 locals recommend
Cornucopia
19-20 Wicklow StMuch-loved Vegetarian Restaurant in the city - delicious soups & salads, plant based & and made fresh in house every day :)
Definitely some of the finest organic wine and cheese that the city has to offer. Located on the doorstep of the famous Georges Arcade, this little gem is well worth a visit!!
11 locals recommend
Loose Canon Cheese and Wine
29 Drury StDefinitely some of the finest organic wine and cheese that the city has to offer. Located on the doorstep of the famous Georges Arcade, this little gem is well worth a visit!!
City advice
Getting around
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Getting around
Goldenbridge Luas Stop
The nearest luas stop is Goldenbridge (Red Line) - which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Getting around
The easiest way to get into the city is to take the bus
Stop 1990 is right outside the apartment complex on Emmet Road and is well serviced by by many Dublin Bus Routes to and from the city centre, including numbers 13 & 40.
*A LEAP card is also a pretty handy purchase for anyone that's planning on staying in the city for longer durations - you can top it up as you go and use on all forms of public transport in Dublin :)