Guidebook for Dublin 8
Food Scene
Great coffee shop just a few minutes' walk from the house. Try the cannelle.
46 locals recommend
LEGIT COFFEE CO
1 Meath StGreat coffee shop just a few minutes' walk from the house. Try the cannelle.
Worth a walk across the Liffey for delicious bread and pastries.
14 locals recommend
Green Door Bakery
91 Manor StWorth a walk across the Liffey for delicious bread and pastries.
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneGreat coffee and vegetarian brunch.
Two Pups
74 Francis StAnother excellent local coffee option.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer by Galway Bay, one of Ireland's best independent breweries.
15 locals recommend
The Beer Market
13 High StCraft beer by Galway Bay, one of Ireland's best independent breweries.
Lively central pub with eclectic range of beers, and equally eclectic furnishings.
55 locals recommend
P.Mac's
30 Stephen Street LowerLively central pub with eclectic range of beers, and equally eclectic furnishings.
The Cobblestone
77 King St NTraditional Dublin pub with traditional Dublin music.
Arts & Culture
Dublin's museum of modern and contemporary art housed in the beautiful buildings of a former military hospital, with gorgeous formal gardens in the grounds.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadDublin's museum of modern and contemporary art housed in the beautiful buildings of a former military hospital, with gorgeous formal gardens in the grounds.
Live readings every week, as well as day and week-long courses taught by contemporary Irish writers.
11 locals recommend
Irish Writers Centre
19 Parnell Square NLive readings every week, as well as day and week-long courses taught by contemporary Irish writers.
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square West20th Century and contemporary art set in a beautiful 19th century building. Great cafe in the basement.
122 locals recommend
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square North20th Century and contemporary art set in a beautiful 19th century building. Great cafe in the basement.
Parks & Nature
Phoenix Park
unexpectedly huge!
Hidden walk through 19th century Dublin along the old canal and resevoir.
14 locals recommend
Blessington Street Basin
Hidden walk through 19th century Dublin along the old canal and resevoir.
If you like long walks, head to Sandymount and follow the coast road and beach round to Dun Laoghaire, or even Dalkey if you're ambitious!
23 locals recommend
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If you like long walks, head to Sandymount and follow the coast road and beach round to Dun Laoghaire, or even Dalkey if you're ambitious!
Shopping
Go to the Sunday junk and antique market held in the buildings by Teelings Whiskey Distillery
8 Newmarket
8 NewmarketGo to the Sunday junk and antique market held in the buildings by Teelings Whiskey Distillery
Everything Else
Two Pups
74 Francis StAnother excellent local coffee option.
Essentials
Lidl
Thomas StreetNearest supermarket for basics, food and drink.