Guidebook for Ringsend
Arts & Culture
Bord Gais Energy Theatre
Biggest theatre in Ireland! A brilliant venue.
National Academy of Dramatic Art offering short run performances of a variety of shows
8 locals recommend
The Lir Academy
Grand Canal QuayNational Academy of Dramatic Art offering short run performances of a variety of shows
Essentials
Gourmet supermarket with an excellent selection; Insomnia coffee is located just inside to the left; outdoor seating with water views
87 locals recommend
Fresh Grand Canal
Grand Canal SquareGourmet supermarket with an excellent selection; Insomnia coffee is located just inside to the left; outdoor seating with water views
The Eurospar around the corner on Barrow Street has groceries and also houses the local post office and Insomnia coffee
6 locals recommend
Barrow Street
Barrow StreetThe Eurospar around the corner on Barrow Street has groceries and also houses the local post office and Insomnia coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Slattery's
62 Grand Canal Street UpperA very popular Irish pub
The Oarsman
8-10 Bridge StA great local pub with live Irish music on some nights
A large and friendly Irish pub - the walk from Hope Street allows a stroll along the canal
Scruffy Murphy's
1 Power's CtA large and friendly Irish pub - the walk from Hope Street allows a stroll along the canal
The "D4" crowd's favourite bar - it also has brilliant, sunny outdoor seating
98 locals recommend
The Bath Pub
26 Bath AveThe "D4" crowd's favourite bar - it also has brilliant, sunny outdoor seating
The Marker Hotel Dublin
Grand Canal QuayHyper-modern, stylish rooftop bar
Food Scene
The Chophouse
2 Shelbourne RdExcellent steaks!
Ely Gastro Pub
4 Grand Canal QuayExcellent food, great wine, outdoor seating with water views
Il Valentino Bakery & Cafe
Popular coffee spot with gorgeous baked goods
Farmer Browns Bath Avenue
25A Bath AveA small cafe with excellent weekend brunches
Bright, open deli - excellent food with no additives
31 locals recommend
KC Peaches Catering & Café Pearse Street
Pearse StreetBright, open deli - excellent food with no additives
Bright, modern decor in a waterfront coffee house, with gourmet drinks with an artistic finish
27 locals recommend
The Art of Coffee
1 Grand Canal QuayBright, modern decor in a waterfront coffee house, with gourmet drinks with an artistic finish
Delicious lattes for less than 3 euro, free wi-fi, and outdoor seats with water views
15 locals recommend
Bakers
Hanover QuayDelicious lattes for less than 3 euro, free wi-fi, and outdoor seats with water views
Entertainment & Activities
Our neighbourhood park with a fenced off kids' playground, basketball court, and grassy areas for the dogs
6 locals recommend
South Dock Street Park
Our neighbourhood park with a fenced off kids' playground, basketball court, and grassy areas for the dogs
A massive park with kids' playground and many large grassy areas - continue the walk south to Sandymount beach
22 locals recommend
Ringsend Park
Cambridge RoadA massive park with kids' playground and many large grassy areas - continue the walk south to Sandymount beach
Beautifully manicured gardens, open grassy areas, and the Oscar Wilde Monument
107 locals recommend
Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square EBeautifully manicured gardens, open grassy areas, and the Oscar Wilde Monument
The Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre family friendly visitor attraction is located on the Grand Canal Basin. Hands on activities include navigating a canal lock system and an interactive quiz.
Waterways Ireland Docklands Office
Grand Canal QuayThe Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre family friendly visitor attraction is located on the Grand Canal Basin. Hands on activities include navigating a canal lock system and an interactive quiz.
Everything Else
Meagher's Pharmacy Barrow Street
Barrow StreetNearby well-stocked pharmacy
This local gym has a swimming pool with a "community hour" open for non-members from 9-10am Mon-Fri
10 locals recommend
SPORTSCO
South Lotts RoadThis local gym has a swimming pool with a "community hour" open for non-members from 9-10am Mon-Fri