Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
This restaurant has excellent Nepalese food, and is very good value, with a lunch special/early bird menu on most days.
11 locals recommend
Diwali Restaurant
South Great George's StreetThis restaurant has excellent Nepalese food, and is very good value, with a lunch special/early bird menu on most days.
Yamamori South City
72 South Great George's StreetDelicious Japanese food and sushi.
The sister restaurant to that found on George's Street, this one has interesting decor together with a bar at the back and pool table.
51 locals recommend
Yamamori North City
38 Ormond Quay LowerThe sister restaurant to that found on George's Street, this one has interesting decor together with a bar at the back and pool table.
There are three different levels, the basement has a large wine bar serving meats and cheeses, the ground floor is a shopping centre providing locally produced foods, the first floor is a restaurant.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StThere are three different levels, the basement has a large wine bar serving meats and cheeses, the ground floor is a shopping centre providing locally produced foods, the first floor is a restaurant.
Excellent Pakistani food. This restaurant is near the Bull Wall and scenic evening walks.
25 locals recommend
Kinara
318 Clontarf RdExcellent Pakistani food. This restaurant is near the Bull Wall and scenic evening walks.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a local bar where you can try a range of craft beers and Irish whiskeys, they also serve good pub food.
64 locals recommend
57 The Headline
56-57 Clanbrassil Street LowerThis is a local bar where you can try a range of craft beers and Irish whiskeys, they also serve good pub food.
The Westin Dublin
Westmoreland StreetThere is a beautiful venue for afternoon tea upstairs in this hotel.
Sightseeing
This is worth a look en route to Grafton Street, there are a number of cafés and shops in this area. It is beautiful townhouse dating back to Grattan's Parliament.
38 locals recommend
Adventure Trails
59 William St SThis is worth a look en route to Grafton Street, there are a number of cafés and shops in this area. It is beautiful townhouse dating back to Grattan's Parliament.
If you want to experience the scenic side of Dublin look no further. Head in either direction on the summit for fantastic views with walks towards Sutton of Howth Village. Highly Recommended!
16 locals recommend
Howth Summit station
If you want to experience the scenic side of Dublin look no further. Head in either direction on the summit for fantastic views with walks towards Sutton of Howth Village. Highly Recommended!
Little known by outsiders, you can find a path here behind the Hotel through the Rhododendrons to spectacular views over Dublin. Ask a local!
15 locals recommend
Deer Park Golf, Footgolf & Poc Fada
Little known by outsiders, you can find a path here behind the Hotel through the Rhododendrons to spectacular views over Dublin. Ask a local!
This 5km beach and nature reserve is just a short bus ride away.Take the 130 bus from Lower Abbey Street to the Bull Wall for a stunning beach walk and dunes.
21 locals recommend
Dollymount
This 5km beach and nature reserve is just a short bus ride away.Take the 130 bus from Lower Abbey Street to the Bull Wall for a stunning beach walk and dunes.
Howth fishing village is beautiful, take a walk along the peer, or head there for fresh fish, many restaurants or the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday markets.
417 locals recommend
Howth
Howth fishing village is beautiful, take a walk along the peer, or head there for fresh fish, many restaurants or the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday markets.
Take a look inside and find out where the expression 'to chance your arm' is reputed to have originated. A beautiful cathedral!
391 locals recommend
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseTake a look inside and find out where the expression 'to chance your arm' is reputed to have originated. A beautiful cathedral!
Find Strongbow's tomb and enjoy this beautiful Cathedral.
378 locals recommend
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceFind Strongbow's tomb and enjoy this beautiful Cathedral.
Make sure to see this - the Book of Kells may not be worth the trouble (one page is turned every day) but the spectacular surrounds are.
629 locals recommend
Trinity College
Make sure to see this - the Book of Kells may not be worth the trouble (one page is turned every day) but the spectacular surrounds are.
Go an see the art for sale on the park railings on Sundays from 10-6:30pm.
107 locals recommend
Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square EGo an see the art for sale on the park railings on Sundays from 10-6:30pm.
Take a stroll along the banks of the Royal Canal just at the top or our street - head past the Headline Bar and keep going.
Patrick Kavanagh statue
Wilton TerraceTake a stroll along the banks of the Royal Canal just at the top or our street - head past the Headline Bar and keep going.
Well worth a visit if you are heading to the west of Ireland, make sure to visit the town of Westport, County Mayo and Croagh Patrick.
132 locals recommend
Croagh Patrick
Well worth a visit if you are heading to the west of Ireland, make sure to visit the town of Westport, County Mayo and Croagh Patrick.
A very special place! Only ten families live on the Island and it is the furthest one out in the Atlantic. Only attempt this in very good weather, the boat is at Roonagh Quay.
6 locals recommend
Inisturk
A very special place! Only ten families live on the Island and it is the furthest one out in the Atlantic. Only attempt this in very good weather, the boat is at Roonagh Quay.
Take the scenic drive from Westport to Galway and visit Kylemore Abbey en route.
176 locals recommend
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore AbbeyTake the scenic drive from Westport to Galway and visit Kylemore Abbey en route.
Kilkenny, Kilkenny station
A lovely town and a beautiful castle.
Giant's Causeway
If you are heading to Northern Ireland don't miss it!
Not far from the Giant's causeway and quite unforgettable, especially if you are afraid of heights;-)
85 locals recommend
National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark RdNot far from the Giant's causeway and quite unforgettable, especially if you are afraid of heights;-)
A castle and folk park where you can see how Irish people used to live.
150 locals recommend
Blarney Castle
A castle and folk park where you can see how Irish people used to live.
Rock of Cashel
An extraordinary ancient monastery perched on top of a hill.
Garinish Island
A beautiful island and gardens well worth a visit!
Great Skellig
I have not been to this one but it is high on my to do list.
Cliffs of Moher
Worth a visit if you are in the area.
Like many other scenic peninsulas in Ireland you will not regret a trip here. There are some castle ruins nearby so explore the area. A good place for a scenic walk.
158 locals recommend
Hook Lighthouse
Like many other scenic peninsulas in Ireland you will not regret a trip here. There are some castle ruins nearby so explore the area. A good place for a scenic walk.
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetTake the guided tour and see the old city walls.
A good place to learn about Irish history! The guided tour is highly recommended.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadA good place to learn about Irish history! The guided tour is highly recommended.
Another excellent guided tour. Essentially all OPW sites are excellent and you can find them all over the country.
97 locals recommend
Cork City Gaol
Convent AvenueAnother excellent guided tour. Essentially all OPW sites are excellent and you can find them all over the country.
Powerscourt Golf Club
A beautiful park and gardens not far from Dublin
Auburn House station
Worth a visit as is Malahide itself.
Portmarnock Beach
One of many beautiful beaches on this side of the city.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street UpperWell worth a visit!!
The side entrance is best. There are many works of art here that tell the story of Ireland's past as well as Dutch Renaissance paintings and a Caravaggio.
316 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestThe side entrance is best. There are many works of art here that tell the story of Ireland's past as well as Dutch Renaissance paintings and a Caravaggio.
Everything Else
Clonmacnoise
This ancient abbey is well worth a visit.
King John's Castle
Nicholas StreetIt is well worth taking the guided tour!
Grianan Of Aileach
The ruins of an old fort in an area with beautiful scenery.