Guidebook for Dublin
Sightseeing
Phoenix Park is one of the largest walled-city centre parks in Europe. Great for a day out walking and spotting wildlife. Deer are free to roam here and it's also an excellent spot for a run.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is one of the largest walled-city centre parks in Europe. Great for a day out walking and spotting wildlife. Deer are free to roam here and it's also an excellent spot for a run.
Lovely city centre park for walks and relaxing on a sunny day. Plenty of nearby stores and a good place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Dublin.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenLovely city centre park for walks and relaxing on a sunny day. Plenty of nearby stores and a good place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Dublin.
Just a 10 minute walk from the house is Dublin Zoo, located on the edge of Phoenix Park.
351 locals recommend
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadJust a 10 minute walk from the house is Dublin Zoo, located on the edge of Phoenix Park.
Food Scene
Nice pub food with restaurant area at the back. Good selection of international and local craft beers and wide range of whiskey and scotch.
131 locals recommend
L. Mulligan Grocer
18 StoneybatterNice pub food with restaurant area at the back. Good selection of international and local craft beers and wide range of whiskey and scotch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local dive bar, with DJs playing rock, funk and rockabilly at the weekends. Can get very busy at weekends but great fun for a night out. Good for an afternoon drink too.
107 locals recommend
Dice Bar
77 Sir John Rogerson's QuayGreat local dive bar, with DJs playing rock, funk and rockabilly at the weekends. Can get very busy at weekends but great fun for a night out. Good for an afternoon drink too.
Frank Ryans Bar
5 Queen StNice spot for a pint and a toasted sandwich. Pool table out back.
Great spot for music with DJs 7 nights a week and occasional comedy gigs upstairs.
52 locals recommend
Anseo Comedy Club
18 Camden StGreat spot for music with DJs 7 nights a week and occasional comedy gigs upstairs.
Everything Else
Drinkstore
87 Manor StGood local off-licence with a wide range of craft beers and wines.
Fantastic bouldering centre in Inchicore. Shoes, chalk, etc. provided on request.
10 locals recommend
Gravity Climbing Centre
Fantastic bouldering centre in Inchicore. Shoes, chalk, etc. provided on request.
Essentials
Tesco Metro
Local supermarket.
Arts & Culture
Go check out Caravaggio's The Taking of Christ and a wealth of other treasures. Also with a restaurant on ground floor. Free admission.
316 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestGo check out Caravaggio's The Taking of Christ and a wealth of other treasures. Also with a restaurant on ground floor. Free admission.
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadMore info:
http://www.imma.ie/en/index.htm
Super-stylish, modern cinema owned by Element Pictures with a great selection of art-house and mainstream films, featuring both retrospectives and the latest releases.
162 locals recommend
Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthSuper-stylish, modern cinema owned by Element Pictures with a great selection of art-house and mainstream films, featuring both retrospectives and the latest releases.