Our Guide to Portobello
Coffee
Delicious coffee & homemade treats, not to mention a stunning organic wine selection & friendly locals :)
7 locals recommend
First Draft Coffee & Wine
34 Lennox StDelicious coffee & homemade treats, not to mention a stunning organic wine selection & friendly locals :)
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.
Kaph
31 Drury StGreat coffee & delicious almond croissants :)
Bretzel Bakery has been baking Dublin’s daily bread since 1863. Make sure to get in early before they sell out!!
47 locals recommend
The Bretzel Bakery & Cafe
1A Lennox StBretzel Bakery has been baking Dublin’s daily bread since 1863. Make sure to get in early before they sell out!!
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!!
Phenomenal Chinese food, delicious cocktails & deadly vibes. Recommend!!
26 locals recommend
Hang Dai Chinese
20 Camden Street LowerPhenomenal Chinese food, delicious cocktails & deadly vibes. Recommend!!
Traditional Chinese recipes with a contemporary twist. Sit beneath the dramatically lit trees and low hanging lanterns for an authentic experience.
Mama Yo
76 Camden Street LowerTraditional Chinese recipes with a contemporary twist. Sit beneath the dramatically lit trees and low hanging lanterns for an authentic experience.
Bunsen Wexford Street
36 Wexford StMaybe the best burger in town. Recommend!!
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!!
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 :)
DiFontaine's Pizzeria
22 Parliament StA New York slice - right in the heart of Dublin City.
Arguably Dublin's most famous chipper. Perfect after a pint of Guinness in a nearby pub!!
66 locals recommend
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlArguably Dublin's most famous chipper. Perfect after a pint of Guinness in a nearby pub!!
Pubs & Bars
A Dublin institution. One of the city's best-loved music venues, this place has hosted some of the worlds greatest artists at one point or another. Be sure to check out a gig while you're in town :)
209 locals recommend
Whelan's
25 Wexford StA Dublin institution. One of the city's best-loved music venues, this place has hosted some of the worlds greatest artists at one point or another. Be sure to check out a gig while you're in town :)
The Irish word for ‘Here,’ Anseo serves a wide selection of beers, including many craft and local brews. With DJ’s spinning records nightly, and standup comedy upstairs this bar always has something going on!!
52 locals recommend
Anseo Comedy Club
18 Camden StThe Irish word for ‘Here,’ Anseo serves a wide selection of beers, including many craft and local brews. With DJ’s spinning records nightly, and standup comedy upstairs this bar always has something going on!!
Some of the best natural wines that Dublin has to offer, all served out of a converted butchers shop on Camden Street
7 locals recommend
Frank's
Camden Street LowerSome of the best natural wines that Dublin has to offer, all served out of a converted butchers shop on Camden Street
One of the most eclectic selections of craft beer that the city has to offer - from renowned favorites to local brews, this is a must visit for any craft beer enthusiast.
51 locals recommend
Against the Grain
11 Wexford StOne of the most eclectic selections of craft beer that the city has to offer - from renowned favorites to local brews, this is a must visit for any craft beer enthusiast.
Arguably the best pint of Guinness in Dublin (be sure to grab a ham & cheese toastie if you're feeling peckish!!)
150 locals recommend
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SArguably the best pint of Guinness in Dublin (be sure to grab a ham & cheese toastie if you're feeling peckish!!)
Local haunt with a massive craft beer selection, pizza & a range of board games to keep you entertained :)
124 locals recommend
Blackbird
82-84 Rathmines Rd LowerLocal haunt with a massive craft beer selection, pizza & a range of board games to keep you entertained :)
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?
Sightseeing
A must visit for anyone traveling to Dublin for the first time. Check out the Book of Kells, or take a walk around the beautiful grounds.
91 locals recommend
Trinity College Dublin
College GreenA must visit for anyone traveling to Dublin for the first time. Check out the Book of Kells, or take a walk around the beautiful grounds.
Home to some of Ireland's most renowned artwork - the National Gallery is a must-visit for anyone interested in art or sculpture.
316 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestHome to some of Ireland's most renowned artwork - the National Gallery is a must-visit for anyone interested in art or sculpture.
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!!
In the very heart of the city - be sure to take a walk around Dublin's favorite park.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenIn the very heart of the city - be sure to take a walk around Dublin's favorite park.
One of the city's most historic buildings, and home of the 1916 Rising - the GPO is a must see for any visitors interested in the history of Ireland.
26 locals recommend
GPO Witness History Visitor Centre
O'Connell Street LowerOne of the city's most historic buildings, and home of the 1916 Rising - the GPO is a must see for any visitors interested in the history of Ireland.
Shopping
Iconic Department Store sporting some of the worlds most exclusive brands - from Mac Cosmetics to Louis Vuitton.
128 locals recommend
Brown Thomas
88 Grafton StreetIconic Department Store sporting some of the worlds most exclusive brands - from Mac Cosmetics to Louis Vuitton.
Dublin's Premiere Shopping District is literally on the doorstep, and boasts some of the worlds top High Street brands - not to mention some of the city's finest street performers.
Grafton Street
Dublin's Premiere Shopping District is literally on the doorstep, and boasts some of the worlds top High Street brands - not to mention some of the city's finest street performers.
Iconic Dublin Shopping Centre right opposite St. Stephens Green Park
110 locals recommend
Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
Saint Stephen's GreenIconic Dublin Shopping Centre right opposite St. Stephens Green Park
Traveler advice
Getting around
The LUAS is the easiest way to get around the city
Dublin is a small city so it's easy to walk pretty much everywhere!!
If you do fancy taking public transport however, the nearest LUAS stop is Charlemont (Green Line) - which is a 10 minute walk straight along the canal:
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Getting around
FreeNow is a useful taxi app to download while in Dublin
Hail a cab in seconds from your smartphone. Here's a link to download the app:
https://free-now.com/ie/download-app-qr-code