Guidebook for Dublin
Sightseeing
Guinness Storehouse
Dublin's number 1 tourist attraction.
Christ Church Cathedral is Dublin's oldest building, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years.
378 locals recommend
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceChrist Church Cathedral is Dublin's oldest building, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years.
Lose yourself in Viking & Medieval Dublin. 3 exhibitions in Dublinia include Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin & History Hunters Exhibition.
148 locals recommend
Dublinia
Lose yourself in Viking & Medieval Dublin. 3 exhibitions in Dublinia include Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin & History Hunters Exhibition.
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketA newly opened Whiskey distillery minutes walk away
For over 800 years Dublin Castle has been at the heart of Irish history. From the founding of the first Celtic settlement in the 1st century A.D. to every Presidential inaugration since.
403 locals recommend
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetFor over 800 years Dublin Castle has been at the heart of Irish history. From the founding of the first Celtic settlement in the 1st century A.D. to every Presidential inaugration since.
An oasis of green calm in the middle of a bustling city. he park itself hosts a large number of important sculptural monuments to Irish history.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenAn oasis of green calm in the middle of a bustling city. he park itself hosts a large number of important sculptural monuments to Irish history.
The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City.
629 locals recommend
Trinity College
The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City.
Discover the natural world through lifelike zoological models, geological samples and engaging activity areas.
177 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street UpperDiscover the natural world through lifelike zoological models, geological samples and engaging activity areas.
Open 361 days of the year, the Gallery holds more than 15,000 works. Spend an afternoon or an hour visiting the highlights of the collection, and discovering the national collection.
316 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestOpen 361 days of the year, the Gallery holds more than 15,000 works. Spend an afternoon or an hour visiting the highlights of the collection, and discovering the national collection.
Sited in the centre of O'Connell Street, the city's main thoroughfare, it is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, and was the last of the great Georgian public buildings erected in the capital.
81 locals recommend
An Post General Post Office
O'Connell Street Lower Sited in the centre of O'Connell Street, the city's main thoroughfare, it is one of Ireland's most famous buildings, and was the last of the great Georgian public buildings erected in the capital.
The Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Monument of Lightis a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 121.2 metres (398 ft) in height.
143 locals recommend
The Spire
O'Connell Street UpperThe Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Monument of Lightis a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 121.2 metres (398 ft) in height.
St. Audoen's parish was once the most wealthy within the city and the church was for hundreds of years frequented on state occasions by the Lord Mayor
9 locals recommend
St. Audoen's Catholic Church
St. Audoen's parish was once the most wealthy within the city and the church was for hundreds of years frequented on state occasions by the Lord Mayor
The Church of St Nicholas of Myra is a Roman Catholic church on Francis Street, Dublin that is still in use today. The site has been used as a place of worship as far back as the 12th century.
St Nicholas of Myra
Francis StreetThe Church of St Nicholas of Myra is a Roman Catholic church on Francis Street, Dublin that is still in use today. The site has been used as a place of worship as far back as the 12th century.
Less than 5 minutes walk from Grafton Street and Temple Bar, in this enclosed Victorian market you can enjoy ‘independent’ boutique shops and stalls.
South Great George's Street
Less than 5 minutes walk from Grafton Street and Temple Bar, in this enclosed Victorian market you can enjoy ‘independent’ boutique shops and stalls.
Drinks & Nightlife
Temple Bar
Lots of bars, restaurants and entertainment.
A real traditional Dublin bar with one of the best pints in the city
61 locals recommend
John Fallon's The Capstan Bar
129 The CoombeA real traditional Dublin bar with one of the best pints in the city
A Dublin landmark. A bar with an eclectic clientele, young and old, students and professionals drink and chat in one of the local's favourite bars. Outdoor seating for warm days and cold beer.
150 locals recommend
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SA Dublin landmark. A bar with an eclectic clientele, young and old, students and professionals drink and chat in one of the local's favourite bars. Outdoor seating for warm days and cold beer.
The Brazen Head is Ireland's oldest pub. It is well worth a visit for both its historical value and reputation as one of Dublin's best music venues
283 locals recommend
The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StThe Brazen Head is Ireland's oldest pub. It is well worth a visit for both its historical value and reputation as one of Dublin's best music venues
Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SA lively bar in the heart of the city centre
Doheny and Nesbitt
5 Baggot Street LowerA popular haunt amongst politicians and the media
The Stags Head,Dublin City is a historical Dublin pub featured in Dublin Pub tours renowned for it's hospitality and famous pint of Guinness!
134 locals recommend
The Stags Head
1 Dame CtThe Stags Head,Dublin City is a historical Dublin pub featured in Dublin Pub tours renowned for it's hospitality and famous pint of Guinness!
The Oval Bar
78 Middle Abbey StA good pint of Guinness and good food just off O'Connell Street
Shopping
Grafton St. station
2 Grafton StreetDublin's main shopping street
Francis Street
Francis StreetDublin's Antique Quarter around the corner from the apartment
One of the two principal shopping streets of Dublin (the other being Grafton Street),
239 locals recommend
Henry Street
2-4 Henry St One of the two principal shopping streets of Dublin (the other being Grafton Street),
Anonymous
72 Francis StVintage store just around the corner
Everything Else
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseA stunning building and burial ground of Jonathan Swift.
On Saturday mornings there is a farmers market with fresh food, bread and the best of Irish cheeses
10 locals recommend
Meeting House Square
Meeting House SquareOn Saturday mornings there is a farmers market with fresh food, bread and the best of Irish cheeses
Exchequer Street
Exchequer StreetRestaurants, bars, boutiques...discover!
Wicklow Street
Wicklow StreetRestaurants, bars, boutiques...discover!
It takes place on the last Sunday of every month in The Co-op on Newmarket square, Dublin 8 and being indoors means it is safe from the unpredictable Irish weather.
19 locals recommend
Dublin Flea Market - looking for a new home
12 Newmarket It takes place on the last Sunday of every month in The Co-op on Newmarket square, Dublin 8 and being indoors means it is safe from the unpredictable Irish weather.
Food Scene
Pleasants Street station
Loads of hip restaurants and bars
Bite of Life
55 Patrick StNice local cafe, with good coffee and fresh food
Buenos Aires Grill
58 Golden LnA great steak
Cafe Topolis
37 Parliament StA really good Italian and very reasonable prices. A personal favourite.
Queen of Tarts
Cow's LaneMulti award winning cafe
Fresca Restaurant
4 Chatham StA good quality Italian just off the main shopping street
Coffee and chocolate. Need I say more? A number of locations thoughout the city centre
Butlers Chocolate Cafe, Grafton Street
51 Grafton StreetCoffee and chocolate. Need I say more? A number of locations thoughout the city centre
The Fumbally is the culmination of 4 years of cooking, travelling, working at festivals, gathering ideas, arguing those ideas, making mistakes, making new friends, finally realising those ideas.
205 locals recommend
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneThe Fumbally is the culmination of 4 years of cooking, travelling, working at festivals, gathering ideas, arguing those ideas, making mistakes, making new friends, finally realising those ideas.
Arts & Culture
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StAn intimate venue for bands and comedy
Cross Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Dublin, Ireland, which represents Irish and International artists. Cross Gallery, 59 Francis Street, Dublin 8,
6 locals recommend
Cross Gallery
59 Francis StCross Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Dublin, Ireland, which represents Irish and International artists. Cross Gallery, 59 Francis Street, Dublin 8,
Paintings, Sculptures in Bronze, Ceramic, Glass and Wood, Photography and more recently they have exhibited Street or Urban art.
Gallery Zozimus
57 Francis StPaintings, Sculptures in Bronze, Ceramic, Glass and Wood, Photography and more recently they have exhibited Street or Urban art.
Essentials
Lidl
Thomas StreetA wide range of groceries, ten minutes walk
Dunnes Stores
19-20 South Great George's StreetA wide range of groceries
Very proper. The food hall at Fallon & Byrne stocks the best of everything, and that’s all. Just-caught fish, well-hung meat, mighty coffee, sinful cakes, fine artisan foods of every kind.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StVery proper. The food hall at Fallon & Byrne stocks the best of everything, and that’s all. Just-caught fish, well-hung meat, mighty coffee, sinful cakes, fine artisan foods of every kind.
The Green Door Market is a new indoor food market located in Newmarket Dublin 8!
It is open Thursday and Friday 12 – 7 pm & Saturday 9.30 – 4 pm
32 locals recommend
The Green Door Market
Old Naas RoadThe Green Door Market is a new indoor food market located in Newmarket Dublin 8!
It is open Thursday and Friday 12 – 7 pm & Saturday 9.30 – 4 pm