Guidebook for Dublin
Drinks & Nightlife
Right next to Glasnevin cemetery (hence the name!). This is one of the oldest pubs in Ireland. A lot of charm. Frequented by very friendly punters and nice bar staff. Possibly the best Guinness in Dub
72 locals recommend
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
1 Prospect SquareRight next to Glasnevin cemetery (hence the name!). This is one of the oldest pubs in Ireland. A lot of charm. Frequented by very friendly punters and nice bar staff. Possibly the best Guinness in Dub
Bagots Hutton
6 Ormond Quay UpperWine bar. Nice relaxed setting. Interesting cellar tables also...
This is out in the Wicklow mountains. There is a bus that goes from points in the city centre. Quite touristy but serves good food and they have a ‘Hooley night’ - Irish dancing and singing show.
131 locals recommend
Johnnie Fox's Pub
This is out in the Wicklow mountains. There is a bus that goes from points in the city centre. Quite touristy but serves good food and they have a ‘Hooley night’ - Irish dancing and singing show.
Great pub. People spill out on the street at the mere hint of half decent weather!
134 locals recommend
The Stags Head
1 Dame CtGreat pub. People spill out on the street at the mere hint of half decent weather!
There are always people standing outside this pub no matter what the weather…
150 locals recommend
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SThere are always people standing outside this pub no matter what the weather…
Riot Bar
King Street SouthOnly if you want to go and watch sport do I recommend this place…
Another one where people spill outside onto the street no matter what the weather…
82 locals recommend
Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SAnother one where people spill outside onto the street no matter what the weather…
This is a little doorway off a street near Temple Bar….serves very strong cocktails and is very quirky inside….
134 locals recommend
Bellucci's Italian Restaurant Cocktail Bar
22-30 Merrion RdThis is a little doorway off a street near Temple Bar….serves very strong cocktails and is very quirky inside….
Hogans
36 South Great George's StreetAlways very busy with very cool people…
There are 3 of these in the city. Porterhouse North, Central and South. The one in temple bar is probably the best (address below). All serve their own beer and have a wide selection of world beers!
108 locals recommend
Porterhouse Temple Bar
16-18 Parliament StThere are 3 of these in the city. Porterhouse North, Central and South. The one in temple bar is probably the best (address below). All serve their own beer and have a wide selection of world beers!
The Dawson Lounge
25 Dawson StreetSmallest pub in Dublin…and obviously quite cosy!
Food Scene
Outstanding food, brunch and lunch. 5mins walk from St. Patrick Cathedral
205 locals recommend
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneOutstanding food, brunch and lunch. 5mins walk from St. Patrick Cathedral
New York style, best chicken wings in town. Good value for money.
90 locals recommend
Elephant & Castle Temple Bar
18-19 Temple BarNew York style, best chicken wings in town. Good value for money.
The Pig's Ear
4 Nassau StContemporary Irish food- excellent quality and lovely settings
Best Indian and Nepalese restaurant in Dublin (that doesn't charge you a fortune like others!)
11 locals recommend
Diwali Restaurant
South Great George's StreetBest Indian and Nepalese restaurant in Dublin (that doesn't charge you a fortune like others!)
Not to be confused with it’s sister restaurant across the street. This place serves ‘Japas’ (Japanese Tapas) and is definitely the best Japanese place in Dublin.
43 locals recommend
Yamamori Izakaya Sake Bar
12 South Great George's StreetNot to be confused with it’s sister restaurant across the street. This place serves ‘Japas’ (Japanese Tapas) and is definitely the best Japanese place in Dublin.
Junos Cafe
26 Parkgate StBrunch and NY style food
Boathouse cafe: Lunch alongside nature, not outstanding food but you can grab a sandwich while looking at the ducks on the lake.
Farmleigh Woods
Boathouse cafe: Lunch alongside nature, not outstanding food but you can grab a sandwich while looking at the ducks on the lake.
This place has the best views in Dublin. Make sure you book a table just before sunset. It is quite pricey.
18 locals recommend
Aqua Restaurant
1 W PierThis place has the best views in Dublin. Make sure you book a table just before sunset. It is quite pricey.
This is a great place to eat fish, have a glass of wine etc during the day. There are also a lot of decent fish restaurants along the same street but the tapas bar is great.
Ivans Oyster Bar & Grill
18 West PierThis is a great place to eat fish, have a glass of wine etc during the day. There are also a lot of decent fish restaurants along the same street but the tapas bar is great.
Very small Italian coffee shop with delicious homemade bread, Panini, desserts
6 locals recommend
Panem Café & Restaurant
21 Ormond Quay LowerVery small Italian coffee shop with delicious homemade bread, Panini, desserts
Taste of Emilia
Nice coffee, aperitifs and Italian products
Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StBrunch and lunch
This is a bizarre tea place. They serve a multitude of teas in a bizarre but very relaxed setting. You will feel relaxed after a visit here...it is guaranteed.
18 locals recommend
Tea Garden
7 Ormond Quay LowerThis is a bizarre tea place. They serve a multitude of teas in a bizarre but very relaxed setting. You will feel relaxed after a visit here...it is guaranteed.
Shopping
It is a chic supermarket cum wine bar (downstairs) and resto upstairs. This recommendation is mostly for the wine bar then the supermarket.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StIt is a chic supermarket cum wine bar (downstairs) and resto upstairs. This recommendation is mostly for the wine bar then the supermarket.
Everything Else
George's Street Arcade
George's Street ArcadeEurope's and Ireland's oldest shopping centre
Old Book in trinity college. The library at the end of the tour is as impressive as the book itself!
105 locals recommend
The Book of Kells
College GreenOld Book in trinity college. The library at the end of the tour is as impressive as the book itself!