Guidebook to Dublin
Food Scene
Gotham Cafe Ltd.,
8 Anne St SAsk for the Garlic and Rosemary Chicken! It's my favourite.
Lemon Jelly is a very stylish Dublin café. Great for meet ups with friends, and to chat. The café is usually very busy at weekends and around lunchtime during the weekdays.
20 locals recommend
Lemon Jelly Cafe
Millennium WalkwayLemon Jelly is a very stylish Dublin café. Great for meet ups with friends, and to chat. The café is usually very busy at weekends and around lunchtime during the weekdays.
Mulino
23 Watermill RdA cozy Italian restaurant in Raheny village. It's reasonably priced for Dublin.
Beshoff's Bros is a typical Irish chipper and not a restaurant, but there is no option for chippers. They're too Irish!
I recommend the fish goujons with garlic sauce and chips. Yum!
9 locals recommend
Beshoff Bros - Howth
12 Harbour RdBeshoff's Bros is a typical Irish chipper and not a restaurant, but there is no option for chippers. They're too Irish!
I recommend the fish goujons with garlic sauce and chips. Yum!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Market Bar is very touristic lately and very busy at weekends, but I recommend it. They serve very good quality tapas and artisan beers.
87 locals recommend
Market Bar
14a Fade StThe Market Bar is very touristic lately and very busy at weekends, but I recommend it. They serve very good quality tapas and artisan beers.
The Cock and Bull was formerly named the Station House and was refurbished several years ago. If you're looking for a typical Irish pub without the overpriced drinks for tourists, then this is the place for you. Sit, relax, chat and drink a Guinness!
9 locals recommend
The Manhattan-Beer & Food Co
3-5 Station RdThe Cock and Bull was formerly named the Station House and was refurbished several years ago. If you're looking for a typical Irish pub without the overpriced drinks for tourists, then this is the place for you. Sit, relax, chat and drink a Guinness!
The Bloody Stream may on occasion have live music, but if not, I recommend it and it's not touristic. They serve pub grub too!
17 locals recommend
The Bloody Stream
The Bloody Stream may on occasion have live music, but if not, I recommend it and it's not touristic. They serve pub grub too!
Café en Seine is stylish and modern. Patrons are usually young professionals. I would dress well to attend this bar and don't be afraid to try their expensive cocktails, if only once!
85 locals recommend
Café en Seine
40 Dawson StCafé en Seine is stylish and modern. Patrons are usually young professionals. I would dress well to attend this bar and don't be afraid to try their expensive cocktails, if only once!
The Morgan Bar is ultra stylish. The drinks are slightly overpriced but the patrons don't mind as the atmosphere is chilled (not cold!) and inviting.
Patrons are young professionals and usually well-dressed. They make gorgeous long island iced teas.
The Morgan Bar
10 Fleet StreetThe Morgan Bar is ultra stylish. The drinks are slightly overpriced but the patrons don't mind as the atmosphere is chilled (not cold!) and inviting.
Patrons are young professionals and usually well-dressed. They make gorgeous long island iced teas.
The Globe Bar may, on occasion have live music and is frequented by young people on weekends, typically students.
I haven't been in many years, but it's still the place to be.
67 locals recommend
The Globe
89 South Great George's StreetThe Globe Bar may, on occasion have live music and is frequented by young people on weekends, typically students.
I haven't been in many years, but it's still the place to be.
Fibber's is a rock bar and isn't the greatest looking bar in Dublin, but it has a great atmosphere. If you love rock and heavy metal, you'll love this place. Student nights are on Thursdays and drinks are cheap!
12 locals recommend
Fibber Magees
80-81 Parnell StFibber's is a rock bar and isn't the greatest looking bar in Dublin, but it has a great atmosphere. If you love rock and heavy metal, you'll love this place. Student nights are on Thursdays and drinks are cheap!
I've never been in the Old Stand, but friends recommend it. Avoid Temple Bar and get a pint in the Old Stand — it's much cheaper and no tourists!
8 locals recommend
The Old Stand
37 Exchequer StI've never been in the Old Stand, but friends recommend it. Avoid Temple Bar and get a pint in the Old Stand — it's much cheaper and no tourists!
AKA Ireland's oldest bar!
It's a tourist trap, small and a little far from the main centre, but probably a must if you want to see an ancient Irish pub.
283 locals recommend
The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StAKA Ireland's oldest bar!
It's a tourist trap, small and a little far from the main centre, but probably a must if you want to see an ancient Irish pub.
Arts & Culture
This touristic hotspot is inside Dublin Castle. It's been many years since I last visited it, but friends say it's still charming and it has a café.
161 locals recommend
Chester Beatty
This touristic hotspot is inside Dublin Castle. It's been many years since I last visited it, but friends say it's still charming and it has a café.
World-renowned university college, Trinity contains another famous attraction, the Trinity College Library (as featured in Harry Potter). The library hosts the famous Book of Kells.
Site: https://www.tcd.ie/library/about/history.php
629 locals recommend
Trinity College
World-renowned university college, Trinity contains another famous attraction, the Trinity College Library (as featured in Harry Potter). The library hosts the famous Book of Kells.
Site: https://www.tcd.ie/library/about/history.php
The Irish Museum of Modern Art has free admission but guided tours must be booked. There may be a fee.
They're closed on Mondays, except for bank holiday Mondays.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadThe Irish Museum of Modern Art has free admission but guided tours must be booked. There may be a fee.
They're closed on Mondays, except for bank holiday Mondays.
Fancy exploring life as a Viking in ancient Dublin? Dublinia is a not-for-profit heritage centre where visitors will learn all about Dublin's Viking past and right up to the Medieval period.
148 locals recommend
Dublinia
Fancy exploring life as a Viking in ancient Dublin? Dublinia is a not-for-profit heritage centre where visitors will learn all about Dublin's Viking past and right up to the Medieval period.
Sightseeing
Howth is iconic and very much a tourist hotspot. It's perfect to visit on warm, sunny days which are few and far between in Ireland! I recommend it for cute cafés, chippers and pubs. You can also relax and take in the beautiful scenery of the harbour and marina. Plus, my family originates from Howth so I feel a strong connection to it.
10 locals recommend
Howth Harbour
Howth is iconic and very much a tourist hotspot. It's perfect to visit on warm, sunny days which are few and far between in Ireland! I recommend it for cute cafés, chippers and pubs. You can also relax and take in the beautiful scenery of the harbour and marina. Plus, my family originates from Howth so I feel a strong connection to it.
The castle in Malahide is stunning and you can book a visit online: https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/the-visitor-centre/#
The surrounding garden of the castle makes for a relaxing walk, weather permitting of course.
187 locals recommend
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadThe castle in Malahide is stunning and you can book a visit online: https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/the-visitor-centre/#
The surrounding garden of the castle makes for a relaxing walk, weather permitting of course.
It's Dublin Castle. What more can I say!
Plan your visit to the castle: http://www.dublincastle.ie/tickets-and-times/
403 locals recommend
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetIt's Dublin Castle. What more can I say!
Plan your visit to the castle: http://www.dublincastle.ie/tickets-and-times/
Howth Castle is located in Deer Park and beside a locally famous gold course. This spot isn't well-known to tourists.
21 locals recommend
Howth Castle
Howth CastleHowth Castle is located in Deer Park and beside a locally famous gold course. This spot isn't well-known to tourists.
Swords Castle is free and it was only recently opened to the public in 2015. The castle's chapel dates back to the 12th century.
8 locals recommend
North Street station
Swords Castle is free and it was only recently opened to the public in 2015. The castle's chapel dates back to the 12th century.
The walk up to Howth Summit should take around 30 minutes from Howth village or less if you're a fast walker like me.
It's a little tiring, but the views are amazing. The number 31A bus will take you directly to Howth Summit from the city centre and it passes through Raheny village.
Lucky you!
16 locals recommend
Howth Summit station
The walk up to Howth Summit should take around 30 minutes from Howth village or less if you're a fast walker like me.
It's a little tiring, but the views are amazing. The number 31A bus will take you directly to Howth Summit from the city centre and it passes through Raheny village.
Lucky you!
Parks & Nature
Saint Anne's Park is a 20-minute walk from the house and large enough for you to get lost in! The park hosts a rose garden and the Stable Café. Just opposite the park is the coast, North Bull Island and Dollymount beach looking on to Dublin Bay in the distance to the southwest.
53 locals recommend
Saint Anne's Park
Saint Anne's Park is a 20-minute walk from the house and large enough for you to get lost in! The park hosts a rose garden and the Stable Café. Just opposite the park is the coast, North Bull Island and Dollymount beach looking on to Dublin Bay in the distance to the southwest.
Dollymount beach is long and mostly windy, but it's beautiful every day of the year.
29 locals recommend
Dollymount Strand
Dollymount beach is long and mostly windy, but it's beautiful every day of the year.
This hidden gem is known locally and not by tourists. It's a long beach and you'll be treated to lovely views of Howth Harbour in the distance. Provided the weather is good!
7 locals recommend
Burrow Beach
19A Burrow RdThis hidden gem is known locally and not by tourists. It's a long beach and you'll be treated to lovely views of Howth Harbour in the distance. Provided the weather is good!
Portmarnock is a coastal town on Dublin's northeast coast, just south of Malahide. There isn't a lot to do there but it has a lovely beach. I recommend a trip if the weather is particularly hot and sunny.
43 locals recommend
Portmarnock Beach
Portmarnock is a coastal town on Dublin's northeast coast, just south of Malahide. There isn't a lot to do there but it has a lovely beach. I recommend a trip if the weather is particularly hot and sunny.
Shopping
Grafton Street is known for its high street stores. At the end of the street sits Saint Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, an iconic shopping mall. Stephen's Green park is situated opposite the shopping centre.
373 locals recommend
Grafton St. station
2 Grafton StreetGrafton Street is known for its high street stores. At the end of the street sits Saint Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, an iconic shopping mall. Stephen's Green park is situated opposite the shopping centre.
This shopping centre hosts Dunnes Stores, a typical Irish grocery and department store.
Donaghmede Shopping Centre
Grange RoadThis shopping centre hosts Dunnes Stores, a typical Irish grocery and department store.
This is my favourite shopping centre in Dublin. It's far away, but very convenient as it hosts all the stores I frequent.
39 locals recommend
Swords Pavilions SC station
This is my favourite shopping centre in Dublin. It's far away, but very convenient as it hosts all the stores I frequent.
Henry Street is the northside's version of Grafton Street. It's a well-known, pedestrian-only street lined with shops.
I recommend Penny's (Primark) for affordable clothes and homeware. The quality is good although it's not luxurious.
239 locals recommend
Henry Street
2-4 Henry StHenry Street is the northside's version of Grafton Street. It's a well-known, pedestrian-only street lined with shops.
I recommend Penny's (Primark) for affordable clothes and homeware. The quality is good although it's not luxurious.
Essentials
The Centra convenience store is perfect for the everyday essentials such as milk, tea, coffee, bread, etc.
8 locals recommend
Centra
155 Killester AveThe Centra convenience store is perfect for the everyday essentials such as milk, tea, coffee, bread, etc.
Lidl is a famous Austrian supermarket that's very popular in Ireland because it's cheap and sells good quality foods.
You'll find essentials here and they have a great bakery section. Make sure you buy their croissants!
160 locals recommend
Lidl
Thomas StreetLidl is a famous Austrian supermarket that's very popular in Ireland because it's cheap and sells good quality foods.
You'll find essentials here and they have a great bakery section. Make sure you buy their croissants!