Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Wallace’s Asti
15 Russell StBest pizza and amazing value
''Fresh scone and coffee in the morning and dont forget about lovely breakfast''
40 locals recommend
The Lovely Food Company Drumcondra
94 Drumcondra Road Lower''Fresh scone and coffee in the morning and dont forget about lovely breakfast''
Chapter One Restaurant
18-19 Parnell Square N''Excellent food and wine service''
I would say best stone pizza in Dublin so don't forget to book a table
29 locals recommend
Independent Pizza Company
28 Drumcondra Rd LowerI would say best stone pizza in Dublin so don't forget to book a table
Ruposhi Indian Restaurant
1 Whitworth RdFor curry lovers
Apache Pizza Drumcondra
4 Drumcondra Rd Lowerif you want pizza to be delivered home when you're lazy
Da Mimmo
148 N Strand Rd''Little taste of Italy
Drinks & Nightlife
You could start off with a few cold drinks in one of the nicest and biggest outdoor areas in the city centre, head back inside to partake in the cocktail menu, or if you're feeling hungry they've got a proper restaurant upstairs. Then end the night in the basement club with a DJ playing all the latest chart hits. Seriously, the entire day can be spent in here.
146 locals recommend
The Church Café, Bar & Restaurant
Jervis StreetYou could start off with a few cold drinks in one of the nicest and biggest outdoor areas in the city centre, head back inside to partake in the cocktail menu, or if you're feeling hungry they've got a proper restaurant upstairs. Then end the night in the basement club with a DJ playing all the latest chart hits. Seriously, the entire day can be spent in here.
If you haven't heard of Sahara yet, don't worry, it's a relatively new entry to the Dublin nightlife, but trust us, it's a good'un. The subterranean club pounds out the awesome soundtrack to your night as you get indulge in the awesome cocktails; one of which is made with Chocolate Mice, and some their special blends get served in tea-pots!
Sahara Bar and Venue
10 Westmoreland StIf you haven't heard of Sahara yet, don't worry, it's a relatively new entry to the Dublin nightlife, but trust us, it's a good'un. The subterranean club pounds out the awesome soundtrack to your night as you get indulge in the awesome cocktails; one of which is made with Chocolate Mice, and some their special blends get served in tea-pots!
The crowd is usually a bit more college-years, so if you're in your early-20s (or don't mind feeling old while being surrounded by those in their early-20s), then head to Diceys with its MASSIVE smoking area garden, constant themed nights - Thank F**k Its Monday, Brazilian Tuesday, etc., - and fantastic drinks promotions.
81 locals recommend
Dicey’s Garden
21-25 Harcourt StThe crowd is usually a bit more college-years, so if you're in your early-20s (or don't mind feeling old while being surrounded by those in their early-20s), then head to Diceys with its MASSIVE smoking area garden, constant themed nights - Thank F**k Its Monday, Brazilian Tuesday, etc., - and fantastic drinks promotions.
Another bar that you may not notice at first glance - the front door is marked by a sign of snail, leading many to refer to it as The Snail Bar - inside its all super comfy couches, awesomely constructed tables, lovely heated smoking area and just a generally relaxed atmosphere. If you're looking for somewhere a bit more quiet to get your chat on, then this is for you.
104 locals recommend
The Bar With No Name
3 Fade StAnother bar that you may not notice at first glance - the front door is marked by a sign of snail, leading many to refer to it as The Snail Bar - inside its all super comfy couches, awesomely constructed tables, lovely heated smoking area and just a generally relaxed atmosphere. If you're looking for somewhere a bit more quiet to get your chat on, then this is for you.
If you like losing the run of yourself, and want to get smashed on a Sunday, this is the only show in town. They have 40% off all drinks on Sundays, can't really go wrong with that can you?
117 locals recommend
Pygmalion
59 William St SIf you like losing the run of yourself, and want to get smashed on a Sunday, this is the only show in town. They have 40% off all drinks on Sundays, can't really go wrong with that can you?
This is a Mexican-themed club on Baggot Street that replaced the Baggot Inn. It's designed to be a dance on the tables style venue, with a fake dingy dive bar kind of decor. It seems to be a pretty similar type of set up to Tonteria in London, which is a Mexican-themed spot frequented by the Royals (or so Vanity Fair tells me). Tonteria seems to have queues out the door most nights, so the similarities are certainly not a bad thing.
24 locals recommend
Xico
143 Baggot Street LowerThis is a Mexican-themed club on Baggot Street that replaced the Baggot Inn. It's designed to be a dance on the tables style venue, with a fake dingy dive bar kind of decor. It seems to be a pretty similar type of set up to Tonteria in London, which is a Mexican-themed spot frequented by the Royals (or so Vanity Fair tells me). Tonteria seems to have queues out the door most nights, so the similarities are certainly not a bad thing.
Copper's is something of a Dublin institution and is truly an experience to be reckoned with. Expect to find an eclectic crowd of young and old all on a mission to have a good time and drink the place dry. As a result, the Copper's dance floor is an entity to be reckoned with. Expect mad dancing, romance blossoming and at any point a rousing rugby chant or old Irish air can break through the chart tunes and bring the club to a stand still as everyone stops to join in the song
62 locals recommend
Copper Face Jacks
29-30 Harcourt StCopper's is something of a Dublin institution and is truly an experience to be reckoned with. Expect to find an eclectic crowd of young and old all on a mission to have a good time and drink the place dry. As a result, the Copper's dance floor is an entity to be reckoned with. Expect mad dancing, romance blossoming and at any point a rousing rugby chant or old Irish air can break through the chart tunes and bring the club to a stand still as everyone stops to join in the song
Lost Society is an impressive club and bar spanning over several floors of an 18th Century town mansion. The interior is filled with vintage armchairs and sofas and the high ceilings are covered with ornate cornices. Despite this grandeur however, this club knows how to kick off. The basement often plays house to DJ's that have the place pumping and the clientele covered in sweat. Meanwhile, the main dance room on the second floor has ample space to dance and enjoy the usually vintage-indie vibes
6 locals recommend
Lost Society
William Street SouthLost Society is an impressive club and bar spanning over several floors of an 18th Century town mansion. The interior is filled with vintage armchairs and sofas and the high ceilings are covered with ornate cornices. Despite this grandeur however, this club knows how to kick off. The basement often plays house to DJ's that have the place pumping and the clientele covered in sweat. Meanwhile, the main dance room on the second floor has ample space to dance and enjoy the usually vintage-indie vibes
Smack bang in the centre of Dublin's tourist and cultural hub, The Button Factory is a music venue and club that draws in a constant crowd of music lovers, students and regular clubbers alike. It plays host to indie gigs, techno DJ's and Irish folk music depending on which night you choose and is one of the first ports of call for many tourists looking for a dancing venue. Student nights mean excellent drinks deals along with music policies ranging from indie to hip-hop.
13 locals recommend
Button Factory
Curved StreetSmack bang in the centre of Dublin's tourist and cultural hub, The Button Factory is a music venue and club that draws in a constant crowd of music lovers, students and regular clubbers alike. It plays host to indie gigs, techno DJ's and Irish folk music depending on which night you choose and is one of the first ports of call for many tourists looking for a dancing venue. Student nights mean excellent drinks deals along with music policies ranging from indie to hip-hop.
Sightseeing
Guinness Brewery Diageo
108 James StImmersive brand experience and roof top bar
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseMedieval building with musical recitals
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetMuseums, state rooms and a Gothic chapel
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetTours of the famous whiskey distillery
Science Gallery Dublin
Pearse StreetScience and art melded into single museum
The National Wax Museum Plus
22-25 Westmoreland StCelebrity waxwork attraction
Aviva Stadium
Lansdowne RoadStadium for international rugby and soccer
The Spire
O'Connell Street UpperMonument, architecture, history.
Parks & Nature
Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's GreenRestored city-centre Victorian gardens
Phoenix Park Monument
Chesterfield AvenueEnormous green space housing.