Guidebook for Dublin
Sightseeing
The Phoenix Park is exactly one mile away - Europe's largest urban park. It's a real treat: home to Dublin zoo, to a large deer herd, café, visitor centre and ideal for long walks or runs. A haven!
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
The Phoenix Park is exactly one mile away - Europe's largest urban park. It's a real treat: home to Dublin zoo, to a large deer herd, café, visitor centre and ideal for long walks or runs. A haven!
The Botanic Gardens are a beautiful oasis within 20 mins walk of my home. The curvilinear glasshouse is a sight to behold: any garden lover's dream. The plant selection and vegetable garden rock too!
242 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
The Botanic Gardens are a beautiful oasis within 20 mins walk of my home. The curvilinear glasshouse is a sight to behold: any garden lover's dream. The plant selection and vegetable garden rock too!
Lovely old distillery with very good tour, that ends with some sampling of some great whiskey! Within a 15 minute walk of my home.
485 locals recommend
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetLovely old distillery with very good tour, that ends with some sampling of some great whiskey! Within a 15 minute walk of my home.
Arts & Culture
This is a beautiful space, and has some really magnificent works by Velasquez, Goya, Carravaggio, Picasso, Jack B Yeats and so much more. The Millenium Wing is well worth a special visit.
316 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestThis is a beautiful space, and has some really magnificent works by Velasquez, Goya, Carravaggio, Picasso, Jack B Yeats and so much more. The Millenium Wing is well worth a special visit.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art is a beautiful gallery, home to a diverse modern art collection. IMMA hosts regular contemporary art exhibitions and is a hotbed of lively discussion/debate on the arts.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadThe Irish Museum of Modern Art is a beautiful gallery, home to a diverse modern art collection. IMMA hosts regular contemporary art exhibitions and is a hotbed of lively discussion/debate on the arts.
National GAA stadium: approximately 25 minutes walk away. Great GAA museum, well worth a visit. All Ireland Hurling/Football Finals 1st and 3rd Sundays in September.
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadNational GAA stadium: approximately 25 minutes walk away. Great GAA museum, well worth a visit. All Ireland Hurling/Football Finals 1st and 3rd Sundays in September.
Lovely mix of Irish and European art. Within 15 minutes walk of my home.
122 locals recommend
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthLovely mix of Irish and European art. Within 15 minutes walk of my home.
Shopping
Local Tesco: not the most salubrious store in town, but the nearest supermarket!
248 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
Local Tesco: not the most salubrious store in town, but the nearest supermarket!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great old pub just off Dame Street: great character and a fine pint too!
134 locals recommend
The Stags Head
1 Dame CtGreat old pub just off Dame Street: great character and a fine pint too!
Great old pub, mentioned by Joyce in Ulysses. Home to errant journalists and locals....great vibe here.
54 locals recommend
Mulligan's
8 Poolbeg StGreat old pub, mentioned by Joyce in Ulysses. Home to errant journalists and locals....great vibe here.
Lovely old Dublin pub. Well worth a visit, particularly in the late afternoon.
119 locals recommend
The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetLovely old Dublin pub. Well worth a visit, particularly in the late afternoon.
Food Scene
Lovely spot for brunch/lunch. Very friendly staff, neighbourhood atmosphere.
207 locals recommend
Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StLovely spot for brunch/lunch. Very friendly staff, neighbourhood atmosphere.
Lovely deli, wine bar and French bistro restaurant all rolled into one.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StLovely deli, wine bar and French bistro restaurant all rolled into one.
The Winding Stair
40 Ormond Quay LowerIrish ingredients, good food and service. Mid price range.
Great Sushi restaurant: lovely buzz on Friday/Saturday nights. Suitable for larger groups and couples alike.
51 locals recommend
Yamamori North City
38 Ormond Quay LowerGreat Sushi restaurant: lovely buzz on Friday/Saturday nights. Suitable for larger groups and couples alike.
Monck's Green
156 Phibsborough RdDecent hearty carvery food. Within a 10 minute walk of my home.
TWO BOYS BREW
375 N Circular RdLocal coffee spot. Very tasty brunches. Closes at 4pm
Boco
57 Bolton StGreat pizzas and wide drinks selection
Excellent middle eastern restaurant. Budget-friendly. Has wine list but also BYOB. Basic decor.
35 locals recommend
Shouk
40 Drumcondra Rd LowerExcellent middle eastern restaurant. Budget-friendly. Has wine list but also BYOB. Basic decor.
Everything Else
Authentic Italian cuisine. Very cosy restaurant, seats only about 25 so best to book ahead.
18 locals recommend
Terra Madre
13A Bachelors WalkAuthentic Italian cuisine. Very cosy restaurant, seats only about 25 so best to book ahead.
Unmissable: wonderfully illuminated manuscript, in a spectacular setting. Trinity College campus a treat all round.
77 locals recommend
Old Library
College GreenUnmissable: wonderfully illuminated manuscript, in a spectacular setting. Trinity College campus a treat all round.
Beautiful Cathedral a stone's throw from Christ Church Cathedral. Both are well worth a visit, if history and/or architecture are your thing.
391 locals recommend
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseBeautiful Cathedral a stone's throw from Christ Church Cathedral. Both are well worth a visit, if history and/or architecture are your thing.
Historically important cathedral overlooking the Liffey. Learn where the term 'chance your arm' came from!
378 locals recommend
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceHistorically important cathedral overlooking the Liffey. Learn where the term 'chance your arm' came from!
Getting Around
Dublinbikes
Bike station just off of Berkeley Road, near Mater Hospital
Just around the corner from my home! Very helpful staff. Great place to pick up/drop off your rental car.
56 locals recommend
Hertz Car Hire
151 S Circular RdJust around the corner from my home! Very helpful staff. Great place to pick up/drop off your rental car.