Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Bustling, welcoming place with friendly staff and generally very good and varied food. Super breakfast, e.g. Turkish eggs Menemen. https://brotherhubbard.ie.
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Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StBustling, welcoming place with friendly staff and generally very good and varied food. Super breakfast, e.g. Turkish eggs Menemen. https://brotherhubbard.ie.
Great authentic Korean restaurant, where you can even do a Korean BBQ on your table. Tasty food at very fair prices, as is the norm on Capel St, my favourite area for food in Dublin. Other favourites of mine are Musashi for sushi, Klaw Poke for amazing seafood and poke bowls, Beerhouse with its laid-back vibe and big selection of craft beers, Camerino bakery and Hilan for super-authentic Chinese dishes.
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Darwins Restaurant
80 Aungier StGreat authentic Korean restaurant, where you can even do a Korean BBQ on your table. Tasty food at very fair prices, as is the norm on Capel St, my favourite area for food in Dublin. Other favourites of mine are Musashi for sushi, Klaw Poke for amazing seafood and poke bowls, Beerhouse with its laid-back vibe and big selection of craft beers, Camerino bakery and Hilan for super-authentic Chinese dishes.
Tiny restaurant offering its fresh Vietnamese street food to go or to be consumed at its few small tables. Enormous, tasty bowls of pho and other soups, lovely Vietnamese spring rolls, huge selection of bubble teas and other non-alcoholic drinks. You order at the counter. Service is brisk and usually not overly nice, but their simple food is authentic and delicious (as evidenced by its enthusiastic 90% Asian customer base). Nothing beats Dublin rain like their soups.
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Aobaba
46A Capel StTiny restaurant offering its fresh Vietnamese street food to go or to be consumed at its few small tables. Enormous, tasty bowls of pho and other soups, lovely Vietnamese spring rolls, huge selection of bubble teas and other non-alcoholic drinks. You order at the counter. Service is brisk and usually not overly nice, but their simple food is authentic and delicious (as evidenced by its enthusiastic 90% Asian customer base). Nothing beats Dublin rain like their soups.
One part pub, one part restaurant, this crowd do some of the tastiest pub food in town. Not the cheapest, but beloved of foodies and locals alike. In the evenings, it may be wise to book ahead! lmulligangrocer1.weebly.com
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L. Mulligan Grocer
18 StoneybatterOne part pub, one part restaurant, this crowd do some of the tastiest pub food in town. Not the cheapest, but beloved of foodies and locals alike. In the evenings, it may be wise to book ahead! lmulligangrocer1.weebly.com
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best venues for authentic Irish trad music, this gem of a pub happens to be mere minutes from our house. Very lively atmosphere, good beers, excellent mix of locals and visitors that you'd never find in touristy Temple Bar. www.cobblestonepub.ie
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The Cobblestone
77 King St NOne of the best venues for authentic Irish trad music, this gem of a pub happens to be mere minutes from our house. Very lively atmosphere, good beers, excellent mix of locals and visitors that you'd never find in touristy Temple Bar. www.cobblestonepub.ie
This tiny hidden bar/pub, packed to the rafters with in-the-know local punters, pool aficionados and music lovers, absolutely oozes character. A place unlike any other in Dublin. You have to ring a doorbell, then Shay - a local legend in his own right - opens the door and lets you in. He may look you up and down critically, but don't worry, all he's trying to weed out are unfriendly people. There most certainly isn't a dress code.Recommended to anyone except claustrophobic visitors.
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The Exchequer Wine Bar
19 Ranelagh RoadThis tiny hidden bar/pub, packed to the rafters with in-the-know local punters, pool aficionados and music lovers, absolutely oozes character. A place unlike any other in Dublin. You have to ring a doorbell, then Shay - a local legend in his own right - opens the door and lets you in. He may look you up and down critically, but don't worry, all he's trying to weed out are unfriendly people. There most certainly isn't a dress code.Recommended to anyone except claustrophobic visitors.
One of Dublin's most eclectic night spots and alternative music venues. Free-admission live music seven nights a week from local and international bands, as well as a big selection of specialist craft beers and spirits. http://sin-e.ie/
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SIN É
15 Ormond Quay UpperOne of Dublin's most eclectic night spots and alternative music venues. Free-admission live music seven nights a week from local and international bands, as well as a big selection of specialist craft beers and spirits. http://sin-e.ie/
A friendly, welcoming, bustling pub/bar with a great resident dog, pool tables and occasionally live music. www.frankryans.com
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Frank Ryans Bar
5 Queen StA friendly, welcoming, bustling pub/bar with a great resident dog, pool tables and occasionally live music. www.frankryans.com
Old-school pub dating from 1833, also known as Gravediggers' due to its location close to beautiful Glasnevin Cemetery. A weathered wooden bar, home-cooked meals, crusty locals and a good pint of Guinness await you. https://www.facebook.com/JohnKavanaghTheGravediggers/
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John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
1 Prospect SquareOld-school pub dating from 1833, also known as Gravediggers' due to its location close to beautiful Glasnevin Cemetery. A weathered wooden bar, home-cooked meals, crusty locals and a good pint of Guinness await you. https://www.facebook.com/JohnKavanaghTheGravediggers/
One of Dublin's oldest and most beautifully preserved pubs, and winner of Pub of the Year 2017. A good spot for a nice chat in very special surroundings.
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The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetOne of Dublin's oldest and most beautifully preserved pubs, and winner of Pub of the Year 2017. A good spot for a nice chat in very special surroundings.
Traditional Irish pub, maybe a tad too much of an "old man's pub" for some, but always comfortable and welcoming. On Tuesday nights, they do free cheese boards! As authentic a pub as they come. www.walshsstoneybatter.ie
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Walsh's
6 StoneybatterTraditional Irish pub, maybe a tad too much of an "old man's pub" for some, but always comfortable and welcoming. On Tuesday nights, they do free cheese boards! As authentic a pub as they come. www.walshsstoneybatter.ie
Dublin's only arcade bar. If you grew up playing Tekken, Mario Kart, Mortal Combat and pinball and want a true blast from the past, check out this newly opened place. You can enjoy a drink while showing off your X-Men skills.
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Token
72-74 Queen StDublin's only arcade bar. If you grew up playing Tekken, Mario Kart, Mortal Combat and pinball and want a true blast from the past, check out this newly opened place. You can enjoy a drink while showing off your X-Men skills.
Essentials
Open 24 hours everyday, this shop is perfect for picking up groceries or essentials, and it even has an ATM and a small cafe on site, where Dublin's cops love to stop by for a late-night cup of tea.
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Centra North King Street
4 - 6 King St NOpen 24 hours everyday, this shop is perfect for picking up groceries or essentials, and it even has an ATM and a small cafe on site, where Dublin's cops love to stop by for a late-night cup of tea.
Entertainment & Activities
This beautiful independent cinema has an emphasis on both Irish and international films somewhere between arthouse and mainstream. There is a cafe inside, and they regularly host special screenings and events, such as Back to the Future nights etc. https://lighthousecinema.ie
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Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthThis beautiful independent cinema has an emphasis on both Irish and international films somewhere between arthouse and mainstream. There is a cafe inside, and they regularly host special screenings and events, such as Back to the Future nights etc. https://lighthousecinema.ie
Parks & Nature
Fabulous botanical gardens with beautiful views and free entrance. One of my favourite places to go when I want a bit of peace and quiet. There even is a wishing tree! http://www.botanicgardens.ie
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Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
Fabulous botanical gardens with beautiful views and free entrance. One of my favourite places to go when I want a bit of peace and quiet. There even is a wishing tree! http://www.botanicgardens.ie
Bull Island Nature Reserve is a great place to go for a walk. Bus 130 goes to the wooden bridge that connects the island to the mainland and offers fantastic views. Birdlife, dunes, beaches, a famous golf course, bathing shelters (yep, only in Dublin...), kitesurfers... definitely worth checking out. There are no permanent cafes or restaurants on the island, so you may want to pick up food/drink at one of the places just opposite the wooden bridge, on the land side of things. If you haven't had your fill of nature after Bull Island (hard as that may be to imagine), head on to St. Anne's Park.
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Bull Island
Bull Island Nature Reserve is a great place to go for a walk. Bus 130 goes to the wooden bridge that connects the island to the mainland and offers fantastic views. Birdlife, dunes, beaches, a famous golf course, bathing shelters (yep, only in Dublin...), kitesurfers... definitely worth checking out. There are no permanent cafes or restaurants on the island, so you may want to pick up food/drink at one of the places just opposite the wooden bridge, on the land side of things. If you haven't had your fill of nature after Bull Island (hard as that may be to imagine), head on to St. Anne's Park.
Lovely little city-centre park, less overrun than St. Stephen's Green right next to it. Grab picnic ingredients and make the most of a sunny afternoon here. You may want to check out the maze and other nice landscaping features while you're here.
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Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's GreenLovely little city-centre park, less overrun than St. Stephen's Green right next to it. Grab picnic ingredients and make the most of a sunny afternoon here. You may want to check out the maze and other nice landscaping features while you're here.
Linear walk taking you from Bray to Greystones along a well-maintained, stunning coastal path. You can take the Dart commuter train to Bray and then back home from Greystones (quick and easy). I'd probably hop on at Connolly or Pearse Station, take the Dart to Bray and walk the 7km to Greystones, then go for lunch or dinner in Greystones. The walk is very popular with locals and visitors and requires a medium level of fitness, as there is some up and down. Bring a camera! http://visitwicklow.ie/activities/cliff-walk-bray-to-greystones/
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Bray
Linear walk taking you from Bray to Greystones along a well-maintained, stunning coastal path. You can take the Dart commuter train to Bray and then back home from Greystones (quick and easy). I'd probably hop on at Connolly or Pearse Station, take the Dart to Bray and walk the 7km to Greystones, then go for lunch or dinner in Greystones. The walk is very popular with locals and visitors and requires a medium level of fitness, as there is some up and down. Bring a camera! http://visitwicklow.ie/activities/cliff-walk-bray-to-greystones/
Sightseeing
Want to see one of Ireland's wackier sights? Check out Dublin's mummies in St. Michan's Church's crypt. Our tourguide would not have been out of place in a Hammer movie, he was spectacular. Not free, but not expensive either, and very close to our home. Opening hours etc. at http://www.visitdublin.com/see-do/details/st-michan-s-church#53.347458|-6.275396|16
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St. Michan's Church
Church StreetWant to see one of Ireland's wackier sights? Check out Dublin's mummies in St. Michan's Church's crypt. Our tourguide would not have been out of place in a Hammer movie, he was spectacular. Not free, but not expensive either, and very close to our home. Opening hours etc. at http://www.visitdublin.com/see-do/details/st-michan-s-church#53.347458|-6.275396|16
So famous you hardly need me to say anything, other than: It is indeed worth checking out, whether you are a stout fan or not. We and our guests enjoyed this place a lot more than the Jameson Distillery - but each to their own, of course! You may well need to pre-book online ahead of time: www.guinness-storehouse.com/Buy-Tickets
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Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceSo famous you hardly need me to say anything, other than: It is indeed worth checking out, whether you are a stout fan or not. We and our guests enjoyed this place a lot more than the Jameson Distillery - but each to their own, of course! You may well need to pre-book online ahead of time: www.guinness-storehouse.com/Buy-Tickets
Located in Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is Ireland’s most popular family attraction, with more than one million visitors last year. It is one of the world's oldest zoos and, as far as I can tell, they place a strong emphasis on animal welfare. It also happens to be my boyfriend's favourite place in the city. You can easily spend half a day, if not a full day here. The Zoo is a registered charity – your visit will help maintain and improve the Zoo and contribute to conservation programmes. https://www.dublinzoo.ie/3/Visitor-Info.aspx
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadLocated in Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is Ireland’s most popular family attraction, with more than one million visitors last year. It is one of the world's oldest zoos and, as far as I can tell, they place a strong emphasis on animal welfare. It also happens to be my boyfriend's favourite place in the city. You can easily spend half a day, if not a full day here. The Zoo is a registered charity – your visit will help maintain and improve the Zoo and contribute to conservation programmes. https://www.dublinzoo.ie/3/Visitor-Info.aspx
Easy to access by Dart commuter train, Howth is a beautiful peninsula north of the city. Check out Howth village, the harbour, the little market opposite the Dart station, the beaches and, if you want some exercise and spectacular views, Howth cliff path loop or parts of it (http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/Howth---Cliff-Path-loop/107/). Howth is a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike and tends to draw crowds at the weekend, but it is well worth visiting.
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Howth
Easy to access by Dart commuter train, Howth is a beautiful peninsula north of the city. Check out Howth village, the harbour, the little market opposite the Dart station, the beaches and, if you want some exercise and spectacular views, Howth cliff path loop or parts of it (http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/Howth---Cliff-Path-loop/107/). Howth is a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike and tends to draw crowds at the weekend, but it is well worth visiting.
On the one hand, Temple Bar is Tourist Central. Many Dubliners avoid it in order to escape the throngs of people and often high prices. On the other hand, it is Dublin's most famous area, and there are actually a few nice places hidden here. If I find myself in Temple Bar and want a quick bite, I like Brick Alley cafe with its dozens of hot chocolates and very cheap, filling special of soup/salad, main (lasagna, Shepherd's pie or big salad) and ice cream for under a tenner. Klaw is a tiny, but high-quality seafood place that does, of all things, an oyster happy hour from 5-6 every day. There are buskers, some artsy shops on Essex St West, and fabulous Irish Film Institute bar/shop/cinema.
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Temple Bar
On the one hand, Temple Bar is Tourist Central. Many Dubliners avoid it in order to escape the throngs of people and often high prices. On the other hand, it is Dublin's most famous area, and there are actually a few nice places hidden here. If I find myself in Temple Bar and want a quick bite, I like Brick Alley cafe with its dozens of hot chocolates and very cheap, filling special of soup/salad, main (lasagna, Shepherd's pie or big salad) and ice cream for under a tenner. Klaw is a tiny, but high-quality seafood place that does, of all things, an oyster happy hour from 5-6 every day. There are buskers, some artsy shops on Essex St West, and fabulous Irish Film Institute bar/shop/cinema.
This former gaol (= jail, prison), a museum investigating the history of Irish militant and constitutional nationalism, chronicling rebellions and civil war, is one of the best destinations for history lovers. Book your tour ahead online, if you want to avoid hours of waiting in line: http://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/
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Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadThis former gaol (= jail, prison), a museum investigating the history of Irish militant and constitutional nationalism, chronicling rebellions and civil war, is one of the best destinations for history lovers. Book your tour ahead online, if you want to avoid hours of waiting in line: http://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/
Arts & Culture
Great place to find out more about Ireland's history, e.g. the 1916 Rising. Free admission! The cafe is very nice, too. I personally haven't checked out the Decorative Arts part of the museum because I always ran out of time checking out the historical exhibitions. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5. Closed on Mondays and public holidays. http://www.museum.ie/Decorative-Arts-History/
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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb StreetGreat place to find out more about Ireland's history, e.g. the 1916 Rising. Free admission! The cafe is very nice, too. I personally haven't checked out the Decorative Arts part of the museum because I always ran out of time checking out the historical exhibitions. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5. Closed on Mondays and public holidays. http://www.museum.ie/Decorative-Arts-History/
Beautiful art gallery in stunning building in the city centre. Free admission, except for special exhibitions. Nice bright cafe on-site. One of the rare museums/galleries that open on Mondays. For details on opening hours, check https://www.nationalgallery.ie/visit-us/opening-hours.
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National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestBeautiful art gallery in stunning building in the city centre. Free admission, except for special exhibitions. Nice bright cafe on-site. One of the rare museums/galleries that open on Mondays. For details on opening hours, check https://www.nationalgallery.ie/visit-us/opening-hours.
Oddly enough, this literally little museum is currently number 1 on both The Irish Times' and Tripadvisor's museum ratings, beating out some sturdy competition from much bigger museums and galleries. Entry by guided tour only. The tour guides are entertaining and knowledgeable; the exhibition focuses on Dublin life over the past centuries and the collection was put together by public donation. The tours take an hour and book out fast, so we would strongly urge to book online beforehand: https://www.littlemuseum.ie/
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The Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's GreenOddly enough, this literally little museum is currently number 1 on both The Irish Times' and Tripadvisor's museum ratings, beating out some sturdy competition from much bigger museums and galleries. Entry by guided tour only. The tour guides are entertaining and knowledgeable; the exhibition focuses on Dublin life over the past centuries and the collection was put together by public donation. The tours take an hour and book out fast, so we would strongly urge to book online beforehand: https://www.littlemuseum.ie/