Guidebook for Dublin

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Guidebook for Dublin

Food Scene

Good place to pop in for lunch on the go on the ground floor. Basement has a wine bar and upstairs is more formal dining.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer St
175 locals recommend
Good place to pop in for lunch on the go on the ground floor. Basement has a wine bar and upstairs is more formal dining.
Good atmosphere and good selection of great food. Get there for Early Bird deals for better value.
19 locals recommend
The Green Hen
33 Exchequer St
19 locals recommend
Good atmosphere and good selection of great food. Get there for Early Bird deals for better value.
Vegetarian Restaurant - good wholesome, tasty and nutritious food. Good to pop in to during the day for lunch. Also do evening meals (check for opening hours)
114 locals recommend
Cornucopia
19-20 Wicklow St
114 locals recommend
Vegetarian Restaurant - good wholesome, tasty and nutritious food. Good to pop in to during the day for lunch. Also do evening meals (check for opening hours)
Parisian style restaurant with authentic French cuisine and atmosphere. Booking recommended for evening time or call in for coffee or lunch during the day.
35 locals recommend
Chez Max
1 Palace St
35 locals recommend
Parisian style restaurant with authentic French cuisine and atmosphere. Booking recommended for evening time or call in for coffee or lunch during the day.
Delicious tarts and cakes - go to Cows Lane Queen of Tarts (see map) which is a larger venue and sit and watch the world go by over a tasty lunch or a coffee and a treat.
149 locals recommend
Queen of Tarts
Cow's Lane
149 locals recommend
Delicious tarts and cakes - go to Cows Lane Queen of Tarts (see map) which is a larger venue and sit and watch the world go by over a tasty lunch or a coffee and a treat.
The Fumbally - just at the corner of New Street and Fumbally Lane - cool, bohemian cafe serving coffee and food - great for brunch.
8 locals recommend
Fumbally Ln
Fumbally Lane
8 locals recommend
The Fumbally - just at the corner of New Street and Fumbally Lane - cool, bohemian cafe serving coffee and food - great for brunch.
Busy buzzing atmosphere looking out onto Fade Street
53 locals recommend
L'Gueuleton
1 Fade St
53 locals recommend
Busy buzzing atmosphere looking out onto Fade Street
Great atmosphere and food - can be very busy and they don't take bookings.
44 locals recommend
Coppinger Row
1 Coppinger Row
44 locals recommend
Great atmosphere and food - can be very busy and they don't take bookings.
Haven't tried this yet myself but have heard good reports!
47 locals recommend
Bow Lane Grill
17 Aungier St
47 locals recommend
Haven't tried this yet myself but have heard good reports!

Everything Else

Good to wander through and look at the eclectic mix of shops and stalls. Good route from George's street to Drury Street/Castle Market Street and Powerscourt Townhouse Centre.
73 locals recommend
George's Street Arcade
George's Street Arcade
73 locals recommend
Good to wander through and look at the eclectic mix of shops and stalls. Good route from George's street to Drury Street/Castle Market Street and Powerscourt Townhouse Centre.
Larger Queen of Tarts on Cows Lane. On Saturdays wander through the market held here selling designer hand crafts, jewellery, bags, scarves etc.
Design Lane
Essex Street West
Larger Queen of Tarts on Cows Lane. On Saturdays wander through the market held here selling designer hand crafts, jewellery, bags, scarves etc.
View the Chester Beatty Collection but also take time to chill out in the walled garden - a hidden oasis in the city.
161 locals recommend
Chester Beatty
161 locals recommend
View the Chester Beatty Collection but also take time to chill out in the walled garden - a hidden oasis in the city.
Another pub where you can have a proper pint with out loud music and glitzy decor. Bruce Springsteen has been know to pop in for a pint unnoticed when he's in Dublin.
119 locals recommend
The Long Hall
51 South Great George's Street
119 locals recommend
Another pub where you can have a proper pint with out loud music and glitzy decor. Bruce Springsteen has been know to pop in for a pint unnoticed when he's in Dublin.
Art House cinema - also has good value restaurant.
82 locals recommend
Irish Film Institute
6 Eustace St
82 locals recommend
Art House cinema - also has good value restaurant.
Art House cinema with coffee shop and comfortable surroundings.
162 locals recommend
Light House Cinema
Market Street South
162 locals recommend
Art House cinema with coffee shop and comfortable surroundings.
Hidden Gem in the heart of Dublin - not many people know about this beautiful, relaxing, quiet park but a great short cut through to Earlsfort Terrace and the National Concert Hall.
167 locals recommend
Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's Green
167 locals recommend
Hidden Gem in the heart of Dublin - not many people know about this beautiful, relaxing, quiet park but a great short cut through to Earlsfort Terrace and the National Concert Hall.
If you're into your take away fish and chips - this is Dublin's top spot for it apparently!
66 locals recommend
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch Pl
66 locals recommend
If you're into your take away fish and chips - this is Dublin's top spot for it apparently!

Drinks & Nightlife

Above L'Gueuleton - a hidden bar with No Name - go up the wide Georgian stairs into large high ceiling rooms - wine by the glass, cocktails and beers.
104 locals recommend
The Bar With No Name
3 Fade St
104 locals recommend
Above L'Gueuleton - a hidden bar with No Name - go up the wide Georgian stairs into large high ceiling rooms - wine by the glass, cocktails and beers.
One of the few remaining authentic Irish pubs - but not in the touristy sense. If you're there early, get a spot in the snug inside the door. Summer evenings especially popular.
82 locals recommend
Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St S
82 locals recommend
One of the few remaining authentic Irish pubs - but not in the touristy sense. If you're there early, get a spot in the snug inside the door. Summer evenings especially popular.
Another real Irish pub - pretty packed at weekends though!
19 locals recommend
McDaid's
3 Harry St
19 locals recommend
Another real Irish pub - pretty packed at weekends though!
Dublin's smallest pub - you have to see it to believe it!
25 locals recommend
The Dawson Lounge
25 Dawson Street
25 locals recommend
Dublin's smallest pub - you have to see it to believe it!
Serves wine and also has good selection of food/snacks.
18 Exchequer St
18 Exchequer Street
Serves wine and also has good selection of food/snacks.
Great live traditional Irish music sessions. This is where The Dubliners were formed and lots of well known Irish musicians have played here over the years including Christy Moore etc.
133 locals recommend
O'Donoghues Bar
15 Merrion Row
133 locals recommend
Great live traditional Irish music sessions. This is where The Dubliners were formed and lots of well known Irish musicians have played here over the years including Christy Moore etc.
Local old style pub for a pint with friendly bar staff. A place you can sit on your own and read a book with a glass of guinness!
The Coombe
Local old style pub for a pint with friendly bar staff. A place you can sit on your own and read a book with a glass of guinness!

Shopping

Best of Irish design - clothes and crafts (quite pricey though).
28 locals recommend
Kilkenny Shop
6 Nassau St
28 locals recommend
Best of Irish design - clothes and crafts (quite pricey though).
Great store to wander around and get inspiration for home and food. Restaurant on top floor - pricey but good for lunch and coffee/scones.
44 locals recommend
Avoca
44 locals recommend
Great store to wander around and get inspiration for home and food. Restaurant on top floor - pricey but good for lunch and coffee/scones.