Natalie’s Guide to Dublin Neighbourhoods

Natalie
Natalie’s Guide to Dublin Neighbourhoods

Neighborhoods

These are neighbourhoods and general areas that I love to visit in my spare time. Dublin is lucky to have nature and city life in such close proximity to each other. It's well worth taking a half day to visit any of these locations.
Little seaside village on the northside, with excellent seafood.
417 locals recommend
Howth
417 locals recommend
Little seaside village on the northside, with excellent seafood.
Southside beach and bay, with romantic sunset views.
18 locals recommend
Killiney
18 locals recommend
Southside beach and bay, with romantic sunset views.
Gentrified northside area with many independent eateries, vintage clothing stores, urban art and retro arcade.
35 locals recommend
Smithfield
35 locals recommend
Gentrified northside area with many independent eateries, vintage clothing stores, urban art and retro arcade.
Largest public park in Europe. You can get close to the deer and also visit Dublin zoo.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
1242 locals recommend
Largest public park in Europe. You can get close to the deer and also visit Dublin zoo.
2km pier that goes out into the middle of Dublin bay. Poolbeg towers and lighthouse are also here.
Poolbeg Power Station
Pigeon House Road
2km pier that goes out into the middle of Dublin bay. Poolbeg towers and lighthouse are also here.
Seaside town on the south side, with restaurants, a pier, public park and beach.
35 locals recommend
Dún Laoghaire
35 locals recommend
Seaside town on the south side, with restaurants, a pier, public park and beach.
A 40 minute DART train takes you to this seaside village in co. Wicklow. The sugar loaf mountain is not far, and there's a number of good spots like The Harbour Bar and casual dining at Fishbar in The Harbour Bar (lovely pub with live music sometimes).
77 locals recommend
Bray
77 locals recommend
A 40 minute DART train takes you to this seaside village in co. Wicklow. The sugar loaf mountain is not far, and there's a number of good spots like The Harbour Bar and casual dining at Fishbar in The Harbour Bar (lovely pub with live music sometimes).
A 45 minute drive with Paddy Wagon (half day trip) to Glendalough and Guinness Lakes.
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
303 locals recommend
A 45 minute drive with Paddy Wagon (half day trip) to Glendalough and Guinness Lakes.
Take a trip to Sandymount village and grab a burger in Bujo. Stroll on down to the beach for great views and a relaxed atmosphere.
33 locals recommend
Sandymount
33 locals recommend
Take a trip to Sandymount village and grab a burger in Bujo. Stroll on down to the beach for great views and a relaxed atmosphere.
This is where The Dublin Mountains are. There is a haunted, derelict castle called "The Hellfire Club" up here (where the tale of the devil playing cards originated). The hiking trails are excellent and views over the city are panoramic. The famous Johnnie Fox pub is here with hooley dancing and music. To get there from Portobello, you need to take the green line Luas from Harcourt Street to Dundrum and then the 44b Dublin bus to last stop in Glencullen. This should take 1 hr.
Glencullen
This is where The Dublin Mountains are. There is a haunted, derelict castle called "The Hellfire Club" up here (where the tale of the devil playing cards originated). The hiking trails are excellent and views over the city are panoramic. The famous Johnnie Fox pub is here with hooley dancing and music. To get there from Portobello, you need to take the green line Luas from Harcourt Street to Dundrum and then the 44b Dublin bus to last stop in Glencullen. This should take 1 hr.
Where you'll find the EPIC museum, Jeanie Johnston famine ship, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, the 3 Arena, and more.
Dublin Docklands
Where you'll find the EPIC museum, Jeanie Johnston famine ship, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, the 3 Arena, and more.