Guidebook for Ballsbridge
Eateries in Ballsbridge
We love our food and there are plenty of choices just a short walk from our place. Some of the restaurants are considered some of Dublin's finest in their field.
Base Wood Fired Pizza Ballsbridge
18 Merrion RdGreat wood fired pizzas with delicious salads
Roly's Bistro has been a popular restaurant in Dublin for some time now and has recently opened up a café & bakery beside the restaurant which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at lower prices than the restaurant.
64 locals recommend
Roly's Bistro
7 Ballsbridge TerraceRoly's Bistro has been a popular restaurant in Dublin for some time now and has recently opened up a café & bakery beside the restaurant which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at lower prices than the restaurant.
Kites Chinese Restaurant
17 Ballsbridge TerraceThe Lobster Pot Ballsbridge Dublin 4
9 9 Ballsbridge TerraceBaan Thai Ballsbridge
16 Merrion RdAl Boschetto Restaurant
2 Merrion RdSanuk
Pembroke Road Pembroke RdEat in or take out Thai casual.
BALLSBRIDGE PIZZA CO
47 Shelbourne RdAll day eatery.
Avoca was a family run restaurant and clothes shop. The food is fast and tasty. Not the cheapest but fantastic salads with your foods.
9 locals recommend
Avoca Ballsbridge Food Market
1 Shelbourne RdAvoca was a family run restaurant and clothes shop. The food is fast and tasty. Not the cheapest but fantastic salads with your foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very popular Ballsbridge pub with character and a pleasant, traditional ambiance, reminiscent of bygone years. There are three separate bars and a good bar menu. It is a great favorite of rugby fans for Leinster and Irish International rugby games.
20 locals recommend
Paddy Cullen's Pub
14 Merrion RdVery popular Ballsbridge pub with character and a pleasant, traditional ambiance, reminiscent of bygone years. There are three separate bars and a good bar menu. It is a great favorite of rugby fans for Leinster and Irish International rugby games.
The Bridge 1859
13 Ballsbridge TerraceSightseeing
See all the main sites in a day with Dublin's hop on/ hop off bus. There is a very convenient stop right beside us on Simmonscourt Road. You can purchase 24 or 48 hour tickets and stop at all of Dublin city’s great attractions. It is cheaper to purchase tickets online.
35 locals recommend
Hop On Hop Off Tour Dublin
59 O'Connell Street UpperSee all the main sites in a day with Dublin's hop on/ hop off bus. There is a very convenient stop right beside us on Simmonscourt Road. You can purchase 24 or 48 hour tickets and stop at all of Dublin city’s great attractions. It is cheaper to purchase tickets online.
Shane is a great guy and has a wonderful knowledge of the hills around Howth. A great day out with a local man (and sometimes his dog)
9 locals recommend
Shane's Howth Adventures
7 Balglass RdShane is a great guy and has a wonderful knowledge of the hills around Howth. A great day out with a local man (and sometimes his dog)
Parks & Nature
Herbert Park is thirty-two acres in size and is in two halves, divided by a road, also called Herbert Park. A full circuit of the park's perimeter is almost exactly one mile, a fact used by runners and walkers to measure their progress.
The northern half is home to the newly refurbished public children's playground, a number of tennis courts, and the bowling green of Herbert Park Bowling Club.
There is a farmers market here every Sunday from 11am to 4pm
67 locals recommend
Herbert Park
Herbert ParkHerbert Park is thirty-two acres in size and is in two halves, divided by a road, also called Herbert Park. A full circuit of the park's perimeter is almost exactly one mile, a fact used by runners and walkers to measure their progress.
The northern half is home to the newly refurbished public children's playground, a number of tennis courts, and the bowling green of Herbert Park Bowling Club.
There is a farmers market here every Sunday from 11am to 4pm
While this is one of our top universities, there is a lovely walk all around the grounds. If you go in the main entrance and then follow around to the right you will find the trail.
32 locals recommend
University College Dublin
While this is one of our top universities, there is a lovely walk all around the grounds. If you go in the main entrance and then follow around to the right you will find the trail.
Entertainment & Activities
There is an Aircoach stop across from the RDS.
The RDS is a conference, concert, and exhibition venue that spans across science, the arts, agriculture, business and equestrianism. The Royal Dublin Society Arena is a multi-purpose sports stadium with one of it's biggest events being the Dublin Horse Show each July.
88 locals recommend
RDS Main Arena
Merrion RoadThere is an Aircoach stop across from the RDS.
The RDS is a conference, concert, and exhibition venue that spans across science, the arts, agriculture, business and equestrianism. The Royal Dublin Society Arena is a multi-purpose sports stadium with one of it's biggest events being the Dublin Horse Show each July.
The Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium known for rugby, football, concerts and other events. It is home to its chief tenants the Irish rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland football team. In its old incarnation the Lansdowne Road Stadium was the oldest sports stadium in Europe.
244 locals recommend
Aviva Stadium
Lansdowne RoadThe Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium known for rugby, football, concerts and other events. It is home to its chief tenants the Irish rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland football team. In its old incarnation the Lansdowne Road Stadium was the oldest sports stadium in Europe.
Pembroke Library is an unstaffed, self-service library, available at Pembroke Library every day of the year! During My Open Library Hours you can borrow and return items, print, photocopy, use the Internet, access Free Wifi and use their study space.
Pembroke Library
Anglesea RoadPembroke Library is an unstaffed, self-service library, available at Pembroke Library every day of the year! During My Open Library Hours you can borrow and return items, print, photocopy, use the Internet, access Free Wifi and use their study space.
Essentials
Tesco Express
This is handy for basic essentials
O'Briens is a good off license and are able to advise on wines and beers.
O'Briens Wine Off-Licence Donnybrook
30 Donnybrook RdO'Briens is a good off license and are able to advise on wines and beers.
Centra Ballsbridge
160 Shelbourne RdA handy convenience store. Open evenings also for small essentials.
For a bigger shop for most of your needs. The prices are quite good but be careful that "special offers" actually go through at the till.
30 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Lower George's Street LowerFor a bigger shop for most of your needs. The prices are quite good but be careful that "special offers" actually go through at the till.
Getting Around
Hertz Car Hire
151 S Circular Rd