Guidebook for Dublin 13

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Helen And Barry
Guidebook for Dublin 13

Food Scene

Large, plenty of time to relax and enjoy.
Cucinos Italian Restaurant
13 Sutton Cross
Large, plenty of time to relax and enjoy.
Exquisite food and wine - more pricey but worth it. Must reserve table.
Mc Hugh's Wine & Dine Restaurant, Raheny
59 St Assam's Park
Exquisite food and wine - more pricey but worth it. Must reserve table.
Exquisite food and wine - pay above average because its worth it.
McHugh's Wine & Dine Restaurant, Portmarnock
2 Strand Rd
Exquisite food and wine - pay above average because its worth it.
Food is above average and price reflects this. Quiet and no rush.
Golden Elephant Asian Restaurant
Sutton Cross
Food is above average and price reflects this. Quiet and no rush.
Upmarket Italian restaurant, great service and at times (presumes evening) pianist plays relaxing tunes.
Mulino
23 Watermill Rd
Upmarket Italian restaurant, great service and at times (presumes evening) pianist plays relaxing tunes.
Delicious Asian/Pakistani food, great service. Small but cosy.
The Mint Cottage
2A Main St
Delicious Asian/Pakistani food, great service. Small but cosy.

Essentials

All your essentials will be on sale with exclusive offers on artisan foods, fresh baked breads and an impressive wine selection. The store is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
8 locals recommend
SuperValu Sutton
Sutton Cross
8 locals recommend
All your essentials will be on sale with exclusive offers on artisan foods, fresh baked breads and an impressive wine selection. The store is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
All you would expect from Lidl with bargain prices for most items.
64 locals recommend
Lidl
Moore Street
64 locals recommend
All you would expect from Lidl with bargain prices for most items.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Abbey Tavern is a warm, friendly bar with excellent food. Music and entertainment is available during the year: https://www.abbeytavern.ie/events/upcoming#focus
18 locals recommend
Abbey Tavern
28 Abbey St
18 locals recommend
The Abbey Tavern is a warm, friendly bar with excellent food. Music and entertainment is available during the year: https://www.abbeytavern.ie/events/upcoming#focus
The Elphin is a local pub serving food all day. At night it is a great spot for a quiet drink and catching up with friends.
The Elphin Bar
36 Baldoyle Rd
The Elphin is a local pub serving food all day. At night it is a great spot for a quiet drink and catching up with friends.
For a night of dancing and fun this is a great spot. Meet up in the Sands Hotel before heading into the adjoining nightclub: http://www.tamango.ie/
Tamangos
For a night of dancing and fun this is a great spot. Meet up in the Sands Hotel before heading into the adjoining nightclub: http://www.tamango.ie/
Large seating restaurant with delicious home type food. Pub with it. Across road from promenade.
9 locals recommend
The White House
12 - 13 Main St
9 locals recommend
Large seating restaurant with delicious home type food. Pub with it. Across road from promenade.
Bar with live music on certain evenings. Lively and draws a crowd.
13 locals recommend
Wrights Findlater Howth
Harbour Road
13 locals recommend
Bar with live music on certain evenings. Lively and draws a crowd.
Bar with food, atmosphere, sometimes live music - lively and crowded.
17 locals recommend
The Bloody Stream
17 locals recommend
Bar with food, atmosphere, sometimes live music - lively and crowded.

Parks & Nature

Howth Summit provides a fabulous view of Dublin Bay as you walk through a nature trail. The cliff walks are not for the faint hearted but there are a range of walks to suit everyone: https://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/cliff-path-loop/71514
16 locals recommend
Howth Summit station
16 locals recommend
Howth Summit provides a fabulous view of Dublin Bay as you walk through a nature trail. The cliff walks are not for the faint hearted but there are a range of walks to suit everyone: https://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/cliff-path-loop/71514
Beautiful white sandy beach with fabulous sea views. Great spot for walking along the beach or simply taking some time out. Mainly used by locals so is much more private than most.
7 locals recommend
Burrow Beach
19A Burrow Rd
7 locals recommend
Beautiful white sandy beach with fabulous sea views. Great spot for walking along the beach or simply taking some time out. Mainly used by locals so is much more private than most.
In 1981 Bull Island achieved status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve due to its rare and threatened habitats and species along with its use by important numbers of overwintering birds. Bull Island is located between Dublin and Howth. There is no drive on access to the beach. Check by telephone +353(0)18331859 for opening hours to the visitor centre. Public toilets are on site of the visitor centre.
60 locals recommend
Bull Island
60 locals recommend
In 1981 Bull Island achieved status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve due to its rare and threatened habitats and species along with its use by important numbers of overwintering birds. Bull Island is located between Dublin and Howth. There is no drive on access to the beach. Check by telephone +353(0)18331859 for opening hours to the visitor centre. Public toilets are on site of the visitor centre.

Arts & Culture

Outside Dublin is Newgrange, a Neolithic site dating over 5000 years old. The area was the heartland of Ireland at the time. You can more information here: http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/visitor-information/
120 locals recommend
Newgrange
120 locals recommend
Outside Dublin is Newgrange, a Neolithic site dating over 5000 years old. The area was the heartland of Ireland at the time. You can more information here: http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/visitor-information/
Merrion Square is one of the most intact Georgian Squares located in the heart of Dublin city. Originally laid out in 1762, it is surrounded on three sides by Georgian redbrick houses, with the fourth side containing Government Buildings, the Natural History Museum, Leinster House and the National Gallery of Ireland. Here you will also find the Goethe Institute Dublin and a short walk the Alliance Francais.
Merrion Square South
Merrion Square South
Merrion Square is one of the most intact Georgian Squares located in the heart of Dublin city. Originally laid out in 1762, it is surrounded on three sides by Georgian redbrick houses, with the fourth side containing Government Buildings, the Natural History Museum, Leinster House and the National Gallery of Ireland. Here you will also find the Goethe Institute Dublin and a short walk the Alliance Francais.
The Hugh Lane Gallery houses a collection of modern art and is home to the reconstructed Francis Bacon Studio. There is also a café where you can refresh with some tasty treats: http://www.hughlane.ie/plan-a-visit
122 locals recommend
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square North
122 locals recommend
The Hugh Lane Gallery houses a collection of modern art and is home to the reconstructed Francis Bacon Studio. There is also a café where you can refresh with some tasty treats: http://www.hughlane.ie/plan-a-visit

Sightseeing

Founded by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College is a thriving university in the heart of Dublin. Used as the backdrop in the film 'Educating Rita' it is an open space to the public. You can visit the Old Library or take a stroll through the grounds. Trinity is literally a town within the town, complete with its own theatre, bars and a cricket pitch. The renown Celtic art masterpiece, the illustrated Book of Kells is on display at Trinity.
218 locals recommend
Trinity College Library
College Green
218 locals recommend
Founded by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College is a thriving university in the heart of Dublin. Used as the backdrop in the film 'Educating Rita' it is an open space to the public. You can visit the Old Library or take a stroll through the grounds. Trinity is literally a town within the town, complete with its own theatre, bars and a cricket pitch. The renown Celtic art masterpiece, the illustrated Book of Kells is on display at Trinity.
The most popular tourist attraction in Ireland, about 1 hours journey on public transport - https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
950 locals recommend
The most popular tourist attraction in Ireland, about 1 hours journey on public transport - https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en

Entertainment & Activities

Deer park is situated on Howth Hill and has wonderful views of Dublin Bay. They offer a daily rate where you can hire golf clubs and of course there is the 19th hole for refreshments: https://www.deerparkgolf.ie/
15 locals recommend
Deer Park Golf, Footgolf & Poc Fada
15 locals recommend
Deer park is situated on Howth Hill and has wonderful views of Dublin Bay. They offer a daily rate where you can hire golf clubs and of course there is the 19th hole for refreshments: https://www.deerparkgolf.ie/
Croke Park is home to the Gaelic Games which are indigenous sports to Ireland. You can find out about the history of these sports and try them out in the Croke Park Museum. The Eriksson Skyline tour in Croke Park offers breathtaking panoramic views of Ireland’s vibrant capital from the mountains to the sea : https://crokepark.ie/gaa-museum-tours
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' Road
302 locals recommend
Croke Park is home to the Gaelic Games which are indigenous sports to Ireland. You can find out about the history of these sports and try them out in the Croke Park Museum. The Eriksson Skyline tour in Croke Park offers breathtaking panoramic views of Ireland’s vibrant capital from the mountains to the sea : https://crokepark.ie/gaa-museum-tours