Guidebook for Ranelagh
Food Scene
Pakistani Cuisine with cocktail bar. Great early bird menu available here.
€€
37 locals recommend
Kinara Kitchen
17 Ranelagh RdPakistani Cuisine with cocktail bar. Great early bird menu available here.
€€
Authentic local Italian Cuisine with a good value early bird menu served from 5pm until 6.30.
€€
12 locals recommend
Pinocchio Restaurant - Ranelagh
Essex Street WestAuthentic local Italian Cuisine with a good value early bird menu served from 5pm until 6.30.
€€
Great Thai Street food Great value and free ice cream with food order €
92 locals recommend
Neon Asian Street Food
17 Camden Street LowerGreat Thai Street food Great value and free ice cream with food order €
If you are visiting Dublin Castle this French cafe/restaurant has a great ambience and outdoor seating , ideal for a light lunch . Situated just outside the entrance to Dublin Castle it does great coffee €€
35 locals recommend
Chez Max
1 Palace StIf you are visiting Dublin Castle this French cafe/restaurant has a great ambience and outdoor seating , ideal for a light lunch . Situated just outside the entrance to Dublin Castle it does great coffee €€
Really good value food. Main courses are approx €12. There is a small outdoor terrace upstairs, very nice on a sunny evening. Good fish and chips.
60 locals recommend
Green 19
19 Camden Street LowerReally good value food. Main courses are approx €12. There is a small outdoor terrace upstairs, very nice on a sunny evening. Good fish and chips.
Great Middle Eastern food open during day time hours and situated at the Chester Beatty museum, situated at the back of Dublin Castle.
9 locals recommend
Silk Road Cafe
Castle StreetGreat Middle Eastern food open during day time hours and situated at the Chester Beatty museum, situated at the back of Dublin Castle.
A few minutes walk from the house on nearby Camden street you will find this little oasis tucked away in a small courtyard at the back of a bookshop . They do great breakfast, cakes and coffee. Check out the sardines on toast . Very popular with locals as they have seating outside and lovely on a Summer day. .
64 locals recommend
The Cake Cafe
8 Pleasants PlA few minutes walk from the house on nearby Camden street you will find this little oasis tucked away in a small courtyard at the back of a bookshop . They do great breakfast, cakes and coffee. Check out the sardines on toast . Very popular with locals as they have seating outside and lovely on a Summer day. .
Really authentic well priced Italian trattoria . Lovely staff and warm friendly atmosphere . They also do a great early bird menu.
Antica Venezia
97 Ashfield RdReally authentic well priced Italian trattoria . Lovely staff and warm friendly atmosphere . They also do a great early bird menu.
This is a really great restaurant and constantly delivers a standard of food that never disappoints. Fine dining and a great wine list in a beautiful ambience makes for a wonderful gastronomic experience. Kevin is passionate about food and wine and I highly recommend a visit here. It also does an early bird set menu which is great value .Book in advance. It is above Mc Sorleys bar .
14 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Grill
1 Sandford RdThis is a really great restaurant and constantly delivers a standard of food that never disappoints. Fine dining and a great wine list in a beautiful ambience makes for a wonderful gastronomic experience. Kevin is passionate about food and wine and I highly recommend a visit here. It also does an early bird set menu which is great value .Book in advance. It is above Mc Sorleys bar .
Really nice ambiance with good Asian food and cocktails. Try the Aromatic duck,or salt and pepper prawns . Christina is a very welcoming manager. This is a popular choice for locals. Ten minutes walk from the house on Charleston road .
7 locals recommend
Mak
Cullenswood GardensReally nice ambiance with good Asian food and cocktails. Try the Aromatic duck,or salt and pepper prawns . Christina is a very welcoming manager. This is a popular choice for locals. Ten minutes walk from the house on Charleston road .
Smyths Pub
6 R117Good Irish pub grub. Live music some evenings.
Up market set menu dining with a beautiful cocktail bar upstairs. Book the window snug for a romantic aspect. Good food,and wine ,lovely old building it was once a grocery store, where butter was sold in pats stamped with a shamrock, it was a beautiful store,the delivery bicycle has survived and the old wooden counter is polished to its former glory . I remember it from childhood ,thankfully the owners retained and restored many of the original features and it is a lovely ambiance to dine. Booking in advance is advised.
44 locals recommend
Delahunt
39 Camden Street LowerUp market set menu dining with a beautiful cocktail bar upstairs. Book the window snug for a romantic aspect. Good food,and wine ,lovely old building it was once a grocery store, where butter was sold in pats stamped with a shamrock, it was a beautiful store,the delivery bicycle has survived and the old wooden counter is polished to its former glory . I remember it from childhood ,thankfully the owners retained and restored many of the original features and it is a lovely ambiance to dine. Booking in advance is advised.
Essentials
ALDI
Inexpensive supermarket
SuperValu Ranelagh
Main StreetLocal Supermarket with a good selection of Irish produce.
LIDL
14 Main StInexpensive Supermarket for the basics.
Rathmines Pharmacy
114 Rathmines Rd LowerLocal pharmacy.Free blood pressure checks and helpful staff.
Charlemont Luas Stop
2 Grand ParadeLocal tram stop is less than 10 minutes walk.
Local Luas (tram ) station .Vending machine on the platform for tickets.Have Change . You can buy a leap card if you plan a lot of travel .
11 locals recommend
Ranelagh station
Local Luas (tram ) station .Vending machine on the platform for tickets.Have Change . You can buy a leap card if you plan a lot of travel .
Everything Else
Swan Leisure
161 Rathmines Rd LowerSwimming Pool and Gym Open to non members€
St Vincent's University Hospital
Elm ParkLocal A and E Hospital
The National Concert Hall
Earlsfort TerraceConcert hall with restaurant
YogaHub
5-8 Camden CourtAlternative Vegan cafe with drop in Yoga Classes
Arts & Culture
Omniplex Cinema Rathmines
210 Rathmines Rd Lower5 screen cinema €5 all day and evening on Tuesdays
Great Collection of Irish and European paintings Gift shop and restaurant
316 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestGreat Collection of Irish and European paintings Gift shop and restaurant
Francis Bacon's studio is here and great collection of Irish Art and the exquisite Harry Clarke windows Free concerts held here
Cafe here
122 locals recommend
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthFrancis Bacon's studio is here and great collection of Irish Art and the exquisite Harry Clarke windows Free concerts held here
Cafe here
Great collections in fabulour building and grounds. Interesting visiting exhibitions
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadGreat collections in fabulour building and grounds. Interesting visiting exhibitions
Drinks & Nightlife
Slattery's
62 Grand Canal Street UpperOld style pub with music venue upstairs
O'Donoghues Bar
15 Merrion RowOld style bar with live traditional music
Long established trendy bar - very buzzy with outdoor seating
11 locals recommend
The Bailey - Cafe and Bar
1-4 Duke StLong established trendy bar - very buzzy with outdoor seating
Bustling city bar ,a must for a pint on a Friday night . Check out the snug. An old style no nonsense bar. Always busy so if you get a seat your in luck.
82 locals recommend
Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SBustling city bar ,a must for a pint on a Friday night . Check out the snug. An old style no nonsense bar. Always busy so if you get a seat your in luck.
Shopping
Brown Thomas
88 Grafton StreetOur most upmarket department store
Kilkenny Shop
6 Nassau StGood for Irish gifts and souvenirs Good cafe upstairs
Sightseeing
Local Luas Train goes to St Stephens Green Tickets available by machine on the platform
15 locals recommend
Luas Kiosk
Local Luas Train goes to St Stephens Green Tickets available by machine on the platform
Dublin Bikes Station no. 38
Bus Station for regional travel
Oriental art museum in Dublin Castle Grounds.
Middle Eastern Silk Road cafe is situated in the museum Great food €
161 locals recommend
Chester Beatty
Oriental art museum in Dublin Castle Grounds.
Middle Eastern Silk Road cafe is situated in the museum Great food €
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadTake a trip back in time to the dinosaurs
Tourist Office Dublin
37 College GreenGreat for information on tours etc
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadIrish historic gaol and museum
Trinity College
Book of Kells Highly recommended to go early
Dublin Bike rental scheme A great way to see the city. Drop your bike from one station to another. Buy membership online
67 locals recommend
Dublinbikes
Dublin Bike rental scheme A great way to see the city. Drop your bike from one station to another. Buy membership online
Heuston
If traveling to other counties in Ireland .