Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
The Winding Stair
40 Ormond Quay LowerGreat atmosphere and good food I central location
Great food and drink venue to meet up with friends overlooking waterfront.
74 locals recommend
Ely Wine Bar
22 Ely PlaceGreat food and drink venue to meet up with friends overlooking waterfront.
On your doorstep fresh bread and fancy cakes - great to grab with a coffee and enjoy when sitting on your balcony later
49 locals recommend
The Natural Bakery
631 S Circular RdOn your doorstep fresh bread and fancy cakes - great to grab with a coffee and enjoy when sitting on your balcony later
Great for quality pizza and pasta and on the door step with waterfront views.
101 locals recommend
Milano
Great for quality pizza and pasta and on the door step with waterfront views.
Insomnia
625-627 S Circular RdGood local coffee shop
Chapter One Restaurant
18-19 Parnell Square NTop restaurant - need to book in advance
Ryan's of Parkgate Street
28 Parkgate StGreat bar and amazing steaks
The Bull & Castle
5-7 Lord Edward StGood bar and great steaks (FXB's again)
Drinks & Nightlife
Lagoona Bar
Mayor Street LowerOn the ground floor so easy for a first pint.
Across the Liffey on new bridge - great to catch the Thursday/ Friday after office crowd.
64 locals recommend
The Ferryman
35 Sir John Rogerson's QuayAcross the Liffey on new bridge - great to catch the Thursday/ Friday after office crowd.
Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SOne for a great pint of Guinness
3Arena
North Wall QuayThe main indoor concert venue in Dublin
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetOne of the oldest Irish Whiskeys
House Dublin
27 Leeson Street LowerGreat bar for late evening and nightlife
Doheny and Nesbitt
5 Baggot Street LowerAn institution and great pint of Guinness
In the Temple bar which is the main tourist area so can very busy -great pint and regular live traditional music
40 locals recommend
Oliver St. John Gogarty's Pub
18-21 Anglesea StIn the Temple bar which is the main tourist area so can very busy -great pint and regular live traditional music
Shopping
Fresh Ifsc
Mayor Street LowerGreat, on your doorstep, selection of fresh food
M&S Clarion Quay Simply Food
4A Excise WalkQuality food for easy apt living.
Jump on the LUAS near Stephen green for a scenic trip though south Dublin and check out the fab shopping at this modern shopping mall
109 locals recommend
Dundrum Luas Stop
Jump on the LUAS near Stephen green for a scenic trip though south Dublin and check out the fab shopping at this modern shopping mall
Essentials
Excel Dry Cleaners IFSC
14 Mayor Street LowerViola Day Spa
Excise WalkHavana Therapy IFSC
Mayor Street LowerInstitute of Specialist and Cosmetic Dentistry
Mayor Street LowerLocal dentist if every needed
Remedi Pharmacy
In case of medical requirements its on your doorstep
Custom House Square Medical Centre IFSC
2 Mayor Street LowerNearest Doctor if needed
Sightseeing
Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceIconic brand and Irelands number one tourist attraction
Irish Whiskey Museum
119 Grafton StreetAviva Stadium
Lansdowne RoadGreat rugby and concert venue
Croke Park
Jones' RoadLegendary venue for football, hurling and concerts
Parks & Nature
Main city centre park, lovely for a stroll and great kids play area.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenMain city centre park, lovely for a stroll and great kids play area.
Merrion Square
Lovely park on the way to great bars and restaurants
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadLargest park in Dublin housing President of Ireland and US ambassadors residence
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Largest park in Dublin housing President of Ireland and US ambassadors residence
Getting Around
Portland Row station
Mainland trains, LUAS (Tram station) and DART station