Guidebook for Sandymount
Food Scene
Georgian rooms with original features for crisp white tablecloths, gourmet dining and French wines.
11 locals recommend
Dylan Restaurant
Georgian rooms with original features for crisp white tablecloths, gourmet dining and French wines.
Intimate contemporary rooms with peat burning fireplaces for innovative and well presented plates.
16 locals recommend
Pearl Brasserie
20 Merrion St UpperIntimate contemporary rooms with peat burning fireplaces for innovative and well presented plates.
Victorian building with high vaulted ceilings brought bang up to date for local menu cooked simply.
23 locals recommend
Fire Restaurant Dublin
Dawson StreetVictorian building with high vaulted ceilings brought bang up to date for local menu cooked simply.
Artisan baked goods inspired in French, Italian and Central European bakeries.
49 locals recommend
The Natural Bakery
631 S Circular RdArtisan baked goods inspired in French, Italian and Central European bakeries.
Lolly And Cooks is a family run business dedicated in producing deliciously fresh savouries and cakes directly from our bakery in Dublin City.
20 locals recommend
Lolly and Cooks
Forbes StreetLolly And Cooks is a family run business dedicated in producing deliciously fresh savouries and cakes directly from our bakery in Dublin City.
Dunne & Crescenzi
11 Seafort AveAwarded restaurant with a great selection of wines
Mario's Restaurant Ltd
2A Sandymount GreenItalian restaurant specialised in pizzas and wines.
BuJo - Burger Joint
6A Sandymount GreenDelicious burgers for an affordable price.
Baan Thai Ballsbridge
16 Merrion RdThai food restaurant with a charming and cozy ambience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively pub/restaurant with banquette seating and oak panels, plus TV sport and cask ales.
16 locals recommend
Mulligans of Sandymount
86 Sandymount RdLively pub/restaurant with banquette seating and oak panels, plus TV sport and cask ales.
Cheap pub with a food atmosphere, friendly staff and live music
7 locals recommend
O'Reilly's of Sandymount
5 Seafort AveCheap pub with a food atmosphere, friendly staff and live music
Sandymount House
1 Sandymount GreenTraditional Irish pub
The most famous bar in Dublin and has the same name as the region where the most part of the bohemian Irish life takes place.
19 locals recommend
1-2 Temple Bar
1-2 Temple BarThe most famous bar in Dublin and has the same name as the region where the most part of the bohemian Irish life takes place.
Entertainment & Activities
The Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 51,700 spectators. It is built on the site of the former Lansdowne Road stadium, which was demolished in 2007, and replacing it as home to its chief tenants: the Irish rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland football team
244 locals recommend
Aviva Stadium
Lansdowne RoadThe Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 51,700 spectators. It is built on the site of the former Lansdowne Road stadium, which was demolished in 2007, and replacing it as home to its chief tenants: the Irish rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland football team
Croke Park is a GAA stadium located in Dublin, Ireland. Named in honour of Archbishop Thomas Croke, it is often called Croker by some GAA fans and locals. It serves both as the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadCroke Park is a GAA stadium located in Dublin, Ireland. Named in honour of Archbishop Thomas Croke, it is often called Croker by some GAA fans and locals. It serves both as the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
The 3Arena is an indoor amphitheatre located at North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands in Dublin, Ireland. The venue opened as The O₂ on 16 December 2008. It was built on the site of the former Point Theatre, a smaller music venue which operated from 1988 to 2007, retaining only some of the outer facade.
254 locals recommend
3Arena
North Wall QuayThe 3Arena is an indoor amphitheatre located at North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands in Dublin, Ireland. The venue opened as The O₂ on 16 December 2008. It was built on the site of the former Point Theatre, a smaller music venue which operated from 1988 to 2007, retaining only some of the outer facade.
Sightseeing
Sandymount Strand is a large strand on the east coast of Ireland, adjacent to the village and suburb of Sandymount in Dublin. It is part of South Bull - a major component of the south side of Dublin Bay, and part of the Dublin Bay Biosphere Reserve.
Sandymount, Strand Road (Lea Road) station
Sandymount Strand is a large strand on the east coast of Ireland, adjacent to the village and suburb of Sandymount in Dublin. It is part of South Bull - a major component of the south side of Dublin Bay, and part of the Dublin Bay Biosphere Reserve.
Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts. They stand up to 40 feet high and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15–25 men
Martello Towers
8 Ravine RoadMartello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts. They stand up to 40 feet high and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15–25 men
Using a bus tour allows you to connect with different routes, so jumping from one attraction to the next need not be a problem. Hop on one, hop off at a connection stop and hop-on again
35 locals recommend
Hop On Hop Off Tour Dublin
59 O'Connell Street UpperUsing a bus tour allows you to connect with different routes, so jumping from one attraction to the next need not be a problem. Hop on one, hop off at a connection stop and hop-on again
Arts & Culture
Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland. It is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of Ireland. Many Irish revolutionaries, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, were imprisoned and executed in the prison by the British.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadKilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland. It is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of Ireland. Many Irish revolutionaries, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, were imprisoned and executed in the prison by the British.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest high-level educational institution, and is best in terms of rankings. Founded in 1592, it has produced some of Ireland’s best-known literary personalities – like Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett – as well as political figures such as Theobald Wolfe Tone, Henry Grattan and President Mary Robinson.
218 locals recommend
Trinity College Library
College GreenTrinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest high-level educational institution, and is best in terms of rankings. Founded in 1592, it has produced some of Ireland’s best-known literary personalities – like Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett – as well as political figures such as Theobald Wolfe Tone, Henry Grattan and President Mary Robinson.
One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early Middle Ages in Europe, the Book of Kells was probably painted around 800 a.c. in a monastery at Iona in Scotland or Kells in Ireland, or perhaps in both places.
105 locals recommend
The Book of Kells
College GreenOne of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early Middle Ages in Europe, the Book of Kells was probably painted around 800 a.c. in a monastery at Iona in Scotland or Kells in Ireland, or perhaps in both places.
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar.
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar.
Guided tours tracing the history of whiskey through interactive exhibits, plus a tasting at the end.
32 locals recommend
Irish Whiskey Museum
119 Grafton StreetGuided tours tracing the history of whiskey through interactive exhibits, plus a tasting at the end.
Jameson Distillery Bow St. is an Irish whiskey tourist attraction located just off Smithfield Square in Dublin, Ireland. Jameson Distillery Bow St. is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971.
485 locals recommend
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetJameson Distillery Bow St. is an Irish whiskey tourist attraction located just off Smithfield Square in Dublin, Ireland. Jameson Distillery Bow St. is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971.
The Abbey Theatre, also known as the National Theatre of Ireland, in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, first opened its doors to the public on 27 December 1904. Despite losing its original building to a fire in 1951, it has remained active to the present day
73 locals recommend
Abbey Theatre
26/27 Abbey Street LowerThe Abbey Theatre, also known as the National Theatre of Ireland, in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, first opened its doors to the public on 27 December 1904. Despite losing its original building to a fire in 1951, it has remained active to the present day
Ireland's Natural History Museum, sometimes called the Dead Zoo, a branch of the National Museum of Ireland, is housed on Merrion Street in Dublin, Ireland. The museum was built in 1856 for parts of the collection of the Royal Dublin Society and the building and collection were later passed to the State.
177 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland
Merrion Street UpperIreland's Natural History Museum, sometimes called the Dead Zoo, a branch of the National Museum of Ireland, is housed on Merrion Street in Dublin, Ireland. The museum was built in 1856 for parts of the collection of the Royal Dublin Society and the building and collection were later passed to the State.
The Gaiety Theatre is a theatre on South King Street in Dublin, Ireland, off Grafton Street and close to St. Stephen's Green. It specialises in operatic and musical productions, with occasional dramatic shows
69 locals recommend
The Gaiety Theatre
King Street SouthThe Gaiety Theatre is a theatre on South King Street in Dublin, Ireland, off Grafton Street and close to St. Stephen's Green. It specialises in operatic and musical productions, with occasional dramatic shows
Parks & Nature
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens contain important collections of plant species and cultivars from all over the world. The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin are located in Glasnevin, just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre, and are famous for the exquisitely restored historic glasshouses
79 locals recommend
National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens contain important collections of plant species and cultivars from all over the world. The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin are located in Glasnevin, just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre, and are famous for the exquisitely restored historic glasshouses
St Stephen's Green is a city centre public park in Dublin, Ireland. The current landscape of the park was designed by William Sheppard. It was officially re-opened to the public on Tuesday, 27 July 1880 by Lord Ardilaun.
13 locals recommend
Saint Stephen's Green
Saint Stephen's GreenSt Stephen's Green is a city centre public park in Dublin, Ireland. The current landscape of the park was designed by William Sheppard. It was officially re-opened to the public on Tuesday, 27 July 1880 by Lord Ardilaun.
Phoenix Park is an urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares; it is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is an urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares; it is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city.
Saint Annes Park is a 240 acres public park situated between Raheny and Clontarf, suburbs on the northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is owned and managed by Dublin City Council.
Saint Anne's Park
Saint Anne's ParkSaint Annes Park is a 240 acres public park situated between Raheny and Clontarf, suburbs on the northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is owned and managed by Dublin City Council.
Shopping
Mulligans of Sandymount
86 Sandymount RdHealth food store
The Merrion Centre in Dublin, Ireland is a shopping centre situated at the junction of Nutley Lane with Merrion Road. It serves the community of Dublin 4. It is anchored by the Tesco supermarket and the Japanese embassy is located in the centre
8 locals recommend
Merrion Shopping Centre
Merrion RoadThe Merrion Centre in Dublin, Ireland is a shopping centre situated at the junction of Nutley Lane with Merrion Road. It serves the community of Dublin 4. It is anchored by the Tesco supermarket and the Japanese embassy is located in the centre
ELIE clothing exhibits an effortlessly chic style that focuses on flattering Irish complexions, shapes, and life-styles. The ELIE style advocates comfortable, funky, casual glamour, with an emphasis on layering and simplicity
Elli Boutique
97 Sandymount RdELIE clothing exhibits an effortlessly chic style that focuses on flattering Irish complexions, shapes, and life-styles. The ELIE style advocates comfortable, funky, casual glamour, with an emphasis on layering and simplicity
Books On The Green
2 Seafort AveBookstore with great selection of books.
O'Briens Wine Off-Licence Sandymount
97 Sandymount Rd Off-Licence store
Scarecrow Flowers
95 Sandymount RdBeautiful selection of flowers.