Aine's Guidebook
Food scene
Keelings pub around the corner serves really nice food and it’s very good value. Chungs is great if you like Chinese food
There are plenty of restaurants and bars in Malahide, including Gibneys which has great food and good value. Also lovely shops to stroll around and coastal walk.
96 locals recommend
Malahide
There are plenty of restaurants and bars in Malahide, including Gibneys which has great food and good value. Also lovely shops to stroll around and coastal walk.
Keelings Bar & Restaurant
9 Main StGreat food and pints! Good value and only 2 minute walk from my house.
Chung's Chinese Restaurant
Ballisk CourtCates Cafe
Great for breakfast!
Shoreline Hotel - Dublin Hotel
Beautiful views from the bar
Neighbourhoods
Easy 5 minute train ride from Donabate with lots of restaurants and bars and a lovely coastal walk. Malahide castle is also beautiful.
96 locals recommend
Malahide
Easy 5 minute train ride from Donabate with lots of restaurants and bars and a lovely coastal walk. Malahide castle is also beautiful.
The train goes from Donabate to Skerries and there are lots of cafes, bars and restaurants and a beautiful beach.
34 locals recommend
Skerries
The train goes from Donabate to Skerries and there are lots of cafes, bars and restaurants and a beautiful beach.
Cliff walk
Beautiful walks and the Shoreline Hotel is nice for a coffee after.
11 locals recommend
Donabate Beach
Donabate VillageBeautiful walks and the Shoreline Hotel is nice for a coffee after.
Donabate Portrane Cliff Walk
Park walk
Newbridge House & Farm
Hearse RoadLovely for a walk and has a lovely coffee shop
Swimming
A lovely spot with fantastic views. Popular swimming location for locals. Be careful when the waves are high though!
Tower Bay Beach, Portrane
Traveler advice
Getting around
Train to the city
Check www.irishrail.ie for train times. There are three city centre stops, Connolly, Pearse and Tara.
Getting around
Shopping
Grafton Street and Henry Street are the best streets for shopping.