Guidebook for Dublin
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beers, great food, nice atmosphere! Big screen TV's for sport and great music at the weekends. Located in Ranelagh, a great spot if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of town.
44 locals recommend
TapHouse
60 RanelaghCraft beers, great food, nice atmosphere! Big screen TV's for sport and great music at the weekends. Located in Ranelagh, a great spot if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of town.
This is my local pub for my whole life and I think it's one of the best in Dublin. Great pints, staff, live music and atmosphere! Literally across the road from the apartment.
24 locals recommend
M O'Briens
8-9 Sussex TerraceThis is my local pub for my whole life and I think it's one of the best in Dublin. Great pints, staff, live music and atmosphere! Literally across the road from the apartment.
This is a super little pub in the centre of town and a real locals favourite. The Guinness here is fantastic and if you can get a table outside in the sun you're laughing! Great for people watching!
150 locals recommend
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SThis is a super little pub in the centre of town and a real locals favourite. The Guinness here is fantastic and if you can get a table outside in the sun you're laughing! Great for people watching!
Great cocktails, music and atmosphere. Not the cheapest but a great night out.
62 locals recommend
The Liquor Rooms
6-8 Wellington QuayGreat cocktails, music and atmosphere. Not the cheapest but a great night out.
Great new wine bar in Ranelagh village. Really great food and wines and does an excellent brunch. Recommended!
54 locals recommend
The Exchequer Wine Bar
19 Ranelagh RoadGreat new wine bar in Ranelagh village. Really great food and wines and does an excellent brunch. Recommended!
Food Scene
Lovely food if you're looking for fine dining. Not cheap but not ferociously expensive either!
14 locals recommend
The Sussex Restaurant
8/9 Leeson Street UpperLovely food if you're looking for fine dining. Not cheap but not ferociously expensive either!
Tapas! Delicious. Plenty of garlic in the dishes though so avoid if you're not a fan!
15 locals recommend
La Bodega
93 RanelaghTapas! Delicious. Plenty of garlic in the dishes though so avoid if you're not a fan!
Coffee 2 Go
79 Mespil RdBest coffee in the locality IMO, especially the cappucinos.
Fantastic seafood, nice atmosphere, well priced, lovely staff and beautiful surroundings! Highly recommended. Food is fantastic.
13 locals recommend
Mourne Seafood Bar
Charlotte QuayFantastic seafood, nice atmosphere, well priced, lovely staff and beautiful surroundings! Highly recommended. Food is fantastic.
Food here is superb. Fine dining so not cheap but not break the bank either. Wines are phenomenal and any of the signature goose dishes are to die for. Highly recommended!
14 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Grill
1 Sandford RdFood here is superb. Fine dining so not cheap but not break the bank either. Wines are phenomenal and any of the signature goose dishes are to die for. Highly recommended!
Zakura
13 Wexford StAwesome sushi, BYOB, great prices!
Just around the corner - fine dining. I'd say this place isn't far off a Michelin star but it surprisingly won't break the bank either!
Suesey Street
26 Fitzwilliam PlJust around the corner - fine dining. I'd say this place isn't far off a Michelin star but it surprisingly won't break the bank either!
Right across the road. I actually cannot personally recommend it as I haven't managed to eat there yet but everyone who has says it is incredible! Need to book in advance though. Does brunch too.
29 locals recommend
Forest Avenue
8 Sussex RdRight across the road. I actually cannot personally recommend it as I haven't managed to eat there yet but everyone who has says it is incredible! Need to book in advance though. Does brunch too.
Sightseeing
The first thing an Irish person will recommend when it comes to sightseeing and probably one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions. Amazing views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar.
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
The first thing an Irish person will recommend when it comes to sightseeing and probably one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions. Amazing views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar.
Walk the pier. A "99" ice-cream at Teddys. The People's Park Market on a Sunday afternoon. The fun fair in the summer. Plenty to see and do in "Fun Laoghaire"! (It's pronounced "Leary" by the way!)
103 locals recommend
Dún Laoghaire
Walk the pier. A "99" ice-cream at Teddys. The People's Park Market on a Sunday afternoon. The fun fair in the summer. Plenty to see and do in "Fun Laoghaire"! (It's pronounced "Leary" by the way!)
If you've the time to get out of Dublin, head to West Kerry. They don't call it "The Kingdom" for nothing. Breathtaking views, great sights, history, food and pubs. Recommend Dingle in particular.
Kerry
If you've the time to get out of Dublin, head to West Kerry. They don't call it "The Kingdom" for nothing. Breathtaking views, great sights, history, food and pubs. Recommend Dingle in particular.
Recently voted Irelands best town by the Irish! How could you go wrong. Rent bikes and cycle the Greenway! Enjoy!
141 locals recommend
Westport
Recently voted Irelands best town by the Irish! How could you go wrong. Rent bikes and cycle the Greenway! Enjoy!
Howth is great in the summer. Climb Howth head, walk the pier, get fish & chips or have a pint! Great place to cycle to but I recommend getting the Dart back - headwind! Bikes only on the dart @ w/e.
417 locals recommend
Howth
Howth is great in the summer. Climb Howth head, walk the pier, get fish & chips or have a pint! Great place to cycle to but I recommend getting the Dart back - headwind! Bikes only on the dart @ w/e.
Everything Else
Climb Killiney Hill, great views over Dublin on a sunny day. Head for a pint in Dalkey village afterwards before getting the last Dart home. You won't be disappointed!
11 locals recommend
Killiney, Killiney Hill Park station
Climb Killiney Hill, great views over Dublin on a sunny day. Head for a pint in Dalkey village afterwards before getting the last Dart home. You won't be disappointed!
Essentials
SuperValu Ranelagh
Main StreetIrish Supermarket, similar to Tesco but better!
LIDL
14 Main StLidl - Cheap supermarket but good staples. Avoid the bread and meats though.
Tesco Metro
Supermarket.