Guidebook for Dublin
Shopping
Go to this small and nice store to get an original souvenir with a cool design from Ireland.
24 locals recommend
Jam Art Factory
64 Patrick StGo to this small and nice store to get an original souvenir with a cool design from Ireland.
Gourmet paradise. It has a shop, a deli and a restaurant. The shop offers more than you will be able to take in in a couple of visits. We love their red pesto.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StGourmet paradise. It has a shop, a deli and a restaurant. The shop offers more than you will be able to take in in a couple of visits. We love their red pesto.
A cozy little health store where you can find a vast range of organic, irish and seasonal products. Check their smoothies and their coffee. They have a wide range of vegan/vegetarians products.
15 locals recommend
The Hopsack
A cozy little health store where you can find a vast range of organic, irish and seasonal products. Check their smoothies and their coffee. They have a wide range of vegan/vegetarians products.
Really cool bookshop in the cultural quarter of temple bar. We love bookshops, and this is our favourite one in Dublin. Take at the look at their staff choices! ;)
7 locals recommend
The Gutter Bookshop
Cow's LaneReally cool bookshop in the cultural quarter of temple bar. We love bookshops, and this is our favourite one in Dublin. Take at the look at their staff choices! ;)
Ulysses Rare Books
10 Duke StHuge bookstore with interesting titles
Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
Saint Stephen's GreenShopping centre in a very iconic building
Everything Else
Grand Canal Dock
Modern architecture to chill while eating facing the docks
Take a stroll along the grand canal and you will spot a few pubs where dubliners hang out in sunny days especially in summer. It is very common for cyclists, runners and people going to work.
8 locals recommend
Canal Road
Canal RoadTake a stroll along the grand canal and you will spot a few pubs where dubliners hang out in sunny days especially in summer. It is very common for cyclists, runners and people going to work.
Nice landscape to practise some sports (walking, cycling, running) along the coast, or to simply breath
9 locals recommend
Clontarf Road
Clontarf RoadNice landscape to practise some sports (walking, cycling, running) along the coast, or to simply breath
Lively street full of differents stores. It is always crammed and it is well known for street busking (artists like Glen Hansard and Hozier started playing here).
373 locals recommend
Grafton St. station
2 Grafton StreetLively street full of differents stores. It is always crammed and it is well known for street busking (artists like Glen Hansard and Hozier started playing here).
Sightseeing
Newly built area, full of restaurants and shops. Depending on the season they use this space for different markets or events (christmas market, oktoberfest...)
7 locals recommend
IFSC House
Custom House QuayNewly built area, full of restaurants and shops. Depending on the season they use this space for different markets or events (christmas market, oktoberfest...)
Nice place in the northside and not so well known that is worth a visit
242 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
Nice place in the northside and not so well known that is worth a visit
Recommended visit, nice coastal town. The farmer's market is carried in People's park and is a very nice sight (double check their website if it is on that Sunday).
103 locals recommend
Dún Laoghaire
Recommended visit, nice coastal town. The farmer's market is carried in People's park and is a very nice sight (double check their website if it is on that Sunday).
A street that is worth seeing. Full of restaurants and life.
22 locals recommend
Pleasants Street station
A street that is worth seeing. Full of restaurants and life.
Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square ENice and small park in the city
Nice escape from the city. Very recommended to do the walk along its cost on a sunny day, super nice views. If you are lucky, you may even see the seals :)
417 locals recommend
Howth
Nice escape from the city. Very recommended to do the walk along its cost on a sunny day, super nice views. If you are lucky, you may even see the seals :)
This quaint medieval city is 1.30 hours away from Dublin by bus and is a very nice city escape.
67 locals recommend
Kilkenny
This quaint medieval city is 1.30 hours away from Dublin by bus and is a very nice city escape.
Very famous place for a reason. Amazingly beautiful place. The weather can be treacherous, and it could cause you a very bad visibility. If the sun shines, go ahead and book a day tour to the cliffs!
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
Very famous place for a reason. Amazingly beautiful place. The weather can be treacherous, and it could cause you a very bad visibility. If the sun shines, go ahead and book a day tour to the cliffs!
Nice coastal, small village, very picturesque and with a nice atmosphere. Short commute to Dublin via DART train.
21 locals recommend
Dalkey
Nice coastal, small village, very picturesque and with a nice atmosphere. Short commute to Dublin via DART train.
Food Scene
Nice place to have a different kind of meal. It is very trendy, so it will help to book in advance, especially on weekends for brunch
207 locals recommend
Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StNice place to have a different kind of meal. It is very trendy, so it will help to book in advance, especially on weekends for brunch
Great place to have breakfast and kickstart your day. We recommend the irish breakfast :-)
57 locals recommend
Flavours Food Store
9 Barrow StGreat place to have breakfast and kickstart your day. We recommend the irish breakfast :-)
Cool and alternative place to have brunch. It is pretty trendy now, so if you go on weekends you will probably have to wait in the line. Closed on sundays. Our favourite!
205 locals recommend
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneCool and alternative place to have brunch. It is pretty trendy now, so if you go on weekends you will probably have to wait in the line. Closed on sundays. Our favourite!
Amazing restaurant in our neighborhood. It is pretty small, so it is recommended to book in advance. Cozy atmosphere, good value and better pizzas :)
92 locals recommend
Da Mimmo
148 N Strand RdAmazing restaurant in our neighborhood. It is pretty small, so it is recommended to book in advance. Cozy atmosphere, good value and better pizzas :)
Tuk Asian Street Food
9 Fairview StrandNice place for cool asian takeaway
Very fancy and nice italian restaurant. The owner is very friendly as well and will have a chat with you.
7 locals recommend
I Monelli Authentic Italian Restaurant
1 Portobello RdVery fancy and nice italian restaurant. The owner is very friendly as well and will have a chat with you.
You must try their bento boxes! Great for lunch and at a very affordable price :)
43 locals recommend
Yamamori Izakaya Sake Bar
12 South Great George's StreetYou must try their bento boxes! Great for lunch and at a very affordable price :)
Great place to try Spanish food. Book in advance! It is always crowded.
116 locals recommend
Las Tapas De Lola
12 Wexford StGreat place to try Spanish food. Book in advance! It is always crowded.
Great burritos at a very affordable price. You must try the paleo box, yummy and so cheap!! :)
Little Ass Burrito Bar
10 Rathgar RdGreat burritos at a very affordable price. You must try the paleo box, yummy and so cheap!! :)
Great place to have lunch. Very good value for money, healthy and yummy vegetarian food. They are famous for their lovely basil pesto :-)
68 locals recommend
The Happy Pear
Church RoadGreat place to have lunch. Very good value for money, healthy and yummy vegetarian food. They are famous for their lovely basil pesto :-)
Delicious and cheap (for dublin's standards) creppes, savoury and sweet
52 locals recommend
Andersons Creperie
Carlingford RoadDelicious and cheap (for dublin's standards) creppes, savoury and sweet
It is a modern pub located in the quiet and lovely Bath Avenue, where you can find from a huge brunch to a well served Guinness while watching a match! Our favourite is the healthy brunch option, doubtlessly ;)
98 locals recommend
The Bath Pub
26 Bath AveIt is a modern pub located in the quiet and lovely Bath Avenue, where you can find from a huge brunch to a well served Guinness while watching a match! Our favourite is the healthy brunch option, doubtlessly ;)
Small and cozy place not very far from home. Nice brunch and tasty coffee, you can also take it away and enjoy the nature in Griffith Park.
40 locals recommend
The Lovely Food Company Drumcondra
94 Drumcondra Road LowerSmall and cozy place not very far from home. Nice brunch and tasty coffee, you can also take it away and enjoy the nature in Griffith Park.
One of our favourite spots for brunch. It is quite small, so booking beforehand is encouraged.
128 locals recommend
Wuff
23 Benburb StOne of our favourite spots for brunch. It is quite small, so booking beforehand is encouraged.
If you are looking for a place to eat delicious homemade treats or a tasty brunch, Slice is a very good recommendation. It is pretty small, so it can be busy on weekends :) Our latest discovery, and one of our favourite places for brunch in Dublin
89 locals recommend
A SLICE of Cake Cafe
56 Manor PlIf you are looking for a place to eat delicious homemade treats or a tasty brunch, Slice is a very good recommendation. It is pretty small, so it can be busy on weekends :) Our latest discovery, and one of our favourite places for brunch in Dublin
Brand new Starbucks in our neighbourhood. In Dublin, it is difficult to have a coffee after 6 as most coffee shops are closed at that time. If you love coffee in the evening or you love Starbucks, you have it at a walking distance from our flat
25 locals recommend
Starbucks
32 Lower O'Connell Street LowerBrand new Starbucks in our neighbourhood. In Dublin, it is difficult to have a coffee after 6 as most coffee shops are closed at that time. If you love coffee in the evening or you love Starbucks, you have it at a walking distance from our flat
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool pub in Rathmines (a very trendy area in the south of Dublin). You can get there a taste of what the pub means for irish people
124 locals recommend
Blackbird
82-84 Rathmines Rd LowerCool pub in Rathmines (a very trendy area in the south of Dublin). You can get there a taste of what the pub means for irish people
P.Mac's
30 Stephen Street LowerCool pub for a pint where you can play boardgames
O'Donoghues Bar
15 Merrion RowTypical irish pub. Really nice atmosphere.
Howl at the Moon
7 Mount Street LowerAffordable prices and good for groups
Get a taste of some of Dublin's craft beers or any international one while you enjoy live music in this massive pub. A must for beer lovers.
108 locals recommend
Porterhouse Temple Bar
16-18 Parliament StGet a taste of some of Dublin's craft beers or any international one while you enjoy live music in this massive pub. A must for beer lovers.
In this place you can have a craft beer with a tasty burger. Located in the hip Camden street.
51 locals recommend
Against the Grain
11 Wexford StIn this place you can have a craft beer with a tasty burger. Located in the hip Camden street.
Good spot to chill with a craft beers. Good atmosphere and food as well. Bear in mind that it doesn't serve food after 9 pm.
88 locals recommend
The Black Sheep
61 Capel StGood spot to chill with a craft beers. Good atmosphere and food as well. Bear in mind that it doesn't serve food after 9 pm.
Parks & Nature
Sandymount Beach
Super nice when the weather is sunny and the tides go out.
The largest park in a city in Europe. If you go to the cross area (also known as the savannah) you may be lucky and see the deers :-) The zoo is also inside it
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
The largest park in a city in Europe. If you go to the cross area (also known as the savannah) you may be lucky and see the deers :-) The zoo is also inside it
A very charming and bucolic garden not so well known. Sit down and rest from the bustle of the city
167 locals recommend
Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's GreenA very charming and bucolic garden not so well known. Sit down and rest from the bustle of the city
Cool place to visit with your bike. You will know why when you get there!
53 locals recommend
Saint Anne's Park
Cool place to visit with your bike. You will know why when you get there!
There is a very nice 6 km walk along the coast of Howth. Very close to the city and super beautiful.
25 locals recommend
Howth Head Peak
There is a very nice 6 km walk along the coast of Howth. Very close to the city and super beautiful.
Nice escape from the city.
9 locals recommend
Blackrock (DunLaoghaire-Rathdown), Blackrock Park station
Nice escape from the city.
Park perched on a small hill. Incredible views of the Dublin bay.
11 locals recommend
Killiney, Killiney Hill Park station
Park perched on a small hill. Incredible views of the Dublin bay.
Our latest discovery. Beautiful and large beach, with clean water and grass to chill out. You can go there taking the buses 32 (faster) and 42 from Fairview Park
Velvet Strand
Our latest discovery. Beautiful and large beach, with clean water and grass to chill out. You can go there taking the buses 32 (faster) and 42 from Fairview Park
Great beach to relax. It is pretty long and has clear waters, grass and it is very clean as well. It can be crowded in warm days, but is big enough to be enjoyed. You can get there with bus 32, which you can take from Fairview Park.
43 locals recommend
Portmarnock Beach
Great beach to relax. It is pretty long and has clear waters, grass and it is very clean as well. It can be crowded in warm days, but is big enough to be enjoyed. You can get there with bus 32, which you can take from Fairview Park.
Essentials
ALDI
7 Parnell StThe cheapest supermarket in the area, around 15 minutes walking
Medium size convenience store, for last minute shopping. Good offers and convenient opening times
220 locals recommend
Tesco Express
Medium size convenience store, for last minute shopping. Good offers and convenient opening times
Centra Fairview
Fairview StrandThe closest convenience store. More expensive prices
Lidl
Thomas StreetCheap and big supermarket in our area