Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Union8
740 S Circular RdHot new restaurant in the neighbourhood. Walkable from apartment.
U Cafe
30 James StBest coffee nearby as well as muffins, macaroons, and other pastries.
Gusto Parkgate
26 Parkgate StCute little Italian joint with 2 or 3 course meals.
Closest pub with food like proper beef stew, fish and chips, etc for lunch or supper. Live music upstairs including blues and jazz. Lovely fireplace and Irish coffees to warm you up.
47 locals recommend
Arthur's Jazz & Blues Pub
28 Thomas StClosest pub with food like proper beef stew, fish and chips, etc for lunch or supper. Live music upstairs including blues and jazz. Lovely fireplace and Irish coffees to warm you up.
Wuff
23 Benburb StGreat breakfast/brunch spot. Also does supper.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden local pub with snug and outdoor seating area for smokers. Great pints, whiskey selection and atmosphere.
36 locals recommend
Old Royal Oak
11 Kilmainham LnHidden local pub with snug and outdoor seating area for smokers. Great pints, whiskey selection and atmosphere.
Closest pub to the flat. Has live music on weekends. Well known by taxi drivers. Located in birthplace of Easter Rising hero WT Cosgrave.
Kennys Pub
174 James StreetClosest pub to the flat. Has live music on weekends. Well known by taxi drivers. Located in birthplace of Easter Rising hero WT Cosgrave.
Arts & Culture
Irish Museum of Modern Art has great temporary and permanent exhibits and occasional special events like a nighttime Speakeasy
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadIrish Museum of Modern Art has great temporary and permanent exhibits and occasional special events like a nighttime Speakeasy
Collins Barracks
Essentials
Shop on ground floor of flat's building has basic food and supplies including an Insomnia Coffee Machine, fresh bread, deli, and post office.
58 locals recommend
Spar
Hanover QuayShop on ground floor of flat's building has basic food and supplies including an Insomnia Coffee Machine, fresh bread, deli, and post office.
Parks & Nature
Phoenix Park
Europe's largest urban park. Watch out for the live deer.
Getting Around
One of two main rail stations for direct to Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick as well as Dublin Airport bus and 145 bus to Bray.
135 locals recommend
Heuston station
Saint John's Road WestOne of two main rail stations for direct to Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick as well as Dublin Airport bus and 145 bus to Bray.