Guidebook for Dublin 8
Food Scene
Some of our favourite places to get brunch, coffee or dinner.
Groundstate Coffee
48- 50 James StLEGIT COFFEE CO
1 Meath StTwo Pups
74 Francis StVery old traditional Italian Fish and Chip shop. Heart of the Liberties community
Fuscos Restaurant & Takeaway
27 Meath StVery old traditional Italian Fish and Chip shop. Heart of the Liberties community
Wuff
23 Benburb StGreat for Brunch
High quality fish and chips. Modern take on the traditional Irish Fish and Chip (chipper)
18 locals recommend
Fish Shop, 6 Queen St.
High quality fish and chips. Modern take on the traditional Irish Fish and Chip (chipper)
777
7 South Great George's StreetFantastic Mexican with equally as good margaritas!
Bow Lane Grill
17 Aungier StGreat for a meat brunch or dinner
Casual vibe but high end food. Fantastic staff and a well known chef. You'll need to book ahead, best to call
7 locals recommend
Variety Jones
78 Thomas StCasual vibe but high end food. Fantastic staff and a well known chef. You'll need to book ahead, best to call
Drinks & Nightlife
Lucky's
78 Meath StJohn Fallon's The Capstan Bar
129 The CoombeDrop Dead Twice
18/19 Francis StVicar Street
58-59 Thomas StThe Jug
40 Francis StThe Beer Market
13 High StCraft beer selection
Look up the website to get tickets. This is where Guinness test experimental new beers!
12 locals recommend
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
53 James StreetLook up the website to get tickets. This is where Guinness test experimental new beers!
Good local Irish high quality music upstairs most nights
47 locals recommend
Arthur's Jazz & Blues Pub
28 Thomas StGood local Irish high quality music upstairs most nights
Shopping
One of Dublin's oldest markets. Not at the high end but a true true Dublin experience. Feel free to talk to the stall owners who are the real Dubliners!
7 locals recommend
Liberty Market
Meath StreetOne of Dublin's oldest markets. Not at the high end but a true true Dublin experience. Feel free to talk to the stall owners who are the real Dubliners!
Arts & Culture
Fantastic 2nd hand bookshop who also do small music events. Worth popping in and asking when the next one is on.
Marrowbone Books
78 The CoombeFantastic 2nd hand bookshop who also do small music events. Worth popping in and asking when the next one is on.
Marsh's Library
Saint Patrick's CloseFirst library in Ireland over 350 years old and still operating.
Collins Barracks
Sightseeing
Dublin's first new whiskey distillery in over 100 years.
167 locals recommend
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketDublin's first new whiskey distillery in over 100 years.
Guinness Storehouse
Fantastically restored historic Church turned into a whiskey distillery
11 locals recommend
Pearse Lyons Distillery
James StreetFantastically restored historic Church turned into a whiskey distillery
Roe & Co Distillery
92 James StDiageo's new whiskey distillery
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceSt Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseDublin Castle
Dame StreetThe Vaults
John's Lane WestTry to get a tour if you can and also see the Book of Kells
91 locals recommend
Trinity College Dublin
College GreenTry to get a tour if you can and also see the Book of Kells
Essentials
Noels Deli
3 Meath St