Anita’s guidebook
Food scene
Lovely cafe for coffee, brunch, lunch. You can buy groceries and natural wines.
205 locals recommend
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneLovely cafe for coffee, brunch, lunch. You can buy groceries and natural wines.
The best brunch spot in the surroundings, run by four Argentinian ladies who make incredible dishes combining Irish produce and Argentinian flavours. Make sure to book ahead on their website.
20 locals recommend
ALMA.
12 S Circular RdThe best brunch spot in the surroundings, run by four Argentinian ladies who make incredible dishes combining Irish produce and Argentinian flavours. Make sure to book ahead on their website.
Bibi's Café
14A Emorville AveAnother perfect spot for brunch and lunch, in a lovely area.
Two Pups
74 Francis StBrunch, coffee and lunch, very close to St Patrick's Cathedral.
Cafe and French bakery during the day, French pizza (with Emmental cheese instead of mozzarella) in the evening.
48 locals recommend
Gaillot et Gray
59 Clanbrassil Street LowerCafe and French bakery during the day, French pizza (with Emmental cheese instead of mozzarella) in the evening.
Great Indian restaurant for dine-in and takeaway/delivery, reasonably priced and very tasty.
25 locals recommend
Konkan Indian Restaurant Clanbrassil Street
46 Clanbrassil Street UpperGreat Indian restaurant for dine-in and takeaway/delivery, reasonably priced and very tasty.
Indian fine-dining, recommended for those who love the flavours and want to taste great quality dishes. Book ahead
38 locals recommend
Pickle Restaurant
43 Camden Street LowerIndian fine-dining, recommended for those who love the flavours and want to taste great quality dishes. Book ahead
Our favourite pizza in Dublin, eat-in or get it delivered. They don't take bookings but the turnover is usually quite fast.
19 locals recommend
PI
73 - 83 South Great George's StreetOur favourite pizza in Dublin, eat-in or get it delivered. They don't take bookings but the turnover is usually quite fast.
Great Thai restaurant in nearby neighbourhood Ranelagh, easy to access on the Luas or a lovely 25 minute walk from the apartment
13 locals recommend
Nightmarket
120 RanelaghGreat Thai restaurant in nearby neighbourhood Ranelagh, easy to access on the Luas or a lovely 25 minute walk from the apartment
Zakura Noodle & Sushi Restaurant
13 Wexford StreetGood sushi place, for eat-in and delivery.
For sushi lovers, this place is very good quality. Set in Capel Street, a 20 minute walk from the apartment, in an area full of Asian restaurants. Delivery option available too.
108 locals recommend
Musashi Dublin
15 Capel StFor sushi lovers, this place is very good quality. Set in Capel Street, a 20 minute walk from the apartment, in an area full of Asian restaurants. Delivery option available too.
Osteria Lucio
Clanwilliam TerraceGreat Italian place, mixing traditional dishes with modern flavours
Irish modern restaurant set in a beautiful room overlooking the Liffey river, don't miss the bookstore downstairs if it's open!
87 locals recommend
The Winding Stair
40 Ormond Quay LowerIrish modern restaurant set in a beautiful room overlooking the Liffey river, don't miss the bookstore downstairs if it's open!
Reliable Italian restaurant with classic dishes and lots of choice on the menu. Coeliac options available.
22 locals recommend
Dunne and Crescenzi
14-16 Frederick St SReliable Italian restaurant with classic dishes and lots of choice on the menu. Coeliac options available.
Small pasta restaurant, focusing on good quality fresh pasta. They have coeliac options. Perfect for a quick bite before hitting the Camden Street nightlife.
11 locals recommend
Sprezzatura
Small pasta restaurant, focusing on good quality fresh pasta. They have coeliac options. Perfect for a quick bite before hitting the Camden Street nightlife.
Amuse Restaurant
22 Dawson StVegan restaurant with gourmet dishes
If you're visiting Phoenix Park, I'd recommend a stop in this lovely cafe, they have great cakes!
11 locals recommend
The Phoenix Café
If you're visiting Phoenix Park, I'd recommend a stop in this lovely cafe, they have great cakes!
Part sushi restaurant, part bar: lovely place to go for a good cocktail and some tasty Japanese tapas or sushi.
43 locals recommend
Yamamori Izakaya Sake Bar
12 South Great George's StreetPart sushi restaurant, part bar: lovely place to go for a good cocktail and some tasty Japanese tapas or sushi.
Good quality meat in this steakhouse owned by a family of butchers
34 locals recommend
FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar
2 Crow StGood quality meat in this steakhouse owned by a family of butchers
One of the most traditional fish & chips take-away opposite the cathedral
66 locals recommend
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlOne of the most traditional fish & chips take-away opposite the cathedral
Great fish & chips/wine bar, small availability of seats but worth chancing it if you're in the surroundings
43 locals recommend
Fish Shop, Benburb St.
76 Benburb StreetGreat fish & chips/wine bar, small availability of seats but worth chancing it if you're in the surroundings
Cafe, art gallery, drinks, good fusion food in this eclectic place just 2 minutes walk from the apartment. They sometimes host live music and DJ sessions at the weekend
7 locals recommend
Hen's Teeth
BlackpittsCafe, art gallery, drinks, good fusion food in this eclectic place just 2 minutes walk from the apartment. They sometimes host live music and DJ sessions at the weekend
Very popular brunch spot with middle-eastern food and great cakes/pastries. It tends to be very full, book ahead or go early!
92 locals recommend
Brother Hubbard (South)
46 Harrington StVery popular brunch spot with middle-eastern food and great cakes/pastries. It tends to be very full, book ahead or go early!
Similarly to Brother Hubbard South, this is a brunch/lunch spot, bigger than its sister cafe. Middle-eastern food and pastries
207 locals recommend
Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StSimilarly to Brother Hubbard South, this is a brunch/lunch spot, bigger than its sister cafe. Middle-eastern food and pastries
Drinking
MVP
29 Clanbrassil Street UpperRelaxed, dog-friendly pub near the canal
John Fallon's The Capstan Bar
129 The CoombeOld- style Irish pub near St Patrick's Cathedral
This wine bar is a 5-minute walk from our place, it sells great bottles of wine and has an indoor and outdoor area for people to drink in and eat cheese/charcuterie platters.
The Wine Pair
79 Clanbrassil Street LowerThis wine bar is a 5-minute walk from our place, it sells great bottles of wine and has an indoor and outdoor area for people to drink in and eat cheese/charcuterie platters.
Historic pub set in the middle of town. Great pints and atmosphere.
150 locals recommend
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SHistoric pub set in the middle of town. Great pints and atmosphere.
The Lower Deck Pub
3 Portobello HarbourGreat pub for craft beers and burgers, a short walk from the apartment.
The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetGorgeous old pub with original decor
P.Mac's
30 Stephen Street LowerModern cosy pub with good selection of beers and rock music
Small natural wine bar in the centre, they also do cheese platters and toasties.
11 locals recommend
Loose Canon Cheese and Wine
29 Drury StSmall natural wine bar in the centre, they also do cheese platters and toasties.
Museums
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthGreat museum in the North side of the city.
Set near Dublin Castle, this museum has a great cafe and garden, and is very centrally located.
161 locals recommend
Chester Beatty
Set near Dublin Castle, this museum has a great cafe and garden, and is very centrally located.
Modern art museum set in beautiful surroundings.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadModern art museum set in beautiful surroundings.
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestGrocery shopping
Mid-size Tesco store, very close to apartment, open until 10pm every day, has a reasonable selection, including gluten-free food.
220 locals recommend
Tesco Express
Mid-size Tesco store, very close to apartment, open until 10pm every day, has a reasonable selection, including gluten-free food.
Big Lidl store 10 minutes away from the apartment, open until 10pm most days, until 9pm Sunday and Monday.
Lidl
71 Aungier StreetBig Lidl store 10 minutes away from the apartment, open until 10pm most days, until 9pm Sunday and Monday.
Premium grocery store, cafe, wine bar and restaurant in the middle of town. Great for less common ingredients and good wines.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StPremium grocery store, cafe, wine bar and restaurant in the middle of town. Great for less common ingredients and good wines.
Good quality meat, fish, vegetables and wine, very close to the apartment. Open on Sundays too, with earlier closing time at 4pm.
The Corner Butcher
112 South Circular RoadGood quality meat, fish, vegetables and wine, very close to the apartment. Open on Sundays too, with earlier closing time at 4pm.
Health store selling vegan/coeliac and organic/health food items and supplements.
Health Matters Grafton Street
8 Grafton StreetHealth store selling vegan/coeliac and organic/health food items and supplements.
Great bakery for sourdough bread and pastries. They also do breakfast and lunch.
16 locals recommend
Bread 41
41 Pearse StGreat bakery for sourdough bread and pastries. They also do breakfast and lunch.
Around 10 minutes walk from the apartment, this is a big supermarket (located at the lower floor of the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre). Caters for most dietary needs, open until 8pm on weekdays, and until 6pm on Sunday.
85 locals recommend
Dunnes Stores
19-20 South Great George's StreetAround 10 minutes walk from the apartment, this is a big supermarket (located at the lower floor of the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre). Caters for most dietary needs, open until 8pm on weekdays, and until 6pm on Sunday.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park along the Liffey and close to Phoenix Park,
72 locals recommend
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Island BridgeBeautiful park along the Liffey and close to Phoenix Park,
One of the biggest parks in Europe, it has a zoo, an embassy, the residence of the President of Ireland and many monuments. Don't miss the Phoenix cafe
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
One of the biggest parks in Europe, it has a zoo, an embassy, the residence of the President of Ireland and many monuments. Don't miss the Phoenix cafe
Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square EastBeautiful park where you'll find Oscar Wilde famous statue
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenMost central park in Dublin, unmissable on a sunny day
Great walk to the Pier and around the nearby park if you have a car and fancy walking around the sea
48 locals recommend
Poolbeg Lighthouse
South WallGreat walk to the Pier and around the nearby park if you have a car and fancy walking around the sea
Hidden park near Harcourt Street, worth a visit. Quieter than St Stephen's Green and as beautiful.
167 locals recommend
Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's GreenHidden park near Harcourt Street, worth a visit. Quieter than St Stephen's Green and as beautiful.
Aside from seeing how Guinness is made, the view from the Gravity bar at the end of the tour is beautiful, and there's a free pint included in the price!
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
Aside from seeing how Guinness is made, the view from the Gravity bar at the end of the tour is beautiful, and there's a free pint included in the price!
Dublin 8 has many whiskey distilleries, this is probably the most interesting of them and very close to the apartment.
167 locals recommend
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketDublin 8 has many whiskey distilleries, this is probably the most interesting of them and very close to the apartment.
Seaside town very close to Dublin, reachable by Dart train. Don't miss the market, or enjoy seafood in any of the local pubs. It has amazing walks of the cliff with beautiful scenery
417 locals recommend
Howth
Seaside town very close to Dublin, reachable by Dart train. Don't miss the market, or enjoy seafood in any of the local pubs. It has amazing walks of the cliff with beautiful scenery
Dry cleaning
If you need clothes dry cleaned or a quick same day laundry service, this place is 5 minute walk away and is very good.
KRYSTAL DRY CLEANERS ( Same Day Laundry Service )
2 Patrick StIf you need clothes dry cleaned or a quick same day laundry service, this place is 5 minute walk away and is very good.
City advice
Book before you go
Book ahead if you plan to eat in restaurants at the weekend
Most restaurants in Dublin get booked out very often. To avoid disappointment, always book ahead, especially in central/popular places.