Grace's Guidebook
Sightseeing/Activities
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetSome say it's better than the Guinness factory!
Voted top tourist attraction 2019-2021, 2 minutes walk from the apartment
12 locals recommend
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Custom House QuayVoted top tourist attraction 2019-2021, 2 minutes walk from the apartment
One of the biggest city parks in Europe, 11km perimeter. Go sightsee some deer! You can take the luas (tram) to Heuston station and walk from there
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
One of the biggest city parks in Europe, 11km perimeter. Go sightsee some deer! You can take the luas (tram) to Heuston station and walk from there
A nice novelty, a different way to see Dublin, especially if the weather is good!
10 locals recommend
City Kayaking
Custom House QuayA nice novelty, a different way to see Dublin, especially if the weather is good!
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenBeautiful park in the middle of the city
Food Scene
Krewe
51-52 Capel StGreat reviews, I have yet to try!
Camile Thai Pearse St
43 Pearse StHandy for takeaway/casual dining - 10 min walk
Uno Mas
6 Aungier StAmazing restaurant- need to make reservation
Incredible food - modern dim sum. Highly recommend!
7 locals recommend
Lucky Tortoise Dumpling Company
8 Aungier StIncredible food - modern dim sum. Highly recommend!
Middle eastern, love the food - cool place. Quieter neighbourhood, 20-30 min walk
35 locals recommend
Shouk
40 Drumcondra Rd LowerMiddle eastern, love the food - cool place. Quieter neighbourhood, 20-30 min walk
East Road
92 East RdGreat breakfast/brunch/lunch, only a short walk!
Great coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch, as well as baked treats! Dog friendly too 🐾 Not in the city - in a neighbourhood area
25 locals recommend
Cloud Cafe
43 N Strand RdGreat coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch, as well as baked treats! Dog friendly too 🐾 Not in the city - in a neighbourhood area
Il Fornaio IFSC
Mayor Street LowerGreat pizzas, just below the apartment! Takeaway option too
Las Tapas De Lola
12 Wexford StGreat tapas, if you can get a booking!!
Great breads and pastries, gets very busy with long queues, especially on weekends, so try to get there early
16 locals recommend
Bread 41
41 Pearse StGreat breads and pastries, gets very busy with long queues, especially on weekends, so try to get there early
Urban Brewing
Custom House QuayTrendy bar, they make their own craft beer, good food too
Irish Pubs/ Live Irish Music
The Celt
81 Talbot StGood for live irish traditional music - 10 mins walk
Cassidys
27 Westmoreland StLive traditional Irish music on Sundays!
Ryan's of Camden St.
Camden Street LowerPopular pub, gets busy at night, especially with young people!
Mulligan's
8 Poolbeg StNice traditional Irish pub
Chaplins Comedy Club
2a Hawkins StNice pub with comedy nights
Neighbourhoods
Beautiful seaside town to explore, boats, cliff walks, great fish and chips! Get the DART from Connolly station
417 locals recommend
Howth
Beautiful seaside town to explore, boats, cliff walks, great fish and chips! Get the DART from Connolly station
Seaside town, nice coffee shops and a great indoor market. Get the DART there from Connolly, Pearse or Tara St station
13 locals recommend
Blackrock
Seaside town, nice coffee shops and a great indoor market. Get the DART there from Connolly, Pearse or Tara St station
Capel Street
Capel Street A great street to explore for food and drinks
Pubs/Bars
The Ferryman
35 Sir John Rogerson's QuayOur local pub, just across the bridge!
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SGreat Guinness!
Devitts Pub
78 Camden Street LowerGood irish pub, sometimes live traditional music
Drury Buildings
52-55 Drury StCool bar/restaurant, I'd recommend the chilli margarita🍸