Guidebook for Dublin
Drinks & Nightlife
Walsh's
6 StoneybatterAn old school local with friendly bar staff and an eclectic local crowd.
Cool crowd and a new York feel - but it's definitely Dublin because it's been here 20 years.
107 locals recommend
Dice Bar
77 Sir John Rogerson's QuayCool crowd and a new York feel - but it's definitely Dublin because it's been here 20 years.
The go to place for Traditional Irish Music - live sessions nightly.
296 locals recommend
The Cobblestone
77 King St NThe go to place for Traditional Irish Music - live sessions nightly.
A new kid on the block - modern old school with an eighties feel - have a beer and nachos before going to the Lighthouse for a movie
16 locals recommend
Thundercut Alley
A new kid on the block - modern old school with an eighties feel - have a beer and nachos before going to the Lighthouse for a movie
Nice crowd, they often have live music - you can also get a hot towel shave with your pint.
6 locals recommend
The Barbers
19 Lower Grangegorman LowerNice crowd, they often have live music - you can also get a hot towel shave with your pint.
It's one of the best pubs in town for a pint of Guinness, with a bonus of being an excellent spot for people watching in its outdoor seating area. They do a tasty classic pub toasted sandwich too, believe it or not that’s actually an authentic traditional pub snack all over the country.
150 locals recommend
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SIt's one of the best pubs in town for a pint of Guinness, with a bonus of being an excellent spot for people watching in its outdoor seating area. They do a tasty classic pub toasted sandwich too, believe it or not that’s actually an authentic traditional pub snack all over the country.
I've never been in the front bar but the lounge at the back is something to behold. The decor is an eclectic mix of old election posters, records on the ceiling and shrines to past owners. The staff are friendly, the customers are a mix of old and new Dubliners, there's a great jukebox and a big beer garden out the back. Not to be missed if you're in Stoneybatter
25 locals recommend
The Glimmer Man Pub
14 StoneybatterI've never been in the front bar but the lounge at the back is something to behold. The decor is an eclectic mix of old election posters, records on the ceiling and shrines to past owners. The staff are friendly, the customers are a mix of old and new Dubliners, there's a great jukebox and a big beer garden out the back. Not to be missed if you're in Stoneybatter
Friendly local with a good beer garden - they show all the big matches too.
8 locals recommend
Delaney's
83 King Street NorthFriendly local with a good beer garden - they show all the big matches too.
Parks & Nature
It's right on the doorstep - great running trails and roaming deer - you'll usually find the deer south west of the Papal Cross. The president lives here too - look out for the big white house on Chesterfield Ave - there's also an old fort, playgrounds, a zoo and some lovely cafes - it's giant, go explore.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
It's right on the doorstep - great running trails and roaming deer - you'll usually find the deer south west of the Papal Cross. The president lives here too - look out for the big white house on Chesterfield Ave - there's also an old fort, playgrounds, a zoo and some lovely cafes - it's giant, go explore.
Arts & Culture
A 10 minute walk away is The Light House cinema in Smithfield Square. This is a beautiful contemporary cinema that screens a great mix of art house films and cooler releases. It's opposite the Jameson Distillery if you fancy taking a tour of that also.
162 locals recommend
Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthA 10 minute walk away is The Light House cinema in Smithfield Square. This is a beautiful contemporary cinema that screens a great mix of art house films and cooler releases. It's opposite the Jameson Distillery if you fancy taking a tour of that also.
The work of pioneer modernist architect Eileen Gray is on display and it's with the visit for that alone, but there's plenty more to see too.
166 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb StreetThe work of pioneer modernist architect Eileen Gray is on display and it's with the visit for that alone, but there's plenty more to see too.
Shopping
On Arbour Hill off Manor St. Artisan breads, veg and other goods, a little pricey but worth it.
54 locals recommend
Lilliput Stores
5 Arbour HillOn Arbour Hill off Manor St. Artisan breads, veg and other goods, a little pricey but worth it.
Great local bookshop with loads of books about Dublin. You can sit in and have a coffee and a browse.
10 locals recommend
The Lilliput Press
62 Sitric RdGreat local bookshop with loads of books about Dublin. You can sit in and have a coffee and a browse.
Essentials
A large general supermarket and Off Licence in the Park Shopping Centre on Prussia St - 5 minutes away.
248 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
A large general supermarket and Off Licence in the Park Shopping Centre on Prussia St - 5 minutes away.
Open 24 hours! Off Licence closes at 10pm. A good spot to get a breakfast roll!
26 locals recommend
Centra Stoneybatter
12 StoneybatterOpen 24 hours! Off Licence closes at 10pm. A good spot to get a breakfast roll!
Bruno's News Agent
52 Oxmantown RdOpens 8am - 9pm. Good for fresh milk, bread and basics. Friendly staff.
Entertainment & Activities
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Guinness and top it all off with a free pint of Guinness in their sky high bar with amazing views of the city. Fun, well laid out, informative and entertaining.
289 locals recommend
Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceLearn everything you ever wanted to know about Guinness and top it all off with a free pint of Guinness in their sky high bar with amazing views of the city. Fun, well laid out, informative and entertaining.
The home of Jameson Whiskey, learn everything about where it came from, how it's made and have a tipple while you're at it.
485 locals recommend
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetThe home of Jameson Whiskey, learn everything about where it came from, how it's made and have a tipple while you're at it.
Getting Around
LUAS stop at Collins Barracks - it's the closest one, you can short cut through the houses all the way down.
20 locals recommend
Museum Luas Stop station
LUAS stop at Collins Barracks - it's the closest one, you can short cut through the houses all the way down.
Heuston station
Saint John's Road WestTrain station that serves the south and west of the country.