Guidebook for Lucan
Drinks & Nightlife
Guinness Storehouse
A lively restaurant and cocktail bar that turns into a nightclub come late. Great cocktails (but they are pricey) and a late night bbq in the covered gardens makes for a trendy bar scene in converted Georgian buildings.
49 locals recommend
House Dublin
27 Leeson Street LowerA lively restaurant and cocktail bar that turns into a nightclub come late. Great cocktails (but they are pricey) and a late night bbq in the covered gardens makes for a trendy bar scene in converted Georgian buildings.
An authentic Irish pub hidden off O'Connell Street - small space but friendly staff. Perfect for a rainy day pint of Guinness.
The Sackville Lounge
16 Sackville PlAn authentic Irish pub hidden off O'Connell Street - small space but friendly staff. Perfect for a rainy day pint of Guinness.
There's always something going on in Whelan's and the crowd is always friendly. Live music happens here almost every day of the week so make sure to check out the website before you go to score some tickets. Very low-key, chilled vibe but lots of fun.
209 locals recommend
Whelan's
25 Wexford StThere's always something going on in Whelan's and the crowd is always friendly. Live music happens here almost every day of the week so make sure to check out the website before you go to score some tickets. Very low-key, chilled vibe but lots of fun.
Hogans
36 South Great George's StreetA popular, intimate music venue that always has something good on. Also a popular venue with comedians.
85 locals recommend
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StA popular, intimate music venue that always has something good on. Also a popular venue with comedians.
Arts & Culture
A trip to Trinity College is a must. Founded in 1592, it is a bustling university campus with a HUGE library and it even holds The Book of Kells (a manuscript believed to be created way back in c. 800.
629 locals recommend
Trinity College
A trip to Trinity College is a must. Founded in 1592, it is a bustling university campus with a HUGE library and it even holds The Book of Kells (a manuscript believed to be created way back in c. 800.
This museum was once a working jail and there is so much history crammed within its walls, particularly if you have an interest in learning about the Irish resistance to British rule as many Irish rebels were imprisoned and executed here. Great for history lovers!
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadThis museum was once a working jail and there is so much history crammed within its walls, particularly if you have an interest in learning about the Irish resistance to British rule as many Irish rebels were imprisoned and executed here. Great for history lovers!
Medieval cathedral with a stunning garden. It was founded in 1191 and regularly hosts musical recitals.
391 locals recommend
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseMedieval cathedral with a stunning garden. It was founded in 1191 and regularly hosts musical recitals.
A beautiful theatre located at the top of Grafton Street that usually has musicals, ballet, operas and occasionally, dramas on its bill. Stunning interior but be warned, the seats are tight on leg room.
69 locals recommend
The Gaiety Theatre
King Street SouthA beautiful theatre located at the top of Grafton Street that usually has musicals, ballet, operas and occasionally, dramas on its bill. Stunning interior but be warned, the seats are tight on leg room.
The most fun museum in Dublin: the Science Gallery! It has different exhibits all the time. Located just around the corner from Trinity College, this is a popular attraction.
71 locals recommend
Science Gallery Dublin
Pearse StreetThe most fun museum in Dublin: the Science Gallery! It has different exhibits all the time. Located just around the corner from Trinity College, this is a popular attraction.
Parks & Nature
Located in the Dublin Mountains, Ticknock is a perfect way to see Dublin from a distance with incredible 360 views. Depending on your ability, the route can take roughly 90 minutes to complete and you can also rent mountain bikes if you are feeling extreme. Only really accessible by car.
11 locals recommend
Tiknock
Located in the Dublin Mountains, Ticknock is a perfect way to see Dublin from a distance with incredible 360 views. Depending on your ability, the route can take roughly 90 minutes to complete and you can also rent mountain bikes if you are feeling extreme. Only really accessible by car.
From Dublin Zoo to Arás an Uachtaráin (where the President lives!), a trip to this huge park is a must during your stay in Dublin. There are some gorgeous walking/running/cycling trails but watch out for the deer
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
From Dublin Zoo to Arás an Uachtaráin (where the President lives!), a trip to this huge park is a must during your stay in Dublin. There are some gorgeous walking/running/cycling trails but watch out for the deer
A little bit of heaven in the city - a beautiful park that will be full of office workers on their lunch break if the sun is shining. Located at the top of Grafton Street and beside the Luas Green line, this is a welcomed break from the busy shopping streets.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenA little bit of heaven in the city - a beautiful park that will be full of office workers on their lunch break if the sun is shining. Located at the top of Grafton Street and beside the Luas Green line, this is a welcomed break from the busy shopping streets.
Howth
Worth the trip out to Dún Laoghaire to people watch alone! Walk down the pier, watch the boats, get an ice-cream (even in the rain) and enjoy the ramble around this popular coastal town.
103 locals recommend
Dún Laoghaire
Worth the trip out to Dún Laoghaire to people watch alone! Walk down the pier, watch the boats, get an ice-cream (even in the rain) and enjoy the ramble around this popular coastal town.
Entertainment & Activities
This state of the art multiplex is located just a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Perfect for some chill out time.
6 locals recommend
Vue cinema liffey valley dublin
Fonthill RoadThis state of the art multiplex is located just a 10 minute walk from the apartment. Perfect for some chill out time.
Home to Gaelic sports, such as Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. Capacity of 80,000+ and a guaranteed great day out if a match is on.
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadHome to Gaelic sports, such as Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. Capacity of 80,000+ and a guaranteed great day out if a match is on.
Shopping
10 minute walk from the apartment with lots of shops, restaurants and cinema.
19 locals recommend
Ginzeng
22 Fonthill Rd10 minute walk from the apartment with lots of shops, restaurants and cinema.
One of my favourite bookshops in Dublin. You will lose yourself in here so considered yourself warned.
14 locals recommend
Hodges Figgis
56-58 Dawson StOne of my favourite bookshops in Dublin. You will lose yourself in here so considered yourself warned.
Blanchardstown Shopping Centre station
Food Scene
You get to pick your meat, veg, noodles, sauces and spices at this bbq restaurant in Temple Bar and then watch the cook make it for you. Really good value and they do beer offers so make sure to check signs.
25 locals recommend
Mongolian Barbeque
7 Anglesea StYou get to pick your meat, veg, noodles, sauces and spices at this bbq restaurant in Temple Bar and then watch the cook make it for you. Really good value and they do beer offers so make sure to check signs.
If you love Thai food, this takeaway-come-restaurant should be on your list for some good curry and a beer. You even get a free ice-cream cone for dessert and the best part is...you get to make the cone yourself.
92 locals recommend
Neon Asian Street Food
17 Camden Street LowerIf you love Thai food, this takeaway-come-restaurant should be on your list for some good curry and a beer. You even get a free ice-cream cone for dessert and the best part is...you get to make the cone yourself.
Way back, Fade Street was a part of the largest red-light district in Europe and the building in which this restaurant is used to be a tenement building. Not any more. It is now home to lots of restaurants and bars, with The Market Bar always being popular. If you're in a group, there will most definitely be a wait but it's usually. Interesting decor and no-music policy allowed but don't let that put you off: the tapas are good and will set you up for the night.
87 locals recommend
Market Bar
14a Fade StWay back, Fade Street was a part of the largest red-light district in Europe and the building in which this restaurant is used to be a tenement building. Not any more. It is now home to lots of restaurants and bars, with The Market Bar always being popular. If you're in a group, there will most definitely be a wait but it's usually. Interesting decor and no-music policy allowed but don't let that put you off: the tapas are good and will set you up for the night.
Teppanyaki style Asian restaurant with warm and friendly staff. Good value and perfect if you're celebrating something (or anything) during your time in Dublin as the staff are known to break into song. Lively yet laid back.
Warmly decorated, contemporary pan-Asian restaurant including 3 teppanyaki cooking stations.
Chai-Yo
100 Baggot Street LowerTeppanyaki style Asian restaurant with warm and friendly staff. Good value and perfect if you're celebrating something (or anything) during your time in Dublin as the staff are known to break into song. Lively yet laid back.
Warmly decorated, contemporary pan-Asian restaurant including 3 teppanyaki cooking stations.