Guidebook for Dublin
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Catch the local tram into the city centre at the Museum Stop. 3 stops to centre costs 1.60 euros. Buy ticket from machine at the stop. Tip: cut through museum carpark for shortcut.
Benburb Street
Benburb StreetCatch the local tram into the city centre at the Museum Stop. 3 stops to centre costs 1.60 euros. Buy ticket from machine at the stop. Tip: cut through museum carpark for shortcut.
Dublin's main train station. A six minute walk from the house, this is the station for most regional train connections. You can also catch the Bus 747 here, which serves Dublin airport every 15mins
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Heuston station
Saint John's Road WestDublin's main train station. A six minute walk from the house, this is the station for most regional train connections. You can also catch the Bus 747 here, which serves Dublin airport every 15mins
Cheap but cheerful old-school gym. It's one of the few gyms in Dublin that accepts non-members and only costs 5euros/session. Tell the owner Bruce I sent you!
Palmerston Place
Palmerston PlaceCheap but cheerful old-school gym. It's one of the few gyms in Dublin that accepts non-members and only costs 5euros/session. Tell the owner Bruce I sent you!
This is the nearest docking station for the Dublin City bike scheme. Just enter your credit card details at the dock and take a bike. First 30 mins free. First hour after that is €1.50.
Liffey Street West
Liffey Street WestThis is the nearest docking station for the Dublin City bike scheme. Just enter your credit card details at the dock and take a bike. First 30 mins free. First hour after that is €1.50.
Essentials
Great little deli and local hang-out. Perfect spot for organic foods, an excellent coffee to go, or a take-away sandwich.
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Lilliput Stores
5 Arbour HillGreat little deli and local hang-out. Perfect spot for organic foods, an excellent coffee to go, or a take-away sandwich.
Centra - the local grocery store. Nothing too exciting, but has all you need. It is open from 7am till midnight (there is also a 24-hour shop within walking distance).
12 Stoneybatter
40 R805Centra - the local grocery store. Nothing too exciting, but has all you need. It is open from 7am till midnight (there is also a 24-hour shop within walking distance).
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively local 'dive bar'with a rockabilly vibe. Always busy in the evenings, with DJs spinning an eclectic mix.
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Dice Bar
77 Sir John Rogerson's QuayLively local 'dive bar'with a rockabilly vibe. Always busy in the evenings, with DJs spinning an eclectic mix.
One of the best pubs in Dublin for live traditional Irish music (every night)
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The Cobblestone
77 King St NOne of the best pubs in Dublin for live traditional Irish music (every night)
Lovely pub with a very impressive selection of world beers and an equally exciting food menu.
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L. Mulligan Grocer
18 StoneybatterLovely pub with a very impressive selection of world beers and an equally exciting food menu.
A very solid, typical Dublin pub. A great local meeting place with a good atmosphere
6-7 Stoneybatter
6-7 Stoneybatter A very solid, typical Dublin pub. A great local meeting place with a good atmosphere
An excellent pub and somewhat of a Dublin institution. Perfect spot for an afternoon pint, and very popular when the sun shines (it has outdoor seating on a very pleasant pedestrian street)
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Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St S An excellent pub and somewhat of a Dublin institution. Perfect spot for an afternoon pint, and very popular when the sun shines (it has outdoor seating on a very pleasant pedestrian street)
A classic Dublin Pub, with original Victorian fixtures and fittings very much intact.
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The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetA classic Dublin Pub, with original Victorian fixtures and fittings very much intact.
Another great Dublin Pub, with ornate Edwardian decór, high ceilings and a loyal clientele.
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The Stags Head
1 Dame CtAnother great Dublin Pub, with ornate Edwardian decór, high ceilings and a loyal clientele.
A good spot to head to for a late night (after 10 or 11)
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The Workman's Club
10 Wellington QuayA good spot to head to for a late night (after 10 or 11)
Food Scene
Brand new café. Great ambience and the food/coffee/cake is seriously delicious. Also has wifi and very friendly owners and staff.
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Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StBrand new café. Great ambience and the food/coffee/cake is seriously delicious. Also has wifi and very friendly owners and staff.
12 Moore St
12 Moore Street Super cheap place to eat with excellent vegetarian food. You can eat well here for €3!
One of my favorite restaurants in Dublin. Mid range, casual but smart. Lovely atmosphere and great food.
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L'Gueuleton
1 Fade StOne of my favorite restaurants in Dublin. Mid range, casual but smart. Lovely atmosphere and great food.
23 Benburb St
23 Benburb StreetSwanky new restaurant with excellent menu. A great spot for Sunday brunch.
A great spot to hangout and get some work done. Serves a selection of hot and cold food, good coffee and cake. Free wifi.
1-6 Haymarket
1-6 HaymarketA great spot to hangout and get some work done. Serves a selection of hot and cold food, good coffee and cake. Free wifi.
Wonderful new cafe in the heart of the Stoneybatter neighbourhood, serving up tasty lunches, craft beers, wine and of course lots of cake! A 5 minute walk if you go via Tomar Court and Oxmantown Rd
56 Manor Pl
56 Manor PlaceWonderful new cafe in the heart of the Stoneybatter neighbourhood, serving up tasty lunches, craft beers, wine and of course lots of cake! A 5 minute walk if you go via Tomar Court and Oxmantown Rd
Sightseeing
Probably the most interesting museum in Dublin. This old jail is well worth a visit and has been used in many big budget movies. It really puts Irish history into perspective and is a 20 min walk away
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Museo de la cárcel de Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore RoadProbably the most interesting museum in Dublin. This old jail is well worth a visit and has been used in many big budget movies. It really puts Irish history into perspective and is a 20 min walk away
This is not exactly off the beaten track. It is the number 1 tourist destination in Dublin and offers a great view of the city from the 'Gravity Bar' at the top.
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Cervecería Guinness
This is not exactly off the beaten track. It is the number 1 tourist destination in Dublin and offers a great view of the city from the 'Gravity Bar' at the top.
Not quite as popular as Guinness, but very interesting and well worth a visit
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Destilería Jameson Bow St.
Bow StreetNot quite as popular as Guinness, but very interesting and well worth a visit
One of the largest urban parks in Europe is right next door. It is also home to ever popular Dublin Zoo (Established in 1830, this is the 3rd-oldest zoo in the world after London and Paris)
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadOne of the largest urban parks in Europe is right next door. It is also home to ever popular Dublin Zoo (Established in 1830, this is the 3rd-oldest zoo in the world after London and Paris)
A 5 minute walk away. This museum is home to a wide range of objects, which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware; as well as examples of Folklife and costume.
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Museo Nacional de Irlanda - Artes Decorativas e Historia
Benburb StreetA 5 minute walk away. This museum is home to a wide range of objects, which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware; as well as examples of Folklife and costume.
Dublin's oldest church, St. Michan's (original structure built by the Vikings). Its creepy crypts contain several mummified remains. Handel is said to have composed the Messiah on the church's organ.
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St. Michan's Church
Church StreetDublin's oldest church, St. Michan's (original structure built by the Vikings). Its creepy crypts contain several mummified remains. Handel is said to have composed the Messiah on the church's organ.
Founded in 1701, this library is a real hidden gem. Its beautiful interior houses almost 30,000 rare books.
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Marsh's Library
Saint Patrick's CloseFounded in 1701, this library is a real hidden gem. Its beautiful interior houses almost 30,000 rare books.
Shopping
Jonathan Swift spent his summers in a house nearby, and got the word Lilliput from a local place name. This bookshop is a real hidden gem, and sells mostly Irish-interest books. Ring bell to enter!
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The Lilliput Press
62 Sitric RdJonathan Swift spent his summers in a house nearby, and got the word Lilliput from a local place name. This bookshop is a real hidden gem, and sells mostly Irish-interest books. Ring bell to enter!
Arts & Culture
An experimental space consisting of a gallery, photostudio and workspaces. It is also host to frequent live music events (BYOB).
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The Joinery
16A Arbour HillAn experimental space consisting of a gallery, photostudio and workspaces. It is also host to frequent live music events (BYOB).
There is no better cinema experience in Dublin. The seating is comfortable, the décor is cool, the films are highbrow and the cafe is always full of good food and wine.
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Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthThere is no better cinema experience in Dublin. The seating is comfortable, the décor is cool, the films are highbrow and the cafe is always full of good food and wine.