Guidebook to Dublin

Graham John
Guidebook to Dublin

Food Scene

Ask for the Garlic and Rosemary Chicken! It's my favourite.
Gotham Cafe Ltd.,
8 Anne St S
Ask for the Garlic and Rosemary Chicken! It's my favourite.
Lemon Jelly is a very stylish Dublin café. Great for meet ups with friends, and to chat. The café is usually very busy at weekends and around lunchtime during the weekdays.
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Lemon Jelly Cafe
Millennium Walkway
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Lemon Jelly is a very stylish Dublin café. Great for meet ups with friends, and to chat. The café is usually very busy at weekends and around lunchtime during the weekdays.
A cozy Italian restaurant in Raheny village. It's reasonably priced for Dublin.
Mulino
23 Watermill Rd
A cozy Italian restaurant in Raheny village. It's reasonably priced for Dublin.
Beshoff's Bros is a typical Irish chipper and not a restaurant, but there is no option for chippers. They're too Irish! I recommend the fish goujons with garlic sauce and chips. Yum!
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Beshoff Bros - Howth
12 Harbour Rd
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Beshoff's Bros is a typical Irish chipper and not a restaurant, but there is no option for chippers. They're too Irish! I recommend the fish goujons with garlic sauce and chips. Yum!

Drinks & Nightlife

The Market Bar is very touristic lately and very busy at weekends, but I recommend it. They serve very good quality tapas and artisan beers.
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Market Bar
14a Fade St
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The Market Bar is very touristic lately and very busy at weekends, but I recommend it. They serve very good quality tapas and artisan beers.
The Cock and Bull was formerly named the Station House and was refurbished several years ago. If you're looking for a typical Irish pub without the overpriced drinks for tourists, then this is the place for you. Sit, relax, chat and drink a Guinness!
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The Manhattan-Beer & Food Co
3-5 Station Rd
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The Cock and Bull was formerly named the Station House and was refurbished several years ago. If you're looking for a typical Irish pub without the overpriced drinks for tourists, then this is the place for you. Sit, relax, chat and drink a Guinness!
The Bloody Stream may on occasion have live music, but if not, I recommend it and it's not touristic. They serve pub grub too!
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The Bloody Stream
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The Bloody Stream may on occasion have live music, but if not, I recommend it and it's not touristic. They serve pub grub too!
Café en Seine is stylish and modern. Patrons are usually young professionals. I would dress well to attend this bar and don't be afraid to try their expensive cocktails, if only once!
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Café en Seine
40 Dawson St
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Café en Seine is stylish and modern. Patrons are usually young professionals. I would dress well to attend this bar and don't be afraid to try their expensive cocktails, if only once!
The Morgan Bar is ultra stylish. The drinks are slightly overpriced but the patrons don't mind as the atmosphere is chilled (not cold!) and inviting. Patrons are young professionals and usually well-dressed. They make gorgeous long island iced teas.
The Morgan Bar
10 Fleet Street
The Morgan Bar is ultra stylish. The drinks are slightly overpriced but the patrons don't mind as the atmosphere is chilled (not cold!) and inviting. Patrons are young professionals and usually well-dressed. They make gorgeous long island iced teas.
The Globe Bar may, on occasion have live music and is frequented by young people on weekends, typically students. I haven't been in many years, but it's still the place to be.
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The Globe
89 South Great George's Street
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The Globe Bar may, on occasion have live music and is frequented by young people on weekends, typically students. I haven't been in many years, but it's still the place to be.
Fibber's is a rock bar and isn't the greatest looking bar in Dublin, but it has a great atmosphere. If you love rock and heavy metal, you'll love this place. Student nights are on Thursdays and drinks are cheap!
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Fibber Magees
80-81 Parnell St
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Fibber's is a rock bar and isn't the greatest looking bar in Dublin, but it has a great atmosphere. If you love rock and heavy metal, you'll love this place. Student nights are on Thursdays and drinks are cheap!
I've never been in the Old Stand, but friends recommend it. Avoid Temple Bar and get a pint in the Old Stand — it's much cheaper and no tourists!
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The Old Stand
37 Exchequer St
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I've never been in the Old Stand, but friends recommend it. Avoid Temple Bar and get a pint in the Old Stand — it's much cheaper and no tourists!
AKA Ireland's oldest bar! It's a tourist trap, small and a little far from the main centre, but probably a must if you want to see an ancient Irish pub.
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The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge St
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AKA Ireland's oldest bar! It's a tourist trap, small and a little far from the main centre, but probably a must if you want to see an ancient Irish pub.

Arts & Culture

This touristic hotspot is inside Dublin Castle. It's been many years since I last visited it, but friends say it's still charming and it has a café.
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Chester Beatty
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This touristic hotspot is inside Dublin Castle. It's been many years since I last visited it, but friends say it's still charming and it has a café.
World-renowned university college, Trinity contains another famous attraction, the Trinity College Library (as featured in Harry Potter). The library hosts the famous Book of Kells. Site: https://www.tcd.ie/library/about/history.php
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Trinity College
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World-renowned university college, Trinity contains another famous attraction, the Trinity College Library (as featured in Harry Potter). The library hosts the famous Book of Kells. Site: https://www.tcd.ie/library/about/history.php
The Irish Museum of Modern Art has free admission but guided tours must be booked. There may be a fee. They're closed on Mondays, except for bank holiday Mondays.
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Írland Listasafn Nútíma (IMMA)
Military Road
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The Irish Museum of Modern Art has free admission but guided tours must be booked. There may be a fee. They're closed on Mondays, except for bank holiday Mondays.
Fancy exploring life as a Viking in ancient Dublin? Dublinia is a not-for-profit heritage centre where visitors will learn all about Dublin's Viking past and right up to the Medieval period.
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Dublinia
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Fancy exploring life as a Viking in ancient Dublin? Dublinia is a not-for-profit heritage centre where visitors will learn all about Dublin's Viking past and right up to the Medieval period.

Sightseeing

Howth is iconic and very much a tourist hotspot. It's perfect to visit on warm, sunny days which are few and far between in Ireland! I recommend it for cute cafés, chippers and pubs. You can also relax and take in the beautiful scenery of the harbour and marina. Plus, my family originates from Howth so I feel a strong connection to it.
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Howth Harbour
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Howth is iconic and very much a tourist hotspot. It's perfect to visit on warm, sunny days which are few and far between in Ireland! I recommend it for cute cafés, chippers and pubs. You can also relax and take in the beautiful scenery of the harbour and marina. Plus, my family originates from Howth so I feel a strong connection to it.
The castle in Malahide is stunning and you can book a visit online: https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/the-visitor-centre/# The surrounding garden of the castle makes for a relaxing walk, weather permitting of course.
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Malahide kastali og garðar
Back Road
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The castle in Malahide is stunning and you can book a visit online: https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/the-visitor-centre/# The surrounding garden of the castle makes for a relaxing walk, weather permitting of course.
It's Dublin Castle. What more can I say! Plan your visit to the castle: http://www.dublincastle.ie/tickets-and-times/
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Dublinborg
Dame Street
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It's Dublin Castle. What more can I say! Plan your visit to the castle: http://www.dublincastle.ie/tickets-and-times/
Howth Castle is located in Deer Park and beside a locally famous gold course. This spot isn't well-known to tourists.
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Howth Castle
Howth Castle
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Howth Castle is located in Deer Park and beside a locally famous gold course. This spot isn't well-known to tourists.
Swords Castle is free and it was only recently opened to the public in 2015. The castle's chapel dates back to the 12th century.
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North Street station
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Swords Castle is free and it was only recently opened to the public in 2015. The castle's chapel dates back to the 12th century.
The walk up to Howth Summit should take around 30 minutes from Howth village or less if you're a fast walker like me. It's a little tiring, but the views are amazing. The number 31A bus will take you directly to Howth Summit from the city centre and it passes through Raheny village. Lucky you!
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Howth Summit station
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The walk up to Howth Summit should take around 30 minutes from Howth village or less if you're a fast walker like me. It's a little tiring, but the views are amazing. The number 31A bus will take you directly to Howth Summit from the city centre and it passes through Raheny village. Lucky you!

Parks & Nature

Saint Anne's Park is a 20-minute walk from the house and large enough for you to get lost in! The park hosts a rose garden and the Stable Café. Just opposite the park is the coast, North Bull Island and Dollymount beach looking on to Dublin Bay in the distance to the southwest.
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Parkur Sankta Anna
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Saint Anne's Park is a 20-minute walk from the house and large enough for you to get lost in! The park hosts a rose garden and the Stable Café. Just opposite the park is the coast, North Bull Island and Dollymount beach looking on to Dublin Bay in the distance to the southwest.
Dollymount beach is long and mostly windy, but it's beautiful every day of the year.
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Dollymount Strand
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Dollymount beach is long and mostly windy, but it's beautiful every day of the year.
This hidden gem is known locally and not by tourists. It's a long beach and you'll be treated to lovely views of Howth Harbour in the distance. Provided the weather is good!
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Burrow Beach
19A Burrow Rd
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This hidden gem is known locally and not by tourists. It's a long beach and you'll be treated to lovely views of Howth Harbour in the distance. Provided the weather is good!
Portmarnock is a coastal town on Dublin's northeast coast, just south of Malahide. There isn't a lot to do there but it has a lovely beach. I recommend a trip if the weather is particularly hot and sunny.
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Portmarnock Beach
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Portmarnock is a coastal town on Dublin's northeast coast, just south of Malahide. There isn't a lot to do there but it has a lovely beach. I recommend a trip if the weather is particularly hot and sunny.

Shopping

Grafton Street is known for its high street stores. At the end of the street sits Saint Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, an iconic shopping mall. Stephen's Green park is situated opposite the shopping centre.
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Grafton St. station
2 Grafton Street
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Grafton Street is known for its high street stores. At the end of the street sits Saint Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, an iconic shopping mall. Stephen's Green park is situated opposite the shopping centre.
This shopping centre hosts Dunnes Stores, a typical Irish grocery and department store.
Donaghmede Shopping Centre
Grange Road
This shopping centre hosts Dunnes Stores, a typical Irish grocery and department store.
This is my favourite shopping centre in Dublin. It's far away, but very convenient as it hosts all the stores I frequent.
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Swords Pavilions SC station
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This is my favourite shopping centre in Dublin. It's far away, but very convenient as it hosts all the stores I frequent.
Henry Street is the northside's version of Grafton Street. It's a well-known, pedestrian-only street lined with shops. I recommend Penny's (Primark) for affordable clothes and homeware. The quality is good although it's not luxurious.
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Henry Street
2-4 Henry St
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Henry Street is the northside's version of Grafton Street. It's a well-known, pedestrian-only street lined with shops. I recommend Penny's (Primark) for affordable clothes and homeware. The quality is good although it's not luxurious.

Essentials

The Centra convenience store is perfect for the everyday essentials such as milk, tea, coffee, bread, etc.
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Centra
155 Killester Ave
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The Centra convenience store is perfect for the everyday essentials such as milk, tea, coffee, bread, etc.
Lidl is a famous Austrian supermarket that's very popular in Ireland because it's cheap and sells good quality foods. You'll find essentials here and they have a great bakery section. Make sure you buy their croissants!
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Lidl
Thomas Street
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Lidl is a famous Austrian supermarket that's very popular in Ireland because it's cheap and sells good quality foods. You'll find essentials here and they have a great bakery section. Make sure you buy their croissants!