Anita’s guidebook
Food scene
Lovely cafe for coffee, brunch, lunch. You can buy groceries and natural wines.
205 molta ag muintir na háite
The Fumbally
Fumbally LaneLovely cafe for coffee, brunch, lunch. You can buy groceries and natural wines.
The best brunch spot in the surroundings, run by four Argentinian ladies who make incredible dishes combining Irish produce and Argentinian flavours. Make sure to book ahead on their website.
20 molta ag muintir na háite
ALMA.
12 S Circular RdThe best brunch spot in the surroundings, run by four Argentinian ladies who make incredible dishes combining Irish produce and Argentinian flavours. Make sure to book ahead on their website.
Another perfect spot for brunch and lunch, in a lovely area.
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Bibi's Café
14A Emorville AveAnother perfect spot for brunch and lunch, in a lovely area.
Two Pups
74 Francis StBrunch, coffee and lunch, very close to St Patrick's Cathedral.
Cafe and French bakery during the day, French pizza (with Emmental cheese instead of mozzarella) in the evening.
48 molta ag muintir na háite
Gaillot et Gray
59 Clanbrassil Street LowerCafe and French bakery during the day, French pizza (with Emmental cheese instead of mozzarella) in the evening.
Great Indian restaurant for dine-in and takeaway/delivery, reasonably priced and very tasty.
25 molta ag muintir na háite
Konkan Indian Restaurant Clanbrassil Street
46 Clanbrassil Street UpperGreat Indian restaurant for dine-in and takeaway/delivery, reasonably priced and very tasty.
Indian fine-dining, recommended for those who love the flavours and want to taste great quality dishes. Book ahead
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Pickle Restaurant
43 Camden Street LowerIndian fine-dining, recommended for those who love the flavours and want to taste great quality dishes. Book ahead
Our favourite pizza in Dublin, eat-in or get it delivered. They don't take bookings but the turnover is usually quite fast.
19 molta ag muintir na háite
PI
73 - 83 South Great George's StreetOur favourite pizza in Dublin, eat-in or get it delivered. They don't take bookings but the turnover is usually quite fast.
Great Thai restaurant in nearby neighbourhood Ranelagh, easy to access on the Luas or a lovely 25 minute walk from the apartment
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Nightmarket
120 RanelaghGreat Thai restaurant in nearby neighbourhood Ranelagh, easy to access on the Luas or a lovely 25 minute walk from the apartment
Good sushi place, for eat-in and delivery.
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Zakura Noodle & Sushi Restaurant
13 Wexford StreetGood sushi place, for eat-in and delivery.
For sushi lovers, this place is very good quality. Set in Capel Street, a 20 minute walk from the apartment, in an area full of Asian restaurants. Delivery option available too.
108 molta ag muintir na háite
Musashi Dublin
15 Capel StFor sushi lovers, this place is very good quality. Set in Capel Street, a 20 minute walk from the apartment, in an area full of Asian restaurants. Delivery option available too.
Great Italian place, mixing traditional dishes with modern flavours
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Osteria Lucio
Clanwilliam TerraceGreat Italian place, mixing traditional dishes with modern flavours
Irish modern restaurant set in a beautiful room overlooking the Liffey river, don't miss the bookstore downstairs if it's open!
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The Winding Stair
40 Ormond Quay LowerIrish modern restaurant set in a beautiful room overlooking the Liffey river, don't miss the bookstore downstairs if it's open!
Reliable Italian restaurant with classic dishes and lots of choice on the menu. Coeliac options available.
22 molta ag muintir na háite
Dunne and Crescenzi
14-16 Frederick St SReliable Italian restaurant with classic dishes and lots of choice on the menu. Coeliac options available.
Small pasta restaurant, focusing on good quality fresh pasta. They have coeliac options. Perfect for a quick bite before hitting the Camden Street nightlife.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Sprezzatura
Small pasta restaurant, focusing on good quality fresh pasta. They have coeliac options. Perfect for a quick bite before hitting the Camden Street nightlife.
Amuse Restaurant
22 Dawson StVegan restaurant with gourmet dishes
If you're visiting Phoenix Park, I'd recommend a stop in this lovely cafe, they have great cakes!
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The Phoenix Café
If you're visiting Phoenix Park, I'd recommend a stop in this lovely cafe, they have great cakes!
Part sushi restaurant, part bar: lovely place to go for a good cocktail and some tasty Japanese tapas or sushi.
43 molta ag muintir na háite
Yamamori Izakaya Sake Bar
12 South Great George's StreetPart sushi restaurant, part bar: lovely place to go for a good cocktail and some tasty Japanese tapas or sushi.
Good quality meat in this steakhouse owned by a family of butchers
34 molta ag muintir na háite
FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar
2 Crow StGood quality meat in this steakhouse owned by a family of butchers
One of the most traditional fish & chips take-away opposite the cathedral
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Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlOne of the most traditional fish & chips take-away opposite the cathedral
Great fish & chips/wine bar, small availability of seats but worth chancing it if you're in the surroundings
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Fish Shop, Benburb St.
76 Benburb StreetGreat fish & chips/wine bar, small availability of seats but worth chancing it if you're in the surroundings
Cafe, art gallery, drinks, good fusion food in this eclectic place just 2 minutes walk from the apartment. They sometimes host live music and DJ sessions at the weekend
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Hen's Teeth
BlackpittsCafe, art gallery, drinks, good fusion food in this eclectic place just 2 minutes walk from the apartment. They sometimes host live music and DJ sessions at the weekend
Very popular brunch spot with middle-eastern food and great cakes/pastries. It tends to be very full, book ahead or go early!
92 molta ag muintir na háite
Brother Hubbard (South)
46 Harrington StVery popular brunch spot with middle-eastern food and great cakes/pastries. It tends to be very full, book ahead or go early!
Similarly to Brother Hubbard South, this is a brunch/lunch spot, bigger than its sister cafe. Middle-eastern food and pastries
207 molta ag muintir na háite
Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StSimilarly to Brother Hubbard South, this is a brunch/lunch spot, bigger than its sister cafe. Middle-eastern food and pastries
Drinking
MVP
29 Clanbrassil Street UpperRelaxed, dog-friendly pub near the canal
Old- style Irish pub near St Patrick's Cathedral
61 molta ag muintir na háite
John Fallon's The Capstan Bar
129 The CoombeOld- style Irish pub near St Patrick's Cathedral
This wine bar is a 5-minute walk from our place, it sells great bottles of wine and has an indoor and outdoor area for people to drink in and eat cheese/charcuterie platters.
The Wine Pair
79 Clanbrassil Street LowerThis wine bar is a 5-minute walk from our place, it sells great bottles of wine and has an indoor and outdoor area for people to drink in and eat cheese/charcuterie platters.
Historic pub set in the middle of town. Great pints and atmosphere.
150 molta ag muintir na háite
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SHistoric pub set in the middle of town. Great pints and atmosphere.
The Lower Deck Pub
3 Portobello HarbourGreat pub for craft beers and burgers, a short walk from the apartment.
The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetGorgeous old pub with original decor
P.Mac's
30 Stephen Street LowerModern cosy pub with good selection of beers and rock music
Small natural wine bar in the centre, they also do cheese platters and toasties.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Loose Canon Cheese and Wine
29 Drury StSmall natural wine bar in the centre, they also do cheese platters and toasties.
Museums
Great museum in the North side of the city.
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Gailearaí Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthGreat museum in the North side of the city.
Set near Dublin Castle, this museum has a great cafe and garden, and is very centrally located.
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Chester Beatty
Set near Dublin Castle, this museum has a great cafe and garden, and is very centrally located.
Modern art museum set in beautiful surroundings.
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Músaem na hÉireann um Ealaíona Nua-Aoiseacha (IMMA)
Military RoadModern art museum set in beautiful surroundings.
Náisiúnta na hÉireann Gailearaí
Merrion Square WestGrocery shopping
Mid-size Tesco store, very close to apartment, open until 10pm every day, has a reasonable selection, including gluten-free food.
220 molta ag muintir na háite
Tesco Express
Mid-size Tesco store, very close to apartment, open until 10pm every day, has a reasonable selection, including gluten-free food.
Big Lidl store 10 minutes away from the apartment, open until 10pm most days, until 9pm Sunday and Monday.
Lidl
71 Aungier StreetBig Lidl store 10 minutes away from the apartment, open until 10pm most days, until 9pm Sunday and Monday.
Premium grocery store, cafe, wine bar and restaurant in the middle of town. Great for less common ingredients and good wines.
175 molta ag muintir na háite
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StPremium grocery store, cafe, wine bar and restaurant in the middle of town. Great for less common ingredients and good wines.
Good quality meat, fish, vegetables and wine, very close to the apartment. Open on Sundays too, with earlier closing time at 4pm.
The Corner Butcher
112 South Circular RoadGood quality meat, fish, vegetables and wine, very close to the apartment. Open on Sundays too, with earlier closing time at 4pm.
Health store selling vegan/coeliac and organic/health food items and supplements.
Health Matters Grafton Street
8 Grafton StreetHealth store selling vegan/coeliac and organic/health food items and supplements.
Great bakery for sourdough bread and pastries. They also do breakfast and lunch.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Bread 41
41 Pearse StGreat bakery for sourdough bread and pastries. They also do breakfast and lunch.
Around 10 minutes walk from the apartment, this is a big supermarket (located at the lower floor of the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre). Caters for most dietary needs, open until 8pm on weekdays, and until 6pm on Sunday.
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Dunnes Stores
19-20 South Great George's StreetAround 10 minutes walk from the apartment, this is a big supermarket (located at the lower floor of the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre). Caters for most dietary needs, open until 8pm on weekdays, and until 6pm on Sunday.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park along the Liffey and close to Phoenix Park,
72 molta ag muintir na háite
Gairdíní Cuimhneacháin Náisiúnta Cogaidh na hÉireann
Island BridgeBeautiful park along the Liffey and close to Phoenix Park,
One of the biggest parks in Europe, it has a zoo, an embassy, the residence of the President of Ireland and many monuments. Don't miss the Phoenix cafe
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Páirc Phoenix
One of the biggest parks in Europe, it has a zoo, an embassy, the residence of the President of Ireland and many monuments. Don't miss the Phoenix cafe
Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square EastBeautiful park where you'll find Oscar Wilde famous statue
Most central park in Dublin, unmissable on a sunny day
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Faiche St Stephens
Saint Stephen's GreenMost central park in Dublin, unmissable on a sunny day
Great walk to the Pier and around the nearby park if you have a car and fancy walking around the sea
48 molta ag muintir na háite
Poolbeg Lighthouse
South WallGreat walk to the Pier and around the nearby park if you have a car and fancy walking around the sea
Hidden park near Harcourt Street, worth a visit. Quieter than St Stephen's Green and as beautiful.
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Gairdíní Iveagh
Saint Stephen's GreenHidden park near Harcourt Street, worth a visit. Quieter than St Stephen's Green and as beautiful.
Aside from seeing how Guinness is made, the view from the Gravity bar at the end of the tour is beautiful, and there's a free pint included in the price!
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Stór Guinness
Aside from seeing how Guinness is made, the view from the Gravity bar at the end of the tour is beautiful, and there's a free pint included in the price!
Dublin 8 has many whiskey distilleries, this is probably the most interesting of them and very close to the apartment.
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Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketDublin 8 has many whiskey distilleries, this is probably the most interesting of them and very close to the apartment.
Seaside town very close to Dublin, reachable by Dart train. Don't miss the market, or enjoy seafood in any of the local pubs. It has amazing walks of the cliff with beautiful scenery
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Howth
Seaside town very close to Dublin, reachable by Dart train. Don't miss the market, or enjoy seafood in any of the local pubs. It has amazing walks of the cliff with beautiful scenery
Dry cleaning
If you need clothes dry cleaned or a quick same day laundry service, this place is 5 minute walk away and is very good.
KRYSTAL DRY CLEANERS ( Same Day Laundry Service )
2 Patrick StIf you need clothes dry cleaned or a quick same day laundry service, this place is 5 minute walk away and is very good.
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Book ahead if you plan to eat in restaurants at the weekend
Most restaurants in Dublin get booked out very often. To avoid disappointment, always book ahead, especially in central/popular places.