Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Good place to pop in for lunch on the go on the ground floor. Basement has a wine bar and upstairs is more formal dining.
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Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StGood place to pop in for lunch on the go on the ground floor. Basement has a wine bar and upstairs is more formal dining.
Good atmosphere and good selection of great food. Get there for Early Bird deals for better value.
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The Green Hen
33 Exchequer StGood atmosphere and good selection of great food. Get there for Early Bird deals for better value.
Vegetarian Restaurant - good wholesome, tasty and nutritious food. Good to pop in to during the day for lunch. Also do evening meals (check for opening hours)
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Cornucopia
19-20 Wicklow StVegetarian Restaurant - good wholesome, tasty and nutritious food. Good to pop in to during the day for lunch. Also do evening meals (check for opening hours)
Parisian style restaurant with authentic French cuisine and atmosphere. Booking recommended for evening time or call in for coffee or lunch during the day.
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Chez Max
1 Palace StParisian style restaurant with authentic French cuisine and atmosphere. Booking recommended for evening time or call in for coffee or lunch during the day.
Delicious tarts and cakes - go to Cows Lane Queen of Tarts (see map) which is a larger venue and sit and watch the world go by over a tasty lunch or a coffee and a treat.
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Queen of Tarts
Cow's LaneDelicious tarts and cakes - go to Cows Lane Queen of Tarts (see map) which is a larger venue and sit and watch the world go by over a tasty lunch or a coffee and a treat.
The Fumbally - just at the corner of New Street and Fumbally Lane - cool, bohemian cafe serving coffee and food - great for brunch.
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Fumbally Ln
Fumbally LaneThe Fumbally - just at the corner of New Street and Fumbally Lane - cool, bohemian cafe serving coffee and food - great for brunch.
L'Gueuleton
1 Fade StBusy buzzing atmosphere looking out onto Fade Street
Great atmosphere and food - can be very busy and they don't take bookings.
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Coppinger Row
1 Coppinger RowGreat atmosphere and food - can be very busy and they don't take bookings.
Bow Lane Grill
17 Aungier StHaven't tried this yet myself but have heard good reports!
Everything Else
Good to wander through and look at the eclectic mix of shops and stalls. Good route from George's street to Drury Street/Castle Market Street and Powerscourt Townhouse Centre.
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George's Street Arcade
George's Street ArcadeGood to wander through and look at the eclectic mix of shops and stalls. Good route from George's street to Drury Street/Castle Market Street and Powerscourt Townhouse Centre.
Larger Queen of Tarts on Cows Lane. On Saturdays wander through the market held here selling designer hand crafts, jewellery, bags, scarves etc.
Design Lane
Essex Street WestLarger Queen of Tarts on Cows Lane. On Saturdays wander through the market held here selling designer hand crafts, jewellery, bags, scarves etc.
View the Chester Beatty Collection but also take time to chill out in the walled garden - a hidden oasis in the city.
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Chester Beatty
View the Chester Beatty Collection but also take time to chill out in the walled garden - a hidden oasis in the city.
Another pub where you can have a proper pint with out loud music and glitzy decor. Bruce Springsteen has been know to pop in for a pint unnoticed when he's in Dublin.
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The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetAnother pub where you can have a proper pint with out loud music and glitzy decor. Bruce Springsteen has been know to pop in for a pint unnoticed when he's in Dublin.
Irish Film Institute
6 Eustace StArt House cinema - also has good value restaurant.
Art House cinema with coffee shop and comfortable surroundings.
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Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthArt House cinema with coffee shop and comfortable surroundings.
Hidden Gem in the heart of Dublin - not many people know about this beautiful, relaxing, quiet park but a great short cut through to Earlsfort Terrace and the National Concert Hall.
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Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's GreenHidden Gem in the heart of Dublin - not many people know about this beautiful, relaxing, quiet park but a great short cut through to Earlsfort Terrace and the National Concert Hall.
If you're into your take away fish and chips - this is Dublin's top spot for it apparently!
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Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlIf you're into your take away fish and chips - this is Dublin's top spot for it apparently!
Drinks & Nightlife
Above L'Gueuleton - a hidden bar with No Name - go up the wide Georgian stairs into large high ceiling rooms - wine by the glass, cocktails and beers.
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The Bar With No Name
3 Fade StAbove L'Gueuleton - a hidden bar with No Name - go up the wide Georgian stairs into large high ceiling rooms - wine by the glass, cocktails and beers.
One of the few remaining authentic Irish pubs - but not in the touristy sense. If you're there early, get a spot in the snug inside the door. Summer evenings especially popular.
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Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SOne of the few remaining authentic Irish pubs - but not in the touristy sense. If you're there early, get a spot in the snug inside the door. Summer evenings especially popular.
McDaid's
3 Harry StAnother real Irish pub - pretty packed at weekends though!
The Dawson Lounge
25 Dawson StreetDublin's smallest pub - you have to see it to believe it!
18 Exchequer St
18 Exchequer StreetServes wine and also has good selection of food/snacks.
Great live traditional Irish music sessions. This is where The Dubliners were formed and lots of well known Irish musicians have played here over the years including Christy Moore etc.
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O'Donoghues Bar
15 Merrion RowGreat live traditional Irish music sessions. This is where The Dubliners were formed and lots of well known Irish musicians have played here over the years including Christy Moore etc.
Local old style pub for a pint with friendly bar staff. A place you can sit on your own and read a book with a glass of guinness!
The Coombe
Local old style pub for a pint with friendly bar staff. A place you can sit on your own and read a book with a glass of guinness!
Shopping
Best of Irish design - clothes and crafts (quite pricey though).
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Kilkenny Shop
6 Nassau StBest of Irish design - clothes and crafts (quite pricey though).
Great store to wander around and get inspiration for home and food. Restaurant on top floor - pricey but good for lunch and coffee/scones.
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Avoca
Great store to wander around and get inspiration for home and food. Restaurant on top floor - pricey but good for lunch and coffee/scones.