Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Caffé Noto
79 Thomas Stjust around the corner
bringing specialty craft coffee to Meath St. Though it is very different from its neighbours, it has settled in well. I sit and work at LEGIT’s communal table (complete with well-placed plug sockets) for a couple of hours, looking up to enjoy the view of the street through the wall to floor windows. Often, artists from nearby studios call in for a chat with the staff, while local mums manueuvre their prams around the wooden furniture to sit down the back of the café for tea and chats.
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LEGIT COFFEE CO
1 Meath Stbringing specialty craft coffee to Meath St. Though it is very different from its neighbours, it has settled in well. I sit and work at LEGIT’s communal table (complete with well-placed plug sockets) for a couple of hours, looking up to enjoy the view of the street through the wall to floor windows. Often, artists from nearby studios call in for a chat with the staff, while local mums manueuvre their prams around the wooden furniture to sit down the back of the café for tea and chats.
Traditional, wood-panelled lounge & bar offering Irish stews and music, plus live sport on TV.
Bakers Irish Pub & Restaurant
48 Thomas StTraditional, wood-panelled lounge & bar offering Irish stews and music, plus live sport on TV.
Belly Bites
80 Thomas StStraightforward European bistro dishes served in a contemporary dining room on the quayside.
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PHX Bistro
12 Ellis QuayStraightforward European bistro dishes served in a contemporary dining room on the quayside.
Amazing celtic nights A GREAT SHOW… & AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Now in its 18th season, this show runs 7 nights a week all year round and continues to excite audiences from every corner of the world with its energy, passion and what we like to call the “craic”.
Located in the heart of Dublin city, next to the famous O’Connell Bridge overlooking the river Liffey, this show is choreographed for maximum audience participation and full family entertainment.
It includes World Championship dancers and All-Ireland winning musicians showcasing some of Ireland’s ‘sean nos’ (old style) Irish dance & the famous Brush Dance.
www.arlington.ie
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Arlington Hotel
23-25 O'Connell BridgeAmazing celtic nights A GREAT SHOW… & AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Now in its 18th season, this show runs 7 nights a week all year round and continues to excite audiences from every corner of the world with its energy, passion and what we like to call the “craic”.
Located in the heart of Dublin city, next to the famous O’Connell Bridge overlooking the river Liffey, this show is choreographed for maximum audience participation and full family entertainment.
It includes World Championship dancers and All-Ireland winning musicians showcasing some of Ireland’s ‘sean nos’ (old style) Irish dance & the famous Brush Dance.
www.arlington.ie
Steaks supplied by own butcher served in a lowlit pub setting with sheepskin covered benches.
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The Bull & Castle
5-7 Lord Edward StSteaks supplied by own butcher served in a lowlit pub setting with sheepskin covered benches.
Large dining room for dishes from across China served buffet style at fixed lunch and dinner prices.
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Jimmy Chung's
8 Eden QuayLarge dining room for dishes from across China served buffet style at fixed lunch and dinner prices.
The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StDrinks & Nightlife
Vicar Street is a concert, performing arts centre and events venue in Dublin, Ireland. Located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Vicar Street has capacity for 1,050 people for seated performances and 1,500 people for standing gigs
just around the corner
www.vicarstreet.com
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Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StVicar Street is a concert, performing arts centre and events venue in Dublin, Ireland. Located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Vicar Street has capacity for 1,050 people for seated performances and 1,500 people for standing gigs
just around the corner
www.vicarstreet.com
The Tivoli Theatre is one of the most unique and historic theatre spaces in Ireland having played host to a long line of highly revered and well loved actors, playwrights, musicians and comedians from all over the globe. The Tivoli is an exclusive cinema styled theatre, having been the infamous Tivoli cinema prior to its renovation in the mid 80s. The auditorium itself seats up to 500 people and is a highly desired space not only for the arts but for commercial use also. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this theatre venue. Tivoli.ie
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Tivoli Theatre
135-138 Francis StThe Tivoli Theatre is one of the most unique and historic theatre spaces in Ireland having played host to a long line of highly revered and well loved actors, playwrights, musicians and comedians from all over the globe. The Tivoli is an exclusive cinema styled theatre, having been the infamous Tivoli cinema prior to its renovation in the mid 80s. The auditorium itself seats up to 500 people and is a highly desired space not only for the arts but for commercial use also. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this theatre venue. Tivoli.ie
Traditional Irish pub serving sandwiches, wraps and wholesome mains, with regular live music.
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Arthur's Jazz & Blues Pub
28 Thomas StTraditional Irish pub serving sandwiches, wraps and wholesome mains, with regular live music.
Meeting place for historic rebels, this brass-filled, lantern-lit pub hosts live music each night. The oldest pub in Dublin est 1198, live music, food
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The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StMeeting place for historic rebels, this brass-filled, lantern-lit pub hosts live music each night. The oldest pub in Dublin est 1198, live music, food
Hidden away in Dame Lane behind Dame Street, the Stag’s Head has an ornate Victorian wooden bar and lots of stained glass and wooden finishings, all watched over by a large stag’s head. The long narrow bar can get busy on weekends. Get in early to get a tall stool at the bar to be at the center of the action, or head to the large back snug for a cosy tete-a-tete. 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2, + 353 1 679 3687
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The Stags Head
1 Dame CtHidden away in Dame Lane behind Dame Street, the Stag’s Head has an ornate Victorian wooden bar and lots of stained glass and wooden finishings, all watched over by a large stag’s head. The long narrow bar can get busy on weekends. Get in early to get a tall stool at the bar to be at the center of the action, or head to the large back snug for a cosy tete-a-tete. 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2, + 353 1 679 3687
excellent selection of craft beers. The staff regularly rotates the tasty brews on draught here and invite different breweries to do “tap takeovers,” where large sections of taps are devoted to one brewery. So, always ask the barman for recommendations of what to drink on the night (craft beer tasting selections are available). There is usually live music on the ground floor, so don’t rule dancing out. 28 Eustace St, Dublin 2, +353 1 671 5135 farringtonshoteltemplebar.com
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The Norseman
Essex Street Eastexcellent selection of craft beers. The staff regularly rotates the tasty brews on draught here and invite different breweries to do “tap takeovers,” where large sections of taps are devoted to one brewery. So, always ask the barman for recommendations of what to drink on the night (craft beer tasting selections are available). There is usually live music on the ground floor, so don’t rule dancing out. 28 Eustace St, Dublin 2, +353 1 671 5135 farringtonshoteltemplebar.com
Even if you’re in the city for just one night, don’t miss a live traditional Irish music session in the front bar of this cozy pub just off St. Stephen’s Green – that’s if you can get in the packed front door, as the place might be jammed. A selection of traditional musicians get together for a “session” each night, playing fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrans and uilleann pipes. This is where famous Irish traditional band The Dubliners got its start and the members have come back to play here many times. 15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2, +353 1 6607194, odonoghues.ie
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O'Donoghues Bar
15 Merrion RowEven if you’re in the city for just one night, don’t miss a live traditional Irish music session in the front bar of this cozy pub just off St. Stephen’s Green – that’s if you can get in the packed front door, as the place might be jammed. A selection of traditional musicians get together for a “session” each night, playing fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrans and uilleann pipes. This is where famous Irish traditional band The Dubliners got its start and the members have come back to play here many times. 15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2, +353 1 6607194, odonoghues.ie
Temple Bar
The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StEverything Else
Walking down Meath St has the effect of time travel. The Liberty Market, the independent butchers and grocers, and the street stalls selling biscuits and sundry, are reminiscent of a Dublin in the old days, you can always find something nice
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Isakhiwo se-Liberty
Meath StreetWalking down Meath St has the effect of time travel. The Liberty Market, the independent butchers and grocers, and the street stalls selling biscuits and sundry, are reminiscent of a Dublin in the old days, you can always find something nice
Sightseeing
St. Catherine's Church, on Thomas Street, in Dublin, Ireland, was originally built in 1185. It is located on what was once termed the "Slí Mhór" - a key route that ran westwards across Ireland from Dublin
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St. Catherine's Church
Thomas StreetSt. Catherine's Church, on Thomas Street, in Dublin, Ireland, was originally built in 1185. It is located on what was once termed the "Slí Mhór" - a key route that ran westwards across Ireland from Dublin
Dublin
8 Grand Canal PlaceThe place everybody should go - Guinness storehouse
Medieval place of CofI worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt.
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Christchurch PlaceMedieval place of CofI worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt.
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals.
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IKathidrali yeSt Patrick
Saint Patrick's CloseThe Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals.
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.
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Dublin Castle
Dame StreetHistoric site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.
THE PHOENIX PARK in Dublin is one of the city’s best-loved free amenities – and it is 350 years old in 2012
The Vikings buried their dead in what is now the Phoenix Park. Around 40 graves – one of which contained a woman buried with a pair of bronze Scandinavian brooches – were discovered together near the Islandbridge/Kilmainham edge. This is the biggest Viking cemetery outside of Scandinavia.
The Phoenix Park covers 1,752 acres (707 hectacres) which makes it one of the largest city parks in Europe but a good deal smaller than South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona which at over 16,000 acres is the largest city park in the US.
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Phoenix Park
THE PHOENIX PARK in Dublin is one of the city’s best-loved free amenities – and it is 350 years old in 2012
The Vikings buried their dead in what is now the Phoenix Park. Around 40 graves – one of which contained a woman buried with a pair of bronze Scandinavian brooches – were discovered together near the Islandbridge/Kilmainham edge. This is the biggest Viking cemetery outside of Scandinavia.
The Phoenix Park covers 1,752 acres (707 hectacres) which makes it one of the largest city parks in Europe but a good deal smaller than South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona which at over 16,000 acres is the largest city park in the US.
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily.
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Ha'penny Bridge
Bachelors WalkRefurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily.
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. closed till middle of march 2017
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Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetExpert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. closed till middle of march 2017
I-Irish Whiskey Museum
119 Grafton StreetArts & Culture
Irish haute couture and silver collections alongside exhibitions exploring Irish military history.
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INational Museum of Ireland - Izobalo nezobuciko nezwe
Benburb StreetIrish haute couture and silver collections alongside exhibitions exploring Irish military history.
Family-friendly museum with interactive exhibits telling stories about Ireland's mythical creatures.
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National Leprechaun Museum
3 Jervis StFamily-friendly museum with interactive exhibits telling stories about Ireland's mythical creatures.
Parks & Nature
Dublin Zoo (Irish: Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath[2][3]), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is the largest zoo in Ireland, and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Opened in 1831,[4] the zoo describes its role as conservation, study, and education. Its stated mission is to "work in partnership with zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of the endangered species on Earth".
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadDublin Zoo (Irish: Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath[2][3]), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is the largest zoo in Ireland, and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Opened in 1831,[4] the zoo describes its role as conservation, study, and education. Its stated mission is to "work in partnership with zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of the endangered species on Earth".