Guidebook for Dublin 6
Sightseeing
”Erected in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction”. Dublin Castle is also in the heart of the city and worth a look.
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Dublin Castle
Dame Street”Erected in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction”. Dublin Castle is also in the heart of the city and worth a look.
Wander through the outstanding campus that is Trinity College. The Book of Kells is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. “Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed and which displays the Book of Kells.”
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Trinity College Library
College GreenWander through the outstanding campus that is Trinity College. The Book of Kells is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. “Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed and which displays the Book of Kells.”
Kilmainham Gaol was once a prison that has been reopened as a Museum. The tour is very informative and gives and insight into the Irish & British relationship and the struggle for Irish Independence. “The opening and closing of the Gaol more or less coincided with the making and breaking of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland. During the intervening years the Gaol functioned like a political seismograph, recording most of the significant tremors in the often turbulent relations between the two countries”
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I-Museum ye-Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore RoadKilmainham Gaol was once a prison that has been reopened as a Museum. The tour is very informative and gives and insight into the Irish & British relationship and the struggle for Irish Independence. “The opening and closing of the Gaol more or less coincided with the making and breaking of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland. During the intervening years the Gaol functioned like a political seismograph, recording most of the significant tremors in the often turbulent relations between the two countries”
The park is home to Áras an Uachtaráin, the presidentianal resisendence. Phoenix park is one of the largest recreational parks in a european capital. It’s the perfect place to take a bike ride or go watch the deer graze. The park is also home to the Dublin Zoo.
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Phoenix Park
The park is home to Áras an Uachtaráin, the presidentianal resisendence. Phoenix park is one of the largest recreational parks in a european capital. It’s the perfect place to take a bike ride or go watch the deer graze. The park is also home to the Dublin Zoo.
Highly recommended on Tripadvisor the museum captures the history of modern Dublin like no other.
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I-Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's GreenHighly recommended on Tripadvisor the museum captures the history of modern Dublin like no other.
A great tour for the whiskey lovers “The new look Jameson Distillery Bow St. carries on this ambition through five fully guided experiences: Bow St. Experience Distillery Tour, Premium Whiskey Tasting, Whiskey Blending Class, Whiskey Cocktail Making Class, and a Cask Draw Experience in Dublin's only Live Maturation Warehouse - all of which have a firm focus on immersive storytelling”
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Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetA great tour for the whiskey lovers “The new look Jameson Distillery Bow St. carries on this ambition through five fully guided experiences: Bow St. Experience Distillery Tour, Premium Whiskey Tasting, Whiskey Blending Class, Whiskey Cocktail Making Class, and a Cask Draw Experience in Dublin's only Live Maturation Warehouse - all of which have a firm focus on immersive storytelling”
One of Ireland’s greatest exports, the Guinness factory tour will give you and insight into how the brand started and has grown to this day. The tour is finished with drinks in the Factory Gravity Bar, panoramic bar with some of the best views in the city.
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I-Guinness Storehouse
One of Ireland’s greatest exports, the Guinness factory tour will give you and insight into how the brand started and has grown to this day. The tour is finished with drinks in the Factory Gravity Bar, panoramic bar with some of the best views in the city.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful park in the heart of the city to relax and chill out!
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Stephens Green station
A beautiful park in the heart of the city to relax and chill out!
Essentials
Lidl
12 Walkinstown AveTesco Metro
Shopping
The Organic Supermarket Rathgar
3-5 Orwell RdGrocery Store
SuperValu
169 Howth RdGrocery Store
Food Scene
The Green Hen
33 Exchequer StExcellent food & service ( € € €)
The Pig's Ear
4 Nassau StGreat Food ( € € €)
The Larder Restaurant & BrewHouse
8 Parliament StGreat for food and drinks ( € € €)
The Winding Stair
40 Ormond Quay LowerGreat food & overlooking the ha'penny bridge ( € € €)
Great local spot for brunch. Also lovely for dinner if you plan on staying local ( € €)
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Bijou Deli
49 Highfield RdGreat local spot for brunch. Also lovely for dinner if you plan on staying local ( € €)
Old fashioned bar that serves up some very good food with accompanying drinks. If you do the Jameson tour be sure to stop in after, its not to far. ( € €)
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L. Mulligan Grocer
18 StoneybatterOld fashioned bar that serves up some very good food with accompanying drinks. If you do the Jameson tour be sure to stop in after, its not to far. ( € €)
Ciao Bella Roma
24-25 Parliament StGreat Italian food & service! ( € €)
Musashi Dublin
15 Capel StSome of the best Sushi in town ( € €)
Eatyard
A collection of food stalls, relaxed and quirky atmosphere ( €)
Bison Bar & BBQ
11 Wellington QuayNice bar with BBQ food served
Jo'Burger
Great Burgers ( €)
Leo Burdock Rathmines
Rathmines Road LowerTraditional Fish & Chips, A Dubliners Favourite ( €)
Drinks & Nightlife
Favourite spot- Quirky and relaxed bar, lots of graffiti art around it and the pizza from the bus out back is delicious
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The Bernard Shaw
Favourite spot- Quirky and relaxed bar, lots of graffiti art around it and the pizza from the bus out back is delicious
Whelan's
25 Wexford StBar/Music Venue, always good atmosphere & worth a visit
The Bowery
196 Rathmines Rd LowerNice local bar and usually has live music
Small club, mainly electronic/house/techno music. Always a good fun and decent cocktails
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Pygmalion
59 William St SSmall club, mainly electronic/house/techno music. Always a good fun and decent cocktails
Dicey’s Garden
21-25 Harcourt StCopper Face Jacks
29-30 Harcourt StFamous Irish nightclub, usually the last to close