Mark's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a super park just off Harcourt Street - much quieter than St.Stephens Green! There’s concerts and events like ‘Taste of Dublin’ that run throughout the Summer months.
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Iveagh Gardens
Saint Stephen's GreenThis is a super park just off Harcourt Street - much quieter than St.Stephens Green! There’s concerts and events like ‘Taste of Dublin’ that run throughout the Summer months.
Historic space which was erected on the site of a Viking settlement.
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Dublin Castle
Dame StreetHistoric space which was erected on the site of a Viking settlement.
Cinema
Newly opened Cinema in Rathmines, what makes it special is that it’s a fully refurbished Art Deco cinema that serves wine, beer etc..
Our cottage is really close and there’s a shortcut through Grosvenor Square that brings you straight into Rathmines (just ask me).
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Stella Cinema
209 Rathmines Rd LowerNewly opened Cinema in Rathmines, what makes it special is that it’s a fully refurbished Art Deco cinema that serves wine, beer etc..
Our cottage is really close and there’s a shortcut through Grosvenor Square that brings you straight into Rathmines (just ask me).
Food scene
Great food and really relaxed atmosphere...it’s also byob! This restaurant is a 5/10 minute walk from our cottage (just stroll down the canal).
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Rotana Cafe Lebanese Restaurant
31 Richmond St SGreat food and really relaxed atmosphere...it’s also byob! This restaurant is a 5/10 minute walk from our cottage (just stroll down the canal).
They serve up amazing breakfasts - perfect for Saturday and Sunday mornings but don’t forget they do super lunches and dinners! It’s only about a 2 min. walk from the cottage.
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HX46 Cafe - Harold's Cross
46 Harold's Cross RoadThey serve up amazing breakfasts - perfect for Saturday and Sunday mornings but don’t forget they do super lunches and dinners! It’s only about a 2 min. walk from the cottage.
Cocktails
If you decide to venture into Temple Bar this is a hidden gem, it’s more shabby than chic but the cocktails are great. Make sure you knock loudly on the black door to get in!
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Bellucci's Italian Restaurant Cocktail Bar
22-30 Merrion RdIf you decide to venture into Temple Bar this is a hidden gem, it’s more shabby than chic but the cocktails are great. Make sure you knock loudly on the black door to get in!
Neighbourhoods
Quite upmarket but it does have nice bars and restaurants and you can jump on the LUAS (tram) to get into the City Centre in minutes.
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Ranelagh
Quite upmarket but it does have nice bars and restaurants and you can jump on the LUAS (tram) to get into the City Centre in minutes.
All the shops you’d need in one location but it’s well worth getting lost on some of the side streets which there are vintage clothing shops and small independent cafes.
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Grafton Street
Grafton StreetAll the shops you’d need in one location but it’s well worth getting lost on some of the side streets which there are vintage clothing shops and small independent cafes.
A nice Irish Pub
No gimmicks just good quality Guinness and drinks...well look no further than Peter’s Pub! Just off Grafton Street, I love this pub in either Winter or Summer time
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Peter's Pub
1 Johnson PlaceNo gimmicks just good quality Guinness and drinks...well look no further than Peter’s Pub! Just off Grafton Street, I love this pub in either Winter or Summer time