Guidebook for Dublin
Getting Around
One of Dublin's main train stations with the Airlink Airport bus connection, intercity train links, Dublin buses, the Luas (tram), and Dublin Bikes bike hire.
135 locals recommend
Heuston station
Saint John's Road WestOne of Dublin's main train stations with the Airlink Airport bus connection, intercity train links, Dublin buses, the Luas (tram), and Dublin Bikes bike hire.
Get your visitor card to use Dublin Bikes to get around the city.
Bike station just a short walk from the cottage!
67 locals recommend
Dublinbikes
Get your visitor card to use Dublin Bikes to get around the city.
Bike station just a short walk from the cottage!
Avis Car Hire Dublin City Centre
39 Old KilmainhamDrinks & Nightlife
One of Dublin's best traditional pubs and former winner of Ireland Pub of the Year.
46 locals recommend
Ryan's of Parkgate Street
28 Parkgate StOne of Dublin's best traditional pubs and former winner of Ireland Pub of the Year.
Old world pub with open fires and a great atmosphere. Perfect for food or a pint after a stroll in the Phoenix Park.
52 locals recommend
The Hole in the Wall
345-347 Blackhorse AveOld world pub with open fires and a great atmosphere. Perfect for food or a pint after a stroll in the Phoenix Park.
Pehaps the best place in Dublin to see live traditional Irish music.
296 locals recommend
The Cobblestone
77 King St NPehaps the best place in Dublin to see live traditional Irish music.
Beautiful old theatre, check out what plays, shows and live music gigs are on.
73 locals recommend
Olympia Theatre
Beautiful old theatre, check out what plays, shows and live music gigs are on.
Nice bar with DJ music and a good atmosphere. Maybe worth popping your head in if passing.
23 locals recommend
SIN É
15 Ormond Quay UpperNice bar with DJ music and a good atmosphere. Maybe worth popping your head in if passing.
Lovely old Dublin pub. No music, just conversation. If you are lucky, you'll find a seat in the snug. Nice during the day to chill out, can be very busy at night.
134 locals recommend
The Stags Head
1 Dame CtLovely old Dublin pub. No music, just conversation. If you are lucky, you'll find a seat in the snug. Nice during the day to chill out, can be very busy at night.
Parks & Nature
The largest city park in Europe! Absolutely beautiful parkland, fields, historic houses, a herd of wild deer. Watch a cricket or polo match, have a picnic, visit the house of the Irish President.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
The largest city park in Europe! Absolutely beautiful parkland, fields, historic houses, a herd of wild deer. Watch a cricket or polo match, have a picnic, visit the house of the Irish President.
Only a stone's throw from the cottage. The entrance is much nearer the cottage than the map pin suggests!
351 locals recommend
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadOnly a stone's throw from the cottage. The entrance is much nearer the cottage than the map pin suggests!
Ashtown Stables
Ashtown RoadGo horse riding in the Phoenix Park!
Sightseeing
Only a short walk away and set in a beautiful old building and formal gardens.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadOnly a short walk away and set in a beautiful old building and formal gardens.
Guiness is to Dublin what wine is to France. The most popular visitor attraction in Dublin is just across the river. from the cottage!
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
Guiness is to Dublin what wine is to France. The most popular visitor attraction in Dublin is just across the river. from the cottage!
The President of Ireland is a neighbour! Guided walking tours sometimes available.
17 locals recommend
Áras an Uachtaráin
The President of Ireland is a neighbour! Guided walking tours sometimes available.
National Museum less than a 10 minute walk.
166 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb StreetNational Museum less than a 10 minute walk.
Beautiful cathedral. Check out the Dublinia exhibition next store.
378 locals recommend
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceBeautiful cathedral. Check out the Dublinia exhibition next store.
Arts & Culture
One of Dublin's leading visitor attractions - an old jail that tells the story of the city. A "must-visit" for history buffs.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadOne of Dublin's leading visitor attractions - an old jail that tells the story of the city. A "must-visit" for history buffs.
Smithfield
Home to Dublin's coolest art house cinema, The Lighthouse.
Food Scene
A traditional pub transformed into a really cool gastropub with great food that gets some of the best food reviews of any Dublin eatery.
26 locals recommend
Mulligan's Stoneybatter
A traditional pub transformed into a really cool gastropub with great food that gets some of the best food reviews of any Dublin eatery.
Lilliput Stores
5 Arbour HillSuper cute deli and great takeaway coffee
Really nice modern restaurant overlooking the river. Some Irish cuisine on the menu too!
53 locals recommend
The Woollen Mills
42 Ormond Quay LowerReally nice modern restaurant overlooking the river. Some Irish cuisine on the menu too!
Hidden gem! Little cafe with great coffee and super wholesome gourmet sandwiches, stop off on your walk into town.
6 locals recommend
Oxmantown
16 Mary's AbbeyHidden gem! Little cafe with great coffee and super wholesome gourmet sandwiches, stop off on your walk into town.
DiFontaine's Pizzeria
22 Parliament StGreat for late night pizza for your walk home!
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlTakeaway fish and chip shop. A Dublin institution!
Foam Café
24 Strand Street GreatOver the top kitsch cafe
Beautiful Victorian tea rooms a short stroll from the house. Please note, the pin location on the map is incorrect - the tearooms are right beside the entrance to the Zoo!
12 locals recommend
Phoenix Park Tea Rooms
Chesterfield AvenueBeautiful Victorian tea rooms a short stroll from the house. Please note, the pin location on the map is incorrect - the tearooms are right beside the entrance to the Zoo!
A SLICE of Cake Cafe
56 Manor PlGreat for breakfast and an easy walk from the cottage.
Lots of guests ask where they can get Irish Cuisine. Not so many options but this Irish restaurant has been around a long while and gets some good reviews.
45 locals recommend
Gallaghers Boxty House
Lots of guests ask where they can get Irish Cuisine. Not so many options but this Irish restaurant has been around a long while and gets some good reviews.
Love Supreme Coffee Stoneybatter
57 Manor StGreat coffee and gourmet sausage rolls!
Mooz Italian Grocer
Manor StreetGreat coffee, lunch and deli!
Great classic bistro food, great atmosphere and views over the river.
87 locals recommend
The Winding Stair
40 Ormond Quay LowerGreat classic bistro food, great atmosphere and views over the river.
Entertainment & Activities
Visit the Jameson Distillery to learn all about Iriish Whiskey - "the water of life"!
485 locals recommend
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Bow StreetVisit the Jameson Distillery to learn all about Iriish Whiskey - "the water of life"!
The Elbowroom
60/61 Brunswick St NYoga studio and wellness centre.