Guidebook for Dublin
Food Scene
Moderately priced, walking distance pizza restaurant. Open for Lunch and evening.
Bits & Pizzas Restaurant
15 Patrick StModerately priced, walking distance pizza restaurant. Open for Lunch and evening.
Insomnia cafe 10 min walk, at the end of Marine Road, turn right. Can sit out, nice on sunny days, up the steps you can see over bay. East pier just 2 mins away.
Some restaurants also along same strip. If you go upstairs the 40ft bar and theater also.
29 locals recommend
Insomnia
625-627 S Circular RdInsomnia cafe 10 min walk, at the end of Marine Road, turn right. Can sit out, nice on sunny days, up the steps you can see over bay. East pier just 2 mins away.
Some restaurants also along same strip. If you go upstairs the 40ft bar and theater also.
Drinks & Nightlife
Music at weekends, Seafood Restaurant and Bar.
https://www.purtykitchen.com/all-upcoming-events/
10 minute walk to great venue. Gastro-pub for lunch or evening meal. There is also a supper club with seated concert at weekends. Book in advance for bands and supper club or to check availability. Would recommend. West pier is located over the railway steps, for a walk before or after.
16 locals recommend
The Purty Kitchen
3-5 Old Dunleary RdMusic at weekends, Seafood Restaurant and Bar.
https://www.purtykitchen.com/all-upcoming-events/
10 minute walk to great venue. Gastro-pub for lunch or evening meal. There is also a supper club with seated concert at weekends. Book in advance for bands and supper club or to check availability. Would recommend. West pier is located over the railway steps, for a walk before or after.
Jazz and other type of music. Great views over bay.. Nice venue for socializing.
51 locals recommend
Forty Foot
Jazz and other type of music. Great views over bay.. Nice venue for socializing.
McLoughlin’s Bar is located in the town of Dún Laoghaire, about 10 min walk. It has Irish food, drink & the very best in music. Thursday trad sessions, live music Saturdays.
Its a short stroll from the People’s Park. Music including authentic traditional Irish sessions, Blues, Folk, Rock and more. Traditional ‘Bar Food’ with plenty of banter.
Mcloughlins Bar
73 George's Street UpperMcLoughlin’s Bar is located in the town of Dún Laoghaire, about 10 min walk. It has Irish food, drink & the very best in music. Thursday trad sessions, live music Saturdays.
Its a short stroll from the People’s Park. Music including authentic traditional Irish sessions, Blues, Folk, Rock and more. Traditional ‘Bar Food’ with plenty of banter.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Views over Dublin. Museum to James Joyce. You can also have a swim in the 40ft swimming area just beside the tower.
26 locals recommend
James Joyce Tower & Museum
Sandycove PointBeautiful Views over Dublin. Museum to James Joyce. You can also have a swim in the 40ft swimming area just beside the tower.
Dart Train south to Dalkey. Lovely day out to see village where Bono of U2 lives. Dalkey Castle is a small museum close to restaurants, market (Weekends) and Dalkey harbour (15 min walk)... Nice day out to a lovely village.
25 locals recommend
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
11 Castle StDart Train south to Dalkey. Lovely day out to see village where Bono of U2 lives. Dalkey Castle is a small museum close to restaurants, market (Weekends) and Dalkey harbour (15 min walk)... Nice day out to a lovely village.
Museum worth visiting as its about 10 min walk and shows maritime history of Dunlaoghaire and surrounding areas.
12 locals recommend
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Haigh TerraceMuseum worth visiting as its about 10 min walk and shows maritime history of Dunlaoghaire and surrounding areas.
Parks & Nature
Mile long walk, with views of Howth and bay. Popular walk to locals. Coffee shops, pubs/yacht clubs and restaurants nearby.
8 locals recommend
East Pier
East PierMile long walk, with views of Howth and bay. Popular walk to locals. Coffee shops, pubs/yacht clubs and restaurants nearby.
Small Children's playground, very safe. Coffee shop and cafe in park. Lovely day out on Sunday as farmers market all day Sunday, sample all types of food and a little shopping for craft goods. 10 min walk.
12 locals recommend
The Peoples Park
Park RoadSmall Children's playground, very safe. Coffee shop and cafe in park. Lovely day out on Sunday as farmers market all day Sunday, sample all types of food and a little shopping for craft goods. 10 min walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Theatre for plays and live music. 40ft bar beside also has music.
15 locals recommend
Pavilion Theatre
Marine RoadTheatre for plays and live music. 40ft bar beside also has music.
Shopping
Super Value grocery shopping down escalator. Some shops but not fantastic. Has phone and some clothes for women. SC open til 9pm.
Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre
Marine RoadSuper Value grocery shopping down escalator. Some shops but not fantastic. Has phone and some clothes for women. SC open til 9pm.
Tesco for grocery, clothes and household/electrical. 10 min walk. Boots and Deals also there. Tescos open til 10pm.
Bloomfield Shopping Centre
George's Street LowerTesco for grocery, clothes and household/electrical. 10 min walk. Boots and Deals also there. Tescos open til 10pm.