Callum's Guidebook
Pubs
Pretty cool pub, that has a stunning interior right around the corner of the apartment. Their cocktails are amazing, can recommend the bronco.
Dockers Pub
5 Sir John Rogerson's QuayPretty cool pub, that has a stunning interior right around the corner of the apartment. Their cocktails are amazing, can recommend the bronco.
Speakeasy cocktail bar. Very good vibes inside. I always got in without reservation but you can reserve beforehand. Just ring the bell, wait a few and someone will come get you.
134 locals recommend
Bellucci's Italian Restaurant Cocktail Bar
22-30 Merrion RdSpeakeasy cocktail bar. Very good vibes inside. I always got in without reservation but you can reserve beforehand. Just ring the bell, wait a few and someone will come get you.
Token
72-74 Queen StIndie / retro pub with arcade games. Can definitely recommend
A bar in an old church. Stunning setting. Live music during the weekend
146 locals recommend
The Church Café, Bar & Restaurant
Jervis StreetA bar in an old church. Stunning setting. Live music during the weekend
The Bank on College Green
20-22 College GreenA pub in an old bank. Beautiful setting
Sightseeing
Sandymount Beach
Half hour walk from the apartment. Amazing morning walk.
Stunning hikes and views in glendalough around the lake. 1 hour car drive. Public transport / buses can take you there as well
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
Stunning hikes and views in glendalough around the lake. 1 hour car drive. Public transport / buses can take you there as well
Jam Art Factory
64 Patrick StIrish art at its finest. Definitely worth a stop!
Howth is a lovely day trip which is 40 min away from the apartment by DART. Can recommend going for the hike.
417 locals recommend
Howth
Howth is a lovely day trip which is 40 min away from the apartment by DART. Can recommend going for the hike.
Also reachable by DART +- 45 min. Go for the Bray - Greystones walk if you are up for it
77 locals recommend
Bray
Also reachable by DART +- 45 min. Go for the Bray - Greystones walk if you are up for it
Old Library
College GreenBook of kells. Book tickets online. Extremely old library
Gate Theatre
Try to catch a play here. Always good
Ha'penny Bridge
Bachelors WalkNice bridge / walk around the Liffey
Largest outdoor park in Europe. Deer are roaming around the park freely. If you’re lucky you might come across some! Please don’t feed them!
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Largest outdoor park in Europe. Deer are roaming around the park freely. If you’re lucky you might come across some! Please don’t feed them!
Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square EastNice park for a morning walk, 5 min from the apartment
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenNice park 10-15 min walk from the apartment
Quirky arcade with lots of independent shops, would definitely recommend to have a stroll through
73 locals recommend
George's Street Arcade
George's Street ArcadeQuirky arcade with lots of independent shops, would definitely recommend to have a stroll through
Neighbourhoods
The main tourist spot. Worth a stop but can get busy at times. There are a lot of different pubs here with live music.
528 locals recommend
Temple Bar
The main tourist spot. Worth a stop but can get busy at times. There are a lot of different pubs here with live music.
The main tourist spot. Worth a stop but can get busy at times. There are a lot of different pubs here with live music.
528 locals recommend
Temple Bar
The main tourist spot. Worth a stop but can get busy at times. There are a lot of different pubs here with live music.
Grafton Street
Grafton StreetOne of the main shopping areas.
Food scene
Nice Italian place that is good for breakfast / brunch.
141 locals recommend
Il Valentino Bakery & Cafe
Nice Italian place that is good for breakfast / brunch.
Cloud Picker Cafe
42 Pearse StreetHands down the best coffee in the whole of Dublin.
Amazing bakery that also does sit in lunch. Either way be prepared to queue. Worth it tho!
16 locals recommend
Bread 41
41 Pearse StAmazing bakery that also does sit in lunch. Either way be prepared to queue. Worth it tho!
The best burger in dublin. They have a few different locations spread all over dublin.
80 locals recommend
Bunsen Temple Bar
22 Essex St EThe best burger in dublin. They have a few different locations spread all over dublin.
FX Buckley Steakhouse Pembroke Street
1A Pembroke Street LowerNice steakhouse with good food
Octopussy's Seafood Tapas
West PierWhen in howth have food here. Amazing!
La Crêperie Pierre Grise
Best crepes / pancakes in all of Dublin.
Dolce Sicily
20 Anne St SLovely Italian spot good for desserts or lunch!
The Vintage Kitchen
7 Poolbeg StAmazing little restaurant. Usually fully booked
Quirky yet amazing concept. Store / restaurant / lounge all in one. The food here is fine dining yet affordable. Have to reserve beforehand
7 locals recommend
Hen's Teeth
BlackpittsQuirky yet amazing concept. Store / restaurant / lounge all in one. The food here is fine dining yet affordable. Have to reserve beforehand
Las Tapas De Lola
12 Wexford StAmazing tapas in dublin, can get expensive though
Pichet
14-15 Trinity St10/10 food quality. Fine dining but not over the top expensive
Shopping
Very old department store with a lot of history. Often do sales, plenty of bargains to be struck and friendly staff.
61 locals recommend
Arnotts Department Store
12 Henry StVery old department store with a lot of history. Often do sales, plenty of bargains to be struck and friendly staff.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Restaurants
Try to find the website of restaurants / their online booking system as getting a table tends to get tricky in dublin post covid
Getting around
Getting around
Most everything in the city is walk-ing distance. If you were to go outside of the city you can use the DART. Closest station is pearse street.
Getting around
Dublin bikes (1 day - 3 day)
You can rent Dublin bikes right outside on limestreet (the other entrance of the apartment building). There are hundreds of stations scattered all over Dublin and you can purchase a 1 day ticket or 3 day ticket via https://www.dublinbikes.ie/en/home