Discover Dublin’s 200 best spots for a Couples' trip

Chapter One Restaurant

★ 4.8 · 1,176 reviews

Discover Chapter One, Dublin's elegant fine-dining address near Rotunda. Work through a refined multi-course menu of carefully plated dishes with attentive, friendly service.

Howth

Escape to Howth, a fishing village on a headland jutting into Dublin Bay. Walk the harbour front, then follow the clifftop trails for wide views over the water and across to Ireland's Eye.

Liath Restaurant

★ 4.8 · 222 reviews

Spend an intimate evening at a small Blackrock fine-dining restaurant. Reserve a table and settle in for a long tasting meal.

Vintage Cocktail Club

★ 4.5 · 2,263 reviews

Discover Vintage Cocktail Club, a candle-lit speakeasy hidden behind an easy-to-miss door in Dublin. Settle into the intimate room and work through a list of well-reviewed cocktails surrounded by vintage details.

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud

★ 4.6 · 711 reviews

Plan a special meal at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Dublin's formal French dining address in a townhouse setting. Work through carefully presented courses with polished service over a long, unhurried lunch or dinner.

Glovers Alley

★ 4.6 · 398 reviews

Treat yourself to a tasting menu in a refined Dublin dining room. Book ahead for lunch or dinner.

Peruke & Periwig

★ 4.4 · 1,711 reviews

Discover Peruke & Periwig, a Dublin cocktail bar with a peaceful, elegant mood. Browse a long menu of beautifully made cocktails and settle in for an unhurried evening.

Howth Cliff Walk

★ 4.9 · 1,467 reviews

Ride the DART to Howth and set off on the cliff walk along the peninsula's rugged edge. Follow the coastal path past sheer drops and wide sea views, choosing how far to go.

The Sidecar

★ 4.7 · 182 reviews

Discover The Sidecar, an elegant cocktail bar inside The Westbury hotel. Sip innovative house cocktails and sample the martini trolley in an intimate, classy setting.

Forest Avenue Restaurant

★ 4.7 · 364 reviews

Reserve a table at Forest Avenue, where a seasonal tasting menu takes centre stage. Work through carefully balanced courses and a few unexpected bites while the team looks after you.

Forge a Silver Ring Workshop

★ 4.9 · 2,061 reviews

Craft a keepsake of your Dublin trip at this silver ring workshop in the city centre. Cut, shape, texture and polish your own sterling silver ring, with an expert handling the soldering.

Stella Cocktail Club

★ 4.4 · 217 reviews

Discover Stella Cocktail Club, an Art Deco cocktail bar in Rathmines with a cosy, elegant mood. Sip creative, themed cocktails and settle in for a special evening out.

Pichet

★ 4.7 · 2,013 reviews

Treat yourself to Pichet, a fashionable Dublin bistro with a cosy, good-looking room. Linger over inventive French-Irish dishes with attentive service for a relaxed lunch or dinner.

The Gaiety Theatre

★ 4.6 · 5,871 reviews

Step inside the Gaiety Theatre, a Victorian showpiece in the heart of Dublin. Take your seat in the ornate auditorium for a musical, opera or Irish dance production, with the stage close enough to feel part of the show.

Pygmalion

★ 4.1 · 3,581 reviews

Discover Pygmalion, an elegant Dublin bar where cocktails and Mediterranean-style plates share the table. Settle in with a drink, order something to share, and let the evening run on to late.

Bastible

★ 4.6 · 692 reviews

Discover Bastible, a cosy Portobello restaurant known for polished modern Irish cooking. Work through a set menu with wine pairings in a warm, softly lit dining room.

9 Below

★ 4.5 · 422 reviews

Discover 9 Below, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Dublin with an atmospheric, carefully designed interior. Choose between a private room or the buzzing bar area and work through a well-regarded cocktail list served by knowledgeable staff.

Iveagh Gardens

★ 4.7 · 4,817 reviews

Find Iveagh Gardens, a quiet 19th-century garden tucked away behind Harcourt Street. Wander past fountains, admire the rose garden, and enjoy the calm of this overlooked city-centre retreat.

National Concert Hall

★ 4.7 · 5,450 reviews

Settle into the National Concert Hall, Dublin's home of classical music near St Stephen's Green. Take your seat in the elegant auditorium for an orchestral concert, opera or jazz evening, with the foyer bar for the interval.

Ha'penny Bridge

★ 4.5 · 15,187 reviews

Cross the Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin's famous cast-iron span over the Liffey. Stroll across, then follow the river along the quays for views back at the bridge.

Killiney Hill Park

★ 4.8 · 4,955 reviews

Climb Killiney Hill Park to the obelisk and its sweeping views over the Dublin coast. Follow the green trails, enjoy the panorama, and take the steep steps down toward the beach.

Forêt

★ 4.5 · 74 reviews

Discover Forêt, a hidden Dublin 4 favourite for refined modern French cooking. Settle into the cosy dining room and share dishes like the leek vinaigrette and curried egg with crab.

Variety Jones

★ 4.7 · 623 reviews

Book a table at Variety Jones, a Liberties restaurant serving a chef's menu in a relaxed, trendy dining room. Work through the courses at an unhurried pace while a calm kitchen and friendly staff set the tone.

Spitalfields

★ 4.7 · 629 reviews

Step into Spitalfields, the Merchants Quay pub where comfort food gets a careful makeover. Order the Iberico pork schnitzel or bone marrow starter, ideally from a seat at the bar beside the open kitchen.

allta

★ 4.4 · 323 reviews

Reserve a table at allta, a Grand Canal Dock restaurant serving seasonal tasting menus well into the evening. Work through the courses, with an optional wine pairing, in a trendy setting suited to couples.

The Little Pig Speakeasy, Dublin

★ 4.4 · 351 reviews

Discover The Little Pig Speakeasy, a Dublin cocktail bar you enter through a special payphone. Once inside, settle at a table and sample inventive seasonal cocktails in a moody, hidden room.

Saint Stephen's Green

Take a break from the city in Dublin's best-known Victorian park. Stroll among flowerbeds and shaded paths just steps from the shops.

Irish Music & Dance - The Irish House Party

★ 4.8 · 1,189 reviews

Join the Irish House Party in an elegant Ballsbridge townhouse for a close-up evening of tradition. Hear the musicians introduce their instruments, watch an Irish dancer perform, and sing along with the room.

Phoenix Park

★ 4.7 · 42,412 reviews

Spot wild deer and explore a vast green park at the edge of Dublin. Rent a bike to see more of it in a single afternoon.

Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience

★ 4.7 · 509 reviews

Discover Pearse Lyons Distillery, housed in a former church in Dublin's brewing quarter. Tour the atmospheric building and learn how its whiskey is made before settling into a guided tasting.