Best Spots in Dublin for The First-Class Explorers
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From the classic Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 2,247 reviews
See Ireland's most famous manuscript on the Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour. Enter Trinity College on a timed slot with a guide, then stroll the castle grounds and gardens.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 933 reviews
Settle into Etto, a bright, minimalist restaurant celebrated for seasonal European cooking. Share inventive plates like nduja mussels and fresh oysters, guided by a knowledgeable team.
★ 4.5 · 3,420 reviews
Order a quality steak at a popular Dublin steakhouse. Share a cut with someone and add sides for a proper meal out.
★ 4.4 · 5,904 reviews
Step into Brown Thomas, Dublin's grand luxury department store in the heart of the city. Wander through designer fashion, beauty halls and fragrance counters, then pause at the in-store restaurant between floors.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 398 reviews
Treat yourself to a tasting menu in a refined Dublin dining room. Book ahead for lunch or dinner.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 1,262 reviews
Settle into Rosa Madre, the Temple Bar Italian where candlelight sets the mood. Enjoy a starter, main and dessert at a comfortable table, served at a measured pace by attentive staff.
★ 4.5 · 2,745 reviews
Discover SOLE Seafood & Grill, a polished central Dublin dining room built around fresh fish. Share a seafood tower or order the tuna with beans, with cocktails and wine alongside.
★ 4.3 · 4,333 reviews
Discover Sophie's, a rooftop bar and terrace with sweeping views across Dublin. Order a cocktail or a meal and watch the city shift from daylight to evening lights.
★ 4.9 · 380 reviews
Discover Dublin through its plates on a guided food tour starting in Temple Bar. Walk the historic centre, sampling six local tastings and drinks while your guide shares stories about the city and its food culture.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 812 reviews
Discover Delahunt, a restored tavern where traditional Irish cooking gets a refined makeover. Sit at a candlelit table beside the long bar and enjoy carefully plated dishes with a glass from the wine list.
★ 4.4 · 378 reviews
Discover Amy Austin, the trendy car park restaurant where cocktails and a generous chef's menu share the spotlight. Order the chef's selection, share the warm waffle with cheese and Spanish ham, and settle in for an unhurried evening.
★ 4.7 · 1,519 reviews
Treat yourself to dinner at Mister S, a Dublin address praised for elegant, confident cooking. Share a côte de boeuf, start with prawns and enjoy a polished evening out.
★ 4.8 · 923 reviews
Discover Richmond, the Portobello dining room where every plate shows careful thought. Work through dishes like fried monkfish and scallop ceviche, with attentive service for couples and larger groups alike.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 331 reviews
Discover Borgo, the Phibsborough Italian regulars rank among Dublin's finest. Settle into the warm, buzzing dining room and enjoy generous, carefully made plates over a long lunch or dinner.
★ 4.6 · 156 reviews
Discover Coppinger, a Dublin hidden gem with a relaxed, welcoming feel. Choose between the lunchtime menu del dia or an evening of prawns and well-cooked steak, paired with a cocktail.
★ 4.7 · 1,207 reviews
Discover Dublin's two famous drinks names in one guided outing, combining the Guinness Storehouse with the Jameson experience. Skip the queues, compare whiskeys and raise a pint at the Gravity Bar.
★ 4.8 · 414 reviews
Cover Dublin's headline sights in one morning on the St Patrick's, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle tour. With a guide, enter the cathedral and the Book of Kells on reserved entries, then walk to the castle exterior.
★ 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.
Dublin · 🏛️ Landmark
Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour
3h
Dublin · 🍽️ Food
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Chapter One Restaurant
2h30
Etto
1h15
Hawksmoor Dublin
Dublin · 🛍️ Shopping
Brown Thomas Dublin
1h
Forest Avenue Restaurant
Glovers Alley
1h45
Pichet
2h
Rosa Madre
1h30
SOLE Seafood & Grill - Seafood Restaurant Dublin
Dublin · 🍸 Drinks
Sophie’s Rooftop Restaurant, Terrace & Bar
Authentic Local Food Tour with 6 Tastings and Drinks
3h30
Spitalfields
Bastible
Variety Jones
Delahunt
Amy Austin
Mister S
Richmond
allta
Liath Restaurant
Forêt
Borgo
Coppinger Restaurant
Skip-the-Line Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour
4h
St Patrick's, Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle Tour
Dublin · 🧭 Tours
Forge a Silver Ring Workshop
