Best spots in North City
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From the classic The Winding Stair and The Woollen Mills, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 2,715 reviews
Climb the stairs to The Winding Stair, an Irish restaurant above a bookshop with views over the Liffey. Linger over Dingle Bay crab or a pork tenderloin while the Ha'penny Bridge glows outside the window.
★ 4.2 · 2,543 reviews
Pull up a seat at The Woollen Mills, a converted riverside mill with a roof terrace by the Ha'penny Bridge. Order from the bakery, deli or restaurant menu and watch the bridge traffic from the patio.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 7,887 reviews
Start the day at Lemon Jelly Cafe, a bright north-side spot that opens before most. Grab an outdoor table and tuck into eggs and avocado on sourdough with a caramel mocha.
★ 4.3 · 12,003 reviews
Look up at the Spire, the slender 120-metre needle that dominates O'Connell Street. Take a few photos, meet friends beneath it and walk the avenue in either daylight or evening light.
★ 4.3 · 4,172 reviews
Head to Brother Hubbard on Capel Street for brunch in a large, leafy room full of soft light. Order the eggs menemen or The Full Hubbard and finish with something from the home baking.
★ 4.5 · 963 reviews
Settle into Terra Madre, the North City Italian where cosy lighting and warm service set the tone. Share burrata, twirl through handmade pasta and wipe your plate clean with bread.
★ 4.8 · 9,546 reviews
Spend a full day away from Dublin exploring Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains and Kilkenny. Walk the monastic valley, then wander the medieval streets of Kilkenny before the ride back.
★ 4.6 · 1,848 reviews
Discover Aobaba, the North City Vietnamese spot with a loyal local following. Slurp spicy beef pho, crunch through spring rolls and tuck into a pork banh mi or soft bao buns.
★ 4.7 · 2,044 reviews
Take an evening at the Abbey Theatre, Ireland's national theatre in Dublin's North City. Watch a new Irish or international play, and if time allows, join a guided tour behind the scenes to learn how the theatre grew from Yeats's vision.
★ 4.7 · 747 reviews
Order an Irish coffee at Vice Coffee Inc, a relaxed hangout inside Wigwam in North City. Watch it being prepared, taste one of the three variations, and add a brownie or toastie on the side.
★ 4.4 · 2,827 reviews
Discover The Oval Bar, a Victorian-era pub with an old-world feel on Dublin's north side. Settle in with a cold pint and a bowl of Irish stew.
★ 4.4 · 1,078 reviews
Step aboard The Tram Café, a converted tramcar beside the park in North City. Pair a fresh pastry or sandwich with a good coffee, then take your seat looking out over the greenery.
★ 4.5 · 1,066 reviews
Get your bearings in Dublin with the Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour and its live guides. Ride the loop past the city's landmarks and hop off wherever you want a closer look.
★ 4.3 · 4,006 reviews
Meet the legends of Irish folklore at the National Leprechaun Museum in Dublin's North City. A storyteller guides you through themed rooms, spinning tales of leprechauns, fairies and other mythical characters that keep kids and adults equally hooked.
★ 4.6 · 890 reviews
Pop into St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, a classical Catholic church in Dublin's north city. Admire the marble statues and ornate interior, and linger if a service with the choir is underway.
★ 4.7 · 568 reviews
Start your Dublin evening with a guided crawl through the city's traditional pubs. Sample craft beers, a half-pint of Guinness, Irish whiskey and gin while your guide shares local pub lore.
★ 4.6 · 1,038 reviews
Duck into Umi Falafel on Mary Street for a quick, inexpensive Middle Eastern meal. Share falafel, a plant-based shawarma pocket and moujadara at a friendly counter-style spot that suits families and solo travellers alike.
★ 3.3 · 76 reviews
Discover Index Dublin, a North City club that builds its nights around big-name DJs. Join a dance-focused crowd and stay on the floor until the late-night finish.
★ 4.7 · 394 reviews
Pair Dublin's most famous brewery visit with a sightseeing bus pass in one ticket. Explore the Guinness Storehouse at your own pace, enjoy a drink at the Gravity Bar, then hop on the bus to see more.
★ 4.7 · 6,401 reviews
Rise early for a coast-to-coast day out from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher. Walk the clifftop paths, then continue to Galway for a guided walking tour and free time.
★ 4.5 · 3,035 reviews
Choose your guide's language for the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Tour, a full day across Ireland. Wander Galway at your own pace, cross the Burren, and take in the cliffs from the visitor centre paths.
★ 4.7 · 901 reviews
Spend a day exploring Northern Ireland's north coast and capital on this tour from Dublin. Walk the Giant's Causeway, enter Dunluce Castle, then join a guided walk through Belfast.
★ 4.5 · 3,109 reviews
Cross the country on the Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin. Drive through the Burren, pause along Galway Bay, and walk the clifftop paths with admission included.
★ 4.6 · 896 reviews
Climb aboard the Dublin Ghostbus for a late-night ride through the city's darker side. A live narrator guides you past a hidden graveyard and St Audoen's steps with tales of grave robbers and Dracula's creator.
★ 4.5 · 3,468 reviews
See Dublin's main sights from the top of a green hop-on hop-off bus. Ride with live commentary and hop off wherever something catches your eye, using your 24-hour ticket.
★ 4.2 · 2,953 reviews
Trade the city for the Wicklow hills on this half-day coach trip to Glendalough. Walk among the early Christian ruins of the valley while your guide shares stories of the landscape and its history.
★ 4.5 · 2,914 reviews
Escape the city for a half-day by the sea in Howth. Follow your guide on a short cliff-area walk, then wander the fishing village and sample fresh seafood before heading back to Dublin.
★ 4.2 · 455 reviews
See Dublin lit up after dark on the Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour. Ride the open-top deck past Temple Bar, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral while your live guide fills in the stories.
Dublin · 🍽️ Food
The Winding Stair
1h15
The Woollen Mills
Dublin · 🏛️ Landmark
Ha'penny Bridge
15 min
Dublin · 🥐 Breakfast
Lemon Jelly Cafe
1h
The Spire
Brother Hubbard (North)
Terra Madre
Dublin · 🧭 Tours
Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour
10h
Aobaba
Dublin · 🎭 Entertainment
Abbey Theatre
2h30
Dublin · ☕ Coffeebreak
Vice Coffee Inc
25 min
Dublin · 🍸 Drinks
The Oval Bar
1h30
The Tram Café
Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guides
3h
Dublin · 🎨 Museum
National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland
St. Mary's Cathedral
Traditional Pub Walking Tour
Umi Falafel - Mary St. - Dublin 1
30 min
Dublin · 🌙 Nightlife
Index Dublin
Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
4h
Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge & Galway City
Cliffs of Moher and Galway Tour
Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle & Belfast
Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin
Dublin Ghostbus Tour - Gravediggers & Body Snatching
The Original Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
5h
Half-Day Guided Coastal Tour to Howth Village
4h30
Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide
