Best Spots in Dublin for The Unhurried Travellers
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From the classic The Brazen Head and Christ Church Cathedral, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 22,011 reviews
Discover The Brazen Head, a lantern-lit Usher's Quay pub with a claim to being Ireland's oldest. Order the beef stew and a pint while live music rolls through the evening.
★ 4.5 · 12,226 reviews
Explore Christ Church Cathedral, a medieval landmark rising above Dublin's Wood Quay. Admire the stained glass and nave, then descend to the crypt to see the mummified rat and cat.
★ 4.5 · 29,113 reviews
Explore St Patrick's Cathedral, Ireland's national cathedral and a fixture of medieval Dublin. Walk the nave beneath tall ceilings, admire the stained glass and read the historic memorials.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.2 · 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 · 7,168 reviews
Step into The Stags Head, a Victorian pub where chandeliers, granite and towering mirrors set the scene. Settle in for a pint of Guinness and a plate of fish and chips or beef and Guinness stew.
★ 4.7 · 7,821 reviews
Discover the Jameson experience on Bow Street, a guided introduction to Irish whiskey in Smithfield. Compare whiskeys side by side in a tasting, then finish with a signature Jameson cocktail.
★ 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 · 43,136 reviews
Discover The Temple Bar Pub, the district's best-known address for an Irish night out. Grab a craft beer, join in with the live traditional songs, and head to the garden if you need some air.
★ 4.7 · 6,477 reviews
Discover Darkey Kelly's, a spirited Temple Bar pub with a traditional interior and live Irish music. Grab a table near the stage, order hearty pub food and a pint, and soak up the atmosphere.
★ 4.6 · 6,608 reviews
Discover O'Donoghues, one of Dublin's best-known traditional music pubs. Grab a stool, order a pint or a bowl of stew and listen to a live session fill the room.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.4 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 4,910 reviews
Rest in a well-kept park in the shadow of St Patrick's Cathedral. A quick, free stop between the old town's main sights.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 4,403 reviews
Discover John Kavanagh The Gravediggers, a 1833 Glasnevin pub with a weathered wooden bar. Pull up a seat for a pint of Guinness and a plate of home-cooked coddle among locals.
★ 4.8 · 4,466 reviews
Browse Hodges Figgis, Dublin's much-loved four-storey bookshop in the city centre. Climb through the floors, seek out the Irish Room for books on the country's history and writing, and pick up a read to remember the trip.
★ 4.6 · 398 reviews
Treat yourself to a tasting menu in a refined Dublin dining room. Book ahead for lunch or dinner.
★ 4.6 · 3,848 reviews
Discover Grogan's, a much-loved Dublin pub where local art covers every wall. Order a pint and a classic cheese and ham toastie, and watch the busy room run smoothly around you.
★ 4.5 · 3,652 reviews
Step into Toners, a traditional Dublin pub where a dark wooden bar and a snug set the tone. Order a pint of Guinness up front, then carry it out to the lively beer yard.
★ 4.6 · 4,476 reviews
Discover The Long Hall, a Dublin pub dressed in ornate mirrors and polished dark wood. Order a pint or an Irish coffee and settle into one of its traditional snugs.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 13,140 reviews
Discover Johnnie Fox's Pub, a farm-tool-decked hideaway in the hills above Dublin at Glencullen. Settle in for hearty food, a pint and a lively session of live Irish music.
★ 4.6 · 4,599 reviews
Discover The Palace Bar, a Victorian pub in Temple Bar topped with a stained glass skylight. Order a well-poured Guinness or an Irish whiskey and enjoy the traditional atmosphere.
★ 4.5 · 1,087 reviews
Grab a coffee and a toastie at a well-loved Clontarf café. Walk along the seafront afterwards and enjoy the sea air.
Dublin · 🍸 Drinks
The Brazen Head
1h30
Dublin · 🏛️ Landmark
Christ Church Cathedral
45 min
St Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin · 🍽️ Food
The Winding Stair
1h15
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
3h
The Woollen Mills
The Stags Head
Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
Ha'penny Bridge
15 min
The Temple Bar Pub
Darkey Kelly's
O'Donoghues Bar
Hawksmoor Dublin
Etto
Chapter One Restaurant
2h30
Dublin · 🛍️ Shopping
Brown Thomas Dublin
1h
Dublin · 🌳 Nature
St. Patrick’s Park
20 min
Dublin · 🥐 Breakfast
Lemon Jelly Cafe
The Spire
Forest Avenue Restaurant
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
Hodges Figgis
30 min
Glovers Alley
1h45
Grogan's
Toners
The Long Hall
Brother Hubbard (North)
Johnnie Fox's Pub
2h
The Palace Bar
Dublin · ☕ Coffeebreak
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