Best Things to Do in Dublin in Winter
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From the classic Books Upstairs and Brown Thomas Dublin, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 1,173 reviews
Climb to the tearoom at Books Upstairs, an independent Dublin bookshop with a peaceful, cosy atmosphere. Browse the shelves, then relax over a flat white and a slice of carrot cake.
★ 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 · 892 reviews
Pull up a seat at The Legal Eagle, the Inns Quay gastropub with a loyal local following. Tuck into a hearty roast dinner without a booking, served by staff who make busy rooms feel easy.
★ 4.4 · 2,036 reviews
Start your day at 3fe Grand Canal Street, a contemporary coffee spot in Grand Canal Dock. Sip a carefully brewed coffee and order a brunch plate, soup or slice of cake from the counter.
★ 4.5 · 900 reviews
Slip into The Cake Cafe, a tucked-away spot with mismatched tablecloths and a sunny courtyard in Saint Kevin's. Order a slice of cake or a warm scone with tea or coffee, and linger over a relaxed afternoon break.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 801 reviews
Settle into Bestseller, a library-style cafe and wine bar in central Dublin. Grab a coffee, pastry or sandwich from the counter, or stay on for a mocktail or glass of wine as the day winds down.
★ 4.3 · 411 reviews
Duck into Bear Market Coffee on South Great George's Street for a quick, well-made coffee in the city centre. Choose your espresso roast, then add a gluten-free cake or snack from the shelves.
★ 4.6 · 528 reviews
Step inside Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, a Georgian mansion converted into a calm shopping retreat in central Dublin. Climb the staircase past floral displays, browse small design boutiques, and enjoy the elegant interior at your own pace.
★ 4.7 · 1,760 reviews
Discover Bowe's Lounge Bar, a Dublin pub where the traditional interior has stayed gloriously unchanged. Settle in with a carefully poured Guinness and enjoy a warm, unhurried atmosphere and chatty bar staff.
★ 4.5 · 1,093 reviews
Drink a carefully made specialty coffee in Smithfield. Pause at one of Dublin's best-loved coffee spots before you carry on exploring.
★ 4.6 · 2,080 reviews
Head to The Fumbally in the Liberties, a community café with a loyal local following. Order a locally roasted coffee with a health-minded brunch dish, then browse the grocery section on your way out.
★ 4.3 · 1,257 reviews
Take a coffee and cake break at a stylish two-floor café in Dublin. Pick a table upstairs for some quiet.
★ 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 · 271 reviews
Pick up a fresh bake at a neighbourhood favourite in Phibsborough. Sit down with a coffee and watch local life.
★ 4.3 · 2,518 reviews
Browse Kilkenny Design, a stylish showcase of contemporary Irish craft opposite Trinity College. Look through knitwear, jewellery and gifts made by Irish designers, and find a souvenir with more character than the usual trinkets.
★ 4.6 · 3,071 reviews
Discover Doheny & Nesbitt, a classic Dublin pub with old snugs and a classic, welcoming feel. Order from the Irish menu, try a cocktail or a pint, and explore the generous upstairs seating.
★ 4.4 · 1,612 reviews
Discover McDaids, the stained-glass Dublin pub once favoured by Brendan Behan. Sink into the dark wood interior and enjoy a carefully poured pint beneath its high ceilings.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 4,610 reviews
Discover Kehoe's, a Dublin pub still dressed in mahogany doors and wooden snugs. Order a pint at the bar and soak up the lively after-work atmosphere among locals.
★ 4.5 · 1,672 reviews
Have a hearty dinner at a Dublin gastropub with something for everyone. Choose from vegan and meat dishes with craft drinks.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 779 reviews
Grab a quick, reliable coffee at Coffeeangel, a Dublin local chain built around ethical, locally roasted beans. Order your favourite brew, customise it with the baristas, and take a bag of beans away.
★ 4.6 · 319 reviews
Stop by Cocobrew, a cosy independent coffee spot with a roastery focus. Order a flat white or hot chocolate and chat with the baristas about the coffee.
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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.
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Pause at TEN10 Acai & Coffee in Santry for a lighter kind of café stop. Order an açaí bowl with fresh toppings and an iced chai or caramel latte, then enjoy a quick bite in about 25 minutes.
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Begin your day at a cosy coffee shop by Tara Street. Order a quality coffee and head off to explore.
★ 4.6 · 807 reviews
Join the locals at Cloud Cafe in North Strand, close to the Royal Canal. Order brunch such as Turkish eggs or pancakes alongside a coffee made with Cloud Picker beans.
★ 4.7 · 377 reviews
Drop into Brindle Coffee & Wine, a friendly local hangout in Portobello. Order a flat white with a wrap or granola yogurt pot, then take it to the quiet back room.
Dublin · ☕ Coffeebreak
Books Upstairs
25 min
Dublin · 🛍️ Shopping
Brown Thomas Dublin
1h
Dublin · 🍽️ Food
The Legal Eagle
1h15
3fe Grand Canal Street
The Cake Cafe
45 min
Hodges Figgis
30 min
Bestseller
Bear Market Coffee - South Great George's Street
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
Dublin · 🍸 Drinks
Bowe's Lounge Bar
1h30
Proper Order Coffee Co.
The Fumbally
Kaph
The Tram Café
Elliot's
Kilkenny Design
Doheny & Nesbitt
McDaids
The Long Hall
Kehoes Pub
L. Mulligan Grocer
The Brazen Head
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
Coffeeangel
Cocobrew
Vice Coffee Inc
TEN10 Acai & Coffee Santry
Shoe Lane Coffee (Tara Street)
20 min
Cloud Cafe
Brindle Coffee & Wine
