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Food Scene
great lunchtime and early bird deals - good italian food served without fuss :) Monday - Friday - for example ten euro starter and main course deal from noon to four pm :)
Fat Cat Cafe Parnell Street
Parnell Streetgreat lunchtime and early bird deals - good italian food served without fuss :) Monday - Friday - for example ten euro starter and main course deal from noon to four pm :)
great cakes and savoury items too - the Queen of Tarts on Cow's Lane is bigger than it's sister premises around the corner and is over two floors with a small outdoor seating area :)
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Queen of Tarts
Cow's Lanegreat cakes and savoury items too - the Queen of Tarts on Cow's Lane is bigger than it's sister premises around the corner and is over two floors with a small outdoor seating area :)
Great breakfast and all day cafe with a modern take on food - very healthy and popular - lovely place to start your day :)
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Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StGreat breakfast and all day cafe with a modern take on food - very healthy and popular - lovely place to start your day :)
Great Irish traditional breakfast plus all day restaurant / cafe including fish and chips
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Kingfisher
166-168 Parnell StGreat Irish traditional breakfast plus all day restaurant / cafe including fish and chips
great food, yummy cakes in this lovely cafe / restaurant - if you are looking for an informal place to get some tasty food then KC Peaches is the spot - check out their various city centre locations :)
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Sophie's Restaurant, Bar & Terrace
33 Harcourt Streetgreat food, yummy cakes in this lovely cafe / restaurant - if you are looking for an informal place to get some tasty food then KC Peaches is the spot - check out their various city centre locations :)
Drinks & Nightlife
great place for sports events, good food and beers - great deals on platters and on pitchers :)
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Woolshed Baa & Grill
198-200 Parnell Stgreat place for sports events, good food and beers - great deals on platters and on pitchers :)
Murray's Bar have a great reputation for good food and a really good FREE cabaret of great Irish traditional music and ballads is the only place to see Irish dancing in Dublin for FREE - I advise you to go there around 19.30 and get a nice table and start your meal with the entertainment starting at 20.30
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Murray’s Pub
33-34 O'Connell Street UpperMurray's Bar have a great reputation for good food and a really good FREE cabaret of great Irish traditional music and ballads is the only place to see Irish dancing in Dublin for FREE - I advise you to go there around 19.30 and get a nice table and start your meal with the entertainment starting at 20.30
The Living Room is a music and sports bar which is a sister pub of Murrays and is a cool place with a great beer garden - check it out :)
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The Big Romance
98 Parnell StThe Living Room is a music and sports bar which is a sister pub of Murrays and is a cool place with a great beer garden - check it out :)
Great bar which is the best place for wonderful free traditional irish music, seven nights a week from around seven pm offering a lively bar experience - get there early to have a high stool at the end of the bus looking onto the musicians :)
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The Cobblestone
77 King St NGreat bar which is the best place for wonderful free traditional irish music, seven nights a week from around seven pm offering a lively bar experience - get there early to have a high stool at the end of the bus looking onto the musicians :)
Great local bar with nightly traditional music - offering all the wonderful music of the Cobblestone without all the crowds - check out the snug too where they often play their music - you will be made very welcome wherever they are playing the music on the night you visit :)
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Hughes Pub
19 Chancery StGreat local bar with nightly traditional music - offering all the wonderful music of the Cobblestone without all the crowds - check out the snug too where they often play their music - you will be made very welcome wherever they are playing the music on the night you visit :)
Temple Bar is a bustling tourist area by day full of nice restaurants and cafes, quirky shops and bar and by night Dublin's principal bar and club district especially for visitors to Dublin ... check out the Temple Bar Food Market on a Saturday too as well as the National Photographic Museum - both located in Meeting House Square.
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Temple Bar
Temple Bar is a bustling tourist area by day full of nice restaurants and cafes, quirky shops and bar and by night Dublin's principal bar and club district especially for visitors to Dublin ... check out the Temple Bar Food Market on a Saturday too as well as the National Photographic Museum - both located in Meeting House Square.
Great local pub with I think one of the best pints of Guinness in Dublin - nice beer garden too .... they make a mean toasted ham and cheese sambo! Also one of the few early houses - so you can have a Guinness breakfast to finish your night or start your day from seven am most days :)
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Delaney's
83 King Street NorthGreat local pub with I think one of the best pints of Guinness in Dublin - nice beer garden too .... they make a mean toasted ham and cheese sambo! Also one of the few early houses - so you can have a Guinness breakfast to finish your night or start your day from seven am most days :)
Parks & Nature
Phoenix Park is Europe's largest urban park and is a great place to cycle or walk through - look out for the deer which roam the park and once you don't get too near are very photogenic :)
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Parque Phoenix
Phoenix Park is Europe's largest urban park and is a great place to cycle or walk through - look out for the deer which roam the park and once you don't get too near are very photogenic :)
Howth is a wonderful small village on a peninsula just north of Dublin with really cool cliff walks, walks on the piers, local fish restaurants and a farmer's market starting from Thursday but best on Saturday and Sunday - take the DART train from Connolly or Tara St station for a thirty minute seven euro (return) train ride along the coast offering great views - the DART train goes every 15-20 minutes :)
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Howth
Howth is a wonderful small village on a peninsula just north of Dublin with really cool cliff walks, walks on the piers, local fish restaurants and a farmer's market starting from Thursday but best on Saturday and Sunday - take the DART train from Connolly or Tara St station for a thirty minute seven euro (return) train ride along the coast offering great views - the DART train goes every 15-20 minutes :)
St Stephen's Green is a wonderful formal park right in the heart of the city centre .... nice walks and beautiful flowers, shrubbery and trees makes this park a very special place ... Donated by Lord Ardilaun of the Guinness family, it has a special place in the hearts of Dubliners and visitors alike :)
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Parque St. Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenSt Stephen's Green is a wonderful formal park right in the heart of the city centre .... nice walks and beautiful flowers, shrubbery and trees makes this park a very special place ... Donated by Lord Ardilaun of the Guinness family, it has a special place in the hearts of Dubliners and visitors alike :)
really cool cliff walk from Bray to Greystones or vice versa ;) Catch the DART train from Connolly or Tara St (buy a return ticket) and travel to Bray then walk along the seafront and at the end continue along the cliff walk to the lovely village of Greystones full of nice cafes and restaurants - catch the DART train back to the centre after a great day had by all :)
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Bray-Greystones Cliff walk
Bray-Greystones Cliff walkreally cool cliff walk from Bray to Greystones or vice versa ;) Catch the DART train from Connolly or Tara St (buy a return ticket) and travel to Bray then walk along the seafront and at the end continue along the cliff walk to the lovely village of Greystones full of nice cafes and restaurants - catch the DART train back to the centre after a great day had by all :)
Entertainment & Activities
A cool experience for the younger visitor offering a great experience of leprechauns and Irish folklore generally - they also have an adult too too :)
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National Leprechaun Museum
3 Jervis StA cool experience for the younger visitor offering a great experience of leprechauns and Irish folklore generally - they also have an adult too too :)
has 17 screens and you can bring in your own cold food and drinks once you are discrete - has all the big blockbusters plus other more independent movies also :)
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Cineworld Cinema
Parnell Streethas 17 screens and you can bring in your own cold food and drinks once you are discrete - has all the big blockbusters plus other more independent movies also :)
Sightseeing
Enjoy walking around the grounds of Dublin Castle for FREE - take some great pics and while you're there check out the Chester Beatty Library at the back of it's grounds - the castle was built in 1204 and now is the main venue for ceremonial and state receptions for the Irish government and President :)
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Castillo de Dublín
Dame StreetEnjoy walking around the grounds of Dublin Castle for FREE - take some great pics and while you're there check out the Chester Beatty Library at the back of it's grounds - the castle was built in 1204 and now is the main venue for ceremonial and state receptions for the Irish government and President :)
The Chester Beatty Library is one of my favourite places - really interesting and eclectic collection of art and artefacts particularly from the East going back to the sixth century ... lovely garden behind the high hedge and wall and very photogenic spot for taking pics with a third floor balcony and a some brightly painted houses all around :) Won European Museum 2013
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Chester Beatty
The Chester Beatty Library is one of my favourite places - really interesting and eclectic collection of art and artefacts particularly from the East going back to the sixth century ... lovely garden behind the high hedge and wall and very photogenic spot for taking pics with a third floor balcony and a some brightly painted houses all around :) Won European Museum 2013
Enjoy a stroll through the university grounds of Trinity College - right in the heart of the city - enjoy a cool beer from the Pavillion Bar "The Pav" overlooking the playing pitches after checking out the Book of Kells in the Long Room Library - or just enjoy the nice stroll - you choose :)
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Trinity College Library
College GreenEnjoy a stroll through the university grounds of Trinity College - right in the heart of the city - enjoy a cool beer from the Pavillion Bar "The Pav" overlooking the playing pitches after checking out the Book of Kells in the Long Room Library - or just enjoy the nice stroll - you choose :)
Arts & Culture
Kilmainham Gaol was open for 128 years - closing in 1924 - and housed nearly everybody linked with the five uprisings conducted during its lifetime. Recently extended to include Kilmainham Courthouse and accessible by Dublin Bikes, hop-on-hop-off buses and the 79a bus from the centre, Kilmainham Gaol is a very cool way to learn about and experience recent Irish history - please book it ahead of time as often the tours are booked out :)
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Museo de la cárcel de Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore RoadKilmainham Gaol was open for 128 years - closing in 1924 - and housed nearly everybody linked with the five uprisings conducted during its lifetime. Recently extended to include Kilmainham Courthouse and accessible by Dublin Bikes, hop-on-hop-off buses and the 79a bus from the centre, Kilmainham Gaol is a very cool way to learn about and experience recent Irish history - please book it ahead of time as often the tours are booked out :)
For an interesting peek into Ireland's ancient history - this museum is a most :) Check out the Bog Bodies - perfectly preserved bodies found in Irish bogs going back thousands of years .... FREE
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Museo Nacional de Irlanda - Arqueología
35A Kildare StFor an interesting peek into Ireland's ancient history - this museum is a most :) Check out the Bog Bodies - perfectly preserved bodies found in Irish bogs going back thousands of years .... FREE
houses an extensive art collection in a building that recently re-opened after a 27 million euro refurbishment programme makes it a lovely environment to enjoy the beautiful art works that adorn its walls .... mostly FREE
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National Gallery of Ireland Shop
Clare Lanehouses an extensive art collection in a building that recently re-opened after a 27 million euro refurbishment programme makes it a lovely environment to enjoy the beautiful art works that adorn its walls .... mostly FREE
Housing the more recent history of Ireland in the Michael Collins Barracks - which when built in 1704 was the largest army barracks in Europe - it has special exhibitions for the 1916 rising and a major permanent exhibition called Soldiers and Chiefs - which looked at Irish involvement in wars and battles in Ireland and throughout the world .... FREE
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Museo Nacional de Irlanda - Artes Decorativas e Historia
Benburb StreetHousing the more recent history of Ireland in the Michael Collins Barracks - which when built in 1704 was the largest army barracks in Europe - it has special exhibitions for the 1916 rising and a major permanent exhibition called Soldiers and Chiefs - which looked at Irish involvement in wars and battles in Ireland and throughout the world .... FREE
Housed in the former Royal Hospital, Kilmainham and surrounded by lovely 17th century gardens and parkland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art is a great place to visit - even if only as a route through for Kilmainham Gaol .... FREE
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Museo Irlandés de Arte Moderno (IMMA)
Military RoadHoused in the former Royal Hospital, Kilmainham and surrounded by lovely 17th century gardens and parkland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art is a great place to visit - even if only as a route through for Kilmainham Gaol .... FREE
Visit the iconic home of Guinness - enjoy a very interesting insight into the interlocking history of Dublin and Guinness - plus the stunning views from the seventh floor Gravity Bar!
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Fábrica de cerveza Guinness
Visit the iconic home of Guinness - enjoy a very interesting insight into the interlocking history of Dublin and Guinness - plus the stunning views from the seventh floor Gravity Bar!
Really interesting and immersive permanent historical exhibition detailing the 1916 Rising within the GPO building where its headquarters were ... anyone with an interest in history should visit this very cool presentation of recent Irish history!
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Centro de Visitantes de la Historia de los Testigos de GPO
O'Connell Street LowerReally interesting and immersive permanent historical exhibition detailing the 1916 Rising within the GPO building where its headquarters were ... anyone with an interest in history should visit this very cool presentation of recent Irish history!
Shopping
Iconic shopping arcade that was actually Europe's first purpose built shopping centre - hosting an eclectic range of shops, stalls and restaurants and cafes selling nearly everything just a little different - check this shopping, cultural and architectural gem out as you stroll from Temple Bar to Grafton St /St Stephen's Green area, pick up some presents / bargains ... and enjoy the experience :)
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George's Street Arcade
George's Street ArcadeIconic shopping arcade that was actually Europe's first purpose built shopping centre - hosting an eclectic range of shops, stalls and restaurants and cafes selling nearly everything just a little different - check this shopping, cultural and architectural gem out as you stroll from Temple Bar to Grafton St /St Stephen's Green area, pick up some presents / bargains ... and enjoy the experience :)
A great selection of shopping at your doorstep :)
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Ilac Shopping Centre Car Park
Parnell StreetA great selection of shopping at your doorstep :)
A great selection of shops at your doorstep :)
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Jervis Street Shopping Centre
Jervis StreetA great selection of shops at your doorstep :)
one of the two pedestrianised shopping streets of Dublin - you will find everything here :)
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1 Henry St
1 Henry Streetone of the two pedestrianised shopping streets of Dublin - you will find everything here :)
one of the two pedestrianised shopping streets in Dublin going from Trinity College to St Stephen's Green :) Great street entertainment too!!
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Grafton Street
Grafton Streetone of the two pedestrianised shopping streets in Dublin going from Trinity College to St Stephen's Green :) Great street entertainment too!!
one of the two great German discount stores - opens from nine am until nine or ten pm - has everything you need :)
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ALDI
7 Parnell Stone of the two great German discount stores - opens from nine am until nine or ten pm - has everything you need :)
one of the two great German discount stores - opens from nine am until nine or ten pm - has everything you need :)
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Lidl
Moore Streetone of the two great German discount stores - opens from nine am until nine or ten pm - has everything you need :)
good supermarket with wide range of product choices - opens from 8 am until 11 pm most days :)
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Tesco Metro
good supermarket with wide range of product choices - opens from 8 am until 11 pm most days :)
located in the Ilac Mall - Dunnes sells everything including a very comprehensive supermarket at basement level :)
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Dunnes Stores
19-20 South Great George's Streetlocated in the Ilac Mall - Dunnes sells everything including a very comprehensive supermarket at basement level :)
a slightly more upmarket version of Dunnes Stores - check out the foodhall - really tasty food :)
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Marks & Spencer Mary St Dublin
135 High Streeta slightly more upmarket version of Dunnes Stores - check out the foodhall - really tasty food :)
an iconic Dublin department store - in the heart of Dublin's Henry St :)
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Arnotts Department Store
12 Henry Stan iconic Dublin department store - in the heart of Dublin's Henry St :)
daily market for vegetables and fish - iconic Dublin scene :)
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Moore Street Market
daily market for vegetables and fish - iconic Dublin scene :)