Havilland & James
Things To Do in Ireland
Guinness Storehouse
No trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the Guiness storehouse! Learn about how Guiness is made and taste a drink in their rooftop bar (non-alcoholic versions available).
Grafton Street
The main shopping district in Dublin, known for buskers and street performers.
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland's leading university offering tours of the college, and the opportunity to view the Book of Kells - an elaborately illustrated Celtic Gospel Book. The Long Room in the library is notable for its use in Harry Potter movies.
Temple Bar
Temple Bar is both a literal bar, and the name of this area that contains lots of classic Irish pubs. Be warned - this area is tourist central and not very popular with the locals! Certain pubs like the Old Storehouse have Trad Irish Music & Irish Dancing.
St Stephen's Green
St Stephen's Green is a garden square and public park located in the city centre of Dublin.
Christ Church Cathedral
Gorgeous Cathedral founded in the early 11th century.
Dublin Bars & Restaurants
Below are some recommended restaurants and bars that James and Havilland enjoy while they're in Dublin! Restaurants: - Amy Austin - Hang Dai - Las Tapas De Lola - Featherblade - Nannetti's - Mister S - Delahunt - Drury Buildings - MANI (pizza) - Chimac - Bunsen - FX Buckley - Gallagher's Boxty House - Bewley's - Avoca Suffolk Street Bars: - Peruke & Periwig - Stag's Head - The Bar with No Name - Vintage Cocktail Club - Hairy Lemon - The Long Hall - O'Donoghues Bar (Live Music) - The Old Storehouse (Live Music) - Merchant's Arch - Kehoes Pub - Idlewild - The Palace Bar
Galway & Cliffs of Moher
For American guests who want to explore more of Ireland, there is a 2.5 hour train from Dublin to Galway! Renting a car is also an option, but keep in mind that traffic drives on the opposite side of the road from the US in Ireland. Galway city is a lovely town to visit, and we also recommend going to the Cliffs of Moher. Day trips from Galway and Dublin can be booked through tour companies, or you can drive yourself if you choose to rent a car.
Blarney Castle & Gardens
For those wanting to venture outside Dublin, Blarney Castle is a castle near Cork, about 3 hours away from Dublin via car. The Irish Rail also offers a direct train from Dublin to Cork. The castle is famous for the Blarney Stone which is fabled to give you the gift of gab if you kiss it!
Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry is a scenic drive in West Ireland that's named one of the most beautiful areas in Ireland. The drive boasts dramatic landscape views, medieval castles, and mysterious ancient ring forts. It starts and ends in Killarney, and requires either a car, or joining a tour group.