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June 18, 2022
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Pubs, Restaurants, and things to do!

Here are some of our favorite pubs, restaurants, and things to do in Dublin. If you're curious about traditional Irish music while you're in Dublin, I'd recommend starting with an article Jack wrote for Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/traditional-irish-music-dublin

Chimac

76 Aungier Street, D D02 XR70, Ireland
+353 1 405 4960

Our friends Garret and Sofie own this lively Korean Fried Chicken restaurant.

Sprezzatura Camden Market

Saint Kevin's, D D08 FYK8, Ireland

Modern authentic Italian, great wines on tap

Grove Road

Grove Road, Dublin, D, Ireland

We used to live down the street from this great little coffee shop and breakfast place. I recommend the almond croissant.

Dublin Pizza Company Aungier St

32 Aungier Street, Dublin, D D02 H248, Ireland
, +353 1 561 1714

Takeaway/delivery only, v fast and v good pizza

Chapter One Restaurant

18-19 Parnell Square North, Rotunda, D D01 T3V8, Ireland
, +353 1 873 2266

Fine dining, set menus, fancy

The Port House

64 William Street South, Dublin, D D02 XW99, Ireland

(Spanish) Tapas, excellent wine and port menu, casual but nice. One of our favorites.

Manifesto

208 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, D D06 K466, Ireland
, +353 1 496 8096

Modern authentic Italian; pizza specialists

Bowes Lounge Bar

31 Fleet Street, D D02 DF77, Ireland
+353 1 671 4038

Quiet, cozy, good whiskey selection

The Long Hall

51 South Great George's Street, D D02 DV74, Ireland
+353 1 475 1590

Old school victorian, friendly

The Cobblestone

77 King Street North, Dublin, D D07 TP22, Ireland
, +353 1 872 1799

Great place for a traditional Irish music session!

Pipers Corner

105-106 Marlborough St, Dublin, D01 FD28, Ireland

Serious traditional music pub

O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse

36-37 Pearse Street, D D02 VX62, Ireland
+353 1 671 4074

Swan Bar

58 York Street, Dublin, D D02 RW67, Ireland
, +353 1 475 2722

J. O'Connell

29 Richmond Street South, Saint Kevin's, D D02 WV30, Ireland
, +353 1 475 3704

The Palace Bar

21 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, D D02 H950, Ireland
, +353 1 671 7388

Blackbird

82-84 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, D D06 Y5Y8, Ireland
, +353 1 559 1940

Slattery's D4

62 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D D04 T295, Ireland
, +353 1 668 5481

The Bath Pub

26 Bath Avenue, D D04 X7P8, Ireland
+353 89 241 5804

Ryan's Beggars Bush

115 Haddington Road, Dublin, D D04 H328, Ireland
, +353 1 668 2650

Guinness Storehouse

Saint Catherine's, D D08 VF8H, Ireland
, +353 1 408 4800

Jack has been here about 37 times during his previous life as a tour guide. Still, there's a great view of the city from the Gravity Bar where you can get a wonderful pint of Guinness!

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

13-17 Newmarket, The Liberties, D D08 KD91, Ireland
, +353 1 531 0888

We'd recommend this distillery instead of the Jameson distillery. It's a better tour and overall experience!

Kilmainham Gaol

Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, D D08 RK28, Ireland
, +353 1 453 5984

Fascinating tour!

National Gallery of Ireland

Merrion Square West, D D02 K303, Ireland
+353 1 661 5133

It's a free art museum! They often have some great limited time exhibitions, but their main collection is also wonderful. The building is so gorgeous that it's worth seeing on its own!

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Kildare Street, D, Ireland
+353 1 677 7444

Featuring a bog body that looks like Andrew Lloyd Webber!

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History

Benburb Street, Dublin, D D07 XKV4, Ireland
, +353 1 677 7444

For you history buffs...

Phoenix park

Phoenix park, Saint James' (part of Phoenix Park), D, Ireland

It's a massive park where you'll find the President's residence and deer roaming.

St Patrick's Cathedral

Saint Patrick's Close, D A96 P599, Ireland
+353 1 453 9472

Christ Church Cathedral

Christchurch Place, Wood Quay, D, Ireland
, +353 1 677 8099

Nearby is the Dublinia, a child-friendly museum about the Vikings in Ireland.

Trinity College Dublin

College Green, D, Ireland
+353 1 896 1000

Jack's and my alma mater! A gorgeous campus and the Long Room of the library is a must see.

MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland

86 Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin, D D02 XY43, Ireland
, +353 1 716 5900

The Pig's Ear

4 Nassau Street, Dublin, D D02 YX74, Ireland
, +353 1 670 3865

If you're in the market for upscale dining, this place is incredible. Jack and I ate here the day we got engaged.

Toners

139 Baggot Street Lower, D, Ireland
+353 1 676 3090

Great beer garden and definitely spot that's crammed on summer evenings.

O'Donoghues Bar

15 Merrion Row, Dublin, D, Ireland
, +353 1 660 7194

Classic pub, great for live music.

Etto

18 Merrion Row, Dublin, D D02 A316, Ireland
, +353 1 678 8872

Incredible food.

Schoolhouse Hotel

2-8 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin D04 P5W8, Ireland

Bar built into an old schoolhouse! It's also a small hotel.

Merrion Square South

Merrion Square South, Dublin, D, Ireland

Another great Dublin park. There's lots going on here in the summer from plays, to food markets, to movie screenings.

National Print Museum

Haddington Road, Dublin, D D04 E0C9, Ireland
, +353 1 660 3770

Free guided tour about the importance of printing presses in Ireland. Quite fascinating!

GAA Museum & Tours

Saint Joseph's Avenue, Dublin, D D03 P6K7, Ireland
, +353 1 819 2323

If you're at all interested in sports, definitely check out this museum dedicated to the Gaelic Athletic Association. It's situated in Croke Park, the stadium where the GAA has its matches.

Sandymount Strand

Ireland

If you're in the mood for a walk, this stretch of beach is gorgeous.

For all the days along the way
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