Things To Do

Guinness Storehouse

It is a touristy activity but well worth it. There is so much history and they present it really well. They do give out one drink token when you arrive and there are many chances to use it throughout the building but save it for the very end because they have one of the highest towers in the city and you can get a pint while looking out over the city in their sky bar.

Jameson Distillery Bow St.

The Pepper Pot

The Pepper Pot is a lunch spot in Powerscourt Townhouse. The building that this is in is worth going to on its own. It is an old townhouse that has been converted to house a few shops and restaurants. The sandwiches are made on thick fresh bread. It is next door to a beautiful yarn shop, This is Knit.

The Winding Stair

A Lovely Restaurant with views of the River Liffey and the Ha'Penny Bridge

Dún Laoghaire Harbour

(Pronounced: Dun Leary) On the Dart line, going south. Dun Laoghaire is a beautiful town right on the water. It has a big park right outside of the train station and a nice walk along the water. If you walk along the water past the main square/library you will get to a swimming spot called the forty foot. It is tucked in behind the wall on the point and even not swimming is worth going to see.

Forty Foot

The Forty Foot is a popular swimming spot, all year round. It is also a beautiful location to visit if you aren't up to brave the cold.

Howth

Howth is a beautiful seaside town on the train from Dublin. There are a few lovely restaurants and walks in Howth.

Trinity College Dublin

The campus is beautiful and very central. Make sure you walk all the way in to the bar called the Pavillion, it looks out over the pitches

Dublin Castle

Great tour, telling the story of Dublin. Don’t miss the gardens and Chester Beatty library behind it.

National Botanic Gardens

Original Dublin Walking Tours

Viking Splash Tours

The Ruby Sessions

If you are in Dublin on a Tuesday and enjoy some live music, The Ruby Sessions is an experience. You'll be crammed into a packed (and completely silent) tiny room as acoustic artists perform

The Long Hall

Traditional Victorian Pub

Mulligan's

It is not in a pretty spot but still very central, the best pint of Guinness, and a true Victorian pub.

The Palace Bar

This is the only pub we would recommend in Temple Bar.

Grogan's

Grogan's is a cozy central pub.