Guidebook for Dublin

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Guidebook for Dublin

Essentials

Lovely fresh bread, croissants, pastries and cakes
2 Drumcondra Road Lower
Lovely fresh bread, croissants, pastries and cakes
Fresh fruit and veg, plus other grocery goods at AMAZING prices. Local produce from growers in North Dublin, plus all sorts of useful household items
40 Dorset Street Lower
Fresh fruit and veg, plus other grocery goods at AMAZING prices. Local produce from growers in North Dublin, plus all sorts of useful household items
Nearest Off License
482 N Circular Rd
482 North Circular Road
Nearest Off License

Food Scene

Tasty and good value Thai food, limited eating space inside, best to take away and eat at home http://www.diep.net/athome/locations/at-home-locations-drumcondra
18 Drumcondra Road Lower
Tasty and good value Thai food, limited eating space inside, best to take away and eat at home http://www.diep.net/athome/locations/at-home-locations-drumcondra
Italian eatery and bar. A stone's throw away from the house. Specials on lunch and early bird menus http://www.wallacewinebars.ie/asti.html
15 Russell St
15 Russell Street
Italian eatery and bar. A stone's throw away from the house. Specials on lunch and early bird menus http://www.wallacewinebars.ie/asti.html
An atmospheric gem, beautiful Georgian architecture, doubling as art gallery and sometimes music venue.
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Cobalt Cafe and Gallery
16 N Great George's St
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An atmospheric gem, beautiful Georgian architecture, doubling as art gallery and sometimes music venue.
Many reasonable and tasty Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai eateries.
Parnell St
Many reasonable and tasty Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai eateries.
"A pleasant Cafe with an unpurchasable quality of friendliness" (Trip Advisor) Also, Free wifi! Great to sit, eat, drink at a very reasonable price, in a nice atmosphere.
37 Abbey Street Upper
"A pleasant Cafe with an unpurchasable quality of friendliness" (Trip Advisor) Also, Free wifi! Great to sit, eat, drink at a very reasonable price, in a nice atmosphere.
Quirky decor, food and drink at affordable prices, bustly and fun to visit. foamcafe.ie/
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Foam Café
24 Strand Street Great
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Quirky decor, food and drink at affordable prices, bustly and fun to visit. foamcafe.ie/
My favorite takeaway (not restaurant). Great food, very reasonable, and really friendly staff. 30 secs from house. www.spicenrice.net/
Spice n Rice Co Limited
34 Dorset Street Lower
My favorite takeaway (not restaurant). Great food, very reasonable, and really friendly staff. 30 secs from house. www.spicenrice.net/
Fantastic food, artisan produce, wonderful space and atmosphere, very friendly staff. thefumbally.ie
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The Fumbally
Fumbally Lane
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Fantastic food, artisan produce, wonderful space and atmosphere, very friendly staff. thefumbally.ie

Drinks & Nightlife

Cosy, atmospheric gastro pub, seasonal menu based on locally-sourced, artisan-based ingredients. www.wjkavanaghs.com/
Dorset Street Upper
Dorset Street Upper
Cosy, atmospheric gastro pub, seasonal menu based on locally-sourced, artisan-based ingredients. www.wjkavanaghs.com/
The Church' on Mary Street, is a restaurant and bar n a converted 1720's church. Interesting architecture, good food. http://www.thechurch.ie/
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Кафе, Бар и Ресторан Церкви
Jervis Street
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The Church' on Mary Street, is a restaurant and bar n a converted 1720's church. Interesting architecture, good food. http://www.thechurch.ie/
Live Traditional Irish Music every night. Free entry into bar, and local and visiting musicians play in the session. Music venue out back. www.cobblestonepub.ie/
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The Cobblestone
77 King St N
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Live Traditional Irish Music every night. Free entry into bar, and local and visiting musicians play in the session. Music venue out back. www.cobblestonepub.ie/
Great atmosphere, great trad session every wednesday from 9.30pm, lovely food. Highly recommended. 15 mins walk from house www.thebrianboru.ie
5 Prospect Ave
5 Prospect Avenue
Great atmosphere, great trad session every wednesday from 9.30pm, lovely food. Highly recommended. 15 mins walk from house www.thebrianboru.ie

Arts & Culture

Beautiful building, lovely cafe and interesting exhibitions
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Дублинская городская галерея The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square North
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Beautiful building, lovely cafe and interesting exhibitions
Beautiful building, special events, lecture series and exhibitions relating to Ireland's literary great, James Joyce, who lived in the area. http://jamesjoyce.ie
35 N Great george's St
Beautiful building, special events, lecture series and exhibitions relating to Ireland's literary great, James Joyce, who lived in the area. http://jamesjoyce.ie
One of the best theaters in Europe, on our doorstep. www.gatetheatre.ie/
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Gate Theatre
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One of the best theaters in Europe, on our doorstep. www.gatetheatre.ie/
The National Theatre of Ireland, a must see, and only ten minutes walk from the house. www.abbeytheatre.ie/
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Театр Аббатства
26/27 Abbey Street Lower
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The National Theatre of Ireland, a must see, and only ten minutes walk from the house. www.abbeytheatre.ie/
Beautiful building, historic artwork, lovely cafe. Highly recommended. www.nationalgallery.ie/
316 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Национальная галерея Ирландии
Merrion Square West
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Beautiful building, historic artwork, lovely cafe. Highly recommended. www.nationalgallery.ie/
Art house cinema, cafe and restaurant "Ireland’s national cultural institution for film, providing audiences with access to the finest independent, Irish & international cinema". www.ifi.ie
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Irish Film Institute
6 Eustace St
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Art house cinema, cafe and restaurant "Ireland’s national cultural institution for film, providing audiences with access to the finest independent, Irish & international cinema". www.ifi.ie
Once second home to the abbey, check website for regular listings. 5 mins walk from house. www.oreillytheatre.com/
O'Reilly Theatre
6 Denmark Street Great
Once second home to the abbey, check website for regular listings. 5 mins walk from house. www.oreillytheatre.com/

Sightseeing

Set in the heart of Northern Inner City Georgian Dublin, wonderful for those interested in checking out Ireland's literary greats. www.writerscentre.ie
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Dublin Writers Museum
18 Parnell Square N
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Set in the heart of Northern Inner City Georgian Dublin, wonderful for those interested in checking out Ireland's literary greats. www.writerscentre.ie
Dublin's Oldest Food Market. Tops in Pops (see guidebook under groceries) does better fruit and veg, but lovely flower market, plus growing number of ethnic shops.
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Moore Street
Moore Street
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Dublin's Oldest Food Market. Tops in Pops (see guidebook under groceries) does better fruit and veg, but lovely flower market, plus growing number of ethnic shops.
Pubs, restaurants, independent shops, cafes, traditional music, markets, Irish Film Institute, buzzing with life.
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Temple Bar
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Pubs, restaurants, independent shops, cafes, traditional music, markets, Irish Film Institute, buzzing with life.
Home to Book of Kells, and a must see for any visitor to Dublin www.bookofkells.com/ www.tcd.ie/
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Trinity College
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Home to Book of Kells, and a must see for any visitor to Dublin www.bookofkells.com/ www.tcd.ie/
Secret Garden, beautiful wildlife haven, tucked away in centre of the city. An Oasis of Calm' http://www.discoverireland.com/us/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=FI_31288
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Blessington Street Basin
Blessington Street
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Secret Garden, beautiful wildlife haven, tucked away in centre of the city. An Oasis of Calm' http://www.discoverireland.com/us/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=FI_31288
Dublin's only true Georgian square, once home to James Joyce, Séan O'Casey &W.B. Yeats, The Oscar-winning film 'Once' was also made in the square. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountjoy_Square
Mountjoy Square East
Mountjoy Square East
Dublin's only true Georgian square, once home to James Joyce, Séan O'Casey &W.B. Yeats, The Oscar-winning film 'Once' was also made in the square. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountjoy_Square
Monto was the nickname for a one-time notorious red light district in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.immortalised as "Nighttown" in the "Circe" chapter of James Joyce's Ulysses.
Foley Street
Foley Street
Monto was the nickname for a one-time notorious red light district in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.immortalised as "Nighttown" in the "Circe" chapter of James Joyce's Ulysses.
Free entry, stunning victorian glass houses and an diverse array of beautiful plants. A firm favourite. www.botanicgardens.ie/
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Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
242 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Free entry, stunning victorian glass houses and an diverse array of beautiful plants. A firm favourite. www.botanicgardens.ie/
Rebel Walking tour leaves from here. Centre of hard core political Irish history. www.facebook.com/sinnfeinshop/info
58 Parnell Square W
58 Parnell Square West
Rebel Walking tour leaves from here. Centre of hard core political Irish history. www.facebook.com/sinnfeinshop/info
A must see for all tourists, as well as being a functional post office, it was seat of the Rebels last strong hold as the Irish nationalists and British forces fought in the 1916 Easter Rising.
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An Post General Post Office
O'Connell Street Lower
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A must see for all tourists, as well as being a functional post office, it was seat of the Rebels last strong hold as the Irish nationalists and British forces fought in the 1916 Easter Rising.
Victoriana at its best, collections of stuffed animals, indeed, a museum of a museum - much unchanged over past 100 years. www.museum.ie/en/intro/natural-history.aspx
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Национальный музей Ирландии
Merrion Street Upper
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Victoriana at its best, collections of stuffed animals, indeed, a museum of a museum - much unchanged over past 100 years. www.museum.ie/en/intro/natural-history.aspx
Home of Ireland's national brew, worth a visit for architectural reasons alone. The Gravity Bar offers unrivaled views of Dublin. www.guinness-storehouse.com
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Хранилище Гиннесс
950 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Home of Ireland's national brew, worth a visit for architectural reasons alone. The Gravity Bar offers unrivaled views of Dublin. www.guinness-storehouse.com
A really great way to see the city. 2 day tickets available, with hop on/hop off facility. Nearest stop to me is Parnell Square North, outside the Hugh Lane Gallery. www.dublinsightseeing.ie
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Airlink Express
59 O'Connell Street Upper
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A really great way to see the city. 2 day tickets available, with hop on/hop off facility. Nearest stop to me is Parnell Square North, outside the Hugh Lane Gallery. www.dublinsightseeing.ie
European Museum of the Year 2002. Outstanding collection from Asia, Middle East, North Africa & Europe opening a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.
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Честер Битти
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European Museum of the Year 2002. Outstanding collection from Asia, Middle East, North Africa & Europe opening a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.

Everything Else

Local Dublin Bikes depot. With a credit card, you can hire a bike for 3 days. The nearest bike depot with credit card facilities is Parnell Square North. www.dublinbikes.ie/
1242 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Phoenix Park
1242 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local Dublin Bikes depot. With a credit card, you can hire a bike for 3 days. The nearest bike depot with credit card facilities is Parnell Square North. www.dublinbikes.ie/
Ulster Bank (Alternative branch is Phibsborough)
157 Phibsborough
ATM, or cash point.
Pool, gym classes all available as drop in facility. http://www.dublincity.ie/RECREATIONANDCULTURE/SPORTSFACILITIES/LEISURECENTRES/LOCATIONS/MARKIEVICZ/Pages/MarkieviczLeisureCentre.aspx
Townsend Street
Townsend Street
Pool, gym classes all available as drop in facility. http://www.dublincity.ie/RECREATIONANDCULTURE/SPORTSFACILITIES/LEISURECENTRES/LOCATIONS/MARKIEVICZ/Pages/MarkieviczLeisureCentre.aspx
Opposite house is a Dublin bike depot, where you can hire biked
North Circular Road
North Circular Road
Opposite house is a Dublin bike depot, where you can hire biked

Shopping

At the heart of Dublin's south Side shopping district. Many cafes, markets and buskers!
172 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Улица Графтон
Grafton Street
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At the heart of Dublin's south Side shopping district. Many cafes, markets and buskers!
North Side shopping district, also home to many small independent shops, buskers, markets, and Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin's biggest inner city shopping Centre.
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Генри-стрит
2-4 Henry St
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North Side shopping district, also home to many small independent shops, buskers, markets, and Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin's biggest inner city shopping Centre.
Beautifully made artisan goods and gifts, by Irish designers who also work in the shop. A really nice place to visit, and gorgeous items available.
Design Lane
Essex Street West
Beautifully made artisan goods and gifts, by Irish designers who also work in the shop. A really nice place to visit, and gorgeous items available.