Our Guide to Islandbridge
Sightseeing
One of the largest city parks in Europe, and home to herds of wild fallow deer, Dublin's Zoological Gardens & Phoenix Monument.
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Phoenix Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe, and home to herds of wild fallow deer, Dublin's Zoological Gardens & Phoenix Monument.
One of Dublin's historic landmarks. This former prison is now a museum and a must-visit for those interested in the city's revolutionary past.
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I-Museum ye-Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore RoadOne of Dublin's historic landmarks. This former prison is now a museum and a must-visit for those interested in the city's revolutionary past.
One of Dublin's top tourist attractions; take a guided tour of St. James' Gate Brewery, or visit the Sky Bar and pour your very own pint of Guinness!!
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I-Guinness Storehouse
One of Dublin's top tourist attractions; take a guided tour of St. James' Gate Brewery, or visit the Sky Bar and pour your very own pint of Guinness!!
IMMA is home to the National Collection of modern and contemporary art, with over 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists.
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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadIMMA is home to the National Collection of modern and contemporary art, with over 3,500 artworks by Irish and International artists.
Located adjacent to Phoenix Park, the War Memorial Gardens pay tribute to the 49400 Irish soldiers who died in the WWI.
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Iziko lezitholelo zomthetho wase-Ireland
Island BridgeLocated adjacent to Phoenix Park, the War Memorial Gardens pay tribute to the 49400 Irish soldiers who died in the WWI.
Pubs & Bars
Bar, art-walls & yard in the Liberties, Dublin. Great local spot for pizza & beers!!
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Lucky's
78 Meath StBar, art-walls & yard in the Liberties, Dublin. Great local spot for pizza & beers!!
Union8
740 S Circular RdLocal craft beer spot that also serves food :)
The Patriots Inn
760 S Circular RdSpacious Irish Pub with live music & food :)
Maybe the most fun you can have in a bar/restaurant. Great craft beer selection, phenomenal food, and a whole host of arcade games and pinball machines. What's not to love?
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Token
72-74 Queen StMaybe the most fun you can have in a bar/restaurant. Great craft beer selection, phenomenal food, and a whole host of arcade games and pinball machines. What's not to love?
An award-winning cocktail bar in the heart of Dublin. Check out the infamous 'Belfast Coffee' - made with in-house poitín :)
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BAR 1661
1-5 Green StreetAn award-winning cocktail bar in the heart of Dublin. Check out the infamous 'Belfast Coffee' - made with in-house poitín :)
A great Dublin bar, with a phenomenal craft beer selection, tasty pizza & amazing tunes!!
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Bonobo, Smithfield
119 Church Street UpperA great Dublin bar, with a phenomenal craft beer selection, tasty pizza & amazing tunes!!
Arguably the best pint of Guinness in Dublin (be sure to grab a ham & cheese toastie if you're feeling peckish!!)
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Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SArguably the best pint of Guinness in Dublin (be sure to grab a ham & cheese toastie if you're feeling peckish!!)
Food scene
The original Leo Burdocks is now a century old - making it Dublin's oldest (and best loved) chippers. A must visit!!
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Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlThe original Leo Burdocks is now a century old - making it Dublin's oldest (and best loved) chippers. A must visit!!
Dublin Steakhouse overlooking the city's iconic cathedral - serving great food, wine & cocktails.
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The Bull & Castle
5-7 Lord Edward StDublin Steakhouse overlooking the city's iconic cathedral - serving great food, wine & cocktails.
A New York slice - right in the heart of Dublin City.
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DiFontaine's Pizzeria
22 Parliament StA New York slice - right in the heart of Dublin City.
Hands down one of the best Italian spots in town - make sure to book in advance!!
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Sprezzatura
Hands down one of the best Italian spots in town - make sure to book in advance!!
Much-loved Vegetarian Restaurant in the city - delicious soups & salads, plant based & and made fresh in house every day :)
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Cornucopia
19-20 Wicklow StMuch-loved Vegetarian Restaurant in the city - delicious soups & salads, plant based & and made fresh in house every day :)
Definitely some of the finest organic wine and cheese that the city has to offer. Located on the doorstep of the famous Georges Arcade, this little gem is well worth a visit!!
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Loose Canon Cheese and Wine
29 Drury StDefinitely some of the finest organic wine and cheese that the city has to offer. Located on the doorstep of the famous Georges Arcade, this little gem is well worth a visit!!
Provender & Family
27a Parkgate StCafé serving amazing food, speciality coffee & organic wines in Dublin 8
Coffee
Specialty coffee roastery and café in Kilmainham, named after the iconic Paul Newman character - 'Cool Hand Luke'
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Cool Hand Coffee Roasters
2 Emmet RdSpecialty coffee roastery and café in Kilmainham, named after the iconic Paul Newman character - 'Cool Hand Luke'
Local neighborhood café - amazing for brunch, homemade pastries and really great coffee!!
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Storyboard
Island BridgeLocal neighborhood café - amazing for brunch, homemade pastries and really great coffee!!
Bewley's Oriental Cafe - established in 1927, it's one of Dublin's oldest and best-loved cafes.
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Bewleys Cafe Theatre
78- 79 Grafton StreetBewley's Oriental Cafe - established in 1927, it's one of Dublin's oldest and best-loved cafes.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
FreeNow is a useful taxi app to download while in Dublin.
Hail a cab in seconds from your smartphone. Here's a link to download the app:
https://free-now.com/ie/download-app-qr-code
Ukuhamba-hamba
The easiest way to get into the city is to take the bus
Stop 2722 on the Chapelizod Bypass is a nearby bus stop that is well serviced by many Dublin Bus Routes to and from the city centre:
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*A LEAP card is also a pretty handy purchase for anyone that's planning on staying in the city for longer durations - you can top it up as you go and use on all forms of public transport in Dublin :)
Ukuhamba-hamba
Heuston Station
The nearest Luas stop is Heuston (Red Line) - which is approximately a 15 - 20 minute walk away from the apartment.
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