Sherry's Guidebook
Favourite pubs
Live music, good beers, a bit touristy but not as much as temple bar
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The Old Storehouse
3 Crown AlleyLive music, good beers, a bit touristy but not as much as temple bar
Temple Bar
Touristy but good fun. Live music and fun crowd
Porterhouse Temple Bar
16-18 Parliament StGood for craft beers
Also check out the nice and cozy Dingle whiskey bar next door
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Porterhouse Central Bar
47 Nassau StAlso check out the nice and cozy Dingle whiskey bar next door
Claim to be the oldest pub in Dublin, nice rustic feel, live music and good local food
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The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StClaim to be the oldest pub in Dublin, nice rustic feel, live music and good local food
Hidden spot, you can find the sign board on the street pointing towards a door, the bar is upstairs. Feels like a big house party
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The Bar With No Name
3 Fade StHidden spot, you can find the sign board on the street pointing towards a door, the bar is upstairs. Feels like a big house party
The Dawson Lounge
25 Dawson StreetSmallest pub in Ireland; it’s in the basement
Good vibes, tasty beers and food; their salads are surprisingly good.
Live Jazz on Sundays after 18:00
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Searsons
42-44 Baggot Street UpperGood vibes, tasty beers and food; their salads are surprisingly good.
Live Jazz on Sundays after 18:00
Gastropub for beers and good food at a walking distance
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The Merrion Inn
188 Merrion RdGastropub for beers and good food at a walking distance
Cafe
Great Italian coffees, pastries, desserts, and savoury stuff in the city centre
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Dolce Sicily
20 Anne St SGreat Italian coffees, pastries, desserts, and savoury stuff in the city centre
Great Italian coffees, pastries, desserts, and savoury stuff in Grand Canal Dock area
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Il Valentino Bakery & Cafe
Great Italian coffees, pastries, desserts, and savoury stuff in Grand Canal Dock area
Coffee and food at a walking distance.
Open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends and 8:00 to 20:00 on weekdays though
Elm Epicurean
205 Merrion RoadCoffee and food at a walking distance.
Open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends and 8:00 to 20:00 on weekdays though
Rooftop bars
Nice panoramic views of the city, sunset views, great cocktails
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Sophie's Restaurant, Bar & Terrace
33 Harcourt StreetNice panoramic views of the city, sunset views, great cocktails
Scenic views of canal and Dublin mountains
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The Marker Hotel Dublin
Grand Canal QuayScenic views of canal and Dublin mountains
Brunch
ALMA.
12 S Circular RdHave to book in advance
Lemon & Duke
1 Duke LnBrother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel Stherbstreet
9 Hanover QuayBrother Hubbard (South)
46 Harrington StRestaurants
Sano Pizza
1-2 Exchange Street UpperTastiest pizza in the city by far
Ideally located for pre and post drink munching
Good kebabs and food
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Zaytoon
15 Parliament StIdeally located for pre and post drink munching
Good kebabs and food
Bunsen Temple Bar
22 Essex St EPopular for their burgers
Nightmarket
120 RanelaghAuthentic and delicious Thai food
Neighbourhoods
Easily accessible through DART (local train). Cliff walk loops, seafood restaurants; ideal for nature lovers on sunny days
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Howth
Easily accessible through DART (local train). Cliff walk loops, seafood restaurants; ideal for nature lovers on sunny days
Easily accessible through DART (local train). Our fav activity is to get down either at Bray station, do a 7-8km cliff walk with amazing views to Greystones, enjoy food/ drinks and take the dart back from Greystones station.
Quaint village with nice restaurants. Sip a coffee at Shoe Lane or Happy pear, eat at Daata for amazing Indian/ Pakistani food
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Greystones
Easily accessible through DART (local train). Our fav activity is to get down either at Bray station, do a 7-8km cliff walk with amazing views to Greystones, enjoy food/ drinks and take the dart back from Greystones station.
Quaint village with nice restaurants. Sip a coffee at Shoe Lane or Happy pear, eat at Daata for amazing Indian/ Pakistani food
Easily accessible through DART (local train). Nice place for a walk on the pier on a sunny day or explore Sunday food market in People’s park
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Dún Laoghaire
Easily accessible through DART (local train). Nice place for a walk on the pier on a sunny day or explore Sunday food market in People’s park
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Taxi
Download Freenow and/ or Bolt app to book taxis. One can also hail a taxi on the road but availability depends on location
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Bus
Buses don’t accept credit/ debit cards or notes; only coins or Leap Card (local travel card)
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Weather in Dublin
Pack a light jacket even for Summers. For winters, dressing in layers helps combat the wind