Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Avoca Suffolk Street
11-13 Suffolk StRustic, cute, traditional fare.
Amazing pastries and tarts, great for a little midday treat.
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Queen of Tarts
Cow's LaneAmazing pastries and tarts, great for a little midday treat.
Trendy, Moroccan inspired dishes, great coffee.
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Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StTrendy, Moroccan inspired dishes, great coffee.
Healthyish, good omelettes, lots of options, all their bread is baked daily every morning.
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Honest To Goodness Cafe And Pizza
12 Dame CtHealthyish, good omelettes, lots of options, all their bread is baked daily every morning.
Brendan's Café
Mary's LaneTraditional Irish fry, greasy spoon.
Great restaurant is located above. Great Bloody Mary, excellent food & view.
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Winding Stair Bookshop
Great restaurant is located above. Great Bloody Mary, excellent food & view.
Solid brunch, very buzzy, tons of options
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San Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant
South Great George's StreetSolid brunch, very buzzy, tons of options
Close to the apartment,, good sandwiches & baked goods.
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Bite of Life
55 Patrick St Close to the apartment,, good sandwiches & baked goods.
Best Fish n Chips in town, huge portions (good to split), bear in mind no seating but close enough to bring back to the apartment.
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Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlBest Fish n Chips in town, huge portions (good to split), bear in mind no seating but close enough to bring back to the apartment.
Great salads, falafel wraps and side plates. Very reasonably priced too!
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Umi Falafel
13 Dame StGreat salads, falafel wraps and side plates. Very reasonably priced too!
Veggie/Vegan, huge variety, great food and nice atmosphere!
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Cornucopia
19-20 Wicklow StVeggie/Vegan, huge variety, great food and nice atmosphere!
Tiny seafood spot, try different varieties/styles of oysters w/ a Guinness.
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PoKē by Niall Sabongi
Fownes Street UpperTiny seafood spot, try different varieties/styles of oysters w/ a Guinness.
"The oldest pub in Dublin" apparently. Very close to the apartment, best Irish stew in the city. Not cheap but worth it.
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The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge St"The oldest pub in Dublin" apparently. Very close to the apartment, best Irish stew in the city. Not cheap but worth it.
A huge
selection of locally grown produce and Irish delights, try ‘em al!l
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The Temple Bar
47-48 Temple BarA huge
selection of locally grown produce and Irish delights, try ‘em al!l
Hippy/Crusty vibe, some great Greek food but the
guy isn’t always there, worth the gamble. Only open on Saturday!
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Newmarket
NewmarketHippy/Crusty vibe, some great Greek food but the
guy isn’t always there, worth the gamble. Only open on Saturday!
Siri Indian Cuisine
9 Lord Edward StNear apartment, best Indian in town, takeaway only!
Burrito bar chain in Ireland, best in town, open for lunch and early dinner, seating.
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Boojum Kevin Street
Kevin Street LowerBurrito bar chain in Ireland, best in town, open for lunch and early dinner, seating.
Best pizza by the slice in the city. Open extremely late, after 2AM the music turns up and the small shop floor turns into a dance-floor.
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DiFontaine's Pizzeria
22 Parliament StBest pizza by the slice in the city. Open extremely late, after 2AM the music turns up and the small shop floor turns into a dance-floor.
Vietnamese fast food, recommend Pho and Banh Mi. Don't be put off by the fact that it's in a bubble tea shop!
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Aobaba
46A Capel StVietnamese fast food, recommend Pho and Banh Mi. Don't be put off by the fact that it's in a bubble tea shop!
Dublin’s best BBQ, get there early for the brisket.
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Bison Bar & BBQ
11 Wellington QuayDublin’s best BBQ, get there early for the brisket.
Authentic Chinese, you won't find chicken balls or General Tsao's chicken here. Approach their spiciest dishes with caution! €10+
Old Town Chinese Restaurant, Dublin
Authentic Chinese, you won't find chicken balls or General Tsao's chicken here. Approach their spiciest dishes with caution! €10+
Arguably the best burgers in Dublin, minimal menu. €10+
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Bunsen Wexford Street
36 Wexford StArguably the best burgers in Dublin, minimal menu. €10+
Although set in a pub and served cafeteria style, this is THE BEST representation of real Irish cuisine. Portions are huge!
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O'Neills Pub
2 Suffolk StAlthough set in a pub and served cafeteria style, this is THE BEST representation of real Irish cuisine. Portions are huge!
Michelin Guide, small restaurant Irish inspired dishes €25+
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Forest Avenue
8 Sussex RdMichelin Guide, small restaurant Irish inspired dishes €25+
Yamamori South City
72 South Great George's StreetBest Japanese in town. €25+.
777
7 South Great George's StreetLoud, fun, Mexican, tequila-centric, small plates. €10-30.
High end Japanese Fusion. €30+.
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Taste at The Bonsai by Dylan McGrath
17 South Great George's StreetHigh end Japanese Fusion. €30+.
Terra Madre
13A Bachelors WalkSmall authentic Italian two-man operation. €15-20.
Small plates, Irish ingredients, innovative dishes. €10-30.
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Fade Street Social Restaurant
6 Fade StSmall plates, Irish ingredients, innovative dishes. €10-30.
2 star Michelin restaurant, formal, French, high end. €60+.
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Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
21 Merrion St Upper2 star Michelin restaurant, formal, French, high end. €60+.
Skinflint on Dame Street
Dame StreetBuy 1 get 1 free pizza - Mondays.
Yamamori North City
38 Ormond Quay LowerBBQ Bento & a beer €10 - Thursdays
BEAR
William Street SouthSteak & Chips for €10 - Weekday lunches
Proper Order Coffee Co
7 HaymarketThe best coffee in town.
Vice Coffee Inc
54 Middle Abbey St2nd best coffee in town
3FE
32-34 Grand Canal Street LowerRoasted Brown Roasters + Makers
Great coffee, roasted in Dublin.
Kaph
31 Drury StClement & Pekoe
50 William St SGood for tea too!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lord Edward
23 Christchurch PlaceOld man/local pub
John Fallon's The Capstan Bar
129 The CoombeOld man/local pub
The Swan Bar
Old man/local pub
JJ Smyths
12 Aungier StOld man/local pub - try the Beamish
Old man's/local pub. Go to the upstairs lounge - Upstairs entrance is to the right of the main one,
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Neary's
1 Chatham StOld man's/local pub. Go to the upstairs lounge - Upstairs entrance is to the right of the main one,
Craft beer spot. Largest Selection of craft in the city. The same crowd own Against the Grain, The Black Sheep and The Beer Market. All very similar, pick whichever is closest.
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Against the Grain
11 Wexford StCraft beer spot. Largest Selection of craft in the city. The same crowd own Against the Grain, The Black Sheep and The Beer Market. All very similar, pick whichever is closest.
Craft beer spot. Largest Selection of craft in the city. The same crowd own Against the Grain, The Black Sheep and The Beer Market. All very similar, pick whichever is closest.
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The Black Sheep
61 Capel StCraft beer spot. Largest Selection of craft in the city. The same crowd own Against the Grain, The Black Sheep and The Beer Market. All very similar, pick whichever is closest.
Craft beer spot. Largest Selection of craft in the city. The same crowd own Against the Grain, The Black Sheep and The Beer Market. All very similar, pick whichever is closest.
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The Beer Market
13 High StCraft beer spot. Largest Selection of craft in the city. The same crowd own Against the Grain, The Black Sheep and The Beer Market. All very similar, pick whichever is closest.
Craft beer spot - You MUST try their Plain Porter and the more robust Oyster Stout.
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Porterhouse Temple Bar
16-18 Parliament StCraft beer spot - You MUST try their Plain Porter and the more robust Oyster Stout.
Craft beer spot - Extensive beer selection and great food too. One of the only places to get Beavertown Brewery on draft.
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L. Mulligan Grocer
18 StoneybatterCraft beer spot - Extensive beer selection and great food too. One of the only places to get Beavertown Brewery on draft.
In the evening, check out the Open Gate Brewery, up the street from the Storehouse on Thomas/St. James St.. Guinness’ experimental brewery is open to the public in the evenings to sample 2-3 of their latest experimental brews. They do charge admission, but you do get a tasting board with it. We’d recommend going for the experimental stuff, as there will be things on the menu like “Irish Pale Ale” which is really Smithwicks Pale Ale without the branding, sneaky stuff.
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I-Guinness Storehouse
In the evening, check out the Open Gate Brewery, up the street from the Storehouse on Thomas/St. James St.. Guinness’ experimental brewery is open to the public in the evenings to sample 2-3 of their latest experimental brews. They do charge admission, but you do get a tasting board with it. We’d recommend going for the experimental stuff, as there will be things on the menu like “Irish Pale Ale” which is really Smithwicks Pale Ale without the branding, sneaky stuff.
Quirky/odd/unique bar - Hidden Gem, entrance is at the side, ring buzzer.
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The Exchequer Wine Bar
19 Ranelagh RoadQuirky/odd/unique bar - Hidden Gem, entrance is at the side, ring buzzer.
Quirky/odd/unique bar - Super tiny place, considered the smallest in Dublin. Definitely an experience and on weekends it will push your claustrophobia to the limit.
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The Dawson Lounge
25 Dawson StreetQuirky/odd/unique bar - Super tiny place, considered the smallest in Dublin. Definitely an experience and on weekends it will push your claustrophobia to the limit.
Quirly/odd/unique bar - Czech-themed, weird place. Check out their “famous” youtube promotional video, it’s cringe at its best!
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The Chancery Inn
1 Inns QuayQuirly/odd/unique bar - Czech-themed, weird place. Check out their “famous” youtube promotional video, it’s cringe at its best!
Quirky/odd/unique bar - Inside area is small, but make your way out back to the expansive area with “pizza bus”. There’s a young, lively crowd here every day of the week.
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The Bernard Shaw
Quirky/odd/unique bar - Inside area is small, but make your way out back to the expansive area with “pizza bus”. There’s a young, lively crowd here every day of the week.
Dive bar - Great rock bar owned by two great lads, just down the street from the apartment.
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The Thomas House
Thomas StreetDive bar - Great rock bar owned by two great lads, just down the street from the apartment.
Dive bar - Decent place, a little small and cramped but good tunes and cheap drinks (by Dublin standards).
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Dice Bar
77 Sir John Rogerson's QuayDive bar - Decent place, a little small and cramped but good tunes and cheap drinks (by Dublin standards).
Hands down the best place for Irish music, still attracts a local
crowd too. A must for any visitor.
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The Cobblestone
77 King St NHands down the best place for Irish music, still attracts a local
crowd too. A must for any visitor.
Dublin’s best place for smaller gigs, check the listings as it’s usually easy to get tickets to see the more established local and international acts in this tiny venue.
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Whelan's
25 Wexford StDublin’s best place for smaller gigs, check the listings as it’s usually easy to get tickets to see the more established local and international acts in this tiny venue.
BelloBar
1 Portobello Harbour Intimate spot for Dublin’s best new musical acts, check listings.
International rnb/soul/house/jazz acts play here often, check listings.
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The Sugar Club
8 Leeson Street LowerInternational rnb/soul/house/jazz acts play here often, check listings.
Gay bar - More of a bar than anything, but with a small dance floor downstairs. Draws a good, consistent crowd and not too intense.
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Panti Bar
7-8 Capel StGay bar - More of a bar than anything, but with a small dance floor downstairs. Draws a good, consistent crowd and not too intense.
Gay bar - Lively club atmosphere. Very loud, very fun, Check their social media for events. Sunday’s drag bingo has been going for years. Weekends can be very busy and very full-on!
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The Globe
89 South Great George's StreetGay bar - Lively club atmosphere. Very loud, very fun, Check their social media for events. Sunday’s drag bingo has been going for years. Weekends can be very busy and very full-on!
Gay bar - Very laid back and relaxed. Great for quietish drinks.
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Front Lounge
34 Parliament StGay bar - Very laid back and relaxed. Great for quietish drinks.
18-30 - Free in - Open until 3. Wednesday is student night, and the age of clientele drops down to 15-22.
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The Workman's Club
10 Wellington Quay18-30 - Free in - Open until 3. Wednesday is student night, and the age of clientele drops down to 15-22.
Same as the Workman’s (and next door), but the age here is more 28-40.
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The Liquor Rooms
6-8 Wellington QuaySame as the Workman’s (and next door), but the age here is more 28-40.
Good music upstairs, dance floor downstairs, always free, always busy.
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The Globe
89 South Great George's StreetGood music upstairs, dance floor downstairs, always free, always busy.
€2 drinks on Tuesdays and check online for other mid-week deals they do. Incredibly busy and usually very messy. Draws an international/young crowd. Lots of fun but don't count on finding a spot to sit at.
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Dicey’s Garden
21-25 Harcourt St€2 drinks on Tuesdays and check online for other mid-week deals they do. Incredibly busy and usually very messy. Draws an international/young crowd. Lots of fun but don't count on finding a spot to sit at.
Essentials
Lidl
Thomas StreetTesco Express
Patrick Street Pharmacy
Patrick StreetLocal pharmacy, closes early though!
City Pharmacy Ltd
14 Dame StPharmacy open until 8pm
Parliament Street Medical Practice
11 Parliament StWalk-ins accepted
Saint James's Hospital
James StreetNearest emergency room
Entertainment & Activities
Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthGreat independent;y owned, modern cinema.
YogaHub
5-8 Camden CourtDrop in classes are available
Arts & Culture
Historical theatre, tickets are available for most shows
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Abbey Theatre
26/27 Abbey Street LowerHistorical theatre, tickets are available for most shows
The science gallery plays host to some excellent exhibitions, check listings.
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Igaleriya yeSayensi yeDublin
Pearse StreetThe science gallery plays host to some excellent exhibitions, check listings.
Beautiful grounds, well-curated. About 25 minute walk from the apartment.
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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadBeautiful grounds, well-curated. About 25 minute walk from the apartment.
Definitely worth the trek. Check listings for hands-on activities.
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National Print Museum
Haddington RoadDefinitely worth the trek. Check listings for hands-on activities.
Shopping
Considered the best record shop in Ireland and one of the 11 best in Europe by The Guardian, it's worth a visit. Sells the largest collection of retro video games in Ireland too.
The RAGE-Record Art Game Emporium
8 Crow StConsidered the best record shop in Ireland and one of the 11 best in Europe by The Guardian, it's worth a visit. Sells the largest collection of retro video games in Ireland too.
Trendy, quirky vintage shop focusing on looks from the '90's.
The Vintage Shop In Georges Street Arcade
South Great George's StreetTrendy, quirky vintage shop focusing on looks from the '90's.
Scout
5 Essex St WSpecialising in women's and homeware. Well-curated with very nice staff.
Most of the illustrations on our walls are available to purchase here. All of them are from Ireland/Dublin based artists :)
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Jam Art Factory
64 Patrick StMost of the illustrations on our walls are available to purchase here. All of them are from Ireland/Dublin based artists :)
Premium food hall with high end ingredients from Ireland and Europe, all at a premium price.
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Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StPremium food hall with high end ingredients from Ireland and Europe, all at a premium price.
Experience raw, gritty Dublin. Vendors have sold vegetables here for centuries, worth it for a look.
Moore Street
Moore StreetExperience raw, gritty Dublin. Vendors have sold vegetables here for centuries, worth it for a look.
Despite the weird name, they have very soft, eco friendly and Irish-designed t-shirts and sweats. Really nice, quality stuff. The owner shop-keeper is quite the character. Catch him on a good day and he may offer you a beer.
Fresh Cuts Clothing
13 Castle MarketDespite the weird name, they have very soft, eco friendly and Irish-designed t-shirts and sweats. Really nice, quality stuff. The owner shop-keeper is quite the character. Catch him on a good day and he may offer you a beer.
Getting Around
Tara St. Station is your nearest DART rail station which will get you to Howth, Malahide, Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire.
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Tara St station
Tara StreetTara St. Station is your nearest DART rail station which will get you to Howth, Malahide, Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire.