Guidebook to Kilmainham
Sightseeing
A great place to visit for those interested in Irish history
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadA great place to visit for those interested in Irish history
Less than 20 mins walk away, this is a must see. Hire a bike and cycle through the sprawling park with its wooded areas and ponds or visit Dublin Zoo, the 3rd oldest (but very modern) zoo in the world. There are parks within parks here in what is considered to be the largest walled park in Europe. Marvel at the wild deer or relax by the Wellington Obelisk and people watch instead. The Phoenix Park Visitor centre has a lovely cafe too.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Less than 20 mins walk away, this is a must see. Hire a bike and cycle through the sprawling park with its wooded areas and ponds or visit Dublin Zoo, the 3rd oldest (but very modern) zoo in the world. There are parks within parks here in what is considered to be the largest walled park in Europe. Marvel at the wild deer or relax by the Wellington Obelisk and people watch instead. The Phoenix Park Visitor centre has a lovely cafe too.
A great place to relax where one can walk by the river and watch the rowers set their pace as swans glide by in their pairs. This is a truly unique park hidden away so that one forgets all the noise of a busy life.
72 locals recommend
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Island BridgeA great place to relax where one can walk by the river and watch the rowers set their pace as swans glide by in their pairs. This is a truly unique park hidden away so that one forgets all the noise of a busy life.
A must see for any visitor to Dublin. The home of the famous Black Stuff. No more than a 15 minute walk away, you can smell the hops as you get closer, no visit to Dublin is complete without a stop off here. Find out th history of how Guinness came to be and also how their wonderfully creative adverts hit just the right. And of course there is the promise of a pint in The Gravity Bar with its fantastic views of Dublin to spur you on too.
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
A must see for any visitor to Dublin. The home of the famous Black Stuff. No more than a 15 minute walk away, you can smell the hops as you get closer, no visit to Dublin is complete without a stop off here. Find out th history of how Guinness came to be and also how their wonderfully creative adverts hit just the right. And of course there is the promise of a pint in The Gravity Bar with its fantastic views of Dublin to spur you on too.
Dublin's oldest Cathedral was once built of wood but had to be rebuilt. Visit this wonderful cathedral to find out why.
378 locals recommend
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceDublin's oldest Cathedral was once built of wood but had to be rebuilt. Visit this wonderful cathedral to find out why.
Sightseeing
A fantastic place to visit just to wander around the gardens or to catch an exhibition in the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). There is a lovely cafe in the basement for coffee or something more substantial.
53 locals recommend
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Dublin 8 Military RdA fantastic place to visit just to wander around the gardens or to catch an exhibition in the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). There is a lovely cafe in the basement for coffee or something more substantial.
The Area
Old Kilmainham in the heart of Dublin 8 is a great place to stay. It has hip cafes and restaurants nearby but also close enough to be in Dublin City centre in minutes. The historic Kilmainham Gaol is right around the corner.
Old Road
Old RoadOld Kilmainham in the heart of Dublin 8 is a great place to stay. It has hip cafes and restaurants nearby but also close enough to be in Dublin City centre in minutes. The historic Kilmainham Gaol is right around the corner.
Pub
A great pint of Guinness in a pub like no other. There's not much room here but its well worth the squeeze.
36 locals recommend
Old Royal Oak
11 Kilmainham LnA great pint of Guinness in a pub like no other. There's not much room here but its well worth the squeeze.
An old Victorian pub with food to match the setting. Eat in the restaurant upstairs or enjoy a pint and some great food at the bar or even better, in one of the snugs.
46 locals recommend
Ryan's of Parkgate Street
28 Parkgate StAn old Victorian pub with food to match the setting. Eat in the restaurant upstairs or enjoy a pint and some great food at the bar or even better, in one of the snugs.
The Patriots Inn
760 S Circular RdA good place for a pint.
The Glen Of Aherlow
29 Emmet Rd15 minutes walk from the apartment, this is a great live venue with some lively bars attached.
85 locals recommend
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas St15 minutes walk from the apartment, this is a great live venue with some lively bars attached.
Transport
A short tram ride or a 15 minute walk away, this station is where journeys by train to The West of Ireland are made from.
135 locals recommend
Heuston station
Saint John's Road WestA short tram ride or a 15 minute walk away, this station is where journeys by train to The West of Ireland are made from.
Laundry
The Laundry Basket
641 S Circular RdFood scene
Cool Hand Coffee Roasters
2 Emmet RdThe Circular
536-538 S Circular RdGood place for a pizza and beer
The Rialto Bridge Cafe
568 S Circular RdNice coffee and lovely breakfast
Four Star Pizza Kilmainham
South Circular RoadTake away pizza when you don’t want to go out and you don’t want to cook!
On the way into town just beside the Guinness Storehouse this is a fab place to get coffee and breakfast.
Groundstate Coffee
48- 50 James StOn the way into town just beside the Guinness Storehouse this is a fab place to get coffee and breakfast.
These guys are super friendly, Gordon the owner is full of chat. They serve some of there best coffee around on the way onto the city. They are located on James Street right opposite Guinness, St James Gate. There are some outdoor seats if you want a to sit and take in the surroundings while sipping on a coffee, tea or hot chocolate and maybe a small snack.
9 locals recommend
Container Coffee
161 Usher StThese guys are super friendly, Gordon the owner is full of chat. They serve some of there best coffee around on the way onto the city. They are located on James Street right opposite Guinness, St James Gate. There are some outdoor seats if you want a to sit and take in the surroundings while sipping on a coffee, tea or hot chocolate and maybe a small snack.
Union8
740 S Circular RdLa Dolce Vita
760 S Circular RdNice pizza