Local sightseeing, food & activities guide
Great place for food and walks
Howth is a lovely seaside village just 2 train stops from my house. There you will find lots of restaurants, a working harbour, a beautiful cliff walk and other great walking trails.
For more information see http://www.visithowth.ie
See www.shaneshowthadventures.com for guided hikes & e-bike tours.
Between March and October you can also do a Dublin bay cruise from Howth to Dun Laoghaire- see https://www.dublinbaycruises.com
10 locals recommend
Howth Harbour
Howth is a lovely seaside village just 2 train stops from my house. There you will find lots of restaurants, a working harbour, a beautiful cliff walk and other great walking trails.
For more information see http://www.visithowth.ie
See www.shaneshowthadventures.com for guided hikes & e-bike tours.
Between March and October you can also do a Dublin bay cruise from Howth to Dun Laoghaire- see https://www.dublinbaycruises.com
Beaches
Lovely beach, just a 10 minute drive from my house. You can also do watersports here with www.puremagic.ie
29 locals recommend
Dollymount Strand
Lovely beach, just a 10 minute drive from my house. You can also do watersports here with www.puremagic.ie
Easier to reach than Dollymount and my personal favourite as it is usually a lot quieter. Lovely long sandy beach near Sutton station, just 1 train stop from my place.
7 locals recommend
Burrow Beach
19A Burrow RdEasier to reach than Dollymount and my personal favourite as it is usually a lot quieter. Lovely long sandy beach near Sutton station, just 1 train stop from my place.
Portmarnock Beach
3 mile long sandy beach
Parks & Gardens
Lovely quiet oasis in the middle of the city centre. Rated #2 visitor attraction in Dublin on Tripadvisor in July 2019.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenLovely quiet oasis in the middle of the city centre. Rated #2 visitor attraction in Dublin on Tripadvisor in July 2019.
National Botanic Gardens
Located in Glasnevin, entry to the gardens is free.
Very large public park (1,750 acres), best enjoyed by bicycle. You can rent bikes at the Chesterfield Avenue entrance - see https://www.phoenixparkbikes.com
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Very large public park (1,750 acres), best enjoyed by bicycle. You can rent bikes at the Chesterfield Avenue entrance - see https://www.phoenixparkbikes.com
Sightseeing
Trinity College is home to the Book of Kells, one of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions. It is located right in the middle of the city and is easy to reach by train or bus from my place.
218 locals recommend
Trinity College Library
College GreenTrinity College is home to the Book of Kells, one of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions. It is located right in the middle of the city and is easy to reach by train or bus from my place.
The tour offers a really interesting insight into Ireland’s history and fight for independence. Rated #1 visitor attraction in Dublin on Tripadvisor in July 2019.
8 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol
Inchicore RoadThe tour offers a really interesting insight into Ireland’s history and fight for independence. Rated #1 visitor attraction in Dublin on Tripadvisor in July 2019.
Croke Park is the home of Gaelic games. The tour will give you an insight into Irish history and our national sports.
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadCroke Park is the home of Gaelic games. The tour will give you an insight into Irish history and our national sports.
Learn about Ireland’s history of emigration- why people left, where they went and how they shaped the world.
73 locals recommend
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Custom House QuayLearn about Ireland’s history of emigration- why people left, where they went and how they shaped the world.
Lovely castle & gardens, hosts outdoor concerts during the summer. Nearby Malahide village has a marina, lots of restaurants, nice boutiques and a beach.
187 locals recommend
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadLovely castle & gardens, hosts outdoor concerts during the summer. Nearby Malahide village has a marina, lots of restaurants, nice boutiques and a beach.
Local adventures
The views from the cliff path and too of Howth head are spectacular. You can explore them on your own or take a highly recommended tour with local man Shane.
9 locals recommend
Shane's Howth Adventures
7 Balglass RdThe views from the cliff path and too of Howth head are spectacular. You can explore them on your own or take a highly recommended tour with local man Shane.
Offer a variety of watersports, including stand up paddle boarding and kite surfing in Howth and Clontarf
Pure Magic
370 Clontarf RdOffer a variety of watersports, including stand up paddle boarding and kite surfing in Howth and Clontarf
Shearwater Sea Kayaking
Based in Howth, just 2 train stops from my place
Based near the DART station in Grand Canal dock, about a 30 minute train ride from my place
16 locals recommend
Surfdock | Watersports Shop & School
Based near the DART station in Grand Canal dock, about a 30 minute train ride from my place
Food scene
Great Italian restaurant on the coast road, 5 minutes walk from my place. You can eat-in or get a takeaway.
La Gustosa
12a Dublin RdGreat Italian restaurant on the coast road, 5 minutes walk from my place. You can eat-in or get a takeaway.
Tiny restaurant with great seafood tapas. If you can get a place, you’re in for a treat.
23 locals recommend
Octopussy's Seafood Tapas
West PierTiny restaurant with great seafood tapas. If you can get a place, you’re in for a treat.
16th century Howth pub with traditional Irish show nights with dinner, music and Irish dancing. Check their website for show times - https://www.abbeytavern.ie. Reservations are essential for the show and can be made via email at info@abbeytavern.ie or by calling + 353 1 839 0307
18 locals recommend
Abbey Tavern
28 Abbey St16th century Howth pub with traditional Irish show nights with dinner, music and Irish dancing. Check their website for show times - https://www.abbeytavern.ie. Reservations are essential for the show and can be made via email at info@abbeytavern.ie or by calling + 353 1 839 0307
Very good seafood restaurant with lots of maritime mementos on the walls and ceiling
14 locals recommend
The Oar House
13 W PierVery good seafood restaurant with lots of maritime mementos on the walls and ceiling
Great Pakistani restaurant 2 minutes walk from our house. You can eat in or get a takeaway.
Karachi Pakistani & Eastern Cuisine
Great Pakistani restaurant 2 minutes walk from our house. You can eat in or get a takeaway.
One Squared
Great restaurant, 2 minutes walk from our house