Aleksandra’s Guide to the Dublin 7 neighbourhood
Our favorite local pubs/bars
Europe's Longest-pub (2 km walk) along the Phoenix Park. They tend to have christmas decoration all year round.
52 locals recommend
The Hole in the Wall
345-347 Blackhorse AveEurope's Longest-pub (2 km walk) along the Phoenix Park. They tend to have christmas decoration all year round.
Halfway House
Navan RoadAn authentic and unique pub, frequented by the locals.
Hipster-pub with a beer garden, cocktails, and a South Indian dosa-food truck on the weekends in the evenings and traditional music every Sunday night.
Hyne's Bar
Prussia StreetHipster-pub with a beer garden, cocktails, and a South Indian dosa-food truck on the weekends in the evenings and traditional music every Sunday night.
Hipster-pub with a beer garden and a Vietnamese-food truck on the weekends in the evenings.
25 locals recommend
The Glimmer Man Pub
14 StoneybatterHipster-pub with a beer garden and a Vietnamese-food truck on the weekends in the evenings.
BAR 1661
1-5 Green StreetLate evening-cocktail bar. Their 'Belfast Coffees' are class.
A proper old-man DUB-pub with impromptu traditional Irish music sessions and some of the best Guinness in Dublin!
74 locals recommend
Walsh's
6 StoneybatterA proper old-man DUB-pub with impromptu traditional Irish music sessions and some of the best Guinness in Dublin!
Old school pub, with what locals say is the best Guinness in Ireland.
72 locals recommend
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
1 Prospect SquareOld school pub, with what locals say is the best Guinness in Ireland.
A sports-bar in the city-centre for those who want to get fully immersed!
40 locals recommend
Woolshed Baa & Grill
198-200 Parnell StA sports-bar in the city-centre for those who want to get fully immersed!
Vibrant bar with a patio & a fireplace offering draft beer, signature cocktails & pizzas
19 locals recommend
Bonobo, Smithfield
119 Church Street UpperVibrant bar with a patio & a fireplace offering draft beer, signature cocktails & pizzas
Locally-recommended experiences
On Fridays and Saturdays they have a really quaint farmer's market selling Sourdough, coffee, organic veggies and small amounts of local crafts.
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On Fridays and Saturdays they have a really quaint farmer's market selling Sourdough, coffee, organic veggies and small amounts of local crafts.
Hipster bar with a backyard filled with food trucks. Would recommend taking a taxi to and back. (3.5 km).
Has a couple of excellent food options that can also be ordered in via Deliveroo - Village Pizza Dublin (pizza) and Janet's (Asian street food)
225 locals recommend
The Bernard Shaw
Hipster bar with a backyard filled with food trucks. Would recommend taking a taxi to and back. (3.5 km).
Has a couple of excellent food options that can also be ordered in via Deliveroo - Village Pizza Dublin (pizza) and Janet's (Asian street food)
An authentic Irish-pub experience with traditional folk music every day!
296 locals recommend
The Cobblestone
77 King St NAn authentic Irish-pub experience with traditional folk music every day!
Token
72-74 Queen StAn arcade-themed pub - very cool experience! Also really good burgers.
One of the best parts of the 1750 hectare Phoenix park to see the herds of freely-roaming deer. The OSI is only a landmark building, since the park is so large.
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Ordnance Survey RoadOne of the best parts of the 1750 hectare Phoenix park to see the herds of freely-roaming deer. The OSI is only a landmark building, since the park is so large.
An excellent sourdough pizza/sandwich food truck during the day called "Goats Gruff"
Also has a local and authentic Irish pub experience with a lovely beer garden overlooking the river, right beside it. Great spot on a sunny day.
But you'll need a car to get there for both!
Goats Gruff
An excellent sourdough pizza/sandwich food truck during the day called "Goats Gruff"
Also has a local and authentic Irish pub experience with a lovely beer garden overlooking the river, right beside it. Great spot on a sunny day.
But you'll need a car to get there for both!
Really lovely spot for a walk in spring/summer to see the variety of flora.
79 locals recommend
National Botanic Gardens
Really lovely spot for a walk in spring/summer to see the variety of flora.
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadIt's only a 20 mins walk from the house. Great spot for families.
Vintage Shop
366 North Circular RoadA vintage shop in Phibsoboro where you can find old treasures with value.
Would recommend watching a local Gaelic football or Hurling game on the weekends. You can purchase tickets online on the GAA website.
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadWould recommend watching a local Gaelic football or Hurling game on the weekends. You can purchase tickets online on the GAA website.
Really unique locally-run museum that talks about the history of the buildings in the area, and the socio-economic challenges.
15 locals recommend
14 Henrietta Street, Dublin
14 Henrietta StReally unique locally-run museum that talks about the history of the buildings in the area, and the socio-economic challenges.
Good-coffee and brunch spots
two | k | coffee
21 Navan RoadOur local coffee shop. A 10 min walk from home.
A SLICE of Cake Cafe
56 Manor PlBrunch hotspot! Busy on the weekends.
TWO BOYS BREW
375 N Circular RdBrunch hotspot! Busy on the weekends.
The Little Cactus
1a Prussia StreetReally good coffee + vintage clothes store.
Local coffee shop with freshly made treats, in the middle of the Phoenix Park.
11 locals recommend
The Phoenix Café
Local coffee shop with freshly made treats, in the middle of the Phoenix Park.
Proper Order Coffee Co
7 HaymarketCoffee ordered from a hatchet
Wuff
23 Benburb StreetBrunch hotspot. Busy on weekends!
Social Fabric Cafe
34 StoneybatterBrunch hotspot. Busy on weekends!
Urbanity
11 Coke LnBrunch hotspot. Busy on weekends!
A lovely local coffee shop and artisanal store with an authentic younger hipster-vibe.
34 locals recommend
Bang Bang
59A Leinster St NA lovely local coffee shop and artisanal store with an authentic younger hipster-vibe.
Food scene
Le Petit Breton Artisan Crêperie
1A Drumcondra Rd LowerExperts in crepes - both savoury and sweet.
Michelin star-Italian food in the neighbourhood. You can't go wrong with this place, but book in advance.
23 locals recommend
Grano Restaurant
Manor StreetMichelin star-Italian food in the neighbourhood. You can't go wrong with this place, but book in advance.
The Winding Stair
40 Ormond Quay LowerA wholesome Irish food-restaurant
A fine-dining experience that is well renowned! Pricey, but high-quality gastronomic experience.
119 locals recommend
Chapter One Restaurant
18-19 Parnell Square NA fine-dining experience that is well renowned! Pricey, but high-quality gastronomic experience.
Really good seafood restaurant but you'll need a car to get there!
9 locals recommend
Wrights Anglers Rest
20 Knockmaroon HillReally good seafood restaurant but you'll need a car to get there!
FX Buckley @Ryans - Some of the best beef-steak you'll eat in Ireland.
46 locals recommend
Ryan's of Parkgate Street
28 Parkgate StFX Buckley @Ryans - Some of the best beef-steak you'll eat in Ireland.
Really yummy and authentic tacos to order in via Deliveroo, rather than eat in!
6 locals recommend
El Grito Mexican Taqueria
20 Mountjoy Square EastReally yummy and authentic tacos to order in via Deliveroo, rather than eat in!
One of our favorite restaurants in Ireland - Fresh and wholesome middle-eastern food.
35 locals recommend
Shouk
40 Drumcondra Rd LowerOne of our favorite restaurants in Ireland - Fresh and wholesome middle-eastern food.
One of the best burgers around. Recommend to order in via Deliveroo.
80 locals recommend
Bunsen Temple Bar
22 Essex St EOne of the best burgers around. Recommend to order in via Deliveroo.
Reyna
29-30 Dame StreetExcellent Turkish kebabs you can order in via Deliveroo!
Xian Street Food Dublin
28 Anne St SReally tasty and authentic Chinese food that you can order in via Deliveroo.
Ramen Kitchen
56 Manor StOur favorite Ramen place - good portions and flavourful!
A hidden Korean-restaurant in the back of an Asian super-market. Some of the best fried chicken around.
White Rabbit Capel Street
27 Capel StreetA hidden Korean-restaurant in the back of an Asian super-market. Some of the best fried chicken around.
Other Neighbourhoods worth checking out
A touristy experience to do once and no more. Good music, good vibes, but very pricey and mostly for the tourists.
528 locals recommend
Temple Bar
A touristy experience to do once and no more. Good music, good vibes, but very pricey and mostly for the tourists.
A really cool night-time spot with many good restaurants and bars/pubs. A good replacement for Temple bar.
South Great George's Street
South Great George's StreetA really cool night-time spot with many good restaurants and bars/pubs. A good replacement for Temple bar.
Ranelagh
Upmarket neighbourhood with many good restaurants and bars/pubs.
Many many good and authentic Asian restaurants and bar/pub options in the City centre.
7 locals recommend
Capel Street
Capel StreetMany many good and authentic Asian restaurants and bar/pub options in the City centre.
Many many good and authentic restaurants and bar/pub options, that's not the city centre.
Camden Street Lower
Camden Street LowerMany many good and authentic restaurants and bar/pub options, that's not the city centre.
Closest neighbourhood with plenty of good restaurants, coffee shops, bars, supermarkets, pharmacies, bakery, butcher, etc.
Many restaurants, coffee shops, etc. are already recommended in this Guide book.
12 locals recommend
Stoneybatter
Closest neighbourhood with plenty of good restaurants, coffee shops, bars, supermarkets, pharmacies, bakery, butcher, etc.
Many restaurants, coffee shops, etc. are already recommended in this Guide book.
Supermarkets
A large mid-range Super-store for your daily essentials with plenty of known brands. This is a 300 m walk away.
51 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Navan RoadA large mid-range Super-store for your daily essentials with plenty of known brands. This is a 300 m walk away.
A good spot for value weekly grocery-shopping. A large range of daily essentials if you're a fan of the German-branded supermarket chain. It's within 1 km of the house and can be accessed via a bus or by walk.
10 locals recommend
Lidl Cabra East
32 Old Cabra RdA good spot for value weekly grocery-shopping. A large range of daily essentials if you're a fan of the German-branded supermarket chain. It's within 1 km of the house and can be accessed via a bus or by walk.
A good niche ethnic store for all your Eastern-European food needs. It's within 1.5 km and can be accessed by walk/bus.
Moldova Stores Phibsborough
296 North Circular RoadA good niche ethnic store for all your Eastern-European food needs. It's within 1.5 km and can be accessed by walk/bus.
A niche Italian food store. Its 3 km from home and is accessible by walk or the bus.
Little Italy Ltd
140 King St NA niche Italian food store. Its 3 km from home and is accessible by walk or the bus.
An ethnic and halal grocery store with options for Asian, African, Mediterranean and Arabic food products with an in-store butcher. It's 2.5 km from the house in the Phibsoboro village and can be accessed via bus or walk.
Zamzam Halal
180 Phibsborough RoadAn ethnic and halal grocery store with options for Asian, African, Mediterranean and Arabic food products with an in-store butcher. It's 2.5 km from the house in the Phibsoboro village and can be accessed via bus or walk.
Ethersons Butchers
99 Cabra RdAn excellent local and traditional butcher specialist.
A traditional and local fish-monger with the catch of the day. Situated in the Stoneybatter village 1.5 km from the house. It's accessible by walk or by bus.
V. Muldoon, Fishmonger
45 Manor StA traditional and local fish-monger with the catch of the day. Situated in the Stoneybatter village 1.5 km from the house. It's accessible by walk or by bus.