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Dublin Overview
The increasingly cosmopolitan streets of Dublin have had a tumultuous time recently. As both the greatest benefactor of EU membership and – aside from Iceland’s bankruptcy – and one of the worst suffering nations in the recent recession (as the locals tell it – What’s the difference between Ireland and Iceland? Six months…), Dublin nevertheless remains stoutly characterful, and rightly draws countless tourists.
The Temple Bar district is at the heart of it. The Irish are a vivaciously sociable bunch, and the cobbled streets of Temple Bar host parties night after ni… read moreght, locals energised on Dublin Bay seafood and slurping pint after pint of the ‘The Black Stuff’ (Guinness) whilst listening to the twanging sounds of traditional Irish music, and joining together in the search for a late night ‘lock in’ to keep the revelry moving until dawn.
In fact, head to Smithfield and you can get an early start, with the Jameson Distillery offering whiskey samples and a factory tour (be ready to volunteer fast and you can grab free extras), and St. James’ Gate – the home of Guinness for the coming 9,000 years – just across the river and filling the air with the heady smell of hops for miles around.
Dublin city center has a number of architectural gems, with cathedrals, castles, universtities, churches and some fascinating examples of modern style also. They’re all highly picturesque, great examples of the towering architecture that still props up the city centre; head for Halfpenny Bridge to hunt down the historical heartland, or sample some of the excellent museums (the National Gallery is particularly noteworthy) for a taste of a fascinating past.
Just outside Dublin you’ll find country pubs and cliff top walks, as well as a spot the locals use as a icy hangover cure, the rocky ‘swimming pool’ that is the 40 foot. Nearby you can explore Ireland’s literary heritage with a trip to James Joyce's former home (a turret overlooking the sea), or grab some fish and chips in a newspaper and sit on the grass with the locals. Dublin is steeped in revolutionary history, but remains an essential – if somewhat expensive – party town. Make the most of both.
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4 reviews It is central located, close to the city most exciting spots. The hotel is old but the room is clean that is all I need. The only thing is t…
4 reviews The only problem with this hostel is location but it is near public transportation and even Temple Bar is within 10 minutes walking. It is l…
4 reviews This is a typical Holiday Inn Express property located near Dublin airport. There is a free shuttle service that takes you to the hotel from…
I stayed for a few nights at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous and beautiful, and I would recommend this plac…
26 reviews It seems America is obsessed with Guinness, personally i have never liked it, it just didn't taste good to me, but when i decided to go to D…
9 reviews If you ever travel to Dublin don't miss touring Kilmainham Gaol, the jail that was involved in some of the most heroic and tragic events in …
11 reviews for all you who likes scoootish or american whiskey..this is the traditional and must famouse irish whiskey. in this place you can lear…
2 reviews There are a lot of remainders of the Viking history to be found in Dublin, one of those is Christ Church Cathedral, the oldest of Dublin’s…
1 review During the Dublin meetup, me and other TBs had lunch at Roly's, located in the beautiful Ballsbridge area of town. When you walk in, you'll …
1 review After having gone to Juice a few times, i was then informed that it was, in fact, a vegetarian restaurant. I was pleasantly shocked! The Ear…
2 reviews http://www.lemonco.com/ There are actually a few locations across Dublin and the crepes are to die for! The place has high turnover so do…
1 review First visit to Ciao Bella Roma with a group! Very accommodating and put together a set menu for us. Food was very fresh and tasty. We were b…
1 review Now, you’ve probably heard that it rains a lot here. With that in mind, I guess you’ll assume that a simply coat with a hood or an umbre…
1 review Before going to Ireland I check rates in all car rentals in Dublin and this one was the cheapest. They have office in the city and also at t…
1 review Best tip I can give is to buy the Dublin pass...buy it at the tourist info desk at the airport. If possible, do a 1-day pass and try to get…
1 review Dublin is a place to go to sample not to see. Although it is beautiful with some gorgeous Georgian styled housing, the real trick is to let …
2 reviews The Dublin Musical Pub Crawl is a great experience that anyone who loves real music should appreciate. You meet at Gogarty's Pub (a very tou…
5 reviews Dublin is famous for its stout - of course when you say stout in Dublin most people think of Guinness. But for beer lovers this is not all t…
1 review We went out in Temple Bar every night during our 3 night stay in Dublin. Being from the states, we just wanted to go somewhere that was live…
1 review Grab a pint at The Hole in the Wall Pub and listen to the Harps rock the house with their edgy, yet authentic traditional Irish Music. Ther…
2 reviews This place deserves top reviews. I was sad to leave. Location: perfect for exploring whatever part of Dublin you want. Nightlife is close…
1 review This hostel is located near Temple Bar area, which is where you want to be if your in Dublin. There is so much to do everynight and so many …
1 review If you like to stay in a quiet neighbourhood, this might be a guesthouse which you really want to consider!!! We paid 13 euro's p.p.p.n. in…
1 review I ventured to Dublin after spending some time in Northern Ireland and getting my laptop stolen and credit card and all that fun stuff. Unfo…
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