Dublin Travel Guide

When to visit Dublin: April and May bring longer daylight and blooming parks, though rain gear is still wise

When is the best time to visit Dublin?

Avg Temp

7–14°C

Rainfall

Moderate, ~55mm/month

Best Time

April and May bring longer daylight and blooming parks, though rain gear is still wise

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Chapter One
Modern Irish · $$$$
A Michelin-starred restaurant beneath the Dublin Writers Museum known for refined modern Irish tasting menus.
The Winding Stair
Irish · $$$
A cosy restaurant above the bookshop of the same name on the Liffey, serving seasonal Irish dishes like beef and Guinness.
Leo Burdock
Fish and chips · $
Dublin's oldest fish and chip shop, dating to 1913, near Christ Church Cathedral.
Fade Street Social
Modern European · $$$
A lively small-plates restaurant and bar from chef Dylan McGrath in the Creative Quarter.
Klaw
Seafood · $$
A raw seafood bar in Temple Bar known for oysters and lobster rolls served in an informal setting.
Musashi Noodles & Sushi Bar
Japanese · $$
A popular budget-friendly Japanese spot on Capel Street known for generous ramen and sushi combos.
The Temple Bar
Traditional pub
The iconic red-fronted pub in Temple Bar with live traditional Irish music sessions daily and an extensive whiskey list.
The Cobblestone
Traditional pub
A Smithfield pub renowned among locals for authentic, unamplified traditional Irish music sessions.
Whelan's
Live music venue
A legendary live music venue on Wexford Street that has hosted major Irish and international acts in an intimate setting.
The Long Hall
Traditional pub
A beautifully preserved Victorian pub on South Great George's Street with ornate mirrors and chandeliers.

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Archaeology
Home to the Ardagh Chalice, Tara Brooch, and the preserved bog bodies from Iron Age Ireland.
Book of Kells / Trinity College Library
History and literature
Displays the 9th-century illuminated gospel manuscript and the stunning Long Room with 200,000 antique books.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
History
An interactive museum at the CHQ Building telling the story of Irish emigration through digital exhibits.
Kilmainham Gaol
History
A former prison where leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed, now a museum on Irish independence.
Chester Beatty Library
Art and manuscripts
A museum near Dublin Castle housing an internationally renowned collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, and Islamic art.
Irish Film Institute (IFI)
An arthouse cinema in Temple Bar screening independent, foreign, and classic films with a popular cafe-bar.
Light House Cinema
A boutique independent cinema in Smithfield known for its curated programme and design-forward building.
St. Patrick's Festival
Mid-March
Dublin's multi-day citywide celebration around St. Patrick's Day with a major parade through the city centre.
Bloomsday
16 June
A city-wide celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses, with readings and re-enactments retracing the novel's route.

Dollymount Strand
Sandy beach · About 8 km
A long sandy beach on Bull Island in Dublin Bay, popular for walking and kitesurfing, a short drive from the city centre.
Sandycove
Swimming cove · About 14 km
A small rocky cove near the Martello tower featured in Ulysses, popular for a bracing sea swim at the Forty Foot.
Howth Head
About 15 km
A scenic coastal headland with cliff walks and views back over Dublin Bay, easily reached by DART train.
Wicklow Mountains
About 45 km
Rolling granite mountains and glacial valleys including Glendalough, a popular day trip south of the city.

Flyefit Dame Street
A 24-hour budget gym chain location in the city centre with free weights and cardio machines.
National Aquatic Centre
Water park and pool · About 10 km
Ireland's largest indoor water park at Blanchardstown with wave pools and slides, plus an Olympic-standard swimming pool.