Insider Reccomendations

Coffee

Dublin does coffee very well and these are local favourites:

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• 3FE - Dublin’s coffee institution with excellent single-origin espresso and filter brews.

• Proper Order - A favourite for takeaway lattes and pastries, often paired with No Messin’ Bakery treats.

 

Breakfast & Brunch

Lovely spots locals love to fuel up before sightseeing:

• Bread 41 - Incredible bakery and coffee (arrive early). Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

• Clement & Pekoe - Stylish brunch spot on South William Street.

• Bibi’s Café (Portobello) - Relaxed, local favourite just outside the city centre.

 

Lunch & Dinner 

• Café en Seine – Stylish dining/drinks destination with beautiful interiors and an all-day menu.

• Six by Nico Dublin – Tasting-menu destination for a memorable dinner experience.

• Bambino Pizza – Local favourite pizza spot in the city centre with consistently excellent pies (well-loved by Dubliners).

• Sprout & Co - Fresh, plant-forward lunches that don’t feel boring.

 

Shopping

From high-street to independent gems:

• Grafton Street - Dublin’s main shopping street with street performers and flagship stores.

• Powerscourt Townhouse Centre - Beautiful indoor shopping with Irish designers and cafés.

• Vintage Shopping:

  • George’s Street Arcade

  • Nine Crows Vintage

  • Tola Vintage

 

Culture & Experiences

• The Little Museum of Dublin - Small, witty museum full of local stories.

• Phoenix Park - One of Europe’s largest city parks, perfect for a walk or picnic.

• Howth (Day Trip) - Seaside village with cliff walks and harbour views.

• Pubs with Live Music

  • O’Donoghue’s - Legendary spot for traditional Irish music.

  • The Cobblestone - Authentic trad sessions, especially loved by locals.

  • Whelan’s - Iconic venue for live bands and late-night gigs