Dublin Neighbourhoods

Explore Dublin area by area and discover what makes each neighbourhood special.

All Neighbourhoods

Docklands

• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum & Jeanie Johnston Ship
• Samuel Beckett Bridge & Liffey Quayside Strolls
• Surfdock Watersports in Grand Canal Dock

Drumcondra

• Croke Park Stadium and GAA Tours
• Glasnevin Cemetery Historical Walks
• National Botanic Gardens

Grafton Street

• World-class shopping at Brown Thomas and high-street favourites
• Legendary street buskers and live performances daily
• Historic Bewley's Cafe for iconic Irish coffee and scones

Howth

• Epic Howth Cliff Walks with sea views
• Fresh seafood straight from the harbour
• Seal spotting on East Pier

Kilmainham

• Kilmainham Gaol: Chilling tours of Ireland's revolutionary history
• IMMA at Royal Hospital Kilmainham: World-class modern art in baroque splendor
• Vibrant pubs like Bowes Bar for authentic trad sessions

Merrion Square

• Iconic Oscar Wilde reclining statue in lush park
• Georgian houses with blue plaques of Yeats & O'Connell
• Sunday artists' market along the railings

Phibsborough

• Iconic Phibsborough Clock Tower and Victorian terraces
• Blessington Street Basin for peaceful walks
• Vibrant pubs like The Hattie's and McGowans

Portobello

• Scenic Grand Canal harbour and walks
• Rich Jewish heritage at Irish Jewish Museum
• Leafy Georgian streets and hidden gardens

Ranelagh

• Bustling Ranelagh Village cafes and restaurants
• Georgian architecture and Dartmouth Square
• Easy 25-min walk to Dublin city centre

Rathmines

• Trendy pubs like The Blackbird and The Bello Bar
• Epic food scene with Brother Hubbard and Kiraku
• Leafy parks and Dodder River walks

Smithfield

• Jameson Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting
• Smithfield Square Chimney Stacks & Events
• Trendy Stoneybatter Pubs & Cafés

St Stephen's Green

• Victorian park with lake, ducks & sculptures
• Grafton Street shopping & buskers
• Shelbourne Hotel high tea & history

Stoneybatter

• Vibrant indie food and craft beer scene
• 15-min walk to Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo
• Colourful artisan cottages and street art

Temple Bar

• Iconic cobblestone streets and rainbow murals
• World-class pubs with live trad music nightly
• Cultural hubs like Irish Film Institute & Project Arts

The Liberties

• Guinness Storehouse
• St Patrick's Cathedral
• Teeling Whiskey Distillery