About Alan Hanna's Bookshop
A beloved fixture just up Rathmines Road Lower from Portobello Harbour, Alan Hanna's Bookshop is a family-run independent powerhouse among Rathmines and Portobello bookshops, Dublin. Since 1980, it has championed Irish authors and diverse genres in a warm, wood-panelled space alive with the rustle of pages and chatter of locals. Specialising in fiction, history, and current affairs, it's where Portobello folk head for trusted recommendations.
What to Expect
Shelves brim with new releases, signed copies, and curated tables on Dublin themes. The kids' room sparkles with picture books, and events draw crowds. Friendly service and fair prices make it shine.
Insider Tips
Sunday mornings offer peaceful browsing; follow with a scone at nearby Avoca. Ask for staff picks on Portobello history. Easy stroll from the harbour. Ideal for building your Irish library.
It embodies the area's community spirit.