Guidebook for Dún Laoghaire and surrounding areas including some of our favourite spots in the city.
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Guidebook for Dún Laoghaire and surrounding areas including some of our favourite spots in the city.
Food Scene
If you like good food then you will want to visit these local stores for the best selection of food and wine.
This store is only 700metres from the studio. You will find an excellent selection of ready made meals, made in store, and a fabulous deli counter as well as locally grown organic fruit and vegetables. They have a secret garden where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch or stop by for a coffee and pastry. They also sell some good wines and take away cocktails. This is one of our regular haunts and definitely recommend.
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38 Abbey RoadThis store is only 700metres from the studio. You will find an excellent selection of ready made meals, made in store, and a fabulous deli counter as well as locally grown organic fruit and vegetables. They have a secret garden where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch or stop by for a coffee and pastry. They also sell some good wines and take away cocktails. This is one of our regular haunts and definitely recommend.
This small shopping centre is 500metres from the studio. You will find a supermarket, coffee shop, pizzeria and pharmacy here as well as a laundry.
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Tesco Metro
Glenageary Road UpperThis small shopping centre is 500metres from the studio. You will find a supermarket, coffee shop, pizzeria and pharmacy here as well as a laundry.
One of the best pizzerias around and within 5 minutes of the studio. Order online for delivery or visit in person. All fresh authentic ingredients.
Base Wood Fired Pizza Glenageary
Glenageary Road UpperOne of the best pizzerias around and within 5 minutes of the studio. Order online for delivery or visit in person. All fresh authentic ingredients.
At the Grange crossroads, 1km from the studio, there are several stores including 2 supermarkets (Supervalu and Lidl), some take away food places, a pharmacy, a post office and a bank. It is a 10 minute walk. The bus stop is also just outside.
Supervalu Deansgrange
Clonkeen RoadAt the Grange crossroads, 1km from the studio, there are several stores including 2 supermarkets (Supervalu and Lidl), some take away food places, a pharmacy, a post office and a bank. It is a 10 minute walk. The bus stop is also just outside.
We love this little gem of a store on the Main Street in Dún Laoghaire. They stock a great selection of essentials but have lots of extras too including the best deli counter.
Everything in this store is carefully selected and is either organic or biodynamic and sourced from the best suppliers both local and abroad. Well worth a visit. The 46A bus stops just a few metres away.
The Gourmet Pantry
47 George's Street LowerWe love this little gem of a store on the Main Street in Dún Laoghaire. They stock a great selection of essentials but have lots of extras too including the best deli counter.
Everything in this store is carefully selected and is either organic or biodynamic and sourced from the best suppliers both local and abroad. Well worth a visit. The 46A bus stops just a few metres away.
Not only a restaurant but a great store too where you can buy lots of beautiful fresh food to go.
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Avoca Monkstown
11a Monkstown Cres Not only a restaurant but a great store too where you can buy lots of beautiful fresh food to go.
A gastronomers delight in the lovely village of Glasthule.
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Cavistons Food Emporium
58/59 Glasthule RdA gastronomers delight in the lovely village of Glasthule.
Essentials
Our local supermarkets and pharmacy.
Boots
Glenageary Road UpperBoots Pharmacy at Park Pointe Shopping Centre, 5 minutes from the studio.
Eating Out
These are some of our favourite restaurants and cafés
based in Dun Laoghaire, this is an excellent family run Italian restaurant. You need to book as it’s always busy. Find their .ie website to book online using their name
Belli dentro restaurant
based in Dun Laoghaire, this is an excellent family run Italian restaurant. You need to book as it’s always busy. Find their .ie website to book online using their name
Oliveto At Haddington House
9-12 Haddington TerraceGreat Italian food in a great location.
Casper & Giumbini's
Marine RoadSituated on the waterfront with good outdoor dining facilities. Good food.
Without a doubt one of the finest restaurants in Dún Laoghaire. Beautiful dining room and also great outdoor dining areas too.
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Hartley's
1Harbour RoadWithout a doubt one of the finest restaurants in Dún Laoghaire. Beautiful dining room and also great outdoor dining areas too.
SOUP Ramen
28 George's Street LowerThis is a great vegetarian restaurant. Highly recommended by other guests.
If you're in the city and you’re into wholefood then this is the place to go. Everything cooked fresh from scratch every day. There are 3 locations throughout the city: on Dame Street, Stephens Green and the one mentioned above which is opposite Trinity College. Eat in or take away.
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KC Peaches Wine Cave
27-29 Nassau StIf you're in the city and you’re into wholefood then this is the place to go. Everything cooked fresh from scratch every day. There are 3 locations throughout the city: on Dame Street, Stephens Green and the one mentioned above which is opposite Trinity College. Eat in or take away.
If you take the DART to Greystones then a trip to The Happy Pear is recommended. If you enjoy wholefood then you won’t be disappointed.
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The Happy Pear
Church RoadIf you take the DART to Greystones then a trip to The Happy Pear is recommended. If you enjoy wholefood then you won’t be disappointed.
Sightseeing
Dún Laoghaire
A seaside town filled with activity all year round.
Take a walk out along the pier and savour the views and the fresh air.
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Mt Michaels Pier
Take a walk out along the pier and savour the views and the fresh air.
Beautiful picturesque village with many great restaurants, bars and interesting little shops. Spot some famous people drinking in the local pubs here.
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Dalkey
Beautiful picturesque village with many great restaurants, bars and interesting little shops. Spot some famous people drinking in the local pubs here.
Sandycove is a delightful area not only rich in history but also with the added bonus of a fabulous little beach and bathing spot that is enjoyed by all ages.
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Sandycove
Sandycove is a delightful area not only rich in history but also with the added bonus of a fabulous little beach and bathing spot that is enjoyed by all ages.
Glasthule
Glasthule village is filled with an array of fabulous food, wine and antique shops
Greystones is a coastal village with many great cafes and a beautiful beach. The train stops right in the village so it is really easy to reach from Dún Laoghaire. Our favourite place to eat is 'The Happy Pear'
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Greystones
Greystones is a coastal village with many great cafes and a beautiful beach. The train stops right in the village so it is really easy to reach from Dún Laoghaire. Our favourite place to eat is 'The Happy Pear'
Take the train to Bray and walk to Bray Head for some fantastic views. Or just ramble along the seafront.
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Bray Head Cross
Take the train to Bray and walk to Bray Head for some fantastic views. Or just ramble along the seafront.
Drinks & Nightlife
P. McCormack and Sons
67 Mounttown LowerLocal pub that serves great food all day and evening.
The Beer Keeper
128 George's Street LowerForty Foot
Budget friendly bar serving food
Parks & Nature
Deer roam free in their natural habitat in the largest urban park in Europe and second largest in the world. Also home to Dublin Zoo. Hire a bike at the entrance.
Take 46A bus from Dún Laoghaire
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Phoenix Park
Deer roam free in their natural habitat in the largest urban park in Europe and second largest in the world. Also home to Dublin Zoo. Hire a bike at the entrance.
Take 46A bus from Dún Laoghaire
Glendalough is a glacial valley in County Wicklow renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.
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Glendalough
Glendalough is a glacial valley in County Wicklow renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.
The People”s Park is near Dún Laoghaire town centre, between Glasthule and the Seafront. It was developed towards the end of the 19th century in the formal Victorian style.
Today it is a beautiful landscaped park which comes alive every Sunday as market vendors bring their colourful collection of food and crafts. The very popular new playground and Tea Rooms are open every day and contribute significantly to the popularity of the park.
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People's Park
Park RoadThe People”s Park is near Dún Laoghaire town centre, between Glasthule and the Seafront. It was developed towards the end of the 19th century in the formal Victorian style.
Today it is a beautiful landscaped park which comes alive every Sunday as market vendors bring their colourful collection of food and crafts. The very popular new playground and Tea Rooms are open every day and contribute significantly to the popularity of the park.
As you amble around the coastline in Dalkey you will come upon this wonderful park. The ideal place for a picnic or just to sit and enjoy the views.
Dillon's Park
38 Coliemore RdAs you amble around the coastline in Dalkey you will come upon this wonderful park. The ideal place for a picnic or just to sit and enjoy the views.
Take a picnic and rest on the hill while savouring the stunning views of the Dublin coastline. Afterwards take a walk down to the beach and return to Dun Laoghaire by train.
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Killiney, Killiney Hill Park station
Take a picnic and rest on the hill while savouring the stunning views of the Dublin coastline. Afterwards take a walk down to the beach and return to Dun Laoghaire by train.
Arts & Culture
The James Joyce Tower and Museum is a Martello tower in Sandycove, Dublin, where James Joyce spent six nights in 1904 and his novel Ulysses begins.
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Joyce's Tower
Sandycove PointThe James Joyce Tower and Museum is a Martello tower in Sandycove, Dublin, where James Joyce spent six nights in 1904 and his novel Ulysses begins.
DLR Lexicon is home to the main public library and cultural centre of Dún Laoghaire. A modern relaxed library and exhibition space with enviable views out to the sea. A place to read and to dream.
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dlr LexIcon
Queen's RoadDLR Lexicon is home to the main public library and cultural centre of Dún Laoghaire. A modern relaxed library and exhibition space with enviable views out to the sea. A place to read and to dream.
IMMA is home to contemporary art from the 21st Century. The building is an old military hospital set in a quadrangle surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. A real oasis in the city.
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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadIMMA is home to contemporary art from the 21st Century. The building is an old military hospital set in a quadrangle surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. A real oasis in the city.
The National Gallery is home to classical works of art up to 20th century. There is a great collection of Irish and international art on display. Opens late Thursdays.
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National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestThe National Gallery is home to classical works of art up to 20th century. There is a great collection of Irish and international art on display. Opens late Thursdays.
Hugh Lane Gallery is home to the Francis Bacon Studio. It also hosts contemporary exhibitions. Check in regularly to see the current listings.
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Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Parnell Square NorthHugh Lane Gallery is home to the Francis Bacon Studio. It also hosts contemporary exhibitions. Check in regularly to see the current listings.
Douglas Hyde gallery is situated within Trinity College. It hosts exhibitions for international contemporary artists.
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The Douglas Hyde Gallery
Douglas Hyde gallery is situated within Trinity College. It hosts exhibitions for international contemporary artists.
A collection of interesting and important historical artefacts. The building was an army barracks and like IMMA is set in a quadrangle.
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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb StreetA collection of interesting and important historical artefacts. The building was an army barracks and like IMMA is set in a quadrangle.
See a host of wonderful artefacts from Irish history dating back thousands of years.
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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
35A Kildare StSee a host of wonderful artefacts from Irish history dating back thousands of years.
Historical collections and wonderful reading rooms.
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National Library of Ireland
7-8 Kildare St Historical collections and wonderful reading rooms.
Trinity College is home to one of the most famous libraries in the world called 'The Long Room’. The library is also home to the Book Of Kells, a monumental historical document dating back to 9th century. The college is situated in the heart of the city and people can wander through the grounds to absorb the atmosphere. There is a cafe and seated area if you choose to stop and ponder a while.
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Trinity College
Trinity College is home to one of the most famous libraries in the world called 'The Long Room’. The library is also home to the Book Of Kells, a monumental historical document dating back to 9th century. The college is situated in the heart of the city and people can wander through the grounds to absorb the atmosphere. There is a cafe and seated area if you choose to stop and ponder a while.
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
Haigh Terrace