Staying in Dublin 6
Neighbourhoods
Ranelagh is a much sought after neighbourhood in south Dublin. It has some wonderful restaurants, cafes and pubs that cater for all tastes.
Below are some of our favourites.
PUBS
You can’t go wrong with Smyths, Birchalls, or The Hill Pub. All great places for a pint.
There are lots more too explore too.
RESTAURANTS
For a steak, The Butchers Grill is expensive but very tasty.
Host is a wonderful restaurant, but hard to get a reservation. Book early.
Cinnamon is a good spot for breakfast or brunch. Some great scones.
TriBeCa is a must for the chicken wings.
Bunsen does the best burgers in Dublin.
Zaytoon does a mean Persian kebab.
Fancy an ice cream? Scoop is a kids and adults favourite.
There are lots more, but these are our local favourites.
CAFE’S
After a short walk you will spot many places to grab a coffee. You won’t go wrong with any of them.
Have a sit outside Butler’s and watch the world go by. Or grab a takeaway from Nicks and stroll around Ranelagh Gardens’ pond.
PARKS
There are 3 main parks we go to a lot.
Ranelagh Gardens is close to the village and has a lovely pond and a playground for the smaller kids.
Belgrave Square is a short walk toward Rathmines and is nearest to our home. It has plenty of space, nice trees, and a playground.
Dartmouth Square is a popular spot on sunny days and for dog walking in the mornings.
GETTING AROUND
Ranelagh has a LUAS tram stop which makes it easy to get into the city centre in minutes.
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Ranelagh
Ranelagh is a much sought after neighbourhood in south Dublin. It has some wonderful restaurants, cafes and pubs that cater for all tastes.
Below are some of our favourites.
PUBS
You can’t go wrong with Smyths, Birchalls, or The Hill Pub. All great places for a pint.
There are lots more too explore too.
RESTAURANTS
For a steak, The Butchers Grill is expensive but very tasty.
Host is a wonderful restaurant, but hard to get a reservation. Book early.
Cinnamon is a good spot for breakfast or brunch. Some great scones.
TriBeCa is a must for the chicken wings.
Bunsen does the best burgers in Dublin.
Zaytoon does a mean Persian kebab.
Fancy an ice cream? Scoop is a kids and adults favourite.
There are lots more, but these are our local favourites.
CAFE’S
After a short walk you will spot many places to grab a coffee. You won’t go wrong with any of them.
Have a sit outside Butler’s and watch the world go by. Or grab a takeaway from Nicks and stroll around Ranelagh Gardens’ pond.
PARKS
There are 3 main parks we go to a lot.
Ranelagh Gardens is close to the village and has a lovely pond and a playground for the smaller kids.
Belgrave Square is a short walk toward Rathmines and is nearest to our home. It has plenty of space, nice trees, and a playground.
Dartmouth Square is a popular spot on sunny days and for dog walking in the mornings.
GETTING AROUND
Ranelagh has a LUAS tram stop which makes it easy to get into the city centre in minutes.
Rathmines is a wonderful neighbourhood that is always full of life and has a more youthful vibe than nearby Ranelagh.
It is excellent for doing a grocery shop as it has a Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Lidl and Aldi all close together.
It has some fast food options like Eddie Rockets and McDonalds.
The Swan Centre is a lovely small shopping centre that has some great smaller shops.
RESTAURANTS
Farmer Browns is excellent for brunch or lunch.
Manifesto is a great Italian famous for its pizzas. Sprezzatura does some amazing pasta dishes.
Camile Thai is an excellent option for takeaway Thai food.
Hush does amazing sandwiches.
There are plenty more to explore too.
PUBS
Slattery’s pub on the corner is a wonderful authentic Dublin pub that does great Guinness.
Blackbird is a quirkier pub with board games, a decent beer garden and craft beer.
Murphy’s is a good gastropub that serves good food too.
Lots of other options to explore too.
PARKS
The nearest park is Belgrave Square, a 3 min walk away.
GETTING AROUND
Rathmines is a major bus thoroughfare and lots of buses pass through it for town centre. A taxi into town should be €10-15.
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Rathmines
Rathmines is a wonderful neighbourhood that is always full of life and has a more youthful vibe than nearby Ranelagh.
It is excellent for doing a grocery shop as it has a Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Lidl and Aldi all close together.
It has some fast food options like Eddie Rockets and McDonalds.
The Swan Centre is a lovely small shopping centre that has some great smaller shops.
RESTAURANTS
Farmer Browns is excellent for brunch or lunch.
Manifesto is a great Italian famous for its pizzas. Sprezzatura does some amazing pasta dishes.
Camile Thai is an excellent option for takeaway Thai food.
Hush does amazing sandwiches.
There are plenty more to explore too.
PUBS
Slattery’s pub on the corner is a wonderful authentic Dublin pub that does great Guinness.
Blackbird is a quirkier pub with board games, a decent beer garden and craft beer.
Murphy’s is a good gastropub that serves good food too.
Lots of other options to explore too.
PARKS
The nearest park is Belgrave Square, a 3 min walk away.
GETTING AROUND
Rathmines is a major bus thoroughfare and lots of buses pass through it for town centre. A taxi into town should be €10-15.
City Centre Sightseeing
Some of the must see sights in Dublin
This is one of the most popular attractions in Europe and well worth a visit
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Guinness Storehouse
This is one of the most popular attractions in Europe and well worth a visit
This museum is a great little museum that gives a great insight into what it was like living in Dublin in years gone by. It's right in the heart of the city near St Stephens Green.
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The Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's GreenThis museum is a great little museum that gives a great insight into what it was like living in Dublin in years gone by. It's right in the heart of the city near St Stephens Green.
A great city centre park that provides a great place to relax while sightseeing in Dublin
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Saint Stephen's Green
Saint Stephen's GreenA great city centre park that provides a great place to relax while sightseeing in Dublin
While your down by Guinness Storehouse, stop into Teelings whiskey distillery too.
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Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketWhile your down by Guinness Storehouse, stop into Teelings whiskey distillery too.
Food scene
I cannot recommend the steaks here enough. Fabulous restaurant.
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FX Buckley Steakhouse Pembroke Street
1A Pembroke Street LowerI cannot recommend the steaks here enough. Fabulous restaurant.
Bibi's is a firm favourite in our house for weekend brunch.
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Bibi's Café
14A Emorville AveBibi's is a firm favourite in our house for weekend brunch.
Host Restaurant
13 RanelaghA wonderful restaurant. Book early!
One of the best Indian restaurants in Dublin. We get takeout from here at least a couple of times a month, but you can also eat there. Consistently good.
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Kerala Kitchen
5 Baggot Street UpperOne of the best Indian restaurants in Dublin. We get takeout from here at least a couple of times a month, but you can also eat there. Consistently good.
An excellent Indian restaurant. Expensive, but great for a sit-down meal.
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Pickle Restaurant
43 Camden Street LowerAn excellent Indian restaurant. Expensive, but great for a sit-down meal.
A local steakhouse that is expensive but popular. Great food.
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Butcher Grill
92 Main StA local steakhouse that is expensive but popular. Great food.
Cinnamon
87 RanelaghA good place for breakfast, nearby in Ranelagh village.
TriBeCa
65 RanelaghGenuinely excellent chicken wings. Lots more on the menu too.
THE best burgers in Dublin. The menu fits on a business card. They do one thing and do it well.
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Bunsen
97 RanelaghTHE best burgers in Dublin. The menu fits on a business card. They do one thing and do it well.
Scoop Ranelagh
22 Sandford RdExcellent ice cream!
Farmer Browns Rathmines
170 Rathmines Rd LowerAn excellent local spot for lunch or brunch.
Hush Restaurant Rathmines
137 Rathmines Road LowerBeautiful deli-style sandwiches in local Rathmines.
Greenville Deli (Rathmines)
Beautiful deli sandwiches, pastries, coffee and more.
Good Pubs
A lovely pub in Ranelagh, with a beer garden for the smokers.
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Smyths Pub
6 R117A lovely pub in Ranelagh, with a beer garden for the smokers.
A great city centre pub. Famous for its Guinness. Excellent for people watching on a sunny day.
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Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SA great city centre pub. Famous for its Guinness. Excellent for people watching on a sunny day.
A famous city centre pub. Go here on a Sunday to hear some traditional Irish music being played while you have a drink.
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O'Donoghues Bar
15 Merrion RowA famous city centre pub. Go here on a Sunday to hear some traditional Irish music being played while you have a drink.
A wonderful local pub. No music, just the gentle chatter of conversation around you.
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Stella Cinema
209 Rathmines Rd LowerA wonderful local pub. No music, just the gentle chatter of conversation around you.
A famous city centre pub. Thronged on Thursdays and Fridays with the after work crowd. Catches the last of the evening sun on the street.
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Kehoes Pub
9 Anne St SA famous city centre pub. Thronged on Thursdays and Fridays with the after work crowd. Catches the last of the evening sun on the street.
The Hill Pub
1 Old MountpleasantA wonderful local pub, 2 mins walk from the house.
Local Parks
A popular spot on sunny days and for dog walking in the mornings. 10 mins walk from the house.
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Dartmouth Square
RanelaghA popular spot on sunny days and for dog walking in the mornings. 10 mins walk from the house.
A beautiful park, just 3 mins walk from the house. It has plenty of space, nice trees, and a playground.
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Belgrave Square
A beautiful park, just 3 mins walk from the house. It has plenty of space, nice trees, and a playground.
A lovely local park hidden away behind the village main street. 5 mins walk from the house. It has a pond and a small playground for younger kids.
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Ranelagh Gardens
Park ViewA lovely local park hidden away behind the village main street. 5 mins walk from the house. It has a pond and a small playground for younger kids.
Groceries
Should have most of what groceries you need. Good range of options and some good vendors for cheese, fish, butcher, and more.
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Dunnes Stores - Swan Centre
Rathmines Road LowerShould have most of what groceries you need. Good range of options and some good vendors for cheese, fish, butcher, and more.
A good shop with very friendly staff that has a lot of vegetarian and vegan friendly foods.
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The Hopsack
A good shop with very friendly staff that has a lot of vegetarian and vegan friendly foods.
A great off-license that has a great selection of beer, wines, and spirits.
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Redmonds of Ranelagh
25 RanelaghA great off-license that has a great selection of beer, wines, and spirits.
ALDI
A short walk away in Rathmines
Lidl
12 Walkinstown AveA short walk away in Rathmines
Coffee
The most popular local coffee spot. Takeaway only, but you have the park nearby to enjoy it in.
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Nick's Coffee
20 Ranelagh RoadThe most popular local coffee spot. Takeaway only, but you have the park nearby to enjoy it in.
A local favourite, it has excellent coffee and a lovely place to watch the world go by.
One Kinda Folk
28A Dartmouth RoadA local favourite, it has excellent coffee and a lovely place to watch the world go by.
3fe The Triangle
33 Ranelagh3Fe is a very popular Dublin chain of coffee shops and roasted beans
Love your Starbucks? There’s one a short walk from the house
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Starbucks Rathmines
224 Rathmines Rd LowerLove your Starbucks? There’s one a short walk from the house