Guidebook for Inchicore
Food Scene
Union8 is a contemporary neighbourhood Eatery situated in the heart of the vibrant residential, cultural & business district of Dublin 8. Close to Kilmainham Gaol, IMMA, St. James’s Hospital and Hilton Hotel Kilmainham.
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Union8
740 S Circular RdUnion8 is a contemporary neighbourhood Eatery situated in the heart of the vibrant residential, cultural & business district of Dublin 8. Close to Kilmainham Gaol, IMMA, St. James’s Hospital and Hilton Hotel Kilmainham.
A little taste of Italy in the heart of Dublin. All our food and sauces are freshly prepared and cooked by our chef, resulting in a delicious taste that we are proud to serve.
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La Dolce Vita
760 S Circular RdA little taste of Italy in the heart of Dublin. All our food and sauces are freshly prepared and cooked by our chef, resulting in a delicious taste that we are proud to serve.
This is a lovely small Italian restaurant in the village of Inchicore. The staff are friendly, and food is unfailingly excellent, usually with solid wine choices. There is also the option of takeout pizza which was a step above any delivery pizza.
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O'liva
9 Grattan CresThis is a lovely small Italian restaurant in the village of Inchicore. The staff are friendly, and food is unfailingly excellent, usually with solid wine choices. There is also the option of takeout pizza which was a step above any delivery pizza.
Macaris Take Away
13 Tyrconnell RdThe local chippers. For that feed of chips after a few drinks in town.
If you want a game-changing twist on brunch, try
https://www.storyboardcoffee.com/
Storyboard on Clancy Quay, Islandbridge. Barely open a year, this cafe is committed to local, seasonal Irish produce in every dish and has won inclusions on pretty much every ‘best of’ foodie list of 2017.
Brunch kicks off at 10am each weekend with what appears to be a simple, straightforward menu of ‘eggs + toast’, ‘beans + toast’ but try these on for size: harissa spiced baked beans with lemon yoghurt and dukkah; or baby potatoes with confit garlic, salsa verde, sunflower tahini and two fried eggs.
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Storyboard
Island BridgeIf you want a game-changing twist on brunch, try
https://www.storyboardcoffee.com/
Storyboard on Clancy Quay, Islandbridge. Barely open a year, this cafe is committed to local, seasonal Irish produce in every dish and has won inclusions on pretty much every ‘best of’ foodie list of 2017.
Brunch kicks off at 10am each weekend with what appears to be a simple, straightforward menu of ‘eggs + toast’, ‘beans + toast’ but try these on for size: harissa spiced baked beans with lemon yoghurt and dukkah; or baby potatoes with confit garlic, salsa verde, sunflower tahini and two fried eggs.
Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel StExcellent lunches, but not the easiest place to find as its a little off the beaten track. Right beside a college so its a youthful spot!
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Blas Cafe
26 King's Inns StExcellent lunches, but not the easiest place to find as its a little off the beaten track. Right beside a college so its a youthful spot!
Not a place to go to if you are in a hurry, but sit back and savour your excellend burger (veggie, chicken, beef). The prices are pretty good also with a special frequently on offer.
On The Pig's Back Eatery
64 Capel StreetNot a place to go to if you are in a hurry, but sit back and savour your excellend burger (veggie, chicken, beef). The prices are pretty good also with a special frequently on offer.
Sightseeing
This historic location is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Dublin, steeped in history relating to the creation of the Irish Republic. Highly recommended to vist but ensure to check availability to visit in advance as demand to see it has been particularly high in the past 2-3 years.
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Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadThis historic location is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Dublin, steeped in history relating to the creation of the Irish Republic. Highly recommended to vist but ensure to check availability to visit in advance as demand to see it has been particularly high in the past 2-3 years.
A historic house holding important collections, an art gallery, a working farm, and the official Irish State guest house, Farmleigh House and Estate is open seven days a week, all year round. An estate of seventy-eight acres situated to the north-west of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, Farmleigh provides accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation. As a historic house, Farmleigh remains a unique representation of its heyday, the Edwardian period, and houses important artworks and furnishings, as well as the Benjamin Iveagh collection of rare books, bindings, and manuscripts which is held in the Library. The extensive pleasure grounds feature walled and sunken gardens, and scenic l
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Farmleigh Park
FarmleighA historic house holding important collections, an art gallery, a working farm, and the official Irish State guest house, Farmleigh House and Estate is open seven days a week, all year round. An estate of seventy-eight acres situated to the north-west of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, Farmleigh provides accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation. As a historic house, Farmleigh remains a unique representation of its heyday, the Edwardian period, and houses important artworks and furnishings, as well as the Benjamin Iveagh collection of rare books, bindings, and manuscripts which is held in the Library. The extensive pleasure grounds feature walled and sunken gardens, and scenic l
Arts & Culture
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is an iconic landmark, built in 1680. It is open to public to visit the grounds at no cost. The grounds and gardens are lovely here and very pleasant to stroll through. The Irish Museum of Modern art is also housed on the grounds and is worth a visit, again at no cost.
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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Dublin 8 Military RdThe Royal Hospital Kilmainham is an iconic landmark, built in 1680. It is open to public to visit the grounds at no cost. The grounds and gardens are lovely here and very pleasant to stroll through. The Irish Museum of Modern art is also housed on the grounds and is worth a visit, again at no cost.
Highlighting Irish and International artists collections, a stroll through the gallery here is always an intriguing experience, never quite knowing what you will see next. In the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham which in itself is worth visting also.
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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadHighlighting Irish and International artists collections, a stroll through the gallery here is always an intriguing experience, never quite knowing what you will see next. In the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham which in itself is worth visting also.
A new exhibition centre has been developed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Set in the historic Richmond Barracks – within whose walls over 3,000 Irish rebels were held – the interactive, multimedia attraction will trace the story of the site from military barracks to housing estate and from school, to exhibition centre.
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Richmond Barracks
Saint Michael's EstateA new exhibition centre has been developed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Set in the historic Richmond Barracks – within whose walls over 3,000 Irish rebels were held – the interactive, multimedia attraction will trace the story of the site from military barracks to housing estate and from school, to exhibition centre.
Decorative Arts & History Museum free to the public. Interesting collections of both military and art history. Well worth a visit and easy to access via the tram/Luas
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National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb StreetDecorative Arts & History Museum free to the public. Interesting collections of both military and art history. Well worth a visit and easy to access via the tram/Luas
Parks & Nature
The memorial park is a lovely place to enjoy a stroll or jog through pleasant surrounding by the river. Dog lovers will particularly enjoy this as you will meet many breeds out for a wander in this park with their owners.
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Islandbridge, Memorial Park station
The memorial park is a lovely place to enjoy a stroll or jog through pleasant surrounding by the river. Dog lovers will particularly enjoy this as you will meet many breeds out for a wander in this park with their owners.
This is one of the largest parks in a European capital and is a 20 minute walk from Inchicore. Its well worth a visit for a wander through it. There are various interesting items to vist in the park, Dublin zoo and Farmleigh House are some fine examples.
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Phoenix Park
This is one of the largest parks in a European capital and is a 20 minute walk from Inchicore. Its well worth a visit for a wander through it. There are various interesting items to vist in the park, Dublin zoo and Farmleigh House are some fine examples.
A small hidden park is located beside the church grotto at the back of the church here. Its not obvious at all from the road but its a quiet pleasant spot to sit and ponder the world
The Oblates
Tyrconnell RoadA small hidden park is located beside the church grotto at the back of the church here. Its not obvious at all from the road but its a quiet pleasant spot to sit and ponder the world
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenEntertainment & Activities
Dublin Zoo is one of the largest zoo's in Europe and is a huge family attraction in Dublin. It is usually best to visit it during the week as weekends can be very busy. The gorilla habitat is particularly worth seeing but the whole zoo is regularly expanding and improving. A great day out for a family.
https://www.dublinzoo.ie/
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadDublin Zoo is one of the largest zoo's in Europe and is a huge family attraction in Dublin. It is usually best to visit it during the week as weekends can be very busy. The gorilla habitat is particularly worth seeing but the whole zoo is regularly expanding and improving. A great day out for a family.
https://www.dublinzoo.ie/
For those days you just want to climb the walls!
http://www.gravityclimbing.ie/
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Gravity Climbing Centre
For those days you just want to climb the walls!
http://www.gravityclimbing.ie/
A fun, unique and engaging live escape challenge for teams of 2 to 60 people.
We don’t want to give too much away but the object of the game is to: Work together as a team to solve puzzles and escape from a mysterious room/rooms within 60 minutes. Only one third of participants manage to escape within the given time.
Use logic and lateral thinking to tackle the tasks at hand with the help of obscure and interesting objects to regain freedom.
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AdventureRooms Dublin
Green StreetA fun, unique and engaging live escape challenge for teams of 2 to 60 people.
We don’t want to give too much away but the object of the game is to: Work together as a team to solve puzzles and escape from a mysterious room/rooms within 60 minutes. Only one third of participants manage to escape within the given time.
Use logic and lateral thinking to tackle the tasks at hand with the help of obscure and interesting objects to regain freedom.
Essentials
Tesco Express
EUROSPAR
South Circular RoadATM in store at the back left
Drinks & Nightlife
The local pub in Inchicore. It has does bar food and buffet earlier in the day. Good for a quiet pint or an occasional live music session.
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Black Lion Inn
207A Emmet RdThe local pub in Inchicore. It has does bar food and buffet earlier in the day. Good for a quiet pint or an occasional live music session.
A hidden gem in one of the older housing estates in Inchicore.
https://inchicoresportsandsocialclub.com/
The Club provides a resource in a variety of ways to old and young in the Community. There is a bar, a lounge, a games room and a hall with a stage. Every week there are sing-along nights in the lounge.
The Club is open every week on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 7.30pm and on Tuesdays from 8 pm, we well as on selected Fridays for regular events
Inchicore Sports and Social Club
A hidden gem in one of the older housing estates in Inchicore.
https://inchicoresportsandsocialclub.com/
The Club provides a resource in a variety of ways to old and young in the Community. There is a bar, a lounge, a games room and a hall with a stage. Every week there are sing-along nights in the lounge.
The Club is open every week on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 7.30pm and on Tuesdays from 8 pm, we well as on selected Fridays for regular events