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Dublin rooftops at dusk
All within easy reach

Dublin starts here

All within easy reach of The Rest.

Not a list of landmarks. A board of what’s actually worth doing in the city as recommended by our team!

Laying out the streets…

Start here

First day in Dublin, not to be missed.

A baking class at Bread 41, with loaves on the bench
Bread 41Bread 41Morning buns, sourdough, get there before nine.11 min
The Chester Beatty courtyard at Dublin Castle
Chester Beatty LibraryChester Beatty LibraryFree, quiet, and the best rooftop garden in town.22 min
The Liffey at dusk, with the Sean O'Casey Bridge and the Samuel Beckett Bridge
Sean O’Casey BridgeSean O’Casey BridgeCross it, look back, that’s the postcard.8 min

Arena

Walk, Don't run

The 3Arena on the docklands, brick and stone with the sign on the roof
3Arena3ArenaYour favourite artist, a huge crowd.25 min
Croke Park during a match, seen from the stands
Croke ParkCroke ParkMatch day, about a 15-minute walk.15 min

Stay out a little longer

Evenings that start with one drink.

The Cobblestone on North King Street in Smithfield
The CobblestoneThe CobblestoneTrad session from nine, no microphones.18 min
Placeholder image for Sackville Lounge
Sackville LoungeSackville LoungeOne room, one martini, no playlist.6 min
The bar at Vicar Street, under the neon sign
Vicar StreetVicar StreetWhatever’s on, it’s worth it.24 min

Escape the Rain Showers

It’s raining. Here’s the plan.

The Hugh Lane Gallery entrance on Parnell Square
Hugh Lane GalleryHugh Lane GalleryFree, warm, and Francis Bacon’s studio in one piece.14 min
Stalls under the glass roof of George's Street Arcade
George’s Street ArcadeGeorge’s Street ArcadeRecords, vintage, and a roof.19 min
Pastries and loaves on the counter
The Kitchen, downstairsThe Kitchen, downstairsOurs. Soup and a corner seat.0 min
The Jeanie Johnston on the Liffey, outside the CHQ building
EPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumEPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumSmall island. Massive impact.8 min

Free to Visit

Costs nothing, still good.

The National Gallery of Ireland on Merrion Square
National GalleryNational GalleryEvery day, no ticket.21 min
Fallow deer in the Phoenix Park
Phoenix ParkPhoenix ParkBring nothing, expect everything.35 min
The morning queue at Bread 41
📌 Not to be missed

Join the morning queue at Bread 41. Eleven minutes, worth every one of them.

The bar at the Sackville Lounge
New recommendation

Sackville Lounge for a martini. Small room, long memory, no playlist.

Getting around

Luas Red Line – 2 min walk
Dublin Airport – 25 Min Drive (approx.)
Connolly Station – 2 min walk
Full directions