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Things to do in Dublin
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Your 5-day Dublin itinerary
Day 1
- 08:00 9, Dublin 7) — order the beef and Guinness stew; it’s hearty and authentic, ~€15.
Day 2
08:00 Breakfast at Brogan's (O'Connell Street) — order the full Irish breakfast; it's filling and energizing, ~€12. 09:30 Visit the National Museum of Ireland (Kildare Street) — free entry to explore Irish history and culture. 12:00 Walk through St. Stephen’s Green — relax in the park and enjoy the surrounding nature. 13:00 Lunch at The Exchequer (Exchequer Street) — try the pork belly; it’s deliciously crispy, ~€18. 15:00 Tour Kilmainham Gaol (Inchicore Road) — delve into Ireland’s revolutionary history, entry ~€8. 17:00 Visit the Guinness Storehouse (St. James's Gate) — learn about the brewing process and enjoy a pint with a view, entry ~€25. 19:30 Dinner at The Brazen Head (Bridge Street) — order the fish and chips; it’s a classic, ~€15. 21:00 Live music at The Cobblestone (North King Street) — experience authentic Irish music in a local pub atmosphere.
Day 3
- 08:00 9, Dublin 7) — their famous fish and chips are highly recommended, ~€15.
Day 4
- 08:00 9, Dublin 7) — their pancakes are a great start to the day, ~€12.
- 08:00 9, Dublin 7) — order the shepherd’s pie for a comforting meal, ~€15.
Day 5
08:00 Breakfast at 3fe Coffee (Dawson Street) — their coffee is top-notch, ~€5. 09:30 Visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art (Royal Hospital Kilmainham) — free entry to explore contemporary art. 12:00 Lunch at The Gravediggers (Finglas Road) — their homemade stew is a local favorite, ~€12. 14:00 Walk through Phoenix Park — visit the Dublin Zoo if time allows, entry ~€20. 16:00 Shopping on Grafton Street — find some unique souvenirs and enjoy the street performers. 18:00 Final dinner at The Vintage Kitchen (Poolbeg Street) — try the duck confit; it’s highly praised, ~€25. 20:00 Evening drinks at The Dawson Lounge (Dawson Street) — one of the smallest pubs in Dublin, perfect for a cozy farewell.
Top things to do in Dublin
- ✦Trinity College and the Book of Kells
- ✦Guinness Storehouse
- ✦Kilmainham Gaol
- ✦Dublin Castle
- ✦National Museum of Ireland
Where to eat in Dublin
- ●The Woollen Mills
- ●Temple Bar
- ●The Brazen Head
- ●The Oar House Fish Restaurant
- ●The Vintage Kitchen
Local tips most visitors miss
- ◆The Fumbally
- ◆The Chester Beatty Library
- ◆Bram Stoker’s Castle Dracula
What travelers say about Dublin
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This hotel was wonderful. I would highly recommend it. The location is right in the middle of Dublin, and easy to walk to all Dublin's sites. I will definitely stay here again if we travel …
Temple Bar is an iconic bar in Dublin and it is definitely worth it. The environment was was awesome with live music and so many people. It was very lively. Be sure to be patient …
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