Guidebook for Christchurch
Sightseeing
St. Michan's Church
Church Streetcheck out the centuries old mummies in a tour of the crypt.
Guinness Storehouse
Ireland's most popular attraction.
Grand medieval cathedral dating from 1028. Highlights include a mummified cat and rat in the crypt.
378 locals recommend
Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch PlaceGrand medieval cathedral dating from 1028. Highlights include a mummified cat and rat in the crypt.
Dublinia
Heritage centre showcasing Viking and Medieval Ireland.
The only medieval parish church, retaining any original features, still in use within the city of Dublin, dating from 1190. See the Lucky Stone of dublin inside!
9 locals recommend
St. Audoen's Catholic Church
The only medieval parish church, retaining any original features, still in use within the city of Dublin, dating from 1190. See the Lucky Stone of dublin inside!
A wonderful gothic cathedral, associated with Dean Jonathan Swift of Gulliver's Travels fame.
391 locals recommend
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseA wonderful gothic cathedral, associated with Dean Jonathan Swift of Gulliver's Travels fame.
Chester Beatty
One of the finest museums in Ireland.
Dublin Castle has a long history and is very nice to walk around. Take a guided tour to see inside and underneath.
403 locals recommend
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetDublin Castle has a long history and is very nice to walk around. Take a guided tour to see inside and underneath.
A former prison that held the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history such as Robert Emmet, Charles Stewart Parnell, the 1916 Rising leaders and Eamon de Valera, now a museum.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadA former prison that held the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history such as Robert Emmet, Charles Stewart Parnell, the 1916 Rising leaders and Eamon de Valera, now a museum.
IMMA is a short walk from our apartment and is a beautiful building with lovely gardens. Summer concerts are often held here.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadIMMA is a short walk from our apartment and is a beautiful building with lovely gardens. Summer concerts are often held here.
A bathing spot at the southern tip of Dublin Bay for over 250 years.
After drying off, head to the Martello Tower once inhabited by James Joyce right next to the baths, now the James Joyce museum!
51 locals recommend
Forty Foot
A bathing spot at the southern tip of Dublin Bay for over 250 years.
After drying off, head to the Martello Tower once inhabited by James Joyce right next to the baths, now the James Joyce museum!
The graffiti-covered wall at Windmill Lane studios stands as a testament to where the iconic Dublin band U2 recorded some of their greatest tunes.
6 locals recommend
Windmill Lane
Windmill LaneThe graffiti-covered wall at Windmill Lane studios stands as a testament to where the iconic Dublin band U2 recorded some of their greatest tunes.
Learn the history of the leprechaun and other figures of Irish mythology at the museum on Jervis St.
Every bit as mad as it sounds.
57 locals recommend
National Leprechaun Museum
3 Jervis StLearn the history of the leprechaun and other figures of Irish mythology at the museum on Jervis St.
Every bit as mad as it sounds.
Grangegorman Military Cemetary. Some might find visiting a graveyard spooky but this cemetery feels more like a chilled out sanctuary.
History buffs will enjoy learning about the WW I casualties.
Blackhorse Avenue
Blackhorse AvenueGrangegorman Military Cemetary. Some might find visiting a graveyard spooky but this cemetery feels more like a chilled out sanctuary.
History buffs will enjoy learning about the WW I casualties.
An independent working Irish Whiskey Distillery - tours and tastings available.
167 locals recommend
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 NewmarketAn independent working Irish Whiskey Distillery - tours and tastings available.
Essentials
Convenient supermarket only a couple of minutes walk away from the apartment.
160 locals recommend
Lidl
Thomas StreetConvenient supermarket only a couple of minutes walk away from the apartment.
Convenient supermarket only a couple of minutes walk away from the apartment.
220 locals recommend
Tesco Express
Convenient supermarket only a couple of minutes walk away from the apartment.
This great shop sells all things middle eastern as well as asian. Lots of fresh herbs and any spice you can think of.
Mediterranean Food Market
60 Thomas StThis great shop sells all things middle eastern as well as asian. Lots of fresh herbs and any spice you can think of.
Upmarket supermarket and deli. Nice restaurant and wine bar here too.
175 locals recommend
Fallon & Byrne, Food Hall
11-17 Exchequer StUpmarket supermarket and deli. Nice restaurant and wine bar here too.
Arts & Culture
Vicar Street
58-59 Thomas StPossibly the finest music venue in the city and the country.
Theatre in the heart of Dublin. The latest stand-up, music gigs, concerts and entertainment touring Ireland.
73 locals recommend
Olympia Theatre
Theatre in the heart of Dublin. The latest stand-up, music gigs, concerts and entertainment touring Ireland.
Jam Art Factory
64 Patrick StIrish design gallery and shop
Food Scene
Caffé Noto
79 Thomas StGreat coffee and great place to sit and watch the world go by.
Leo Burdock
2 Christchurch PlIreland's most famous fish and chips.
Mannings Bakery and Cafe
39/40 Thomas StNice local bakery and coffee shop. cakes!
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7 South Great George's StreetReally good mexican restaurant and bar. Great cocktails.
Umi Falafel
13 Dame StNice falafel.
Bite of Life
55 Patrick StLovely cafe with an open fire.
Cafe Azteca
19-22 Lord Edward StAuthentic mexican food cooked by Hugo
La Dolce Vita
760 S Circular RdGreat little italian restauant and wine bar
Brother Hubbard (North)
153 Capel Stwonderful cafe and lunch spot, very much recommended.
One of the best sushi spots in Dublin. Also check out it's sister restaurant, Zakura, on Wexford Street.
10 locals recommend
Musashi Dublin
Unit 2 Mayor Street LowerOne of the best sushi spots in Dublin. Also check out it's sister restaurant, Zakura, on Wexford Street.
One of the best sushi spots in Dublin. Also check out it's sister restaurant, Musashi, on Capel Street.
8 locals recommend
Zakura
13 Wexford StOne of the best sushi spots in Dublin. Also check out it's sister restaurant, Musashi, on Capel Street.
Yamamori North City
38 Ormond Quay LowerExcellent sushi.
Two Pups
74 Francis Stbest coffee shop in dublin! great food too.
LEGIT COFFEE CO
1 Meath StGreat coffee shop in the heart of the liberties
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bull & Castle
5-7 Lord Edward StGood beer hall style pub, with good food.
The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StThe oldest pub in Dublin, dating from 1198.
The Liberty Belle Pub
33 Francis StGreat local pub.
John Fallon's The Capstan Bar
129 The CoombeFantastic pub, great pint of Guinness.
The Long Hall
51 South Great George's StreetOld victorian style pub. one of the best.
Brogan's Bar
75 Dame StTraditional pub, great Guinness.
The Liquor Rooms
6-8 Wellington QuayTrendy cocktail bar.
Grogan's Castle Lounge
15 William St SGreat traditional pub with a literary bent.
The Dame Tavern
18 Dame CtPopular traditional pub, with occasional live music.
The Cobblestone
77 King St NWonderful old pub with live traditional music every night
Everything Else
Temple Bar
Popular tourist area with lots of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
A great local organic food market, fish meat, produce, flowers and more. open Thursday and Friday 12 – 7 pm & Saturday 9.30 – 4 pm
32 locals recommend
The Green Door Market
Old Naas RoadA great local organic food market, fish meat, produce, flowers and more. open Thursday and Friday 12 – 7 pm & Saturday 9.30 – 4 pm
Shopping
Flea market on the last Sunday of the month.
19 locals recommend
Dublin Flea Market - looking for a new home
12 NewmarketFlea market on the last Sunday of the month.