Guidebook for Kilmainham Dublin 8
Food Scene
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.
62 locals recommend
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.
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.
93 locals recommend
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.
One of the newest restaurants in Dublin. We will bring you on an original journey. A journey that will flood your senses. Our chefs pride themselves on serving tantalizing food. Fresh, quality Irish produce served with a spoonful of personality. But be prepared! We are one of the only restaurants in Dublin to challenge you as you eat. Our unique Riddle theme will entertain you as you soak up the atmosphere. It will keep you guessing. It will make you want to come back for more.
55 locals recommend
The Riddler Restaurant
Christchurch PlaceOne of the newest restaurants in Dublin. We will bring you on an original journey. A journey that will flood your senses. Our chefs pride themselves on serving tantalizing food. Fresh, quality Irish produce served with a spoonful of personality. But be prepared! We are one of the only restaurants in Dublin to challenge you as you eat. Our unique Riddle theme will entertain you as you soak up the atmosphere. It will keep you guessing. It will make you want to come back for more.
Urbanity coffee is a small-batch roaster and speciality café located in Smithfield, Dublin 7. Started by three friends with a passion for good coffee and fresh, healthy food.
52 locals recommend
Urbanity
11 Coke LnUrbanity coffee is a small-batch roaster and speciality café located in Smithfield, Dublin 7. Started by three friends with a passion for good coffee and fresh, healthy food.
Wuff
23 Benburb StA great Bistro serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch at the weekends!
Simple food in a casual neighbourhood eatery hosting community events, live music and art exhibits.
97 locals recommend
Third Space Smithfield
Simple food in a casual neighbourhood eatery hosting community events, live music and art exhibits.
The best burgers beers wine and music till the wee hours of the morning
113 locals recommend
Jo'Burger
The best burgers beers wine and music till the wee hours of the morning
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brazen Head is officially Ireland's oldest pub, dating back to 1198. The Brazen Head pub is famous for live Irish music sessions & award winning restaurant.
283 locals recommend
The Brazen Head
20 Lower Bridge StThe Brazen Head is officially Ireland's oldest pub, dating back to 1198. The Brazen Head pub is famous for live Irish music sessions & award winning restaurant.
Lively dive bar for pool, TV sports and live music. There's a great pizza spot just out the back!
68 locals recommend
Frank Ryans Bar
5 Queen StLively dive bar for pool, TV sports and live music. There's a great pizza spot just out the back!
Token
72-74 Queen StTrendy bar full of retro arcade games!
Irish and international craft beer in legendary venue with Temple Bar's only licensed garden.
147 locals recommend
The Temple Bar
47-48 Temple BarIrish and international craft beer in legendary venue with Temple Bar's only licensed garden.
Tucked away on a lane behind IMMA, you’d practically need Google Maps to find it. So perhaps that’s why it’s rarely mentioned in the same breath as Dublin’s other venerable pubs – the Gravediggers, Mulligans, the Long Hall.
But the Royal Oak has charm to match any of them.
36 locals recommend
Old Royal Oak
11 Kilmainham LnTucked away on a lane behind IMMA, you’d practically need Google Maps to find it. So perhaps that’s why it’s rarely mentioned in the same breath as Dublin’s other venerable pubs – the Gravediggers, Mulligans, the Long Hall.
But the Royal Oak has charm to match any of them.
This old pub standeth on sacred ground, surrounded by the high walls of the Royal Kilmainham Hospital, by the ancient cemetery of Bully’s Acre and the dungeons of Kilmainham Jail. The Patriots Inn has been closer to the pulse of Irish history than any contemporary pub.
38 locals recommend
The Patriots Inn
760 S Circular RdThis old pub standeth on sacred ground, surrounded by the high walls of the Royal Kilmainham Hospital, by the ancient cemetery of Bully’s Acre and the dungeons of Kilmainham Jail. The Patriots Inn has been closer to the pulse of Irish history than any contemporary pub.
Sightseeing
Guinness Storehouse
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadParks & Nature
Phoenix Park
Arts & Culture
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military Road