Dublin Things to Do

Temple Bar is often used to symbolize the extraordinary changes which Dublin has undergone in recent years. In the 1980s, this district of the city was earmarked as the site for a vast bus station. Galleries and small shops col... more

Founded in 1904 by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, the Abbey is Ireland's national theater and remains a crucial promoter of established and emerging Irish playwrights. The theater's early years saw much controversy: the 1926 prem... more

Refresh your mind and soul with a visit to the National Gallery of Ireland, with its superb collection of European masterpieces. British, Dutch, Flemish, French, Italian, German and Spanish schools are all well represented, whi... more

Remembered as one of the pioneers of Irish literature, James Joyce has yet another achievement to his credit. The house used in his work 'The Dead', has become a landmark of historical importance. The house is now open to the p... more

Though sometimes overshadowed by the more celebrated Irish authors, George Bernard Shaw was a Nobel prize winner and the noted author of many plays, including Pygmalion. He was born and spent his early years in this house. He r... more

This kind of pub seems to be a dying breed these days. Instead of offering neon-glowing dance floors it provides nothing but good beer and good conversation in a long room with a long bar. Its walls are festooned with a bewilde... more

A sumptuously decorated venue on the site of an old church, Vicar Street plays host to Irish and international rock acts usually of the mainstream variety, although theatre, spoken word performances and comedy nights are also q... more

Installed with 3 bars and state-of-the-art sound and light systems, the Boomerang Nightclub is the hottest place to visit in the city. Their in-house DJs spin up a storm with the latest chart-busters while regular party goers d... more

The Front Lounge is a classy joint that does not cause personal affronts with ridiculous door policies or intimidating clientele. Plush sofas, good art, and attentive waiters make this one of the more comfortable bars in Dublin... more

This is one of the most popular bars in the city centre and it's not difficult to see why. Two spacious floors accommodate hordes of affluent twenty-somethings and the mood is understandably upbeat. The ground-floor is quite ch... more