Ballsbridge Things to Do

The Dublin Fringe provides an exciting alternative to the official Theatre Festival's more mainstream productions. Boasting a wide and varied programme of over 50 performances in 27 venues across the city, the festival takes pl... more

Dubliners like to think they own the whole country and the mountains south of the city are no exception - although strictly called the Wicklow Mountains, the city has claimed them as its own. Despite their relatively modest hei... more

This five-story Best Western-owned property near Parnell Square at the north end of Dublin's main thoroughfare, is within walking distance of all the main theaters and Northside attractions. The contemporary sky-lit lobb... more

The brilliantly-designed Japanese Gardens lie close to the Irish National Stud in the countryside west of the city. Located in Kildare Town and only twenty miles from Dublin, they are certainly worth the detour or a stop on you... more

All Dubliners have a love-hate relationship with the River Liffey. Watching the sun set into the river over the Ha'penny Bridge could bring a tear to the eye, yet a well-known Dublin song celebrates 'the Liffey as it stank like... more

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The development of Temple Bar as a cultural quarter was the inspiration for the creation of this innovative city square. Surrounded on all sides by contemporary architecture, the square is used for outdoor films, concerts and a... more

This sophisticated hotel has recently undergone a full makeover that brightened the hotel lobby, with its friendly restaurant and bar, cushy sofas, and soothingly elegant furnishings. The relatively small guest rooms hav... more

Ron Black's Pub has been dubbed as the smallest in Dublin. What it lacks in space, it makes up genrously in character. It has a cool, club-like ambience with flamboyant leather sofas. The lounge factor is further enhanced by th... more

Situated just 10 minutes from Dublin city center, St Margaret's offers excellent facilities for golfers of all levels of expertise. Set amongst parkland, the club boasts an 18 hole champion course in addition to practice areas... more