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Things to do on a weekend in Dublin
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27-08-2014 10:30am#1
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Personally I'd be going for one of the few "real" Dublin pubs left these days - the likes of The Palace, Kehoes, McDaid's - they're not quite unique but they're original Dublin - but that's the sort of place that's to my taste anyway, may not be suitable for bringing a glamorous lady to
(you might drag the standards up though).
I hate all the super-sized pubs with blaring music that seem to be everywhere these days, with super-sized prices to match.
I sound like a grouchy 90-year-old aulfella now!0 -
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HeidiHeidi wrote: »Personally I'd be going for one of the few "real" Dublin pubs left these days - the likes of The Palace, Kehoes, McDaid's - they're not quite unique but they're original Dublin - but that's the sort of place that's to my taste anyway, may not be suitable for bringing a glamorous lady to (you might drag the standards up though).
I hate all the super-sized pubs with blaring music that seem to be everywhere these days, with super-sized prices to match.
I sound like a grouchy 90-year-old aulfella now!
She's looking for a proper Irish spot with diddley eye music, but how many establishments are good quality with good trad music? I ended up in Templebar last year and it was truly awful, overpriced and gawdy. I'm really trying to avoid the tourist traps. An old haunt of mine was the long hall. Also, would appreciate some good restaurant/cafe suggestions, no chain places please
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She's looking for a proper Irish spot with diddley eye music, but how many establishments are good quality with good trad music? I ended up in Templebar last year and it was truly awful, overpriced and gawdy. I'm really trying to avoid the tourist traps. An old haunt of mine was the long hall. Also, would appreciate some good restaurant/cafe suggestions, no chain places please
Nooooooo! Not Temple Bar!!!! :eek:
O'Donoghue's is the very epitome of tourist trap, but I still rate it as a good place to have a pint and the music will be guaranteed! I think Foley's across the road does something similar, but I've never been there so can't answer for that.
Long Hall was another one that should have made my list - but it's a bit early in the morning to be dredging up all my best pub ideas
As for the restaurant bit - it's a bit out of town, but O'Brien's on Leeson St is another class place for a pint (you won't find diddly-aye music there though) and The Sussex upstairs is a really, really nice restaurant - mid-priced but great food.0 -
HeidiHeidi wrote: »Nooooooo! Not Temple Bar!!!! :eek:
O'Donoghue's is the very epitome of tourist trap, but I still rate it as a good place to have a pint and the music will be guaranteed! I think Foley's across the road does something similar, but I've never been there so can't answer for that.
Long Hall was another one that should have made my list - but it's a bit early in the morning to be dredging up all my best pub ideas
As for the restaurant bit - it's a bit out of town, but O'Brien's on Leeson St is another class place for a pint (you won't find diddly-aye music there though) and The Sussex upstairs is a really, really nice restaurant - mid-priced but great food.
Great, thanks.:) I'm not and never will pretend to be into trad music but its nice for the experience. I lived in Dublin for 3 years and Kehoes was a regular haunt of mine, along with whelans(even though I never even liked it), We are staying in a pub called mother reillys in rathmines, which is a nice spot but the only thing that I'd drink there is guinness. Its a shame dublin pubs dont generally have more variety than the usual heineken/carlsberg muck
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A bit far to be travelling but good suggestion.
I walk it in about 25 mins from the City Centre, much less than that on a bus.
Sorry, just copping that you are in Rathmines. Ok, I get it that it's a bit far out but the 83 would drop you from door-to-door.
Ohh, just remembered, a new crowd have taken over the Rathmines Inn and it's now called 'Blackbird' and is a pretty cool craft beer pub.0 -
Great, thanks.:) I'm not and never will pretend to be into trad music but its nice for the experience. I lived in Dublin for 3 years and Kehoes was a regular haunt of mine, along with whelans(even though I never even liked it), We are staying in a pub called mother reillys in rathmines, which is a nice spot but the only thing that I'd drink there is guinness. Its a shame dublin pubs dont generally have more variety than the usual heineken/carlsberg muck
You could try Mulligans in Stoneybatter http://www.lmulligangrocer.com/ for some nice food and a great selection of pints, then head just around the corner to The Cobblestone http://www.cobblestonepub.ie to get your fill of trad in a less touristy setting than Temple Bar.0 -
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O'Shea's (The Merchant) on Merchant's Quay/Bridge St corner has a nice restaurant, with trad music in the bar.
Close by, Hughes behind the Four Courts (check with them first; it has been a long time since I was there...).
The Cobblestone in Smithfield has a good rep for Irish music, but it can be so crowded as to be uncomfortable.
If going to Kilmainham Gaol, get there early in the day to get tickets, as they sell out fast. You cannot book in advance.
Thanks for the heads up, can't wait to head over 0 -
She's looking for a proper Irish spot with diddley eye music, but how many establishments are good quality with good trad music? I ended up in Templebar last year and it was truly awful, overpriced and gawdy. I'm really trying to avoid the tourist traps. An old haunt of mine was the long hall. Also, would appreciate some good restaurant/cafe suggestions, no chain places please
If you are going to the Guinness Storehouse, why don't you bring her for something to eat around Smithfield/Stoneybatter and then into the Cobblestone for some diddly eye crap.0 -
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Told yaOMG was lucky enough to stumble upon this place yesterday - thee BEST muffin I have ever had in my life!!!! And the coffee was great and in ample supply, lovely staff - €5.20 for an unreal muffin and great coffee…
I am glad that I do not live in Dublin though as I would go there too often and I would then not fit into my jeans…
Who ever makes these muffins though is a talented person
Apple and cinnamon - yummmmmmm!
There's a pear and almond one as well, but it's a bit sweet for my liking.
Haven't managed to get past those two yet - but some day I will.0 -
HeidiHeidi wrote: »Told ya
Apple and cinnamon - yummmmmmm!
There's a pear and almond one as well, but it's a bit sweet for my liking.
Haven't managed to get past those two yet - but some day I will.
oh i had my eye on the banana and walnut, the almond and plum… went with the raspberry and white chocolate.. it was a bit too sweet for me but delish none the less.. sugar coma,.. but worth it..0
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