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Dublin has a wide range of good quality restaurants, most of which are, however, horribly overpriced by European standards. Main course prices range from €10 at the lower end up to around €40 at the higher end. Wine in restaurants is generally marked up from its already expensive retail price by a factor of at least two, and three times retail price would not be uncommon.
There are many excellent-value Indian restaurants around the South William Street area, parallel to Grafton Street; these often have particularly good value lunch and 'early bird' deals, offering 3 course meals for around €10. Quality is high - particularly to be recommended are the Khyber Tandoori on South William Street and Shalimar on South Great Georges Street. Also excellent is Surma on Camden Street.
SnackBewleys Grafton Street, Dublin 2 -- Dublin's most famous Coffee Shop. Hang-out of the years of U2, Bob Geldof, and James Joyce. http://www.bewleyscafe.comBar Italia 4 branches - Wood Quay, Powerscourt Townhouse, Ormond Quay and the Epicurean Foodhall. -- Best coffee in town. Real Italian coffee with mostly Italian staff. Excellent panini and antipasto. Good value place with great atmosphere.Butlers Chocolate Cafés South William Street (2 branches) & Dublin Airport; Takeaway on Grafton Street and Nassau Street. -- Good coffee with a free chocolate of your choice (except at Dublin Airport, where you still get a chocolate, but don't get a choice.) The airport branch is well stocked and generally runs special offers on boxes of chocolates which are not available in the city branches.Zaytoon 14/15 Parliament Street, Temple Bar (opposite The Porterhouse) - Also Camden Street, opposite Bleeding Horse Pub. This is a great Kebab shop (eat-in or take out), in a different class to your run of the mill Kebabs. Highly recommended when you are sober or drunk!
LunchCafe Bar Deli South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2 and Grafton Street, Dublin 2 -- Excellent value. Always busy. Pastas, pizzas and salads. http://www.cafebardeli.ieElephant and Castle Temple Bar, Dublin 2 -- Nation famous chicken wings, extremely busy lunchtime on Saturdays (you could be waiting for up to 2 hours), only order a basket of chicken wings to yourself if you're very hungry!Lemon Crèpe Company South William Street, Dublin 2 -- Good value filled crèpes for around €4 (American style rather than French) and some of the best coffee in Dublin.Dunne & Crescenzi South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 -- Delightful Italian lunch spot, open until around 8pm, but arrive early if you want to get a seat - or be prepared for a long wait. Antipasto Misto €6.50, Paninis from €4. Glass of house wine €3.50.Unicorn Food Company Merrion Row, Dublin 2 -- Take-away deli with eat-in cafe next door. Sandwiches €4-5 or a range of Italian delights - pasta, lasagna, pizza, salads. Sometimes good cakes €2.50-€2.85. The deli is attached to the well-respected Unicorn Italian restaurant down the lane beside the deli (open for lunch and dinner).M J O'Neills Suffolk St, D-2. -- Great Pub Food. Carvery served 12 till 4 most days...
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Hotels in Dublin
| | Ardagh House  |
Score 8.35 from 29 reviews | | 1 Highfield Road |  |
| Our hotel has a 2 night minimum stay on Saturday nights. ... more | | |
 | Cassidys Hotel |
Score 8 from 61 reviews | | Cavendish Row, Upper O'Connell Street | |
| “A Little Gem in the Heart of Dublin”
Cassidys is a comfortable 113-room boutique-style hotel, located in 3 converted Georgian buildings opposite the famous Gate Theatre.
Trinity College, Shopping and the vibrant Temple Bar quarter are all within a 10-minute stroll from Cassidys.
Within the hotel, Groomes Bar & Bistro adds a relaxing atmosphere and offers quality, character and comfort.
An on-site Fitness Suite is free for guests. Complimentary WI-FI is available. ... more | | |
| | The West County Hotel  |
Score 7.3 from 10 reviews | | | |
| The rather spacious rooms are built for your comfort and relaxation. The rooms are furnished and decorated to a high standard and are accessible by lift and stairs. All rooms are en suite, have plenty of natural light and come with standard facilities including a TV and hairdryer. ... more | | |
 | Abbey Hotel |
Score 6.825 from 108 reviews | | 52 Middle Abbey Street | |
| Located in the City centre just minutes walk from Temple Bar, the Abbey has earned a reputation for combining small hotel charm with large hotel standards.Each of our ensuite bedrooms are tastefully decorated to provide you with the standard of comfort you would expect from a modern hotel. Designed on three levels, Abbey bar provides a stylish atmosphere for our guests.With a late night bar and live entertainment a good time is guaranteed.Our bar menu offers a wide choice of mouthwatering dishes. ... more | | |
 | Best Western Premier Academy Plaza Hotel |
Score 8.125 from 436 reviews | | 10-14 Findlater Place, Off O'connell Street | |
| All public areas in the hotel have been totally redesigned and extended. On the ground floor this includes a large, marble clad lobby and foyer area, complemented by large comfortable leather couches and 3 lifts.
Indulge the senses with our selection of mouth-watering cuisine in one of 3 dining areas. Sir Harry's Bar and bistro offers extensive menu throughout the day and evening, 7 days a week.
Oscars Restaurant is open for breakfast from 07:00 daily, while our fine-dining Asian restaurant, Abacus, is open nightly from 17.00 and offers an extensive selection of Chinese delicacies and full bar. ... more | | |
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| Four Day Small Group Southern Ireland Explorer |
4 days / 3 nights |
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Want to tour the back roads of the south and south-west of Ireland but don't want to join a large coach group? Looking for a little flexibility and spontaneity in your itinerary? Do you have a few days to really get deep into the Irish countryside?
This tour features the towns and attractions whose names trip off the tongue at the very mention of the Emerald Isle, evocative as they are of the "auld sod".
Cork and Cashel, Waterford and Wicklow, Kilkenny and Kinsale, Blarney and Bantry, Glendalough and Guinness! There's history, scenery, Celtic culture, major cities and "back-roads" villages. And, while you see the traditional icons, you will also be getting behind the tourist facade and getting a taste of the "real" Ireland.
Four wonderful days visiting the very best of the southern counties and enjoying great "craic" every evening along the way! It's a wonderful tour whether taken on its own as a short holiday or combined with other tours.
With a maximum group size of 11 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience.
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Cruise the River Liffey for a journey through Dublin. Your cruise departs from Bachelors Walk, just a few hundred meters from O'Connell Street, right in Dublin's city center and will bring you on a relaxed journey in air conditioned comfort and safety. During each cruise, your professional local guide presents an entertaining and informative commentary covering all aspects of the history of the River Liffey and of Dublin city itself, from the first arrival of the Vikings 1000 years ago, to the rapid development of the city during the 18th and 19th Centuries to become a major European capital, and of the subsequent decline and more recent redevelopment of Dublin's Docklands. You will learn the story behind the iconic Ha'penny bridge as well as Gandon's masterpiece, the majestic Custom House. You will follow the story of Dublin's Royal and Grand Canals and see where Oliver Cromwell landed in 1649 and hear how Captain William Bligh surveyed Dublin Bay in 1800. Learn of how much of present day Dublin now sits on reclaimed land, including Trinity College and the Spire in O'Connell Street. The all-weather, purpose-built vessel, the Spirit of Docklands, can accommodate up to 48 passengers, and offers you maximum comfort and safety. The vessel is wheel chair accessible and is very suitable for young and old alike.
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Powerscourt Estate & Gardens
 47 acres of gardens including fountains, a pet cemetery, Italian gardens, shops, and a cafe. Very beautiful, including the drive there, and a nice way to get out of the city for a few hours.
| type: | Parks, Gardens and Zoos |
| address: | Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow |
| openings: | Open Daily 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| tel: | (01) 204 6000 |
| url: | www.powerscourt.ie |
Guinness Hopstore
This is the home of Guinness Stout, the famous black beer with the
distinctive creamy head. Arthur Guinness purchased Rainsfords Brewery
here in 1759 and began brewing his famous "Porter" which is now
produced around the world at the rate of over 10 million glasses each
day. Located on Crane Street, in the heart of Dublin's Liberties, the
Guinness Hopstore, a converted 19th century building, should be part of
any visitor's itinerary around the city. The handsome four storey
building houses the 'World of Guinness Exhibition', a fascinating
audiovisual show on the history of Guinness in Ireland., a model
Cooperage and Transport Museum, a souvenir shop and perhaps most
appropriately a lively bar where you can sample Dublin's finest brew at
your leisure. A new display of Guinness advertising past and present
together with a shop packed with Guinness merchandise completes the
visit.
| type: | Hotspots |
| address: | James's Gate |
| tel: | 4536700 Ext. 5155 |
| openings: | 1st October - 31st March: Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm (last admissions) Sunday and Bank holidays 12.00pm - 4.00pm (last admissions). 1st April - 30th September: Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm (last admissions) Sunday and Bank holidays 10.30am - 4.30pm (last admissions) Closed Christmas Day, St. Stephens Day and Good Friday. |
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