Parkgate View's Guidebook
Gym
Great gym (it's actually the one I go to!), 10 min away from the apartment. The charge is of €17.50 for the daily pass. Staff is very friendly, gym is clean, it is rarely too busy and there are also an offering of classes.
https://www.anytimefitness.co.uk/gyms/uk-0053/kilmainham-dublin/
Anytime Fitness Kilmainham
Saint John's Road WestGreat gym (it's actually the one I go to!), 10 min away from the apartment. The charge is of €17.50 for the daily pass. Staff is very friendly, gym is clean, it is rarely too busy and there are also an offering of classes.
https://www.anytimefitness.co.uk/gyms/uk-0053/kilmainham-dublin/
Museum
Just a short walk away from the apartment. The gardens offer a lovely walk for the weekend. The Irish Museum of Modern Art also known as IMMA, is Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art.
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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadJust a short walk away from the apartment. The gardens offer a lovely walk for the weekend. The Irish Museum of Modern Art also known as IMMA, is Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art.
Collins Barracks (Irish: Dún Uí Choileáin) is a former military barracks in the Arbour Hill area of Dublin, Ireland. The buildings now house the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History.
Parts of the museum are free to explore and it's just a short walk away from the apartments and on the way to City Centre
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National Museum of Ireland - Dekorativa konst och historia
Benburb StreetCollins Barracks (Irish: Dún Uí Choileáin) is a former military barracks in the Arbour Hill area of Dublin, Ireland. The buildings now house the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History.
Parts of the museum are free to explore and it's just a short walk away from the apartments and on the way to City Centre
Same area as the Dublin Castle and is free admission. Worth visiting if you are walking around town
The Chester Beatty Library, now known as the Chester Beatty, is a museum and library in Dublin. It was established in Ireland in 1950, to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.
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Chester Beatty
Same area as the Dublin Castle and is free admission. Worth visiting if you are walking around town
The Chester Beatty Library, now known as the Chester Beatty, is a museum and library in Dublin. It was established in Ireland in 1950, to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.
Activities
This one is a given. Its main entrance is less than 5 minutes away from the apartment. It is the largest urban park in Europe and there is much to explore. You can literally spend a day walking around the park and seeing all its attractions.
- Right by the entrance, on the right hand side, you will find some gardens, with children playground and a pond full of ducks!
- The deers can be spotted at several locations throughout the park;
- Papal cross;
- Wellington Obelisk;
- Magazine Fort;
- Visitor's Centre - great stop for a coffee and cake!
- Dublin Zoo;
- Áras an Uachtaráin, which is the residence of the president of Ireland;
- Farmleigh - the official Irish state guest house. Lovely walk and with great gardens to check out!
I also highly encourage going off tracks and exploring the park through the woods too!
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Phoenix Park
This one is a given. Its main entrance is less than 5 minutes away from the apartment. It is the largest urban park in Europe and there is much to explore. You can literally spend a day walking around the park and seeing all its attractions.
- Right by the entrance, on the right hand side, you will find some gardens, with children playground and a pond full of ducks!
- The deers can be spotted at several locations throughout the park;
- Papal cross;
- Wellington Obelisk;
- Magazine Fort;
- Visitor's Centre - great stop for a coffee and cake!
- Dublin Zoo;
- Áras an Uachtaráin, which is the residence of the president of Ireland;
- Farmleigh - the official Irish state guest house. Lovely walk and with great gardens to check out!
I also highly encourage going off tracks and exploring the park through the woods too!
One of my favourite cinemas in Dublin is also just a short walk away from the apartment. Aside from its colourful chairs, it's also one of the few cinemas in town in which you can grab a wine from its bar and have it with you while watching the movie!
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Light House Cinema
Market Street SouthOne of my favourite cinemas in Dublin is also just a short walk away from the apartment. Aside from its colourful chairs, it's also one of the few cinemas in town in which you can grab a wine from its bar and have it with you while watching the movie!
Possibly the most visited tourist attraction in Dublin, The Guinness Storehouse is a brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and an amazing rooftop bar offering a great view of the city. Definitely worth the visit!
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Guinness bryggeri
Possibly the most visited tourist attraction in Dublin, The Guinness Storehouse is a brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and an amazing rooftop bar offering a great view of the city. Definitely worth the visit!
Depending on the type of activities that you enjoy, this is a very nice one to do on a nice weather. You could potentially kaiak up until the front of the weather depending on the water levels of the river and it is a great opportunity to see Dublin through a different angle and see all the bridges linking the north and south side :)
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City Kayaking
Custom House QuayDepending on the type of activities that you enjoy, this is a very nice one to do on a nice weather. You could potentially kaiak up until the front of the weather depending on the water levels of the river and it is a great opportunity to see Dublin through a different angle and see all the bridges linking the north and south side :)
Another great spot for visiting and to go for a walk close to the apartment. Depending on the time of the year that you are in, the rose garden are a spectacle to the eye!
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Irländska nationella krigsminnesgårdar
Island BridgeAnother great spot for visiting and to go for a walk close to the apartment. Depending on the time of the year that you are in, the rose garden are a spectacle to the eye!
At the heart of City Centre, definitely worth a stop if you are walking around. Grab a sandwich in one of the many places around city centre and have a sit down on the garden while you eat. It also houses a free museum to explore, the Chester Beatty Museum
Dublin Castle is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction, of significant historical importance. It is located off Dame Street in central Dublin. Until 1922 it was the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland.
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Dublin Castle
Dame StreetAt the heart of City Centre, definitely worth a stop if you are walking around. Grab a sandwich in one of the many places around city centre and have a sit down on the garden while you eat. It also houses a free museum to explore, the Chester Beatty Museum
Dublin Castle is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction, of significant historical importance. It is located off Dame Street in central Dublin. Until 1922 it was the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland.
This one here is a bit of a walk away from City Centre, but it is one of the best cinema experience in town (can be a bit pricey too!). This cinema was originally opened in 1923 and it was recently restored to reflect the glamour and glitz of the 1920’s for an entire new generation of movie-goers.
The neighbourhood its located in, Rathmines is also a great place to explore with some really nice restaurants, bars and brunch places
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Stella Cinema
209 Rathmines Rd LowerThis one here is a bit of a walk away from City Centre, but it is one of the best cinema experience in town (can be a bit pricey too!). This cinema was originally opened in 1923 and it was recently restored to reflect the glamour and glitz of the 1920’s for an entire new generation of movie-goers.
The neighbourhood its located in, Rathmines is also a great place to explore with some really nice restaurants, bars and brunch places
Depending on the route that you are using to explore town, I would recommend grabbing a pastry on Veginity (listed on the places to eat/drink list) and have a sit on this park while you watch the birds and the ducks in the pond!
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Blessington Street Park (The Basin)
28 Primrose AveDepending on the route that you are using to explore town, I would recommend grabbing a pastry on Veginity (listed on the places to eat/drink list) and have a sit on this park while you watch the birds and the ducks in the pond!
Places to eat/drink
Using this section for a selection of café's, restaurants and places to have a drink
Great place to grab a cup of coffee and a pastry on your way to town. You should 100% try one of their cardamon buns (called 'Cardi B' by the café). You won't regret it!
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Proper Order Coffee Co
7 HaymarketGreat place to grab a cup of coffee and a pastry on your way to town. You should 100% try one of their cardamon buns (called 'Cardi B' by the café). You won't regret it!
I mentioned this place in the Phoenix Park's description. It's a great stop for a coffee and a sandwich/cake when you are visiting the park. There is also a vegetable garden just besides it which is worth having a look!
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Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Ashtown Castle
I mentioned this place in the Phoenix Park's description. It's a great stop for a coffee and a sandwich/cake when you are visiting the park. There is also a vegetable garden just besides it which is worth having a look!
This small Ramen and Sushi bar is a great place to go in terms of cost benefit. Their futomaki rolls are a bargain, they are custom made and you get a complimentary miso soup with it. Their Ramen dishes are also great and they are located at the heart of city centre.
Takara Ramen & Deli Sushi Bar
37 Abbey Street UpperThis small Ramen and Sushi bar is a great place to go in terms of cost benefit. Their futomaki rolls are a bargain, they are custom made and you get a complimentary miso soup with it. Their Ramen dishes are also great and they are located at the heart of city centre.
New joint in town. They have a great selection of wines, they do amazing cocktails and also have excellent snacks. Also worth going during the day for a coffee, pastry and a sit down!
Note - Bar. Bistro. Bureau.
26 Fenian StreetNew joint in town. They have a great selection of wines, they do amazing cocktails and also have excellent snacks. Also worth going during the day for a coffee, pastry and a sit down!
Amazing place for a night out and for food. They work as a bar, restaurant and a retro arcade, with several games you can play around. Best thing is that is really close to the apartments, max 15 min away and they also have a great selection of vegan junk food :)
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Token
72-74 Queen StAmazing place for a night out and for food. They work as a bar, restaurant and a retro arcade, with several games you can play around. Best thing is that is really close to the apartments, max 15 min away and they also have a great selection of vegan junk food :)
This one here is a nice little café if you are looking for a sit down and a cake slice. Their selection of sweets is amazing :)
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Queen of Tarts
Cow's LaneThis one here is a nice little café if you are looking for a sit down and a cake slice. Their selection of sweets is amazing :)
The most famous vegan shop and restaurant in Ireland. There is a nice hike you can do from Bray to Greystones which I am also describing on this guidebook. I highly suggest including the Happy Pear as a stop when doing this walk!
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The Happy Pear
Church RoadThe most famous vegan shop and restaurant in Ireland. There is a nice hike you can do from Bray to Greystones which I am also describing on this guidebook. I highly suggest including the Happy Pear as a stop when doing this walk!
One of the best spots for vegan food in town. Their pastries and products are delicious and they usually have a country-themed dinner menu going on
Veginity
101 Dorset Street UpperOne of the best spots for vegan food in town. Their pastries and products are delicious and they usually have a country-themed dinner menu going on
This place can be quite busy, so I recommend placing a reservation first. They are another local hidden gem in town and they are specialised in brunch with an Argentinian touch. If you have a sweet tooth, the Dulce de Leche pancakes are to die for!
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ALMA.
12 S Circular RdThis place can be quite busy, so I recommend placing a reservation first. They are another local hidden gem in town and they are specialised in brunch with an Argentinian touch. If you have a sweet tooth, the Dulce de Leche pancakes are to die for!
This is a more trendy place with great Chinese food. They can be quite busy, so place a reservation beforehand. Their dishes are really good, they have some nice drinks too and at late hours they operate almost like a small club
www.hangdaichinese.com
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Hang Dai Chinese
20 Camden Street LowerThis is a more trendy place with great Chinese food. They can be quite busy, so place a reservation beforehand. Their dishes are really good, they have some nice drinks too and at late hours they operate almost like a small club
www.hangdaichinese.com
If you looking for a cheap and tasty vegetarian meal, Umi Falafel has a great offering on their menu and they are right at city centre.
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Umi Falafel
13 Dame StIf you looking for a cheap and tasty vegetarian meal, Umi Falafel has a great offering on their menu and they are right at city centre.
Supermarkets
This supermarket is just 10 min away from the apartments if you need to grab anything
SuperValu Kilmainham
Military RoadThis supermarket is just 10 min away from the apartments if you need to grab anything
Pharmacy
This pharmacy is just 10 min away from the apartments, just across the road from the Supervalu (Supermarket)
HSQ Pharmacy
Military RoadThis pharmacy is just 10 min away from the apartments, just across the road from the Supervalu (Supermarket)
Neighbourhoods
Great area of Dublin to explore and spend the day if the weather is nice.
You can get the train (Dart) from city centre and be there in just 30 min.
The coastal suburb of Dún Laoghaire is popular for strolls on the East Pier, and locally caught fish and chips. The National Maritime Museum of Ireland has nautical art and artefacts inside a 19th-century sailors’ church, while the harbour is a busy hub for fishing, water sports and cruises. Nearby Sandycove is home to the James Joyce Tower and Museum, as well as the sheltered beach and bathing spot at Forty Foot.
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Dún Laoghaire
Great area of Dublin to explore and spend the day if the weather is nice.
You can get the train (Dart) from city centre and be there in just 30 min.
The coastal suburb of Dún Laoghaire is popular for strolls on the East Pier, and locally caught fish and chips. The National Maritime Museum of Ireland has nautical art and artefacts inside a 19th-century sailors’ church, while the harbour is a busy hub for fishing, water sports and cruises. Nearby Sandycove is home to the James Joyce Tower and Museum, as well as the sheltered beach and bathing spot at Forty Foot.
Howth is an Irish village on the Howth Peninsula, east of central Dublin. The village has a pier and some nice restaurants and fish and chips place for you to nibble, but I would highly suggest starting by exploring the clifftop walk. Has one of the most gorgeous views in town and has a nice hidden beach as well. Great to spend the day if you like hiking!
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Howth
Howth is an Irish village on the Howth Peninsula, east of central Dublin. The village has a pier and some nice restaurants and fish and chips place for you to nibble, but I would highly suggest starting by exploring the clifftop walk. Has one of the most gorgeous views in town and has a nice hidden beach as well. Great to spend the day if you like hiking!
Another place worth paying a visit. Just a short train journey away from town and with a good offering of restaurantes and walks around for you to spend the day.
I personally would recommend getting the train to Greystones first, having a nibble on the famous The Happy Pear restaurant and then doing the cliff walk that links Greystones to Bray.
However, if you are making Bray your only destination, there is also lovely walks you can do and you can do the Bray head to enjoy a gorgeous view of town
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Bray
Another place worth paying a visit. Just a short train journey away from town and with a good offering of restaurantes and walks around for you to spend the day.
I personally would recommend getting the train to Greystones first, having a nibble on the famous The Happy Pear restaurant and then doing the cliff walk that links Greystones to Bray.
However, if you are making Bray your only destination, there is also lovely walks you can do and you can do the Bray head to enjoy a gorgeous view of town
Next neighbourhood to Bray, these two are linked to a gorgeous walk that I highly recommend doing. It's very easy and quick to access Greystones from Dublin City Centre and the two places are linked by a walk that offers one of the best views in town.
I recommend starting the day in Greystones and visiting The Happy Pear restaurant for a nibble before starting your journey!
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Greystones
Next neighbourhood to Bray, these two are linked to a gorgeous walk that I highly recommend doing. It's very easy and quick to access Greystones from Dublin City Centre and the two places are linked by a walk that offers one of the best views in town.
I recommend starting the day in Greystones and visiting The Happy Pear restaurant for a nibble before starting your journey!
Another great area in Dublin with very easy access from town using the train or bus. Malahide houses the Malahide Castle and its gardens which is the main touristy attraction of the area, but you can also have a walk around the Marina.
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Malahide
Another great area in Dublin with very easy access from town using the train or bus. Malahide houses the Malahide Castle and its gardens which is the main touristy attraction of the area, but you can also have a walk around the Marina.