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What to do in Dublin
16 vlogs from 15 channels mention 122 places in Dublin; 5 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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Guinness Storehouse
Visitor attraction on the history of Guinness, said to have originated in the 18th century when Liffey water was unsafe to drink. Tickets include a pint at the Gravity Bar.
5:23· adulting with angelain 11 vlogsTemple Bar
Lively district just south of the Liffey with art galleries, colourful shops and pubs known for traditional Irish folk music; often called a pricey tourist trap.
5:14· Suitcase Monkeyin 10 vlogsTrinity College Dublin
Historic university whose stone buildings house some of the world's oldest surviving manuscripts, including the Book of Kells.
5:49· Rick Steves' Europein 10 vlogsBook of Kells
A 9th-century illuminated manuscript and masterpiece of early Christian art, famed for its intricate illustrations and calligraphy. Tickets sell out, so book ahead.
5:49· Adventures of Matt and Natin 9 vlogsSt Stephen's Green
City-centre park, now an oasis of calm, where a pivotal battle of the 1916 Easter Rising took place.
3:47· Rick Steves' Europein 8 vlogsDublin Castle
Castle built on a Viking site that served as a prison, fortress and treasury, and the seat of English rule for over 700 years.
9:53· Adventures of Matt and Natin 7 vlogsSt Patrick's Cathedral
Cathedral on the site where St Patrick is said to have baptised a pagan chieftain.
8:09· the tour guyin 6 vlogsKilmainham Gaol
Former jail where many leaders of the 1916 Rising were executed, a powerful site on Ireland's fight for independence.
21:52· Rick Steves' Europein 5 vlogsGrafton Street
Busy pedestrian shopping street famous for its buskers, some of whom have gone on to international music careers.
3:34· Rick Steves' Europein 5 vlogsThe Temple Bar
Famous pub in the Temple Bar district, established in the mid-1800s. Vloggers call it touristy, with overpriced pints.
1:35· adulting with angelain 5 vlogsChrist Church Cathedral
Cathedral founded almost 1,000 years ago, near St Patrick's, with a long history linked to warriors, kings and saints.
11:15· Adventures of Matt and Natin 4 vlogsJameson Distillery Bow St.
The old Jameson distillery, where visitors learn how three simple ingredients are turned into smooth Irish whiskey.
3:50· Gareth Leonardin 4 vlogsHowth
A seaside village on Dublin's outskirts with seafood restaurants, coastal walks, seals and clifftop hikes over the Irish Sea.
19:20· Sophie Nadeauin 4 vlogsKilkenny
A charming medieval town with narrow lanes, historic buildings and a castle standing for over 800 years.
16:13· Suitcase Monkeyin 4 vlogsGlendalough
A monastic settlement in the Wicklow Mountains, set beside a scenic lake.
15:43· Suitcase Monkeyin 4 vlogsWicklow Mountains
A vast mountain range south of Dublin with rolling countryside, popular for day trips.
5:55· Island Hopper TVin 4 vlogsThe Long Room
Trinity College's grand historic library hall, part of the Book of Kells visit and a highlight for book lovers.
1:47· Suitcase Monkeyin 4 vlogsPhoenix Park
One of the largest walled city parks in Europe, a short way from the city centre.
6:42· Expediain 3 vlogsGeneral Post Office
The rebel headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising, where the Proclamation was read. The facade is still pockmarked with bullet holes.
8:43· Suitcase Monkeyin 3 vlogsGAA Museum
Museum on the Gaelic Athletic Association and Irish sports like hurling, where visitors relive great hurling moments and can try the game with a hurley.
10:39· the tour guyin 3 vlogsHa'penny Bridge
An iconic historic bridge over the River Liffey and one of the city's architectural highlights.
3:36· Adventures of Matt and Natin 3 vlogsGiant's Causeway
A famous coastal rock formation in Northern Ireland, reachable as a day trip from Dublin.
7:15· Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogsCliffs of Moher
Dramatic sea cliffs on Ireland's west coast, a popular day trip from Dublin.
5:33· Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogsHowth Cliff Path
Network of waymarked cliff-top trails around Howth Head, with dramatic sea views, coves and vistas of Dublin Bay.
9:37· SteveMarshin 3 vlogsThe Brazen Head
Reputedly Ireland's oldest pub, serving classic Irish pub dinners and drinks in a historic setting.
10:40· adulting with angelain 3 vlogsO'Neill's
Historic city-centre pub over 300 years old, a cosy spot to sit and chat over a drink.
21:58· Adventures of Matt and Natin 3 vlogsMolly Malone Statue
A famous bronze statue of the fictional fishmonger from the Dublin song, a popular photo stop near Grafton Street.
2:46· Sophie Nadeauin 3 vlogsNational Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Museum on Kildare Street showcasing early treasures that illuminate Irish history through the ages.
8:24· Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsOscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture
Flamboyant statue of Oscar Wilde, decorated with precious stones that reflect his love of beauty.
17:43· Sophie Nadeauin 2 vlogsEPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
An immersive museum on why people left Ireland, what they experienced and their impact worldwide.
8:46· Suitcase Monkeyin 2 vlogsMuseum of Literature Ireland (MoLI)
Museum dedicated to Irish literature and its famous writers, set on St Stephen's Green.
23:59· cari cakesin 2 vlogsKaph
Specialty coffee cafe whose name comes from an Arabic word meaning 'open hands'.
8:51· TOPJAWin 2 vlogsSophie's
Rooftop restaurant on the top floor of The Dean with sweeping city views.
7:26· TOPJAWin 2 vlogsChapters Bookstore
Large independent bookshop selling new and second-hand books.
Aran Sweater Market
Knitwear shop, originally from the Aran Islands, selling traditional hand-knitted Aran sweaters.
The Old Storehouse
Traditional Irish pub and restaurant in Temple Bar serving hearty classic Irish pub food.
5:39· Suitcase Monkeyin 2 vlogs
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Aviva Stadium
Architecturally striking stadium east of the city centre that hosts major sports fixtures and concerts by international stars.
2:23· Expedia1 vlogGrand Canal
Picturesque 18th-century canal built to link Dublin with the west of Ireland, allowing Guinness to be shipped across the country.
3:24· Expedia1 vlogWellington Monument
Monument in Phoenix Park honouring Dublin-born Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.
6:48· Expedia1 vlogThe Palace Bar
Victorian pub on Fleet Street, pouring pints for over 200 years, with original early-1800s interiors and a snug once frequented by journalists and writers.
0:51· Gareth Leonard1 vlogSheehan's
Traditional Dublin pub serving hearty pub lunches, with upstairs seating where regulars can reserve their own whiskey locker.
7:13· Gareth Leonard1 vlogThe Long Hall
Antique Victorian pub with ornate interiors and partitioned booths, known for its own single-cask Irish whiskey.
10:33· Gareth Leonard1 vlogBambino
Busy pizza-by-the-slice shop that draws long lines, serving crunchy slices topped with fresh parmesan and basil.
14:43· Gareth Leonard1 vlogXi'an Street Food
Popular, busy Chinese street-food spot widely recommended by locals for Dublin's signature spice bag.
15:58· Gareth Leonard1 vlogSmithfield
North-side Dublin neighbourhood with a more local, residential feel than the Temple Bar area.
18:36· Gareth Leonard1 vlogThe Cobblestone
Smithfield pub known for live traditional Irish music every night.
18:48· Gareth Leonard1 vlogFamine Memorial
A memorial to the victims of the Great Famine of 1845, recalling the age of hunger that followed Dublin's Georgian golden era.
Number Twenty Nine Georgian House Museum
A Dublin home from 1790, now a museum, giving an intimate glimpse of elegant Georgian life in its drawing rooms, bedrooms and dressing rooms.
Boyne Valley
A peaceful river valley an hour's drive north of Dublin, with a world-class concentration of historical and spiritual sites.
Hill of Tara
The seat of the High Kings of Celtic Ireland, sacred for 5,000 years. St Patrick is said to have explained Christianity here using a shamrock.
Monasterboice
A ruined monastery with a round tower and ornately carved high crosses, which illustrate Bible stories in sandstone.
Brú na Bóinne
The most popular attraction near Dublin, with 5,000-year-old passage tombs and a state-of-the-art visitor museum.
Knowth
A necropolis of grassy mounds around one grand passage tomb from about 3300 BC, older than Egypt's pyramids and Stonehenge.
Newgrange
A huge passage tomb faced with white quartz. A narrow passage leads to a cross-shaped chamber under a stone dome 20 feet high.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
A witty walk led by two actors, stopping at pubs and historic sites to introduce Ireland's great writers.
O'Connell Street
Dublin's grandest street for 200 years, running from O'Connell Bridge and lined with statues of independence heroes.
Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl
A crawl through three pubs with musicians who demonstrate traditional Irish instruments like the bodhrán, a toe-tapping introduction to trad music.
Oliver St. John Gogarty's
A Temple Bar pub known for its live traditional Irish music performances.
2:33· World Wild Hearts1 vlogJ. McNeill's
A traditional pub north of the River Liffey, offering a more local experience than Temple Bar.
2:51· World Wild Hearts1 vlogIrish Whiskey Museum
A guided-tour museum on the origins and production of Irish whiskey and its role in Irish culture.
5:56· World Wild Hearts1 vlogTeeling Whiskey Distillery
A fully operational Dublin distillery offering tours on whiskey production, the Teeling story and whiskey history.
6:23· World Wild Hearts1 vlogP. Mac's
Pub with a relaxed, local crowd, recommended as a good place to go for a drink.
1:22· TOPJAW1 vlogMister S
Restaurant centred on flame-grilled cooking, serving sharing plates of meat, fish and vegetables.
4:24· TOPJAW1 vlogBrother Hubbard
Cafe opened in 2012 serving Irish food with Middle Eastern influences, especially popular for brunch.
10:01· TOPJAW1 vlogBunsen
Burger joint with a tiny menu, focused on the quality of the meat rather than piles of toppings.
11:04· TOPJAW1 vlogGrogan's
Decades-old Dublin institution with walls of local art, known as a welcoming pub for all ages.
13:00· TOPJAW1 vlogMasa
Taco spot that makes all its tortillas fresh on site daily; from the team behind Bunsen.
14:19· TOPJAW1 vlogMad Egg
Fried chicken spot using Irish hens brined for 48 hours, then soaked in buttermilk and fried.
15:56· TOPJAW1 vlogSprezzatura
Low-waste Italian restaurant serving fresh pasta, with prosecco, beer, wine and espresso martinis all on tap.
16:55· TOPJAW1 vlogPeruke & Periwig
Old-school pub downstairs with two floors of opulent speakeasy-style cocktail bar above.
18:29· TOPJAW1 vlogDublin Vintage Factory
Vintage clothing shop in Temple Bar with handpicked second-hand pieces, popular with locals as well as visitors.
Big Smoke Vintage
Vintage clothing store in Temple Bar selling handpicked second-hand finds, drawing locals into the tourist quarter.
Kilkenny Shop
Irish design store selling clothing, jewellery, posters and self-care items made by Irish designers.
Avoca
Irish store popular with locals for locally sourced clothing, jewellery and posters.
Irish Design Shop
Small shop on Drury Street selling Irish-made design products and gifts.
The Secret Book and Record Store
Independent book and record shop in the city centre.
The Gutter Bookshop
Independent bookshop in Temple Bar, a good place to pick up reads to take home.
Dún Laoghaire
Coastal town in County Dublin with walks, piers and boat trips.
Killiney
Seaside area in County Dublin with coastal walks and views.
Dublin Mountains
Upland area just south of the city with hikes offering sweeping views over Dublin.
Ireland's Eye
Small uninhabited island just off Howth Harbour, visible from the pier and reachable by a short boat trip.
6:20· SteveMarsh1 vlogHowth Harbour Lighthouse
Handsome lighthouse at the end of Howth's harbour wall, with views across to Ireland's Eye and Dublin Airport.
8:16· SteveMarsh1 vlogHowth Golf Club
Coastal golf course on Howth Head with a driving range, crossed by the walking trail and grazed by rare Old Irish goats.
20:00· SteveMarsh1 vlogVintage Tea Tours
Afternoon tea served on a vintage double-decker bus touring the city.
8:14· cari cakes1 vlogThe Liberties
A historic inner-city neighbourhood with long-running local cafes.
16:34· cari cakes1 vlogThe Hairy Lemon
Quirkily named city-centre pub known for its traditional full Irish breakfast.
Geology Museum, Trinity College Dublin
A little-known geology museum on the Trinity campus, hidden behind large wooden doors and free to wander into.
St Patrick's Park
Free public park right next to St Patrick's Cathedral, with views of the cathedral's exterior.
1:10· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogChester Beatty
Free museum in the grounds of Dublin Castle whose roof garden gives views over the castle.
2:11· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogMarsh's Library
Ireland's oldest public library, opened in 1707 by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, with original galleries of centuries-old books and reading cages.
4:24· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogThe Saucy Cow
Vegan restaurant near Temple Bar serving junk-food-style plates.
11:39· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogGaiety Theatre
Historic theatre whose pavement hosts Dublin's own Walk of Fame, with bronze handprints of famous people connected to it.
16:30· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogO'Donoghue's
Pub that began as an 18th-century unlicensed drinking den and became famous in the 1930s for nightly traditional Irish music sessions.
17:09· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogOscar Wilde House
Oscar Wilde's childhood home at 1 Merrion Square, now a small museum.
18:00· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogSweny's Pharmacy
Former 19th-century pharmacy, now a bookshop and craft shop, visited by James Joyce and featured in Ulysses.
18:19· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogYe Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
Vintage radio museum housed in a former Martello tower, with great views over Howth.
21:06· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogHowth Abbey
Ruins of a 15th–16th century abbey, among Howth's most impressive buildings, still surrounded by a working cemetery.
21:33· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogWicklow Town
County Wicklow's capital, home to just under 13,000 residents, with a pretty town centre on the coast.
22:57· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogGlenmacnass Waterfall
Impressive waterfall around 80 m high, set 350 m above sea level in the Wicklow Mountains.
24:03· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogSally Gap
Mountain pass in the Wicklow Mountains near a bridge made famous by the film P.S. I Love You.
24:24· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogLough Tay
Perhaps Ireland's most famous lake and a frequent film backdrop, nicknamed the Guinness Lake.
24:37· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogThe Library Project
Independent bookshop and gallery space specialising in art and photography books.
19:28· cari cakes1 vlogNational Gallery of Ireland
Ireland's national art collection, with free entry to European and Irish masterpieces.
21:32· cari cakes1 vlogIveagh Gardens
Quiet, secluded Victorian garden behind MoLI, popular with locals on lunch breaks.
24:34· cari cakes1 vlogTiller + Grain
Small lunch cafe known for its fresh salads and warm, friendly service.
27:10· cari cakes1 vlogDublin City Hall
Green-domed civic building next to Dublin Castle that houses Dublin City Council and is open to visitors.
0:52· Island Hopper TV1 vlogDalkey Island
Small island off Dublin Bay with historic ruins, Viking links and a protected habitat for seals, wild goats, rabbits, seabirds and rare plants.
4:47· Island Hopper TV1 vlogRock of Cashel
Hilltop rock fortress, also called St Patrick's Rock, and the traditional seat of the Kings of Munster from as early as the 4th century.
10:58· Island Hopper TV1 vlogMalahide Castle
A picturesque castle in north County Dublin, often described as one of the most enchanting castles near the city.
11:35· Island Hopper TV1 vlogNational Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History
Branch of the National Museum in the former Collins Barracks, showing decorative arts and Irish history.
2:57· Wolters World1 vlogIrish Museum of Modern Art
Ireland's leading modern and contemporary art museum, set in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
3:00· Wolters World1 vlogThe Little Museum of Dublin
Small, popular museum in a Georgian townhouse telling the story of Dublin through donated objects.
3:05· Wolters World1 vlogCroke Park
Ireland's 82,000-seat home of the GAA and the third-largest stadium in Europe, the site of Bloody Sunday in 1920.
10:14· the tour guy1 vlogFade Street Social
A central restaurant serving modern Irish food, with a romantic upstairs lounge, a terrace and a buzzier downstairs.
12:16· the tour guy1 vlogGame of Thrones Studio Tour
A tour of Linen Mill Studios, where Game of Thrones was filmed, with recreated sets, props and real costumes.
13:18· the tour guy1 vlog