Dublin is Ireland's largest and liveliest city with neighborhoods that have little intricacies and quirks to discover.
You don't have to worry about seeing the best the city has to offer wherever you base yourself. The River Liffey divides the city into north and south zones. The postal districts are divided into even and odd numbered ones. If you want to orientate yourself, you can refer to the wider areas by their number.
Whether you're here for the history, the culture or the craic, here's a rundown of some of the best neighborhoods in Dublin.
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Dublin 7 has become the "gayborhood" of Dublin due to the fact that working-class Dubliners share streets with new arrivals. The Spice Girls filmed their Stop music video at Carnew St., which is in the center of the neighborhood. Super fans make the pilgrimage here to take selfies, while others look on with confusion.
It is a great place to eat, with the first stop being the postcard-Perfect Provisions spot, followed by Love, Supreme for oat-milk flat whites and epic sausage rolls. Grano, Ramen Co, and L Mulligan's Grocer are some of the places to go for a meal. If you want to finish, stop by any of the local pubs. The Belfry, The Glimmer Man and Walshs are some of the best pubs in the city.
The Stoneybatter is a great place to stay if you can find a room. The area has a lot of small terraced streets, but they make up for it by having the city on the doorstep and Phoenix Park as gardens.
It's a planning tip to find a place to sleep. There are a lot of choices for overnight stays nearby.
It's the best way to see the new face of Dublin.
The Silicon Docks business district is located east of the city center and has its own merits as a place to visit. The International Financial Services Centre in Dublin 1 and the Grand Canal area in Dublin 2 have become the home of many tech giants, banks and global insurance firms over the last two decades.
What may seem corporate and soulless on paper is actually quite engaging in the flesh with big entertainment and cultural draws in the form of the 3 Arena and Bord Gais Energy Theatre.
One advantage of being the tech and business hub of the city is a good selection of modern hotels, most of which have opened in the last decade. Check out The Mayson, The Marker and Beckett Locke.
It's the best for distillery tours.
One of the city's oldest, most historic precincts in Dublin 8 has a strong smell of roasted barley. The area known as The Liberties is known as "Auld Dublin" through and through. The area has seen a lot of change in the last decade or two.
More than a million people visit the Storehouse every year to check out the more experimental arm of the Guinness brewery. There are newer, state-of-the-art distilleries such as Pearse Lyons Distillery.
Hotels are opening every few months in this part of the city, sometimes to the detriment of local cultural and architectural landmarks, which is not isolated to this quarter of the city. Try to get a booking at Variety Jones or Spitalfields, both of which feature sumptuous comfort food and warm, friendly service.
At cafe-stores Fumbally and Hen's Teeth, you can find wares from local Irish producers. The neighborhood is home to a number of good pubs such as Lucky's, Dudley's, Magnet, Tenters and Anti-Social, as well as the legendary live music venue Vicar Street.
It's the best for drinks and food.
Portobello in Dublin 8 is the most vibrant eating and drinking hub in Dublin and you can find a semi- straight line from Dame St to the Grand Canal. Many of the city's most popular, modern and easily cool players are located in Camden Sts. Hang Dai is an Asian treat.
Wine bars like Frank's and Table Wine are great places to drink. Gourmet neighborhood restaurants pop up all the time. Further out towards Terenure, you can check out Locks,Richmond, Gaillot et Gray, and ClanbrasSil House. For more casual daytime dining, check out the likes of Brother Hubbard.
If you are serious about tasting the best of Dublin, you should make your booking early because evening and weekend tables can be hard to find. The Portobello neighborhood is more of a long-term residential area than a base for short stays.
It's best for a student vibe.
Located between the city center and the leafier northern suburbs, there is a diverse set of locals and a quietly evolving dining scene. There is a mix of students, young professionals and families in this neighborhood. The National Botanic Gardens are worth a visit. It's a good idea to take a stroll along the Royal Canal Greenway.
The headquarters of theGAA should be taken in by sports fans. Stadium tours and "skyline" trips can be had at the sports museum inside. Two Boys brew is a coffee spot that serves breakfast and lunch. A group of people gather at the Eatyard street food market. There are great dishes at American-influenced joints such as Botanic House.
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