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Area guide
Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter
Brown Thomas and the buskers of Grafton Street, the Powerscourt Townhouse and the cafés and bars of the Creative Quarter.
Area guide · Dublin
Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter: where to shop, eat and drink
Brown Thomas and the buskers, the Powerscourt Townhouse, George’s Street Arcade and the cocktail bars of the Creative Quarter.
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What to see and do
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Since 1871
Gaiety Theatre
The Grand Old Lady of South King Street: opera, musicals, drama and pantomime since 1871.
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On foot
Literary Dublin
MoLI, Trinity, the National Library, Marsh’s Library and the pubs that writers loved.
Where to eat
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Bib Gourmand
Amy Austin
Modern cooking off Drury Street. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
Unit 1, Drury Street Car Park, Dublin 2 D02 PH26Explore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
BIGFAN
Chinese and Taiwanese small plates. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
16 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 D02 X044Explore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Uno Mas
Spanish-inspired cooking and an all-Spanish wine list. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
6 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 D02 WN47Explore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
One Pico
Modern French cooking off Molesworth Street.
5–6 Molesworth Place, Dublin 2 D02 YA32Explore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Library Street
Irish seasonal food for sharing, French technique.
101 Setanta Place, Dublin 2 D02 W3Y7Explore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
The Pig’s Ear
Traditional Irish cooking with a modern feel, overlooking Trinity.
4 Nassau Street, Dublin 2 D02 YX74Explore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Amai by Viktor
Viktor Silva’s Brazilian roots in Irish soil, up a stair off Grafton Street.
4 Harry Street, Dublin 2 D02 CX24Explore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Kicky’s
Mediterranean cooking over fire and hand-rolled pasta.
9 Castle House, South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 D02 WK13Explore View on map
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Food hall and wine cellar
Fallon & Byrne
A food hall, wine cellar and dining room on Exchequer Street.
Pubs and bars
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At The Westbury
The Sidecar
The Westbury’s cocktail bar, a step from Grafton Street.
2 Balfe Street, Dublin 2 D02 CH66Explore View on map
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Ring the bell
Vintage Cocktail Club
Candlelit cocktails over three floors of the Powerscourt Townhouse; ring the bell to enter.
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31 Dawson Street
Peruke & Periwig
Draught pints, cocktails and whiskey over three floors on Dawson Street.
31 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 D02 DR58Explore View on map
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Disguised entrance
The Blind Pig
A speakeasy behind a disguised entrance, with monthly cocktail classes.
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A heritage pub
The Stag’s Head
A heritage pub a stone’s throw from Grafton Street, with traditional music and food.
Shopping
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A Georgian townhouse of 1774
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
More than 40 shops and restaurants in a Georgian townhouse of 1774, just off Grafton Street.
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Ireland’s first
George’s Street Arcade
Ireland’s first purpose-built shopping centre, and one of Europe’s oldest city markets.
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Irish products
Kilkenny Design
Ireland’s largest collection of Irish products: crystal, knitwear, jewellery and homeware.
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Woven in the Avoca Mill
Avoca
Fashion, homeware and food, with throws and coats woven at Avoca’s own mill.
Where to stay
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Off Grafton Street
The Westbury
The Doyle Collection’s five-star hotel a step from Grafton Street, with The Sidecar bar and afternoon tea in The Gallery.
2 Balfe Street, Dublin 2 D02 CH66Explore View on map
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On Exchequer Street
The Hoxton, Dublin
A boutique hotel on Exchequer Street in the Creative Quarter, its rooms inspired by Ireland’s autumn landscapes.
1–5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2 D02 E044Explore View on map
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