Luxury guide · Dublin
Luxury Dublin: the finest addresses
The Shelbourne, The Merrion, The Westbury, The Fitzwilliam, the InterContinental, The Marker and Powerscourt; Patrick Guilbaud, Chapter One, Liath and the one-star tables; the Horseshoe Bar, afternoon tea, the spas, Brown Thomas and Dublin-made jewellery.
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Grand hotels
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Over two centuries
The Shelbourne
Dublin’s grande dame on St Stephen’s Green: the Horseshoe Bar, the Saddle Room and afternoon tea in the Lord Mayor’s Lounge.
27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map
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Four Georgian townhouses
The Merrion
Four restored Georgian townhouses on Upper Merrion Street: 142 rooms and suites, an 18-metre pool and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud.
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map
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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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Glovers Alley
The Fitzwilliam
A five-star hotel on the west side of St Stephen’s Green: 139 newly refurbished rooms and Glovers Alley’s MICHELIN star.
St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 HE18Explore View on map
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On Grand Canal Square
Anantara The Marker
The Docklands’ landmark hotel on Grand Canal Square, beside the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, with a spa and a rooftop.
Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2 D02 CK38Explore View on map
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Two acres of gardens
InterContinental Dublin
An urban resort in two acres of gardens in Ballsbridge, with Simmons restaurant, the Whiskey Bar and a spa.
Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 D04 A9K8Explore View on map
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In the Wicklow hills
Powerscourt Hotel
A five-star resort on the Powerscourt estate at Enniskerry, about half an hour south of the city.
Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, A98 DR12Explore View on map
Fine dining
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: contemporary Irish cooking with French classical roots, beside The Merrion.
The Merrion Hotel, 21 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen
Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: Mickael Viljanen’s cooking on Parnell Square.
18–19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 D01 T3V8Explore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Liath
Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: seasonal tasting menus in Blackrock Market.
Blackrock Market, 19a Main Street, Blackrock A94 V0D8Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Glovers Alley
Adam Nevin’s cooking at The Fitzwilliam, over the Green. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 HE18Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Bastible
A modern set menu on the South Circular Road. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
111 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 D08 RW2KExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
D’Olier Street
A 13-course surprise tasting menu in a restored landmark building. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
D’Olier Chambers, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2 D02 H589Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Forest Avenue
John and Sandy Wyer’s glass-fronted restaurant by the canal. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
8 Sussex Terrace, Dublin 4 D04 C7F4Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Variety Jones
A family-run room of 12 tables on Thomas Street. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 D08 F2RNExplore View on map
Bars, afternoon tea, spas and shopping
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At The Shelbourne
The Lord Mayor’s Lounge
The Shelbourne’s drawing room over St Stephen’s Green, the city’s classic address for afternoon tea.
27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map
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Art Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea at The Merrion
The Merrion’s Art Afternoon Tea, served in the drawing rooms of four Georgian townhouses.
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map
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Since 1957
The Horseshoe Bar
The Shelbourne’s discreet horseshoe-shaped bar, a haunt of musicians and writers since 1957.
27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map
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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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Timed entry
The Book of Kells Experience
The Book of Kells, the Long Room of the Old Library and three digital rooms in the Red Pavilion, at Trinity College.
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Open seven days
The Spa at The Merrion
The Merrion’s spa and health club, with an 18-metre pool, open seven days a week.
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map
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At The Shelbourne
The Spa at The Shelbourne
The Shelbourne’s spa, on St Stephen’s Green.
27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map