Visiting Dublin?
Find a few suggestions below.
Our Recommended Eats
BigFAN Bao. Asian-Fusion with delicious funky dumplings. Book ahead.
Pi. Dependable pizza with various locations. Okay to walk-in.
Seabank Bistro. An intimate upscale seafood restaurant near Aidan’s childhood home. Book ahead.
D’Olier Street Restaurant. Set menu with a Michelin star. Sit back and enjoy delicious courses. Book ahead.
Xi’An Street Foods.The couple’s favourite “Chinese” spot in Dublin. Great place to try a spice bag or curry chips. Okay to walk-in.
Asador. Aidan’s preferred steak. Book ahead.
Bunsen Burgers. Various locations throughout central Dublin. Okay to walk in.
Our Recommended Pubs
The Long Hall. Centrally-located, just remember the clock is broken!
Brogan’s. Good atmosphere and a fantastic pint.
Toners. A great beer garden, good for a summer’s day.
Kehoes Pub. A great pint is guaranteed; find a spot in the snug for cozy conversations.
Neary’s. Aidan guarantees a fantastic pint of Guinness.
Peter’s Pub. Another cozy spot.
Gibney’s Malahide. If you make it to Malahide, this one can’t be missed.
Our Favourite Sights
St. Patrick’s Cathedral. A beautiful Gothic church, you can do a self-guided tour.
Guinness Storehouse. Even if you don’t care about beer, the Gravity Bar up top is pretty cool!
Phoenix Park. A beautiful park, good for long walks.
Trinity College Dublin. The city’s most famous university, with lovely grounds.
George’s Street Arcade. Perfect for window shopping.
Ha’penny Bridge. A pedestrian bridge dating back to 1816!
St. Stephen’s Green. A central park with good historical placards - perfect for a self-guided walk.
National Gallery of Ireland. Great for history and culture. Free entry!
The Grand Canal. Get a coffee and take a long walk along the canal.
We famously never leave Dublin when we’re here. However, we recommend…
Malahide. Aidan’s village near the seaside.
Howth. Beautiful fishing wharf and a cliffside walk.
Dalkey. A nice area south of Dublin.