Ah Dublin, city of saints and scholars, Vikings, literary giants, and republican rebels alike. A place of culture, rich traditions, music, poetry, history, and heavenly pints of Guinness. Whilst there are hundreds of reasons to visit the Fair City, this article will be focusing on what is often overlooked before visiting but seldom forgotten after visiting- The Craic. If you have a trip to Dublin coming up soon, it is likely you have already set your sights on the usual tourist haunts and will now be looking to spice up your trip by “doing as the Romans do” so to speak and letting your hair down. After all, the spritely atmosphere of the city will inevitably turn the heads of Joyceans and history buffs eventually. In this article, I’ll be sharing my local expertise on the city’s playful side and revealing my top 10 fun activities for a weekend in Dublin, from cliff walks to shouting at locals from a giant floating bus, this is the definitive guide to Dublin from one of its resident craic dealers. We'll be exploring unusual things to do in Dublin, fun things to do in Dublin and fun places to go in Dublin.
If there’s one thing Dublin is famous for, it’s the huge number and rich variety of the public houses found littered throughout the city. With this guide, we have chosen 7 of the best pubs in Dublin with each offering something different for every kind of drinker – Whether it’s a quiet pint of Guinness in an authentic Irish pub, an all-night Traditional Music session or simply somewhere cosy to watch the match, this list has something for everybody, all the while managing to successfully circumnavigate the overhyped and overpriced tourist trap that is Temple Bar.
For those who like to socialize over a glass of wine or two, a delicious meal or even a quick cup of coffee, it can be tricky to narrow down your choices and figure out where to go as Ireland’s vibrant capital offers a wide variety.
When it comes to a finding a great spacious pub in Dublin for some after work pint with your mates or big get togethers where the music doesn’t drown each other’s voices, the choices are pretty limited.
