Things to do in Dublin this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Dublin this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Dublin
Trinity College & Book of Kells
CultureCity Centre
The Long Room is the prettiest library you'll ever cry in.
Guinness Storehouse
CultureThe Liberties
Rooftop Gravity Bar pint at the end — yes, it tastes different.
Phoenix Park
OutdoorsPhoenix Park
Twice the size of Central Park, wild fallow deer roam free.
Temple Bar
NightlifeTemple Bar
Touristy, sure — but go for the trad sessions at Cobblestone in Smithfield instead.
The Long Hall
NightlifeSouth William
Victorian pub, perfect pint of plain, no TVs.
Where to eat
Chapter One
$$$$Modern Irish · Parnell Square
Two-Michelin-star tasting in a Georgian basement.
The Winding Stair
$$$Irish · Quays
Above the bookshop, river views, simple Irish ingredients.
Pi Pizza
$$Pizza · South William
Sourdough Neapolitan, citywide cult.
Mr Fox
$$$Modern · Parnell Square
Playful tasting menu by Anthony Smith — Sunday roast is a thing.
Live & on stage
Longitude Festival
Marlay Park · Jul · Hip-hop / Pop
Forbidden Fruit
Royal Hospital Kilmainham · Jun · Electronic
Whelan's
Wexford Street · Year-round · Indie / Singer-songwriter
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Trinity College & Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.