DUBLIN

Introduction

Dublin Overview

As one of the most charming cities in Ireland, Dublin is a lovely city to visit with a wealth of dramatic, medieval landmarks that reveal a city steeped in history. Surrounded by picturesque canals, green leafy parks and beautiful historic buildings, take your time to walk around this compact city to enjoy all of the city’s best sights, such as Trinity College and the medieval Dublin Castle. To experience the ultimate that Dublin has to offer, explore our highly selective Dublin City Guide for the best selection of hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do in Dublin.

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BEST HOTELS  From refined gastronomy to more casual, heart-warming local Irish cuisine, Dublin offers a myriad of wonderful restaurants that showcase the best of Ireland's local seasonal produce. Here is our selection of some of the best restaurants in Dublin right now:

1. Best Design Hotel - Dylan Hotel

2. Best Value Gem - The Fitzwilliam Hotel

3. Best Luxury Hotel - The Merrion

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Where to Eat

BEST RESTAURANTS  From refined gastronomy to more casual, heart-warming local Irish cuisine, Dublin offers a myriad of wonderful restaurants that showcase the best of Ireland's local seasonal produce. Here is our selection of some of the best restaurants in Dublin right now:

1. Best For Fine Dining - Chapter One

2. Best For Local Cuisine - The Winding Stair

3. Best Casual Cafe - Jo Burger

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Where to Play

BEST NIGHTLIFE  Dublin’s nightlife scene favours a mix of historic Irish pubs (where Guinness tends to be the national drink of choice), trendy bars located in the heart of the city, and a few late-night clubs which attract the dance crowd. Here is our selection of the best nightlife spots in Dublin:

1. Best Irish Pub - Doheny & Nesbitt

2. Best Trendy Bar - No Name Bar

3. Best Chic Bar - No. 27 Bar

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City Snapshot

A. Georgian Dublin - One of Dublin’s most popular central areas with beautiful historic buildings such as the Trinity College and the National Museum, along with wonderful upscale restaurants and bars.

B. Central South - The epicenter of Dublin’s best dining and nightlife scene, with a wealth of cool, fun and affordable dining, shopping and nightlife places.

C. Central North - Dublin’s eclectic northern district where cool cafes and edgy boutiques mix together with more grungy establishments.

D. Temple Bar - An iconic touristy pedestrian area lined with historic pubs, cute cafes, cool boutiques which tend to be gathered around Meeting House Square. Avoid the evenings when the crowd tends to favour drunken Hens & Stags party groups.

E. Docklands - This up-and-coming regenerated area to the east of Dublin features cool designer apartment blocks, alfresco dining cafes and an impressive new public theatre by architect Daniel Libeskind.

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