Summer weekend in Dublin
How locals do summer in Dublin — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Dublin
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
Mr Fox
$$$Modern · Parnell Square
Playful tasting menu by Anthony Smith — Sunday roast is a thing.
Chapter One
$$$$Modern Irish · Parnell Square
Two-Michelin-star tasting in a Georgian basement.
Pi Pizza
$$Pizza · South William
Sourdough Neapolitan, citywide cult.
The Winding Stair
$$$Irish · Quays
Above the bookshop, river views, simple Irish ingredients.
Live & on stage
Forbidden Fruit
Royal Hospital Kilmainham · Jun · Electronic
Longitude Festival
Marlay Park · Jul · Hip-hop / Pop
Whelan's
Wexford Street · Year-round · Indie / Singer-songwriter
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Phoenix Park, Temple Bar, The Long Hall. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Dublin and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.