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
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.
Guinness Storehouse
CultureThe Liberties
Rooftop Gravity Bar pint at the end — yes, it tastes different.
The Long Hall
NightlifeSouth William
Victorian pub, perfect pint of plain, no TVs.
Trinity College & Book of Kells
CultureCity Centre
The Long Room is the prettiest library you'll ever cry in.
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
- 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.