Hanover Quay, Dublin Docklands, Dublin 2, D02 K166
Herbstreet
A neighbourhood restaurant on the dock with food, booking and click-and-collect links.
Dublin 2 neighbourhood guide
Lombard Street & Grand Canal
A practical EirStay guide to eating, everyday essentials and getting around.
Make yourself at home
Settle in first.
Once you’ve dropped your bags, take a walk and get to know the neighbourhood. Find a spot for coffee, pick up a few things for breakfast and see what’s nearby. This guide will help you choose where to eat and what to do during your stay, whether you have a full day to explore or just a couple of hours. Leave a little time for whatever catches your eye along the way.
Food & coffee
Good places to start
Availability and hours can change. The links below go directly to each operator; use Directions for a route.
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Food
Charlotte Quay Dock, Millennium Tower, Ground Floor, Ringsend Road, Dublin 4
Charlotte Quay
A waterfront restaurant and bar at Grand Canal Dock.
Local · Hanover Quay
6 Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 A525
Mackenzie's
A spacious dockside restaurant serving brunch and later meals on Hanover Quay. It works well for a sit-down meal near Grand Canal Square, with the operator’s booking page useful for checking current availability.
Local · Gallery Quay
2–3 Gallery Quay, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 R205
Nutbutter Grand Canal Dock
A casual Gallery Quay restaurant built around bowls, salads and other vegetable-forward meals, with sit-in and takeaway options. It is a practical choice for a lighter lunch or dinner beside the dock.
Local · Grand Canal Quay
The Malting Tower, Clanwilliam Terrace, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2
Osteria Lucio
An Italian restaurant in the restored Malting Tower on Grand Canal Quay. This is a useful nearby choice for a more leisurely dinner; consult the restaurant directly because its service pattern varies by day.
Nearby · Three Locks Square
Three Locks Square, 4 Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 E5R7
BrewDog Dublin Outpost
A large casual waterside venue at the end of Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, serving burgers, wings and bar food. It suits groups, sports viewing or an unfussy meal at the eastern end of the dock.
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Coffee
32–34 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, D02 TD58
3fe Grand Canal Street
A named flagship café with coffee, treats and breakfast/lunch/brunch menus.
Unit 1, Alto Vetro, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2
The Art of Coffee — Grand Canal Dock
A waterside Grand Canal Dock café with pastries.
Local · Pearse Street
41 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 H308
Bread 41
A useful neighbourhood bakery stop for organic sourdough, pastries and coffee on Pearse Street. It is especially handy for picking up breakfast or a loaf before heading back toward Lombard Street.
Local · Gallery Quay
5 Gallery Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 N265
Il Valentino Bakery & Café
An Italian-style bakery and café at Gallery Quay, useful for pastries, sandwiches and coffee beside the dock. This is a convenient daytime option when exploring the waterside around Grand Canal Square.
Wellness & fitness
Move at your own pace
Paid facilities are not included in your stay. Check membership, visitor access, fees and class availability directly.
Macken Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2
FLYEfit Macken Street
A Grand Canal Dock gym with free weights, cardio, group fitness, yoga and Pilates.
Local · Gallery Quay
Unit 7, Block 14, Gallery Quay, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 XK23
Educogym Dublin Docklands
A coaching-led fitness centre at Gallery Quay, focused on short structured strength sessions and personal guidance rather than casual pool access. Check directly for consultations, visitor suitability and current membership options.
Local · Cardiff Lane
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 YT21
Club Vitae Cardiff Lane
A hotel health club with a gym, 22-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. It is the most useful nearby option for guests specifically seeking a pool; ask about current day access before travelling.
Things to do
See the area
Book ahead where an operator requests it. Use Directions to orient yourself from the apartment.
The chq Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, D01 R9Y0
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
A museum with official ticketing and visitor information.
Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
A theatre at Grand Canal Square; check the live programme for performances.
Local · Pearse Street
138–144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 HE37
Pearse Street Library
A Dublin City library and archive offering a calm indoor stop, public library services and local-history resources. It is particularly useful for a quiet break on Pearse Street or checking current community events.
Nearby · Merrion Square
1 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2
Merrion Square Park
A substantial Georgian garden square west of Lombard Street, with lawns, paths, sculpture and a children’s playground. It is a good nearby green-space outing when the dockside promenade feels too exposed or busy.
Nearby · Merrion Square
Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, D02 K303
National Gallery of Ireland
Ireland’s national art collection is a worthwhile indoor visit beside Merrion Square, with permanent galleries and changing exhibitions. General admission to the collection is free, while some temporary exhibitions may require booking.
Nearby · Beggars Bush
Garrison Chapel, Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 E0C9
National Print Museum
A working museum of printing in the Garrison Chapel at Beggars Bush, with exhibitions, demonstrations and family activities. It is in adjoining Dublin 4, so consult the live programme before making a dedicated visit.
After-hours, at your pace
Nightlife
Check each venue’s official page for current opening information, booking or entry requirements before setting out. A listing is not a promise of a table, walk-in access or a particular service.
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Bars & pubs
Local · Lombard Street East
1/2 Lombard Street East, Dublin 2, D02 R276
The Lombard
A city bar in the Lombard townhouse, with a varied wine, spirits, whiskey and beer selection.
Local area · Grand Canal Street Upper
Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 X5X7
The Waterbank Gastro Bar
A relaxed Grand Canal gastro bar with craft beer, spirits, cocktails, wine and food.
Nearby · Beggars Bush
26 Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
The Bath Pub
A neighbourhood pub in Beggars Bush serving drinks and casual food, with a strong sports following. It is in adjoining Dublin 4 beyond Grand Canal Dock, so treat it as a nearby alternative rather than a Lombard Street local.
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Wine spots
Local · Grand Canal Dock
76 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin Docklands, Dublin 2, D02 FX51
SURGE Coffee Grand Canal
A coffee shop that also presents an evening wine offer and wine menu; a wine-led option in the Dock, though not a conventional wine-only bar.
Plan the way back
Check the current route before you go
Use the official planner from your exact apartment address or Eircode, and check live options before leaving. Do not assume the last connection or nearest stop.
Everyday
Groceries
Use Directions and check the linked branch for current opening hours and services.
Unit 4, Block 1, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, D02 E718
Fresh Grand Canal Square
A full Fresh grocery and food-market branch in the Dock.
Local · Pearse Street
152–160 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 R590
Tesco Pearse Street
A full-size city supermarket on Pearse Street for groceries, drinks, toiletries and household basics. It offers a broader everyday shop than the smaller convenience stores around the dock.
Nearby · Barrow Street
37 Barrow Street, Dublin 4
SPAR Barrow Street
A compact convenience shop beside the Grand Canal Dock station area, handy for milk, snacks, drinks and forgotten basics. Use the operator locator for current branch details rather than expecting a full supermarket range.
Travel without guesswork
Getting around
Start with the exact apartment address or Eircode from your booking, not an assumed nearest stop.
Use the Eircode in your booking details
Plan from your exact apartment
Enter your apartment address or Eircode in the official planner, then check the current stops, routes and live departures for the time you travel. Do not rely on a generic neighbourhood pin.
Dublin tram network
Luas tram
Luas is Dublin’s tram. Check the official map, service updates and the stop that suits your exact apartment and destination.
Coastal rail and national rail
DART and Irish Rail
The DART is the coastal rail service. Use Irish Rail for current DART and rail timetables, stations and service notices.
Airport travel
Airport coach
Check current Aircoach routes, stops and fares for your exact departure point; routes and stops can change.
Useful, just in case
First-time essentials
Simple checks for plugs, phone charging, medicines and emergencies.
Ireland · Type G
First-time electricity basics
Ireland uses Type G: three rectangular-pin blades, 230 V and 50 Hz. A plug adaptor changes pin shape only; it does not convert voltage or frequency.
Match the item to the problem
Adapter, charger or cable?
An adapter changes plug shape. A charger is the power brick. A USB-C or Lightning cable is the lead: choose the connector that matches your phone. Prefer charger input marked 100–240 V~ (50/60 Hz); do not use a 110/120 V-only device on Irish mains without suitable conversion.
Unit 13–15 Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin, D01 E7W2
Currys Jervis · adapters, chargers and cables
Central Dublin guests: Currys Jervis is the city-centre option. No Lombard branch was verified; check the item before travelling and select Jervis collection where available. Currys officially lists travel adapters, phone chargers and USB cables/adaptors; use the three category links below. A category or collection page does not guarantee branch shelf stock, so check online collection/stock or phone before making a special trip.
Lombard Street & Grand Canal, Dublin
Pharmacy finder
Find a pharmacy around Lombard Street & Grand Canal; this is a search, not a claimed branch. Check the pharmacist and opening hours directly before you go.
Ireland
Emergency services
In an emergency call 112 or 999.
Nearby · Barrow Street
Unit E2, The Gasworks, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 C1K7
Meagher's Pharmacy Barrow Street
A named community pharmacy in the Gasworks development for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and pharmacist advice. It is a practical station-side option; contact the branch if you need a particular service or product.
Nearby · Ringsend
11 Thorncastle Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 K6C0
Ringsend Post Office
The named An Post branch for stamps, posting letters and parcels, and other counter services. It is in adjoining Ringsend rather than Lombard Street, so check the official locator before making a special trip.
Local · Pearse Street
1–6 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 W289
Pearse Street Garda Station
The local Garda station on Pearse Street is the practical point of contact for non-emergency police assistance or reporting lost property. For an emergency in Ireland, phone 112 or 999 instead.