Dublin 6 neighbourhood guide

Ranelagh

A practical EirStay guide to eating, everyday essentials and getting around.

Checked 18 September 2026 · Always confirm before you go
EirStay accommodation in Ranelagh
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.

01

Food

53 Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Gigi Ranelagh

An intimate Italian restaurant with fresh homemade pasta, an organic antipasto bar, a selected Italian wine list and a small “Piccolo” dining room.

92 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6 (D06 V4H3)

The Butcher Grill

A Ranelagh steakhouse and seafood restaurant focused on premium cuts and fresh fish cooked on a wood-smoked grill.

Local · Ranelagh village
65 Ranelagh, Dublin 6

TriBeCa

A long-running village restaurant serving New York-influenced casual dining, with brunch, dinner, collection and reservations all available through its own site. The broad menu and family-friendly setting make it useful for mixed groups.

Local · Ranelagh village
13 Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Host Restaurant

A compact neighbourhood restaurant on Ranelagh’s main village strip, suited to a planned dinner rather than a quick errand. Its sharing-style menu and small room make booking ahead sensible, especially for weekend evenings.

Local · Ranelagh village
17 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6, D06 CX52

Kinara Kitchen

A Pakistani and Eastern-cuisine restaurant close to the village triangle, useful for a sit-down dinner with vegetarian choices as well as meat and seafood dishes. Menus, reservations and directions are available directly from the restaurant.

Local · Ranelagh village
47 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 HR84

Suertudo

A small Ranelagh restaurant centred on seasonal small plates, making it a useful choice for guests who want a more considered evening meal in the village. Its own site provides menus and a reservation route.

02

Coffee

Local · Ranelagh village
116 Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Una Bakery

A local bakery on the village’s main street for coffee, bread, pastries and something quick to take away. It is a practical first-morning option when guests want breakfast provisions without making a larger supermarket trip.

Local · Ranelagh village
83–87 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 E0H1

Cinnamon Ranelagh

A roomy café and restaurant on the village street for coffee, breakfast, brunch or an informal meal. It is particularly handy for groups who want a broader menu and more seating than a small takeaway coffee counter.

Wellness & fitness

Move at your own pace

Paid facilities are not included in your stay. Check membership, visitor access, fees and class availability directly.

28–36 Ranelagh, Dublin 6 (D06 X6W0)

FLYEfit Ranelagh

A 12,000 sq ft Ranelagh gym above SuperValu with high-performance, free-weight, cardio and strength areas, Astro/functional zones and a heated class chamber.

Nearby · Rathmines
Rathmines Square, Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Swan Leisure Rathmines

A community leisure centre in adjoining Rathmines with a gym, fitness classes and a 25-metre swimming pool. It broadens the local exercise options for guests who specifically want a swim rather than a gym-only visit.

Things to do

See the area

Book ahead where an operator requests it. Use Directions to orient yourself from the apartment.

Nearby · Rathmines
207–209 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 W403

Stella Cinema Rathmines

A restored single-screen cinema in adjoining Rathmines, useful for a rainy evening or low-effort outing close to Ranelagh. Check the programme and book through the cinema directly, as screenings and seating vary by date.

Nearby · Rathmines
157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, D06 K2K6

Rathmines Library

A Dublin City Council library in adjoining Rathmines with adult and junior collections and a programme of local events. It is a useful quiet indoor stop for families, readers or guests needing a calm break.

Local · Dartmouth Square
Dartmouth Square, Ranelagh, Dublin

Dartmouth Square

A small Victorian garden square between Ranelagh Road and Upper Leeson Street, well suited to a quiet pause, short stroll or picnic. It offers a different, more residential green space from Ranelagh Gardens.

Nearby · Rathmines
Belgrave Square, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Belgrave Square

A compact public park in adjoining Rathmines, set inside a Victorian residential square. Mature trees and a playground make it especially useful for families seeking a simple local outing rather than a major city attraction.

Nearby · Dartry
Dartry Park, Dublin 6W

Dartry Park

A riverside green space south-west of the village with a soccer pitch and access to the Dodder Greenway. It works well for guests who want a longer local walk along the river rather than a formal garden.

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.

03

Bars & pubs

Local · Ranelagh
117–119 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6

The Devlin Bar

The ground-floor bar at The Devlin, with cocktails, tapas, all-day and night dining and an operator enquiry route.

Local · Ranelagh
5 Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 (D06 A2P4)

McSorley's

A lively Ranelagh bar with craft beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and food, plus an upstairs drinks-and-food setting and event enquiries.

Local · Ranelagh
75/77 Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Smyth's Of Ranelagh

An established Ranelagh gastropub for drinks, cocktails and food, with an online menu plus official order and reserve-table routes.

Local · Ranelagh village
25 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6

Redmonds of Ranelagh

An independent village wine merchant and off-licence for wine, spirits and bottles to take back to the apartment. It is a practical alternative to a pub when guests want advice and a considered bottle for dinner.

04

Wine spots

Local · Ranelagh village
93 Ranelagh Main Street, Dublin 6 (D06 V5R9)

La Bodega

A Spanish tapas bar for shared plates, Spanish wine and cocktails; use the operator reservation route.

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.

Transport for Ireland planner
Everyday

Groceries

Use Directions and check the linked branch for current opening hours and services.

Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6 (D06 VP02)

Lidl Ranelagh

A Lidl supermarket branch for everyday groceries and household shopping; use the official store page for current branch services.

Local · Dunville Avenue
15–17 Dunville Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Morton's

A family-run food store just off the village core, useful for fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, prepared meals, baked goods and better-quality picnic supplies. It complements the larger supermarkets already covered in the guide.

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

South Dublin guests: Currys Jervis is a city-centre trip rather than a claimed Ranelagh branch. Check the item before travelling and use the collection option if offered. 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.

Ranelagh, Dublin

Pharmacy finder

Find a pharmacy around Ranelagh; this is a search, not a claimed branch. Check the pharmacist and opening hours directly before you go.

Local · Ranelagh village
69 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6

Meagher's Pharmacy Ranelagh

A named village pharmacy for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, toiletries and pharmacist advice. Guests can use the branch page for direct contact and current service details instead of relying on a generic pharmacy map search.

Local · Ranelagh village
29 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 F122

Ranelagh Post Office

The neighbourhood An Post branch for stamps, standard and registered post, parcel returns, mobile top-ups and other listed counter services. The official locator is the best place to check available services before carrying a parcel over.

Local · Ranelagh village
49 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 R7W3

The Zip Yard Ranelagh

A clothing alterations and repair shop that also offers dry cleaning, useful for a damaged zip, urgent adjustment or garment care during a longer stay. It sits directly on the village’s main commercial street.

Local · Dunville Avenue
27 Dunville Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 KF57

Xpert Dry Cleaners Ranelagh

A dedicated Dunville Avenue cleaner offering dry cleaning, service washing and drying, ironing, alterations and shoe repair. It is the more practical choice when guests need laundry handled rather than only a clothing alteration.