14B Emorville Avenue, Dublin 8
Bibi's
A Portobello neighbourhood café at Emorville Avenue.
South Circular Road, Dublin 8 guide
Sandford Gardens
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
117 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 K522
Leonard's Corner
A South Circular Road pub/bistro with kitchen service.
Local · South Circular Road
111 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 RW2K
Bastible
A small contemporary restaurant on South Circular Road, close to Leonard’s Corner, with a seasonal set-menu approach. It is best suited to a planned dinner rather than an everyday takeaway, so use the restaurant’s booking route.
Nearby · Richmond Street South, Portobello
43 Richmond Street South, Portobello, Dublin 2, D02 X499
Richmond
A small neighbourhood restaurant on Richmond Street South, on the canal side of Portobello, serving seasonal tasting and à la carte menus. It suits a planned dinner and is nearby rather than directly at Leonard’s Corner.
Nearby · Clanbrassil Street Lower
59 Clanbrassil Street Lower, Dublin 8, D08 HC79
Gaillot et Gray
A relaxed neighbourhood pizzeria and bakery on Lower Clanbrassil Street, known for wood-fired sourdough pizza. It is convenient for an informal meal or collection while travelling between Leonard’s Corner and the city centre.
Local · Clanbrassil Street Upper
46 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin 8, D08 RF88
Konkan Clanbrassil Street
A family-run Indian restaurant on Upper Clanbrassil Street offering dine-in and takeaway food. It is a practical local dinner option near Leonard’s Corner, with current menus, ordering and table booking available from the operator.
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Coffee
9–11 Sandford Gardens, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 V2C8
Marlowe & Co
A local corner shop on Sandford Gardens for coffee, pastries and a browse of its food, books and gifts. A handy neighbourhood stop near the apartments.
82 South Circular Road, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 FC62
Little Bird Coffee & Yoga
A Portobello café and yoga studio; check current classes and pricing.
34 Lennox Street, Portobello, Dublin, D08 N265
Brindle Coffee & Wine
A Portobello café with speciality coffee service.
Further afield · Rialto, Dublin 8
568 South Circular Road, Rialto, Dublin 8, D08 RF72
Rialto Bridge Café
A neighbourhood café farther west along South Circular Road in Rialto. It is useful for coffee or daytime food while exploring that side of Dublin 8, but is clearly a further-afield option rather than a Leonard’s Corner stop.
Nearby · Fumbally Lane / Newmarket
Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8, D08 HFF2
The Fumbally
A roomy café, bakery and food shop near Newmarket. It is useful for breakfast or lunch plus a browse of locally focused groceries, and sits on the city-centre side of the area rather than in Portobello itself.
Nearby · Curzon Street, Portobello
19A Curzon Street, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 ND82
Alma
A small family-run Portobello café serving an Argentine-influenced seasonal brunch menu and coffee. Its current home is on Curzon Street; 12 South Circular Road is the separate sister café Around the Corner.
Wellness & fitness
Move at your own pace
Paid facilities are not included in your stay. Check membership, visitor access, fees and class availability directly.
8–10 Harrington Street, South Circular Road, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 X242
FLYEfit Portobello
A Portobello gym; check membership, visitor access and fees.
Nearby · Rathmines
161 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6, D06 K2R5
Swan Leisure
A public leisure centre with a swimming pool, gym and fitness classes in nearby Rathmines. This is an adjoining-neighbourhood option rather than a Portobello listing; check current casual access and pool schedules before travelling.
Nearby · Lennox Street, Portobello
The Lennox Building, Lennox Street, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 FK02
Perpetua Fitness Lennox Street
A boutique fitness studio on Lennox Street offering coached group classes and personal training. It lies on the canal side of Portobello rather than at Leonard’s Corner; check the current timetable, credits and access before attending.
Things to do
See the area
Book ahead where an operator requests it. Use Directions to orient yourself from the apartment.
St James’s Gate, Dublin 8
Guinness Storehouse
A visitor experience with official ticket and booking information.
St Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
A historic cathedral with official visitor, ticket and access information.
Nearby · Harold's Cross
Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W
Harold's Cross Park
A compact public park south of the area with lawns, paths and a playground, useful for families or a quiet outdoor break. It is in adjoining Harold’s Cross, not Portobello.
Nearby · Walworth Road, Portobello
3 Walworth Road, Portobello, Dublin 8
Irish Jewish Museum
A small museum in a former synagogue documenting Jewish life in Ireland. Public opening is limited, making it important to check the museum’s own page before visiting; appointments can also be requested.
Nearby · St Patrick's Close
Patrick Street, Dublin 8
St Patrick's Park
A landscaped park beside St Patrick’s Cathedral with open lawns, benches and a playground. It pairs naturally with a cathedral or Marsh’s Library visit on the city-centre side of Dublin 8.
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
Nearby · Portobello / South Circular Road
117 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 K522
Leonard's Corner
A South Circular Road pub and bistro with a current kitchen and reservations/walk-ins guidance on the operator site.
Further afield · Rialto, Dublin 8
536–538 South Circular Road, Rialto, Dublin 8, D08 W6A2
The Circular
A reservable multi-room bar with food and pizza service; the locality qualifier distinguishes Rialto from Sandford Gardens.
Nearby · Clanbrassil Street Lower
57 Clanbrassil Street Lower, Dublin 8
The Libertine
A neighbourhood bar and eatery at the Leonard’s Corner end of Lower Clanbrassil Street, with food, wine, cocktails and other drinks. It occupies the former Headline premises and opened under its current name in 2026.
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Wine spots
Further afield · Camden Street
22 Camden Street Lower, Dublin
Frank's
A small wine bar and shop with a curated wine list, a short food menu and communal-table walk-ins; a wine-led choice rather than a generic pub.
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.
Leonards Corner, Dublin, D08 H9X7
Tesco Leonards Corner Express
A Tesco Express branch for everyday groceries.
48–52 Cork Street, Dublin 8, D08 K4AT
Lidl Cork Street
A nearby supermarket on Cork Street for everyday groceries and supplies for your stay. Use Lidl’s store finder for current opening hours; non-food offers, plants and flowers may not be available at this branch.
Nearby · Lennox Street, Portobello
1A Lennox Street, Portobello, Dublin 8
The Bretzel Bakery
A long-established bakery in Portobello for fresh bread, pastries and baked goods to bring back to the apartment. Lennox Street is toward the canal side of the neighbourhood, clearly separate from Leonard’s Corner.
Nearby · Fumbally Lane / Newmarket
Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8, D08 HFF2
The Fumbally Shop
The grocery side of The Fumbally is useful for vegetables, bread, pantry goods and products from smaller makers. It complements Lidl and Tesco rather than replacing them, especially for guests looking for more specialist ingredients.
Nearby · Dolphin's Barn
Unit 7/8 Dolphin's Barn, Dublin 8, D08 EC60
Tesco Express Dolphin's Barn
A convenience supermarket in adjoining Dolphin’s Barn for everyday groceries and household basics. It is west of Leonard’s Corner, so useful when travelling that direction rather than as the closest quick shop.
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
West Dublin guests: Currys Jervis is a city-centre trip; Currys Liffey Valley and Harvey Norman Fonthill are further-afield alternatives only. Check collection or stock before travelling. 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.
Sandford Gardens, Dublin
Pharmacy finder
Find a pharmacy around Sandford Gardens; 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.
Local area · South Circular Road, Portobello
80 South Circular Road, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 K5EK
South Circular Pharmacy
A named community pharmacy on South Circular Road for prescriptions and over-the-counter needs. The HSE currently lists it as a participating pharmacy and provides its address, making it a better-supported practical recommendation.
Local · Leonard's Corner / Clanbrassil Street Upper
68 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin 8, D08 KA07
Leonard's Corner Post Office
The neighbourhood An Post counter for stamps, letters, parcel posting and other postal services. Its Upper Clanbrassil Street address places it directly in the Leonard’s Corner area and makes it more useful than a farther Dublin 8 branch.