20–21 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 ET66
Gallagher’s Boxty House
A Temple Bar family restaurant with menus and booking information.
Dublin city-centre guide
Temple Bar & Wellington Quay
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
28E Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 XH60
The Norseman
A Temple Bar pub with a current dining page and traditional Irish dishes.
Local · Bedford Row
3–4 Bedford Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 HD77
Banyi Japanese Dining
A Japanese restaurant tucked just off Temple Bar’s main lane, offering sushi, sashimi, bento and cooked dishes. It is a useful central option for lunch or dinner that is not based around pub food.
Local · Temple Bar
18–19 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 WD63
Elephant & Castle Temple Bar
A casual all-day restaurant in the centre of Temple Bar, known for brunch-style plates, burgers and chicken wings. Its broad menu and reservations make it a straightforward option for mixed groups.
Local edge · Dame Street
53 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 VX23
Bunsen Dame Street
A compact burger restaurant on Dame Street at the edge of Temple Bar, with a deliberately short menu. It is useful for a quick, uncomplicated sit-down meal rather than a long evening reservation.
Local · Crow Street
7 Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 YT38
Rosa Madre
An Italian seafood restaurant on Crow Street with pasta, fish and a substantial wine list. It is a more occasion-led Temple Bar dinner choice, so consult the restaurant’s current menu and booking page.
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Coffee
10 Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 DC94
The Cappuccino Bar
An Irish coffee shop and restaurant in Temple Bar.
Temple Bar, Dublin (the operator identifies the bricks-and-mortar venue)
CocoBrew
A Temple Bar café and coffee roaster; use the operator page for current venue details.
Local · Essex Street East
25 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 W560
Brick Alley Café
An independent café on Essex Street East serving coffee, hot chocolate and light food. It is a convenient daytime pause within Temple Bar itself, especially when you want something quieter than a pub.
Wellness & fitness
Move at your own pace
Paid facilities are not included in your stay. Check membership, visitor access, fees and class availability directly.
Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin
Temple Bar Yoga
A Cow’s Lane yoga studio; check classes, access and fees.
Nearby · Townsend Street
Townsend Street, Dublin 2, D02 HK13
Markievicz Sports and Fitness Centre
A Dublin City Council leisure centre with a swimming pool, gym and fitness facilities. It is east of Temple Bar near Tara Street, so check public-session access and the current timetable before going.
Things to do
See the area
Book ahead where an operator requests it. Use Directions to orient yourself from the apartment.
Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2
Book of Kells Experience — Trinity College
A Trinity visitor experience with official ticket information.
Dame Street, Dublin 2
Dublin Castle
A historic visitor site with current access and ticket information.
Local · Eustace Street
6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 PD85
Irish Film Institute
Ireland’s national cultural institution for film has cinemas, a film shop and café bar on Eustace Street. It is a strong rainy-day option; check the live programme for new releases, classics, festivals and special screenings.
Local · Meeting House Square
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 X406
Photo Museum Ireland
A dedicated photography museum in Meeting House Square with changing exhibitions, talks and a specialist bookshop. It is an easy cultural stop to combine with the market or nearby cafés.
Local · Temple Bar
5–9 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 AC84
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios
A contemporary art gallery and artists’ studio organisation in the heart of the quarter. Exhibitions change regularly, so it rewards a quick programme check and offers a calmer cultural contrast to the surrounding pubs.
Local edge · Dame Street
Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 NP93
Dublin City Hall
The domed civic building at the western end of Dame Street is worth stepping into for its architecture and city-history displays when accessible. Civic events can affect public access, so check before a dedicated visit.
Local · Exchange Street Lower
6–7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 EH67
Smock Alley Theatre
A historic theatre beside Temple Bar presenting plays, comedy and other live performances. Its programme offers a useful evening alternative to pub entertainment, with tickets and accessibility details available from the theatre.
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 · Temple Bar
47–48 Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The Temple Bar Pub
A landmark traditional pub with current food and drinks menus; use the operator page rather than assume a reservation policy or service availability.
Local · Crown Alley, Temple Bar
3 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 CX67
The Old Storehouse
A traditional Irish bar with several distinct bar spaces, live-music positioning, food and drinks service.
Local · Fleet Street
21 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 H950
The Palace Bar
A compact Victorian pub on Fleet Street known for Irish whiskey and traditional pub atmosphere. It is a good local choice for a drink in a historic interior, though space can be tight at busy times.
Local edge · Parliament Street
16–18 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, D02 VR94
Porterhouse Temple Bar
A multi-level brewpub on Parliament Street with house beers, guest taps and food. It is useful for visitors who want a wider beer selection at Temple Bar’s western edge rather than the main tourist pub strip.
Local · Crown Alley
15 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 E229
Vintage Cocktail Club
A reservation-led cocktail bar hidden behind an unmarked Crown Alley doorway, with several intimate rooms and a rooftop area. It suits a planned cocktail evening more than a spontaneous pint.
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Wine spots
Local · Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar
5 Cow's Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 DP11
Piglet Wine Bar
A compact Temple Bar wine bar and restaurant built around seasonal small plates and a curated wine list; a quieter wine-led alternative to the main strip.
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.
Fleet Street, Dublin, D02 NX25
Tesco Temple Bar Express — Fleet Street
A named Tesco Express branch for everyday groceries and household basics; the dynamic locator should be rechecked for live details.
Local edge · Dame Street
19–20 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 E267
SPAR Dame Street
A central convenience shop for drinks, snacks, toiletries and forgotten basics, just beyond Temple Bar’s southern edge. It is best for a small top-up rather than a broad supermarket shop.
Nearby · Exchequer Street
11–17 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2, D02 RY63
Fallon & Byrne Food Hall
An adjoining-neighbourhood food hall with fresh produce, bakery goods, pantry staples, cheese and wine. It is a worthwhile choice for better ingredients or a picnic shop, rather than just emergency convenience items.
Local · Meeting House Square
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Temple Bar Food Market
A market in Meeting House Square with independent food stalls and produce. It is an enjoyable local grocery browse, but it runs on selected market days rather than functioning as an everyday supermarket.
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
City-centre guests: Currys Jervis is the central option. No Temple Bar 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.
Temple Bar & Wellington Quay, Dublin
Pharmacy finder
Find a pharmacy around Temple Bar & Wellington Quay; 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 · Essex Street East
21 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 YK09
Temple Bar Pharmacy
The quarter’s named independent pharmacy for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, skincare and pharmacist help. It is directly within Temple Bar, making it the first practical option before looking farther into the city centre.
Nearby · Saint Andrew Street
19–24 Saint Andrew Street, Dublin 2, D02 C966
Saint Andrew Street Post Office
The nearest named An Post counter for stamps, letters, parcels and other postal services, just beyond Temple Bar toward Grafton Street. Check the official branch page for the service you need.