Dublin

Just being completely honest, I am not able to give a completely fair review of this city because I came here just for one special day in particular, St. Patrick's Day.  Spending this day in Dublin has been on my bucket list since I truly fell in love with traveling and it did not disappoint.  From the massive parade throughout the whole city to start the day, to the endless energy of the leperchaun filled streets, this was a magical day that should be on everyone's bucket list.  If you have the opportunity, coming to Dublin for St. Patrick's Day is an absolute must.  Aside from this awesome day, Dublin doesn't have a ton to do so I would definitely come back for another St. Patrick's adventure but probably not for normal traveling.

• Stay

  • The Arlington Hotel: Link​

  • Next time: 100% great location, just five minute walk from Temple Bar, next time I would want to book earlier in advance and stay actually in Temple Bar

• Things to Do and Reviews

  • ​Temple Bar area

    • Most fun area in the city with a ton of different bars all with live music and just incredible atmosphere

    • Super fun to just walk around

    • Definitely try and stay in this area when you visit

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• • See Trinity College

    • Very cool to walk around and a beautiful small campus

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• • Guinness Factory

    • We unfortunately didn’t have time for this but still posting because I know it is a must do

    • Have heard nothing but incredible reviews

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• • St. Stephen’s Green

    • Beautiful and massive park to go for a walk in

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• Breakfast Places and Reviews

  • Butlers Chocolate Cafe

    • Probably the best hot chocolate I have ever had and every drink you order comes with your choice of one of their premier chocolates

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• • Brick Alley Cafe

    • Solid breakfast place in Temple Bar

    • Got the lox and ricotta chicken and both were delicious

    • Had a long wait when we went

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• Lunch Places and Reviews

  • ​The Woolen Mills

    • Good lunch place, nothing special and can definitely find better

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• Dinner Places and Reviews

  • ​The Market Bar

    • I absolutely loved this restaurant

    • Kind of like a dining hall atmosphere but with live music and delicious plates to share

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• • O’Connell’s

    • Classic Irish pub with an awesome and massive fish n’ chips

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• Best Bars/Clubs

  • ​The Temple Bar

    • Most fun and famous bar in Dublin with incredible live music in multiple giant rooms

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• • Happy Lemon

    • Very fun live music in a multistory building with great food

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• • Dicey’s garden

    • Outdoor club with multiple rooms and a massive upstairs balcony overlooking the center

    • Such a fun time and great music and drinks

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• • Bison Bar and BBQ

    • Very chill atmosphere with a cool little patio seating in Temple Bar

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• • Flannery's

    • Probably my favorite bar we went to besides The Temple Bar, just multiple massive rooms with great music and vibes were awesome in there​