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21 Amazing Alfresco Spots for Outdoor Dining in Dublin
"The sister restaurant to the Rustic Stone, Fade Street Social is another critically acclaimed gastronomic gem. Fade Street Social consists of a restaurant, a tapas and gastro bar, and a cocktail winter garden. The menu is created from a number of culinary influences, from Irish to more international fare."
"Fade Street Social is a trendy city centre bar and restaurant with one of Dublin's best beer gardens. Whether you're heading here for a few after work drinks and light bites or sticking around to tuck into their elevated plates of gastro grub, this place is sure to satisfy you hunger pangs."
"This charming back-to-basics restaurant promotes the use of homegrown, local produce. Its menu adapts to reflect seasonality, and food is presented in an uncomplicated way which emphasises its freshness, quality, and delicious taste."
"This garden BBQ style restaurant, located in an old carpark on Clanbrassil Street, has wooden pallet furniture and colourful bunting aplenty. This year they’ve added a seafood shack (Sharkbait Shelby’s) and delicious woodfired pizza from The Big Blue Bus, with more food stalls to announced over the next few weeks. Go for the food, stay for the party atmosphere and hand-rolled ice-cream."
"Not only is the interior of Coppinger Row totally Instagrammable, but if you perch yourself outside at one of their street-side tables you can gram in the sunshine."
"An elegant cocktail bar spread over three floors with glass panelled ceilings and art nouveau vibes. The Dawson St. late bar was a staple in any solid night out plan and after its closure it was sorely missed. Thankfully, this year they reopened with a brand new style that features several dining experiences along with a host of bars and bespoke event areas, and an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions."
"Café en Seine is a contemporary Parisian corner of Dublin spread across three stories with a quirky outdoor drinking and dining area that's sure provide plenty of Insta opportunities. Combining enticing food and drink with regular entertainment, this restaurant bar is always popping off."
"Evenings at Café en Seine consist primarily of sipping cocktails in Instagram-worthy interiors, watching live entertainment such as theatre or music, and stuffing your face with elegant French cuisine."
"Talbot Hotel Stillorgan is one of Dublin's premier 4 star Failte Ireland and Automobile Association (AA) rated hotels. Our hotel & team have received national recognition by the AA with the Courtesy & Care Award for 2017. In addition to this we have previously received the Optimus Service Excellence Award from Failte Ireland."
"The newly refurbished 4 star Address Connolly (The) is superbly located in the heart of Dublin's City Centre. This Dublin Hotel property boasts 160 exceptionally appointed guest rooms and suites offering every amenity to ensure a comfortable and luxurious stay for each guest. This Dublin City Centre Hotel is located near to the 3 Arena and a host of venues in Dublin City such as the Dublin Convention Centre, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Aviva Stadium and Croke Park Stadium."
"Newly opened in the vaulted stone basement of a smart private members' club on St Stephen's Green, 9 Below offers sky-high service and notes of luxury throughout. Think Art Deco accents, subdued lighting, brass and walnut finishes, personal attention and table service, cocktails shaken with an expert touch, and a proliferation of quiet corners and alcoves. Come prepared to part with your cash: you won't find a bottle of wine under €50 (£44) – but if it's luxury you're after, you'll find it here."
"Owned by NolaClan, the same group behind House on Leeson Street and Xico, the swanky venue has a focus on table service, nicely dressed guests, and a reservations-only policy. With a speakeasy-style design with premier alcohol brands, it is a glam spot for an occasion. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bBeGXg1qk/"
"9 Below bathrooms are super glam with Jo Malone moisturiser and hand soap to keep you smelling GORJ. Black sliding doors will welcome you to your loo and pretty tiles decorate the floor."
"Old-fashioned, plush charm in this cosy, recently refurbished city-centre hotel – a steady Dublin fixture since Victorian times. Popular with older guests looking for a centrally located but tranquil home-from-home."
"This is the perfect place to go to if you want to capture water and nature. Moreover, going to this beach is a very fun thing to do when you're in Dublin. So it's not only great for photography, but you'll also have an amazing day if you go here."
"If you are in Dublin with kids and need a fun family activity for toddlers and older siblings alike, you cannot go wrong with a day at the zoo. Located inside beautiful Phoenix Park, Dublin zoo has plenty of space for kids to run around, several animal-themes playground, of course many opportunities to see animals both local and exotic and it also has a nice restaurant with a window over meerkats!. Stroller and toddler friendly, the zoo and restaurant also have good changing facilities, making a family day here super easy."
"Not only will you get to see and learn about all the different animals at Dublin Zoo, but you will also be stepping into Ireland’s oldest zoo and the third oldest zoo in the world. With so much to see and do, the zoo is a perfect activity for all ages and definitely one of the best kid-friendly things to do in Dublin. Address: Saint James’ (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin 8, Ireland"
"In first place in our list of the best things to do in Dublin with kids is a trip to Dublin Zoo. No list of kids’ activities in Dublin would be complete without the inclusion of Dublin Zoo. With its playgrounds, café, and exotic animals, Dublin Zoo has something for everyone to enjoy no matter the age."
"A little trip away from Dublin City Centre, it’s the perfect romantic location for beach strolls or some sunset portraits. It has the tall grass, sea air and the iconic Poolbeg Towers as the quintessentially-Dublin backdrop!. A great spot for an engagement session, an elopement or a lovely portrait spot on a wedding day if you’re driving in from the south side."
"On the Southside choose from Sandymount beach, Sandycove and Seapoint, popular with local sea swimmers. Seapoint is home to a Martello tower that's now the headquarters of the Genealogical Society of Ireland. On the Northside you have Dollymount beach, a 5-km long stretch set to the backdrop of Dublin's Poolbeg Chimneys and Howth Head, and is surrounded by the North Bull Island Nature Reserve."
"The Famine Sculpture are heart touching statues that depict a tough time faced by the people of Dublin. They say more about the famine years Ireland suffered through in the past. The haunting statues of desperate people is actually a pity to take a look at, however, a visit here is quite worth the while."
"Drimnagh Castle is one of the few medieval castles that is still standing in Dublin. The structure dates back to the 12th century and was originally built by the Barnewell family, who arrived in Ireland with Strongbow. The Norman castle can be found in the suburb of Drimnagh, and it is worth the trip to the south side to see the pretty stone castle—which happens to be the only castle in Ireland with a moat."
"Drimnagh Castle is the only moated castle in Ireland and boasts over 700 years of history. It fell into disuse and disrepair in the 1960s only to be rediscovered thirty years later, and from then on the restoration of this hidden gem began. The castle has been open to the public since 1996 and has been offering guided tours since."
"Did you know that Drimnagh Castle is the only castle in Ireland that still has a floating moat around it. It has been used as a Christian Brother's School and a GAA club and there's no prizes for guessing why it's a popular spot for weddings and other events."