Best Beach in Dublin

"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."

"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."

"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."

"This stunning millennial-pink café serves up an all-day brunch menu along with lunch options during the week. Best of all, they put on one of the best drag brunches during the weekend. If you're ever looking for something out of the ordinary to do on the weekend this is a must - I've honestly never laughed so much, the prosecco helps too."

"In the couple of years it’s been open, Clanbrassil House has become a firm favourite among Dubliners. This tiny restaurant has a friendly neighbourhood feel, with exposed brick walls, chalkboards and high wooden tables. On the menu, expect dishes like hearty homemade sausage and unusual cuts of Irish beef cooked on the charcoal grill."

"The second of three incredible products of head chef Gráinne O'Keefe, Clanbrassil House is one of those places worth shouting about. The cosy restaurant is simple on the inside with whitewash walls and twinkling fairy lights. There's no need for tacky Instagrammable flower walls here, the food does the talking."

"Clanbrassil House is a cosy spot that has a top class menu with a twist on conventional brunch dishes. Their smoked trout Benedict is fab. The ideal treat for a special occasion."

"With locations across central Dublin, Govindas is a great place to stop into for lunch. You walk up to the counter and ask for a regular or large plate, and the kind soul serving you proceeds to pile it high with homemade Indian-ish tasty glop. Their food isn’t as intensely flavorful as traditional Indian, but it’s so cheap and satisfying (and the soft Hare Krishna chanting playing in the background is so soothing) that I’m never disappointed."

"Govinda’s give customers an entirely veggie and plan-based experience with a host of unique flavours to their name. They offer chickpea curries, mouth-watering samosas, tofu satay and much more. If you’ve still got room there’s trays of vegan cakes to add the cherry to your hearty meal."

"Govinda’s is a very affordable Indian restaurant that has a completely vegetarian menu with plenty of vegan options, too. It’s located just on the north side of the river near Arnotts Department Store. The best part about this restaurant is their daily plates."

"Brasserie 66 is not a place that strikes you as child friendly but if you liked their food before you had kids, you’ll be happy to hear that kids are welcome and catered for. The restaurant has some booster seats and child dishes at a reduced price: ask the server for details as I don’t recall seeing a kids menu as such. Address: 66-67 South Great George’s Street, Dublin"

"A fixed feature on George’s street that brings an honest-to-goodness approach to tasty food delivering hearty flavours in an atmospheric setting. The eclectic cocktail menu is definitely worth exploring, and they also offer a creative mocktail menu too. Early Bird Menu: Sunday to Wednesday all evening."

"Why: If you’re a fan of Italian seafood, Rosa Madre is the perfect place for you. With a menu centred around fish, the Temple Bar restaurant is also never short on theatre. Dishes such as gratinated Wexford scallops come served on loudly patterned plates, while whole fishes are filleted at the side of your table."

"Rosa Madre in Dublin’s Temple Bar neighbourhood specialises in Italian seafood dishes, including such delicacies as lobster, oysters, and prawns. While the seafood is locally sourced Irish produce, all of the recipes have an authentic Italian influence. Location: 7 Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin"

"Located in the opulent surroundings of Dublin's Mansion House on Dawson Street, Fire has been built in what was originally the Lord Mayor's supper room and is now a magnificent space with stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings. The food is all locally sourced and cooked to a high standard with a good mix of meat, vegetarian options and seafood - the jumbo prawn starter is the house speciality. There is also a special steak menu with a variety of cuts of ages, marinated beef that are sure to make a meat-lover's mouth water."

"This 12 room 16th century castle sits on nearly 600 acres and has its own 18 hole golf course. Visit the place where soccer super star David Beckham and Posh Spice tied the knot."