Best Diners in Dublin

"Mimicking American diners of the 1950s, Irish retro-restaurant chain Eddie Rocket’s does dessert better than any of its rivals. Their chocolate brownies and cookie sliders are widely celebrated, but their milkshakes and malts made with premium dairy ice cream could qualify as desserts in and of themselves – the imaginative menu blends heavenly flavours like Kinder Bueno, Oreo cookie and Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup."

"Sure it's a burger joint, but I think Eddie does a decent burger – and the milkshakes are the best in the land. Kids are king in this place, with colouring books, kids' menu and a gift on leaving. The menu is more of a treat, but the music and speed of service sometimes makes this the best choice."

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"The restaurant is hidden behind a Korean supermarket so make sure to venture into this unfamiliar territory if you are in the neighbourhood. It’s very close to the centre, located on Great Strand Street, close to Liffey River and it’s a rave among the Asian community in Dublin (I initially heard about the place from my Taiwanese friends) so you know that the flavours are as authentic as possible. Apart from being heavenly delicious, the place is ridiculously cheap, I had a kimchi fried rice for just €6.50."

"Dublin 1It doesn’t look like much from the outside… just a run-of-the-mill Korean grocery store on a quiet side street. But right at the back is a tiny little restaurant serving up the best Korean food in Dublin (and at a bargain of a price, too). It’s more of a canteen -- don’t dawdle when you’re ordering and grab the first seat you see."

"Boasting 137 bedrooms, the hotel is centrally located overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral and just minutes’ walk from Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green shopping district, providing a city centre location for guests who are looking for stylish and comfortable accommodation with. Address: Kevin Street Upper Dublin 8"

"The beautiful grass and colourful flowerbeds are overlooked by the majestic St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It’s a great day out for all, and even sits by the River Liffey."

"At the northern end of Parnell Square is a small, peaceful park, dedicated to the men and women who have died in pursuit of Irish freedom. The Garden of Remembrance marks the spot where several leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were held overnight before being taken to Kilmainham Gaol, and was also where the Irish Volunteers movement was formed in 1913. The central water feature is in the form off a sunken crucifix with the mighty Children of Lir statue at one end."

"Rathfarnham Castle is the earliest known example of a fortified house in Ireland. Originally built around 1583, the castle has been owned largely by the Loftus family, and now serves as the Office of Public Works. Guided tours of the castle are still available, and afterwards, you can relax at the Stuart and Chambers tearooms or check out an exhibition, which is currently Tread Softly, a work of celebrated Irish artist Michelle Rogers."

"Many of the best castles near Dublin have a stony gray appearance because they date back to medieval times. Grand Rathfarnham Castle is different because it dates back to Elizabethan times. The building is the earliest example of a fortified house in Ireland and was constructed around the time of the Norman invasion."

"It was built for Archbishop Adam Loftus, a Yorkshire man who came to Ireland as Lord Deputy. He would eventually become Lord Chancellor of Ireland and was heavily- involved in the opening of Trinity College. The castle is now open as The Office of Public Works."

"Walk-ins town or bookings, this southside beauty on Dublin's most famous roundabout will welcome all. Owner Gerry Mcgeough described it as "Dublin's favourite beer garden" telling Dublin Live "our team are ready and are looking forward to welcoming people back to the Heart of Walkinstown". He added: "We are busy with painting and cleaning and watering the flowers. We will have capacity for 30 in our garden and we are creating ancillary outdoor spaces to compliment the garden."

"With 129 fully air-conditioned bedrooms combined with excellent service, Maldron Hotel Parnell Square has everything you need for a perfect city break in Dublin. With an abundance of things to see and do right on our doorstep, it is the perfect base to stay and explore Dublin city.Maldron Hotel Parnell Square is located just 3 minutes' walk from O'Connell Street and is easily accessible from all the main transport routes from Dublin Airport, bus and train stations. Address: Parnell Square, Dublin 1"

"Maldron Hotel Parnell Square – 5 minutes walk from the center, we’ve stayed here and enjoyed it If you want an apartment, check out this perfectly located and well reviewed"

"Overends Kitchen at Airfield Estate is an oasis tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The bright, almost Scandinavian-style restaurant is surrounded by glass and pinewood and overlooks a pond. Overends Kitchen uses produce straight from the farm at its doorstep, meaning fresh and creative food."