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"For pizza slices as big as your head at €3 a go, you cannot beat DiFontaine’s Pizzeria, right in the heart of town on Parliament Street. Don’t expect a five-star setting – this is a counter-and- stools kind of place – but the pizzas are excellent. Your cheap-as-chips slice will have a good base, deliciously melting cheese and a robust tomato sauce."

"I absolutely love this place, if not for their delicious vegan pizza, then for their kind and friendly staff. It has that New York pizzeria feel that sometimes I just crave. When I went to try a slice, the owner shared a story about how they came up with their recipe."

"Here's where you'll find some of the tastiest and most affordable fish in Dublin. The fish and chips dishes are amazing (obviously), but there's something about their calamari that is just perfect. You'll find one in Howth, Clontarf, Malahide, and off both Dame Street and Mespil Road."

"Supermac's are like the Irish McDonald's but ten times better. They take time and care and have loads of restaurants all over Ireland."

"Hosting exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year, Duke Street Gallery is housed in one of Dublin city’s oldest Georgian buildings. Duke Street Gallery specialises in a wide range of different styles & trends in Irish painting."

"Climb aboard The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship and experience a remarkable voyage of despair, hope, endurance and triumph against all odds. You’ll hear the tales of Irish emigrants who embarked on the treacherous journey across the Atlantic in the hopes of starting a new life. During the Great Famine, roughly 1.5 million Irish people left for North America."

"Just across the road from the Irish Emigration Museum is the Jeanie Johnston tallship. This is an accurate replica of the original Jeanie Johnston – a three masted ship that was originally built to carry cargo between Ireland and North America."

"14 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 64/65 Patrick Street, Dublin 8. Art and design shop Jam Art Factory has two locations: one in Temple Bar and the other on Patrick Street in the Liberties. Both shops showcase Irish contemporary art and handpicked artists, stocking prints, street art, ceramics, textiles and jewellery."

"If you enjoy quality, unique art, the Jam Art Factory is a great shop to check out. The Jam Art Factory is an independent gallery and design shop. It showcases the best in Irish art and design including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, street art, prints and a whole lot more."

"Jam Art Factory, in the Temple Bar area of Dublin City, is an independent gallery and design shop specialising in local art and design made in Ireland. Set up by brothers John and Mark in 2011, it showcases work from Irish-based artists and designers."

"Can you believe that Bretzel Bakery has been established in Dublin since 1870?. Bretzel is a Jewish bakery on Lennox Street in Portobello which is open seven days week. They have a vast array of breads from white (bagels, buns, ciabatta…) to brown (soda, granary bread…) as well as sourdough breads."

"This Nordic inspired brunch spot changes up their specials daily in order to provide a fresh taste for their customers. With quirky dishes such as grilled garlic halloumi and beetroot cured salmon, Urbanity stands as a cool place in Dublin to go for brunch. They also provide a good selection of food for vegetarians and vegans and clearly mark what is in each dish to avoid confusion."

"Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pmAddress: Urbanity, The Glass House, 11 Coke Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7, p. 00353 1 874 7288Website: www.urbanitycoffee.ie. Urbanity is a coffee shop that also roasts its own line of beans. Their clear vision is to deliver consistently excellent cups of coffee by taking control of the roasting process."

"Urbanity has loads of single tables and plugs so it's the ideal spot for when you're roaming around the city and you need to work and eat."

"Situated in the Dublin Docklands, Il Valentino is an innovative bakery that feels distinctly different. With a commitment to making the healthiest, most authentic baked goods possible, they use only Italian extra virgin olive oil and preservative-free flours to make their spelt, country malt-grain, stoneground loaves and other breads. They also have ‘theme weekends’ for their customers, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients – October is ‘apple comforts’ month, while November is all about chocolate and chestnuts."

"Their team of talented staff can make even the most complicated order. They are popular for theme cakes in particular, as they can create a variety of characters and styles."

"Last but certainly not least is Coco Bó on O’Connell Street. Coco Bó use the finest quality ingredients from all around Ireland to make a delicious selection of whipped ice-cream. If you are feeling particularly adventurous you should try their specialty- delicious ice-cream sundae’s!"

"99 hot chocolates to get you through the colder mornings - more whipped cream you say?. A post shared by Coco Bó (@cocobodublin) on Oct 8, 2015 at 1:15am PDT"