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Ireland

1. John's Bar & Haberdashery

61 Thomas St, The Liberties, Dublin 8, Dublin
Bar · South-West Inner City · 1 tip

Ben E.Ben Engen: Really cool setting and more affordable than other pubs since it's just a wee bit away from where all the tourists are hanging out.

Jameson Distillery Bow St. is one of Ireland.

2. Jameson Distillery Bow St.

8.9
Bow St (at Duck Ln), Dublin, Dublin City
Distillery · Smithfield · 188 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: They've really done a great job with the experience at the place. Ton of different activities beyond boring old tours and a cool bar area to just hang out at.

Gallagher's Boxty House is one of Ireland.

3. Gallagher's Boxty House

8.2
20-21 Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin City
Restaurant · Temple Bar · 87 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I was skeptical at first, but holy cow is this place amazing. Probably the best fries I've ever had. Not to mention best breakfast I've had this side of the Atlantic.

FXB Bull and Castle is one of Ireland.

4. FXB Bull and Castle

8.4
5-7 Lord Edward St, Christchurch, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 87 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: I'm always a wee bit surprised when I manage to get a good steak outside of the U.S. and this place definitely raised my eyebrows. Worth going to.

The Cobblestone is one of Ireland.

5. The Cobblestone

8.7
77 King St, Dublin, Dublin City
Irish Pub · Smithfield · 42 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: The most reliable place for traditional Irish music. A bit removed from all the craziness of Temple Bar too.

The Brazen Head is one of Ireland.

6. The Brazen Head

9.0
20 Bridge St, Dublin, Dublin City
Irish Pub · South-West Inner City · 195 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: The oldest pub in Dublin. Typically crowded tourist hub. Food isn't bad but I'd eat elsewhere and do your drinking and music listening here.

Loose Canon is one of Ireland.

7. Loose Canon

8.3
29 Drury Street, Baile Atha Cliath
Wine Bar · South-East Inner City · 5 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Really cool wine and cheese shop on a great intersection. Highly recommend stopping in.

Legit Coffee Co is one of Ireland.

8. Legit Coffee Co

8.5
1 Meath Mart (Meath St), Dublin, Dublin City
Coffee Shop · South-West Inner City · 12 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Probably my favorite cafe in Dublin. Great food and coffee offerings, friendly service, cozy setting, and it's got a true neighborhood hub vibe.

Iconic Offices - The Masonry is one of Ireland.

9. Iconic Offices - The Masonry

Thomas St, Dublin 8
Coworking Space · South-West Inner City · 1 tip

Ben E.Ben Engen: Very very nice co-working space. I just wish that had offerings that didn't require annual subscriptions.

The Lab is one of Ireland.

10. The Lab

54A Thomas Street, Dublin
Pizzeria · 1 tip

Ben E.Ben Engen: One of the better pizzas I've had. And the garlic and herb sauce... oh man.

Darkey Kelly's is one of Ireland.

11. Darkey Kelly's

8.1
Fishamble St, Dublin, Dublin City
Irish Pub · Temple Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Yet another Irish Pub with live music. This one has a unique and interesting history and it's a bit off the main drag with all the craziness, both factors make it better than average.

Queen of Tarts is one of Ireland.

12. Queen of Tarts

Cow's Ln, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · Temple Bar · 147 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: A must for breakfast. They're famous for their pastries but the hearty breakfast I had was quite good as well.

Oliver St John Gogarty is one of Ireland.

13. Oliver St John Gogarty

8.1
58 Fleet St, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · Temple Bar · 140 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Constant live Irish music. Best for drinking, there's better food around.

The Porterhouse is one of Ireland.

14. The Porterhouse

9.1
16-18 Parliament St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · Temple Bar · 285 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Dublin's original brew pub. Cool space with a good selection right in the heart of tourist country.

Keogh's Cafe is one of Ireland.

15. Keogh's Cafe

8.6
1 Trinity St, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · South-East Inner City · 46 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Come here for their scones.

The Tara Building is one of Ireland.

16. The Tara Building

Dublin
Cultural Center · 1 tip

Ben E.Ben Engen: Basic co-working space. Best place to go near the center if you need to get some work done.

Bakeology is one of Ireland.

17. Bakeology

Bakery · South-West Inner City · 2 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Really great, and authentic Argentine bakery. Worth going.

Taste! is one of Ireland.

18. Taste!

8.7
39-40 William St, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · South-East Inner City · 38 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Very strong breakfast cafe. Not a destination, but if you're in the area.

Lisboa Pastelaria is one of Ireland.

19. Lisboa Pastelaria

Dublin 2
Café · North City · 5 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Little taste of Lisbon in Dublin. Very authentic pastel de natas.

The Church is one of Ireland.

20. The Church

8.5
Mary St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · North City · 185 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: This is an actual church converted into a bar and restaurant. It's definitely a tourist trap and the food is average, but I do think it's worth going maybe just for a drink to see it.

Copper + Straw is one of Ireland.

21. Copper + Straw

1 Arran Quay, Dublin
Coffee Shop · 1 tip

Ben E.Ben Engen: Good hipster-style coffee. Worth going, but not as a destination in its own right.

Zaytoon is one of Ireland.

22. Zaytoon

7.5
14-15 Parliament St, Dublin, Dublin City
Persian Restaurant · Temple Bar · 51 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: It's good food but I thought a little overrated. I think I prefer my kepab to come off the street.

Sparks Bistro is one of Ireland.

23. Sparks Bistro

7.1
Smithfield Village, Unit 3, block C, Dublin, Dublin City
Bistro · Smithfield · 4 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Decent place but a wee bit overpriced in my book. I can't really tell what kind of restaurant it is either, like the Dream Cafe or something.

Proof Pizza + Punch is one of Ireland.

24. Proof Pizza + Punch

Thomas St, Dublin
Pizzeria · 2 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: Pretty standard Italian. Not bad, but I've had much better.

Reillys is one of Ireland.

25. Reillys

6.7
Merrion Row, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 5 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: No frills, not a single frill in sight. But if you're in the neighborhood and need a quick drink... well there are better places right next door.

Dublin Airport (DUB) is one of Ireland.

26. Dublin Airport (DUB)

7.4
Corballis Rd (Swords Rd), Dublin City, Dublin City
International Airport · 709 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Engen: So weird. Dated but... except for certain 100 meter stretches.

Guinness Academy is one of Ireland.

27. Guinness Academy

8.6
St James's Gate, Dublin, Dublin City
Brewery · South-West Inner City · 25 tips and reviews
Connoisseur Bar is one of Ireland.

28. Connoisseur Bar

8.1
St James's Gate, Dublin, Dublin City
Bar · South-West Inner City · 4 tips and reviews
Griolladh is one of Ireland.

29. Griolladh

41 Thomas St, The Liberties
Sandwich Spot · South-West Inner City · 1 tip
Croke Park is one of Ireland.

30. Croke Park

9.0
Jones's Rd, Dublin, Dublin City
Stadium · North Inner City · 44 tips and reviews
Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club is one of Ireland.

31. Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club

7.2
Glen O' The Downs, Delgany, Co Wicklow
Hotel · 12 tips and reviews
Busáras is one of Ireland.

32. Busáras

Store St, Dublin, Dublin City
Bus Station · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews
Shoe Lane Coffee is one of Ireland.

33. Shoe Lane Coffee

9.1
7 Tara Street, Dublin, Dublin City
Café · South-East Inner City · 24 tips and reviews
Craft Coffee Roasters is one of Ireland.

34. Craft Coffee Roasters

7.6
27 Merchant's Quay
Café · South-West Inner City · 7 tips and reviews
The Palace Bar is one of Ireland.

35. The Palace Bar

8.7
21 Fleet St, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · Temple Bar · 54 tips and reviews
Lincoln's Inn is one of Ireland.

36. Lincoln's Inn

7.0
18-19 Lincoln Pl, Dublin, Dublin City
Pub · South-East Inner City · 11 tips and reviews
Gaucho’s Dog is one of Ireland.

37. Gaucho’s Dog

Dublin 2
Hot Dog Joint · South-East Inner City · 1 tip
Starbucks is one of Ireland.

38. Starbucks

6.9
George's Quay, Dublin, Dublin City
Coffee Shop · South-East Inner City · 4 tips and reviews
Boojum is one of Ireland.

39. Boojum

7.4
Smithfield Market, Dublin, Dublin City
Burrito Restaurant · Smithfield · 3 tips and reviews
Subway is one of Ireland.

40. Subway

5.3
136 Thomas Street, Co.Dublin, Dublin, Dublin City
Sandwich Spot · South-West Inner City · 4 tips and reviews

41. Bounceback Cafe

80B Thomas Street, Dublin
Café · No tips or reviews
Millstone Restaurant is one of Ireland.

42. Millstone Restaurant

8.6
39 Dame St, Dublin, Dublin City
Restaurant · Temple Bar · 9 tips and reviews
FXB Steak & Seafood is one of Ireland.

43. FXB Steak & Seafood

8.2
1A Lwr Pembroke St, Dublin, Dublin City
Steakhouse · South-East Inner City · 38 tips and reviews
Vice Coffee Inc. is one of Ireland.

44. Vice Coffee Inc.

8.9
54 Middle Abbey St, Dublin, Dublin City
Coffee Shop · North City · 47 tips and reviews