Guidebook for Rathgar

Sean Og
Guidebook for Rathgar

Drinks & Nightlife

Slattery’s is one of those quintessential Dublin pubs that you can walk into and have the chats with whomever is there. It doesn’t look like it’s been decorated since the 1920s, which suits me just fine. The staff are friendly and are up for a laugh but they really don’t care how your day was! If you pass the main entrance and go in the next door on your left, off the main street, you walk into a hall/snug and it’s a really quiet and cosy place to read and have a pint, or whatever you’re having!
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Martin B. Slattery
217 Rathmines Road Lower
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Slattery’s is one of those quintessential Dublin pubs that you can walk into and have the chats with whomever is there. It doesn’t look like it’s been decorated since the 1920s, which suits me just fine. The staff are friendly and are up for a laugh but they really don’t care how your day was! If you pass the main entrance and go in the next door on your left, off the main street, you walk into a hall/snug and it’s a really quiet and cosy place to read and have a pint, or whatever you’re having!
Here in Dublin, you are never very far away from national or international live music. Rathmines, a stones throw from Rathgar is no different. It has recently become home to a fantastic live venue called The Bowery. It has a nautical theme and serves a selection of craft rums aged in smoked barrels, and rum based cocktails. Resident DJs include Le Galaxie’s Michael Pope and Today FM’s Kelly-Anne Byrne. They have Irish bands such as, Ham Sandwich, The Eskies, Jerry Fish playing there. They also do free shows/nights: The Clandestinos, ska/punk/raggae ‘Go Funk Yourself’ Sunday funk sessions, Stand up comedy Mondays, SOS (open mic night) Shipstern Open Sessions, etc. This is a really great local
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The Bowery
196 Rathmines Rd Lower
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Here in Dublin, you are never very far away from national or international live music. Rathmines, a stones throw from Rathgar is no different. It has recently become home to a fantastic live venue called The Bowery. It has a nautical theme and serves a selection of craft rums aged in smoked barrels, and rum based cocktails. Resident DJs include Le Galaxie’s Michael Pope and Today FM’s Kelly-Anne Byrne. They have Irish bands such as, Ham Sandwich, The Eskies, Jerry Fish playing there. They also do free shows/nights: The Clandestinos, ska/punk/raggae ‘Go Funk Yourself’ Sunday funk sessions, Stand up comedy Mondays, SOS (open mic night) Shipstern Open Sessions, etc. This is a really great local
The Bottler’s Bank aka The Bottler’s is a warm, friendly and classically decorated pub in the heart of Rathgar, opposite the Bank of Ireland. The snug on your right-hand-side as you walk in is the best spot in the pub and it would comfortably fit eight people. There is a large, well-decorated, covered smoking area, which has two big screens for all the sport you wish to watch (usually rugby). The staff are personable, efficient and they pull a great pint of Guiness. There are some craft beers and a good selection of whiskeys and gins also. If you’re hungry you can order a pizza from the artisan pizza and craft beer restaurant, The Revolution, next door and you can enjoy it with your pints,’a
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Bottler's Bank
6 Terenure Rd E
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The Bottler’s Bank aka The Bottler’s is a warm, friendly and classically decorated pub in the heart of Rathgar, opposite the Bank of Ireland. The snug on your right-hand-side as you walk in is the best spot in the pub and it would comfortably fit eight people. There is a large, well-decorated, covered smoking area, which has two big screens for all the sport you wish to watch (usually rugby). The staff are personable, efficient and they pull a great pint of Guiness. There are some craft beers and a good selection of whiskeys and gins also. If you’re hungry you can order a pizza from the artisan pizza and craft beer restaurant, The Revolution, next door and you can enjoy it with your pints,’a

Food Scene

Bijou Restaurant and Wine Bar is the fine dining experience of Rathgar. It’s décor is inspired by the bistros of Paris. It has a great French-Irish evening a la carte menu. They also do an early bird, mid week lunch, weekend brunch, Saturday lunch, Sunday lunch, Kid’s menu and Something Sweet. There is a great, heated outdoor terrace on the first floor where you can enjoy an aperitif, cocktail or dessert and coffee. Bijou Deli serves some of the best takeaway coffee, breads, pastries and salads in Rathgar. It’s open from 7am every morning and staff are very efficient. There are no seats inside but there are some outside, under cover with heaters, if necessary.
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Bijou Restaurant
46/47 Highfield Rd
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Bijou Restaurant and Wine Bar is the fine dining experience of Rathgar. It’s décor is inspired by the bistros of Paris. It has a great French-Irish evening a la carte menu. They also do an early bird, mid week lunch, weekend brunch, Saturday lunch, Sunday lunch, Kid’s menu and Something Sweet. There is a great, heated outdoor terrace on the first floor where you can enjoy an aperitif, cocktail or dessert and coffee. Bijou Deli serves some of the best takeaway coffee, breads, pastries and salads in Rathgar. It’s open from 7am every morning and staff are very efficient. There are no seats inside but there are some outside, under cover with heaters, if necessary.
The Revolution is an artisan pizza and craft beer restaurant. Their pizzas are really good, quite close to a pizza you might get in Italy. I’d recommend the Basil Faulty but I’ve tried quite a few and all have been superb. They have a wide range of craft beers and the staff are well versed on the different tastes of each beer. There is limited seating space so do book early.
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The Revolution
10 Terenure Rd E
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The Revolution is an artisan pizza and craft beer restaurant. Their pizzas are really good, quite close to a pizza you might get in Italy. I’d recommend the Basil Faulty but I’ve tried quite a few and all have been superb. They have a wide range of craft beers and the staff are well versed on the different tastes of each beer. There is limited seating space so do book early.
The Spice Guru is one of the best Indian takeaways in Dublin that we’ve ever tasted. The food really tastes authentically Indian. The food tastes really fresh and they claim not to use any preservatives, MSG or artificial colours in their dishes, which we wholeheartedly believe. Their vegetable samosas are to-die-for and their Rogan Josh is amazing.
Spice Guru Indian Takeaway
69C Rathgar Ave
The Spice Guru is one of the best Indian takeaways in Dublin that we’ve ever tasted. The food really tastes authentically Indian. The food tastes really fresh and they claim not to use any preservatives, MSG or artificial colours in their dishes, which we wholeheartedly believe. Their vegetable samosas are to-die-for and their Rogan Josh is amazing.
Dublin's newest food market takes place Thursday to Saturday from 12pm, showcasing food from all corners of the world.
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Eatyard
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Dublin's newest food market takes place Thursday to Saturday from 12pm, showcasing food from all corners of the world.

Getting Around

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Hertz Car Hire
151 S Circular Rd
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Rathgar Taxi's offer a flat fee to the airport - 30EUR
Rathgar Taxis
11-13 Clonmacnoise Rd
Rathgar Taxi's offer a flat fee to the airport - 30EUR
BUSES IN DUBLIN ARE EXACT FARE, SO PLEASE BRING CHANGE! The bus will cost 2.70 EUR Below are all the buses that drive down Rathgar Road past our apartment: 15From Clongriffin Towards Ballycullen Rd. 15aFrom Grand Canal Dock (Benson St.) Towards Limekiln Ave. 15bFrom Grand Canal Dock (Benson St.) Towards Stocking Ave. 18From Palmerstown (Old Lucan Rd.) Towards Sandymount 65From Poolbeg St. To Blessington / Ballymore 65bFrom Poolbeg St. Towards Citywest 83From Harristown Towards Kimmage
6 Garville Mews, Rathgar Rd
6 Rathgar Road
BUSES IN DUBLIN ARE EXACT FARE, SO PLEASE BRING CHANGE! The bus will cost 2.70 EUR Below are all the buses that drive down Rathgar Road past our apartment: 15From Clongriffin Towards Ballycullen Rd. 15aFrom Grand Canal Dock (Benson St.) Towards Limekiln Ave. 15bFrom Grand Canal Dock (Benson St.) Towards Stocking Ave. 18From Palmerstown (Old Lucan Rd.) Towards Sandymount 65From Poolbeg St. To Blessington / Ballymore 65bFrom Poolbeg St. Towards Citywest 83From Harristown Towards Kimmage

Shopping

Convenient. Has everything in terms of groceries / newspapers / alcohol
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SuperValu
169 Howth Rd
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Convenient. Has everything in terms of groceries / newspapers / alcohol
High End Department Store Brown Thomas is located on Grafton St, this is situated amongst a large number of other retail stores, weather you are searching for a particular item or after some souvenirs to take home with you, Grafton st has it all. You will also find many bars and restaurants just off Grafton St to unwind in after a long day of shopping.
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Grafton St. station
2 Grafton Street
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High End Department Store Brown Thomas is located on Grafton St, this is situated amongst a large number of other retail stores, weather you are searching for a particular item or after some souvenirs to take home with you, Grafton st has it all. You will also find many bars and restaurants just off Grafton St to unwind in after a long day of shopping.

Parks & Nature

Weather you fancy some bird watching, a woodland walk or something a little more active, this beautiful 20 hectare suburban park is the place to visit. It also has a market on a Saturday from 11am until 4pm (situated on the Templeogue Road side of Bushy park) showcasing 40 stalls consisting of hot foods, artisan produce and craft.
Bushy Park Road
Bushy Park Road
Weather you fancy some bird watching, a woodland walk or something a little more active, this beautiful 20 hectare suburban park is the place to visit. It also has a market on a Saturday from 11am until 4pm (situated on the Templeogue Road side of Bushy park) showcasing 40 stalls consisting of hot foods, artisan produce and craft.
Cute little hidden gem of a park located just off Harcourt Street where you can relax and enjoy a quiet (hopefully) sunny afternoon. During the summer months it hosts many different cultural events including the taste of Dublin & Homegrown and International Music events.
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Jardines de Iveagh
Saint Stephen's Green
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Cute little hidden gem of a park located just off Harcourt Street where you can relax and enjoy a quiet (hopefully) sunny afternoon. During the summer months it hosts many different cultural events including the taste of Dublin & Homegrown and International Music events.
One of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city. 700 Hectares of grass and woodland areas, it opens 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and also houses Dublin Zoo. This park is also where the President of Ireland calls home
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Parque Phoenix
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One of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city. 700 Hectares of grass and woodland areas, it opens 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and also houses Dublin Zoo. This park is also where the President of Ireland calls home
City Centre public park at the top of Grafton street, popular with tourists seeking somewhere quiet away from the shops.
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Parque St. Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's Green
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City Centre public park at the top of Grafton street, popular with tourists seeking somewhere quiet away from the shops.
Situated on the south bank of the River Tolka, these gardens aim to create an oasis of calm and beauty in a city location. Entry is free of charge
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Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
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Situated on the south bank of the River Tolka, these gardens aim to create an oasis of calm and beauty in a city location. Entry is free of charge

Sightseeing

Home of Guinness in Dublin - not much more to say!
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Dublin
8 Grand Canal Place
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Home of Guinness in Dublin - not much more to say!
Immerse yourself in a piece of Irish History with a guided tour of the GPO, this building was at the centre of the Easter Rising of 1916.
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An Post General Post Office
O'Connell Street Lower
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Immerse yourself in a piece of Irish History with a guided tour of the GPO, this building was at the centre of the Easter Rising of 1916.
Castle dating back to the early thirteenth century. During the summer months, live music events take place in the grounds of the castle. Admission is EUR10
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Castillo de Dublín
Dame Street
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Castle dating back to the early thirteenth century. During the summer months, live music events take place in the grounds of the castle. Admission is EUR10

Arts & Culture

Take a walk through the cobbled streets of the university and visit the library which was built in the 18th century and houses the worlds most famous medieval manuscript, the book of Kells. This book is thought to be from the 9th century and is a copy of the four gospels of the life of Jesus Christ.
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Trinity College
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Take a walk through the cobbled streets of the university and visit the library which was built in the 18th century and houses the worlds most famous medieval manuscript, the book of Kells. This book is thought to be from the 9th century and is a copy of the four gospels of the life of Jesus Christ.
Amongst the largest number of historic Irish Art anywhere, you will also find works by Vermeer, Caravaggio, Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet. Admission is free of charge
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National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square West
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Amongst the largest number of historic Irish Art anywhere, you will also find works by Vermeer, Caravaggio, Picasso, Van Gogh and Monet. Admission is free of charge