Temple Bar

Temple Bar, Dublin’s Cultural Quarter, is a maze of cobbled streets nestled in the heart of the city on the south bank of the River Liffey a ‘must see’ for everyone. Looking for something different?Why not browse Temple Bar’s myriad of small quirky shops? Selling everything from original jewellery to second hand records, books, eco-gifts and so much more!

Some of Dublin’s best restaurants can be found in Temple Bar serving a wide selection of traditional and ethnic dishes from traditional Irish, Italian, Spanish, Indian, Indonesian, Nepalese, Chinese to Mongolian - whatever your taste you’ll find it in Temple Bar!

Take a stroll through Meeting House Square and enjoy the taste and aromas from the food stalls at the Temple Bar Food Market, browse the books at the Temple Bar Book Market or discover some of Ireland’s up and coming fashion designers at the Designer Mart on Cow’s Lane.

And let’s not forget that Temple Bar is a hub of cultural activity. Make sure to take in some culture while you’re here, visit a gallery, see a play, catch a movie – all within a stones throw of each other. Temple Bar also has a range of accommodation to suit every taste and pocket, whether you’re on a budget or want to splash out on some luxury. Of course, no visit to Temple Bar would be complete without a visit to some of our local pubs. Listen to some live traditional music or maybe you are in the mood for cocktails and dancing the night away? Either way, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Temple Bar!