In the event you’ve acquired 1 day in Dublin then you definitely’re in for lots of enjoyable! Whether or not you’re taking an Excessive Day Journey otherwise you’re visiting from one other a part of Eire or Northern Eire, Dublin is a good place to go to for in the future.
I’ve completed a lot of 1 day journeys to Dublin. As soon as throughout a 7 day Irish street journey, as a day journey for enterprise and a day journey for pleasure and I really like this full of life metropolis!
Right here’s how I believe it’s finest to spend a in the future journey to Dublin…
Dublin airport to Dublin city centre
In the event you’re flying into Dublin then it’s very easy to take the coach from exterior the airport into the town centre.
I took the Dublin Specific as a result of it was prepared and ready after I got here out of the airport however there are different coach manufacturers (corresponding to Air Coach) doing common return journeys. It took about 25 minutes, value £12.59 return and the coaches depart each quarter-hour. You may pay by card as you get on the bus.
There have been a number of stops however I acquired off at 18-21 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 FV38, Eire. This was proper by Temple Bar so was , central place to get off. Don’t fear about lacking this cease, this was the place nearly everybody on the coach acquired off.
You may get again on the bus on the identical cease (pin it into Google Maps) or cross the river and get the bus on the other aspect of the road.
Stroll across the quiet metropolis road
I arrived into the town centre earlier than 8am so I had a while for a wander round whereas the streets had been nonetheless quiet. Take pleasure in it whereas it’s quiet as a result of it doesn’t keep that manner for lengthy!
Breakfast at Bewley’s Cafe on Grafton Road
Bewley’s Cafe doesn’t open till 8.30am and there was a small queue forming from 8.10am.
If you wish to get a spot by the fireplace then I’d advocate getting within the queue! If not, come again when the doorways open for a scrumptious breakfast in an attractive setting.
This cafe is an iconic spot and for those who’ve solely acquired 1 day in Dublin then that is THE place on your one and solely breakfast. Bewley’s Cafe is thought for its wealthy historical past, gorgeous stained-glass home windows and fragrant espresso. It opened in 1927 and has been a gathering spot for artists, writers, locals and guests alike.Â
The ambiance was pretty with very nice employees and the meals was scrumptious.
Trinity faculty and the Ebook of Kells
Our subsequent cease is Trinity Faculty the place you are able to do the unimaginable Ebook of Kells expertise.
Trinity Faculty Dublin was based in 1592 and is Eire’s most prestigious college. Its historic campus options cobbled courtyards and the gorgeous Lengthy Room Library which is residence to the well-known Ebook of Kells.Â
The Lengthy Room Library is giving severe Harry Potter vibes and for those who’ve ever learn/watched Regular Individuals by Sally Rooney then you definitely’ll love seeing the movie places round campus.
There’s a contemporary and interactive exhibition within the new Purple Pavilion which you get to entry along with your ticket. The pink warehouse is a bit of jarring amongst such lovely buildings however I liked the exhibition inside.
Dublin Fort
From Trinity Faculty I walked to Dublin Fort.
Dublin Fort has stood on the coronary heart of the town because the thirteenth century. As soon as the seat of British rule, it now serves as a authorities complicated and cultural website. It doesn’t appear to be a lot from the skin however it blends medieval, Georgia, and Gothic types and it’s beautiful inside.Â
The citadel additionally hosts some actually enjoyable occasions so it’s value checking if something is on throughout your go to. I attended a Halloween ball on the citadel a number of years in the past and it was superb.
St Patrick’s Cathedral
From Dublin Fort I walked to St Patrick’s Cathedral, an unimaginable Gothic church courting again to 1191.
As a part of your entrance price ticket you’ll get an audioguide and, truthfully, at this level within the day it was pretty to simply sit down and calm down and hearken to the historical past of the cathedral whereas resting my legs!
Butlers Chocolate Cafe
You’re in all probability going to want a candy deal with and a bit of pick-me-up at this level in your 1 day journey to Dublin so head to Butlers Chocolate Cafe to refuel with caffeine, sugar or a little bit of each!
There are a great deal of places across the metropolis so use Google Maps to search out whichever is closest.
Lunch at Powerscourt
Powerscourt is a small, indoor procuring centre simply off Grafton Road. The constructing was as soon as a sublime Georgian townhouse and also you’ll discover an indoor/out of doors ambiance due to the glass ceiling and all of the crops. There are a number of cafes and eating places in addition to boutique outlets and artists.Â
In the event you like pizza then I’d eat at Little Pyg as they’ve been named Eire’s no 1 pizzeria!
A couple of extra sights to see
After lunch I’d merely take a stroll and cease to take a look at no matter takes your fancy. Some issues to intention for are:
- Molly Malone statue
- Ha’penny bridge
- Umbrellas at Ann’s Lane
- Love Lane artwork alleyway
- Portal on O’connel roadÂ
- Dublin Spire
Guinness Storehouse
No day journey to Dublin is full with out a pint of Guinness, so our subsequent cease is the Guinness Storehouse.
Personally, I didn’t go to throughout my current journey as a result of I’ve been 3 times earlier than and as soon as is sufficient – so for those who’ve been earlier than then I’d in all probability skip it and go to a pleasant pub!
Temple Bar
And eventually, if you’re completed with sight-seeing, head to Temple Bar the place you’ll discover a lot of nice bars and pubs.Â
I didn’t fly residence till 22.10 so I had sufficient time throughout my 1 day journey to Dublin to pattern the well-known nightlife. In the event you’ve acquired time, I extremely advocate popping right into a pub or two as a result of this actually is a big a part of Dublin’s tradition!
Listed here are some additional belongings you would possibly want/prefer to learn about spending in the future in Dublin
Is it value getting a spice bag throughout your 1 day journey to Dublin?
I’d heard a lot about these spice luggage as everybody on TikTok appears to be raving about them as if it’s the most effective factor to eat in Dublin.Â
However I can truthfully say it was a little bit of a let down!
I went to Xi’an road meals (which has an unimaginable menu btw so value trying out) and acquired a spice bag and I used to be actually upset. It’s simply spicy chips and crispy rooster and felt just like the form of takeaway meals you’d get at 2am after a night of ingesting. There was nothing improper with it however it was nothing to put in writing residence about!
Is in the future truly sufficient time to see Dublin?
It relies upon if you wish to ‘see’ Dublin or absolutely expertise Dublin.
I positively discovered that in the future was sufficient to see all the principle sights and sights. I arrived at 8am and left at 8pm and 12 hours was a beautiful period of time within the metropolis. You won’t soak it up such as you would for those who had an extended weekend however you’ll see quite a bit.
In the event you’ve additionally acquired the chance to spend an evening in Dublin and expertise Dublin’s nightlife then I might advocate it. Dublin actually involves life at night time and is a really enjoyable metropolis after darkish.
So sure, in the future is sufficient to see the sights however possibly not sufficient to totally expertise all the things Dublin has to supply.
What’s one of the best ways to get round Dublin for a day?
 – Strolling is one of the best ways. Buses, trams (Luas), and taxis can be found however for those who’re in a position to stroll then I might.
The one place that could be a notably lengthy stroll is the Guinness Storehouse so for those who’re combating that distance then I’d advocate getting a taxi.
Is it value visiting the Guinness Storehouse if I solely have 1 day in Dublin?
Sure, for those who take pleasure in beer and historical past. It takes about 90 minutes, and the Gravity Bar is a beautiful spot for views over the town.
However, like I mentioned earlier, it’s not a lot enjoyable doing it greater than as soon as so if that is your second go to then I’d skip it and head to the pub for a Guinness!