Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture.
The most popular streets in Dublin tend to draw visitors for their historical architecture, interesting shops and traditional Irish pubs. Some streets are known for their opulent, palace-like homes, while others attract tourists with their graffiti-covered buildings. And that’s not to mention the iconic landmarks that hide around almost every corner.
Whether you want to visit a traditional crafts market, watch horse-drawn carts deliver goods or simply admire an attraction such as Dublin Castle, there’s a street in the capital on which you could spend all day. Discover the most popular streets in Dublin.
With a storybook setting of historic buildings, this lively, narrow walking street twists and turns its way from St. Stephen’s Green to Trinity College. Packed with cafes, pubs and shops selling anything from cigars to books, vintage clothing to brand-name fashions, Grafton Street is a shop-and-stroll heaven.
Stop to watch the poets, musicians and other buskers performing their hearts out for the street crowds. Fuel up for the day with a full Irish breakfast or linger over a cup of tea at Bewleys Oriental Café. Among the city’s oldest cafes, Bewleys even makes an appearance in the novel Dubliners by James Joyce, just 1 of its famous patrons.
Temple Bar area heaves with pubs, bars, live music venues and clubs. Many a reveller has staggered down these cobbled streets in search of the next good place for a pint and a dance. Yes, it’s touristy but there’s no shortage of fun and festivity so it’s best just to dive in and let the merry Dublin night sweep you away. And for a good tipple beyond Guinness, find locally brewed and imported craft beers at The Porterhouse, or search for the secret door to the speakeasy-style Vintage Cocktail Club.