Let's crack on! Uncover Dublin’s authentic local life with Spotted by Locals! From historic pubs where locals gather to hidden green spaces and parks, our Spotters guide you to the genuine heart of Dublin.
"Beanhive Coffee" in Dublin creates art in the coffee! Forget the latte art you knew - these guys take it to another level. Great breakfast, too.
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"Artisan Brew Academy" in Dublin, close to the Guinness factory, is an actual academy that teaches people how to make beer at home!
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"Freebird Records" isn't just a secret music shop! It's also a book store with all kinds of second-hand books at a good price & cool vintage stuff...
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"The Hot Donut" sets itself apart because here donuts are homemade and freshly baked daily with natural and fruit-inspired flavors.
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"Marlay Park", located in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin, is a place I like to go to when I feel like taking a long walk in a natural environment...
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"Govinda's" is a perfect example of altruistic cuisine made reality. It's a restaurant run by Hare Krishnas who make hearty vegan & vegetarian food!
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"Needful Things" in Dublin is an antique, collectibles and second-hand book store that's full of soul! Film buffs will especially love it...
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"The Peace Tree", also known by the locals as The Tree Of Life, is an impressive sculpture located in Raheny in Dublin that represents local animals...
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"The National Botanical Gardens" in Dublin is one of my favorite places. I love the greenhouses, especially the Victoria Waterlily House...
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"Red Stables Market" in Dublin takes place every Saturday and it's one of my favorites activities of the week - I never know what I'll find!
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"The Famine Memorial" in Dublin commemorates the victims of the Great Irish Famine of the 19th century without & with astonishing honesty...
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"Griffith Avenue" in Dublin is the longest purely residential tree-lined avenue in Europe. I love having long walks here - especially in autumn!
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112 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
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