Temple Bar is one of Dublin’s most famous venues. Busy in the evenings and at weekends, this ultra-touristy and trendy district is alive and kicking at night, offering visitors a glimpse of Dublin’s cultural life… The place is clearly nice, if a little expensive and a little too touristy… Either way, Temple Bar is a must!

Visit Temple Bar

Dublin’s trendiest cultural district Temple Bar during Saint Patrick’s Day

At the very heart of Dublin lies Temple Bar, a famous and colorful district known for its many Irish pubs (some of which are considered part of Dublin’s “historic” heritage) and restaurants. Once considered a place of ill-repute, Temple Bar was renovated in the 80s to become a multi-cultural venue with a festive, friendly atmosphere.

The Temple Bar district is close to Dame Street and Aston Quay, in Dublin city center. Lined with pubs, restaurants and stores, the district also includes a cinema, an art gallery, cultural centers and local craft workshops.

Everything to make it a trendy place where culture reigns supreme! We recommend visiting the area in the evening or at weekends: at these times, Temple Bar is at its busiest, and the pubs and restaurants are all packed! And when Temple Bar is packed, it’s packed with people!

Irish pubs, restaurants and cultural centers.

During your visit, you can admire the many local shops and pubs (all recently renovated). Every storefront and sign is an eye-catcher, and the music that emerges from them may just convince you to come in for a drink…

But don’t worry, our prices are the most expensive in Dublin! (Expect to pay €6/7 a pint, compared with €4.50 normally.) The Brazen Head at 20 Bridge Street is one of Dublin’s oldest Irish pubs, dating back to 1613. Don’t hesitate to drop in: the setting is picturesque and pleasant, and a true Temple Bar institution.

The best time to discover the local pubs is around Happy Hour. The rates are better and the atmosphere is really nice. Many students have just graduated from Trinity College, one of Dublin’s most prestigious universities. Most local pubs offer concerts of traditional Irish music. It’s sure to be a colourful evening!

If you want to go deeper into the district, don’t miss Meeting House Square, which brings together up to 3 different cultural centers (the Irish Film Center, the Gallery of Photography and the Ark). It offers a wide range of auteur films screened in their original version with subtitles, as well as art exhibitions…