If you’d like to get away from Dublin’s traditional tourist areas, we invite you to discover Francis Street! A cool, trendy place, often overlooked by travellers, where you can immerse yourself in the heart of modern, authentic Dublin, with its street art and trendy signs! It’s a great place to stroll around, sample the cuisine of its restaurants and Irish pubs, or admire local Dublin crafts!
Francis Street – William Murphy – cc
A stronghold of Dublin street art, the Francis Street area of Dublin is a real invitation to Dublin’s cultural revival! On the program: colorful facades, graffitied by the best local artists, antique shops, second-hand dealers, young and promising restaurants, as well as buildings in the midst of conversion, freshly purchased by ambitious companies ranging from advertising agencies to architectural firms.
As you can see, St Francis Street is a neighborhood in full renewal, linking past, present and future!
Don’t miss the chic retro pubs, serving Irish beers from Irish micro-breweries: their atmospheres are well worth the detour! Local restaurants are also well worth a visit, serving cuisine influenced by interesting world flavours!
Last but not least, a former indoor market, once founded by the Guinness family, will soon be reopening (after more than 20 years of closure). Named the “Iveagh Markets”, it’s set to be a real turning point in the life of the neighbourhood!
Want to extend your visit without having to rush around? Here are a few well-located places to stay near the must-see attractions.
Essential information to help you plan your visit, including key landmarks, access information, and booking options.
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