Things to Do in North City, Dublin

This area has a mix of historic and modern attractions, with landmarks like the General Post Office and the James Joyce Statue nearby. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants, including Frank Ryan's and the Old Jameson Distillery, along with easy access to Smithfield Square.

Croke Park tourThemed Experience
UrbanityBrunch
Kingship and SacrificeCemetery

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Top things to do in North City

Croke Park tour
★ 4.7 · 21.1k
Themed Experience
Ireland's biggest stadium and bastion for Gaelic sports hosting GAA events from April to September.
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Kingship and Sacrifice
Cemetery
This permanent collection of preserved bodies taken from Irish bogs is one of the leading authorities on such morbid mummies
Arnotts
★ 4.4 · 9.0k
Department Store
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 7 PM
Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Winding Stair Bookshop
★ 4.6 · 340
Bookstore
A Dublin city centre restaurant offering views of the Ha'penny Bridge.
Every day
10:30 AM – 6 PM
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St Mary's Pro-Cathedral
★ 4.6 · 882
Cathedral
Classical place of Catholic worship, dedicated in 1825, with marble statues and 5 masses a day.
Mon–Fri
9:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in North City

Urbanity
★ 4.6 · 2.2k
Brunch· €10–20
A modern and elegant Dublin brunch spot known for its seasonal menu, innovative dishes, and coffee.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Lovinspoon
★ 4.8 · 1.4k
Café & Bakery· €10–20
A small, cozy eatery known for serving classic Irish dishes, generous breakfast portions, and gluten-free bread options.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
8 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 3 PM
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Tang (Abbey Street)
★ 4.8 · 1.4k
Coffee Shop· €10–20
A bustling cafe known for its breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, offering dishes like shakshuka, hummus eggs, mushroom toast, and daily salads.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Ella's Heaven Cafe & Bakery
★ 4.8 · 889
Bakery· €10–20
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 7 PM
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Central Brew Coffee
★ 4.8 · 755
Coffee Shop· €1–10
A specialty coffee spot in Dublin known for its outstanding coffee, pastries, hot breakfast sandwiches, and savory options like spinach strudel.
Mon–Tue
7 AM – 5:30 PM
Wed
7 AM – 5 PM
Thu–Fri
7 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 5:30 PM
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Vice Coffee Inc
★ 4.7 · 730
Coffee Shop· €1–10
Relaxed hangout inside Wigwam featuring coffee from select roasters, plus toasties & sweet treats.
Mon–Tue
11 AM – 4 PM
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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The Celt
★ 4.6 · 8.5k
Irish Pub· €20–30
Convivial neighbourhood boozer with hearty pub grub and traditional Irish music every night.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11:30 PM
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Cloud Cafe
★ 4.6 · 793
Café & Bakery· €10–20
A popular neighborhood cafe near the Royal Canal on North Strand, known for its breakfast, brunch, lunch, cheeseboards, and coffee.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Kalabasa Market
★ 4.8 · 9.4k
Brazilian· €10–20
A restaurant in Dublin city centre offering a variety of world cuisines, including wood-fired pizza, burgers, and Latin and Brazilian dishes, alongside cocktails and karaoke nights.
Mon–Wed
12 PM – 10 PM
Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Andhra Bhavan (Abbey St)
★ 4.8 · 5.0k
Indian· €20–30
Mon
12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Tue
5 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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The Big Romance
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Cocktail Bar· €10–20
A cocktail and craft beer bar near O'Connell Street, known for its hi-fi sound system, live jazz, and pizza offerings.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 12 AM
Fri
1 PM – 1 AM
Sat
1 PM – 1 AM
Sun
1 PM – 11:30 PM
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