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.
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Kingship and Sacrifice
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
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
Winding Stair Bookshop ★ 4.6 · 354
A Dublin city centre restaurant offering views of the Ha'penny Bridge.
Every day 10:30 AM – 6 PM
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral ★ 4.6 · 890
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 Where to eat & drink in North City
Urbanity ★ 4.6 · 2.2k· €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
One Society ★ 4.6 · 1.9k· €10–20
A cozy cafe and restaurant known for its brunch, burgers, pizza, and pasta, offering a relaxed atmosphere.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 9:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 9 PM
Lovinspoon ★ 4.8 · 1.4k· €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
Tang (Abbey Street) ★ 4.8 · 1.4k· €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
Ella's Heaven Cafe & Bakery ★ 4.8 · 918· €10–20
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 7 PM
Confession Box ★ 4.7 · 1.7k· €10–20
A historic Irish pub located beside Dublin Pro Cathedral, known for its traditional atmosphere and serving pints of Guinness.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun 12:30 PM – 11 PM
Central Brew Coffee ★ 4.8 · 811· €1–10
A specialty coffee spot in Dublin known for its outstanding coffee, pastries, hot breakfast sandwiches, and savory options like spinach strudel.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Vice Coffee Inc ★ 4.7 · 745· €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
The Celt ★ 4.6 · 8.7k· €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
Cloud Cafe ★ 4.6 · 808· €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
Kalabasa Market ★ 4.8 · 9.7k· €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
Andhra Bhavan (Marlborough St) ★ 4.8 · 6.5k· €20–30
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM Planning time in North City?
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