Things to Do in South City, Dublin
The Camden Street and Portobello area is lively and cultural, filled with pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants, including Whelans music venue and Devitt's pub. Key attractions like St Patrick's Cathedral, the National Concert Hall, and the Grand Canal are all nearby.
- The National Gallery of IrelandArt Gallery
- St Patrick's CathedralCathedral
- Book of KellsUniversity
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Top things to do in South City
Book of Kells
University★The Book of Kells is an illustrated manuscript and Celtic Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables.
- Mon–Fri
- 8:30 AM – 5 PM, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM – 5 PM, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Where to eat & drink in South City
D'Olier Street Restaurant
Michelin ★Fine Dining· €100+The high ceilings and original plasterwork of this restored landmark building contribute to the appeal of the contemporary restaurant within.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Thu
- 5 PM – 11:30 PM
- Fri
- 12:30 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11:30 PM
- Sat
- 12:30 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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- 1The National Gallery of Ireland
- 2St Patrick's Cathedral
- 3Book of Kells
- 4Poolbeg Lighthouse
- 5Christ Church Cathedral
- 6National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- 7Trinity College
- 8City Hall
- 9The Book of Kells Experience
- 10National Print Museum
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