Things to Do in Temple Bar, Dublin

Dublin's cultural heart, packed with pubs, restaurants, and shops along cobblestone streets. It's a lively area with street performers and a Saturday food market near the Ha'penny Bridge.

Project Arts CentreTheater
Temple BarIrish Pub
Temple Bar Gallery and StudiosArt Museum

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Top things to do in Temple Bar

Project Arts Centre
★ 4.6 · 365
Theater★
Multi-disciplinary contemporary arts space with regular performances, discussions and exhibitions.
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Temple Bar Gallery and Studios
★ 4.5 · 113
Art Museum★
art gallery, art studios in Dublin, Ireland
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
12 PM – 4 PM
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National Photographic Archive
Art Gallery★
National library's vast collection of historical material, with an online catalogue and exhibitions.
Every day
10 AM – 4 PM
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The Gutter Bookshop
★ 4.7 · 429
Bookstore
A bookshop in Dublin, Ireland, offering a selection of adult fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, along with stationery and Irish gifts.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 6 PM
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Gallery of Photography
★ 4.6 · 130
Art Gallery
Ireland's foremost photography gallery and shop with darkrooms and digital imaging facilities.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
1 PM – 5 PM
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Badlands Vintage
Flea Market
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The RAGE - Record, Art and Game Emporium
★ 4.5 · 490
Record Store
An independent record shop sells new and second-hand records, record players, speakers, and vintage gaming consoles and accessories.
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Where to eat & drink in Temple Bar

Temple Bar
★ 4.6 · 41.8k
Irish Pub· €10–20★
The cobbled district south of the Liffey has pubs, galleries, buskers, restaurants, and nightlife between Dame Street and the river. It is crowded and expensive, but central for first-time evenings.
Mon–Wed
10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Thu–Fri
10:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Sat
10:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Sun
10:30 AM – 2:30 AM
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Vintage Cocktail Club
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· €20–60
This refined, speakeasy-vibe bar offers candle-lit cocktails and fine-dining amid vintage ephemera.
Mon–Wed
4:15 PM – 11 PM
Thu
3:15 PM – 11 PM
Fri
3:15 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
3:15 PM – 12 AM
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Thunder Road Cafe
★ 4.5 · 8.6k
Brunch· €20–30
Lively spot decorated with motorcycles and stained-glass lamps, for American grub and parties.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
10 AM – 12:30 AM
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Palace Bar
★ 4.6 · 4.5k
Live Music· €10–20
Victorian bar with stained glass skylight and timeless ambiance for hosting Irish music sessions.
Mon–Thu
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri
10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
12:30 PM – 11 PM
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Bad Bobs Temple Bar
★ 4.4 · 8.8k
Live Music· €10–30
Full of vintage ephemera, this large, lively bar, restaurant and nightclub includes a roof terrace.
Mon–Wed
4 PM – 1:30 AM
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 2:30 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2:30 AM
Sun
12 PM – 1:30 AM
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Darkey Kelly’s Bar & Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 6.1k
Irish Pub· €20–30
A traditional Irish pub and restaurant known for its authentic interior, live traditional music, generous pub fare, and a wide selection of drinks.
Mon–Thu
11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri
11:15 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
11:15 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
12:30 PM – 11 PM
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The Stage Door Cafe
★ 4.7 · 1.8k
Café & Bakery· €10–20
Every day
6 AM – 3 PM
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The Temple Bar Pub
★ 4.6 · 42.1k
Irish Pub· €10–20
Irish & international craft beer in a legendary venue with Temple Bar's only licensed garden.
Mon–Wed
10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Thu–Fri
10:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Sat
10:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Sun
10:30 AM – 2:30 AM
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Saucy Cow
★ 4.7 · 1.4k
Vegan· €10–20
An all-vegan restaurant in Dublin, it offers a variety of burgers, wraps, loaded fries, and other sides and salads.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 9 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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