Things to Do in The Liberties, Dublin

Known for its historic working-class roots, market traders, and local family-owned businesses. It's also home to the Guinness brewery and whiskey distilleries, with a strong connection to the River Poddle.

  • Guinness StorehouseBrewery
  • Variety JonesIrish
  • Vicar StreetLive Music

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Top things to do in The Liberties

  • Musicmaker

    Musicmaker

    4.8 · 1.5k
    Record Store
    Mon–Thu
    10:30 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in The Liberties

  • Guinness Storehouse

    Guinness Storehouse

    4.4 · 25.7k
    Brewery

    Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Variety Jones

    Variety Jones

    Michelin
    Irish· €100+

    You’ll find charming chef-owner Keelan Higgs working calmly in the open kitchen of this inviting corner restaurant.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Vicar Street

    Vicar Street

    4.6 · 6.8k
    Live Music

    State of the art lighting rig for intimate concerts, stand up comedy gigs and drama performances.

    Mon
    12 AM – 11:30 AM, 6:30 PM – 12 AM
    Tue–Thu
    6:30 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    6:30 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    6:30 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    6:30 PM – 12 AM
  • Rumi Cafe Francis Street

    Rumi Cafe Francis Street

    4.9 · 999
    Café & Bakery· €1–10
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • John Fallon's

    John Fallon's

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Pub· €10–20

    small friendly local pub.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sun
    12:30 PM – 11 PM
  • Flower & Bean

    Flower & Bean

    4.7 · 368
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A family-friendly specialty coffee shop and artisan bakery located in Dublin 8, known for its weekend brunch offerings.

    Mon–Wed
    7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Proof Trattoria

    Proof Trattoria

    4.5 · 2.2k
    Pizza· €10–30

    A neighborhood trattoria in The Liberties offering Italian pizza, pasta, and spritzes.

  • Bakeology In

    Bakeology In

    4.8 · 225
    Argentinian· €10–20
  • Notions

    Notions

    4.8 · 170
    Restaurant

    A restaurant offering seasonal sharing plates crafted from local ingredients and paired with natural wines.

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Map of The Liberties with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Guinness Storehouse
  2. 2Variety Jones
  3. 3Vicar Street
  4. 4Musicmaker
  5. 5Rumi Cafe Francis Street
  6. 6John Fallon's
  7. 7Flower & Bean
  8. 8Proof Trattoria
  9. 9Bakeology In
  10. 10Notions

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