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The Liberties in Dublin

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.

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.

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  • Vicar StreetVicar StreetLive Music
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Top things to do in The Liberties

  • Musicmaker in The Liberties, Dublin

    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
  • Saint Audoen's Gate in The Liberties, Dublin

    Saint Audoen's Gate

    Historic Landmark

    The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
  • The Library Project in The Liberties, Dublin

    The Library Project

    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in The Liberties

  • Guinness Storehouse in The Liberties, Dublin

    Guinness Storehouse

    4.4 · 26.2k
    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 in The Liberties, Dublin

    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 in The Liberties, Dublin

    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
  • AWOL Society in The Liberties, Dublin

    AWOL Society

    4.9 · 287
    Café & Bakery· €1–10

    A concept store that combines barbering, coffee, and culture into an inclusive hub for style, self-expression, and community.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
  • Rumi Cafe Francis Street in The Liberties, Dublin

    Rumi Cafe Francis Street

    4.9 · 1.0k
    Cafeteria· €1–10
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Map
  • The Dublin Liberties Distillery in The Liberties, Dublin

    The Dublin Liberties Distillery

    4.8 · 247
    Bar
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • John Fallon's in The Liberties, Dublin

    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 in The Liberties, Dublin

    Flower & Bean

    4.8 · 381
    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
  • The Liberty Belle in The Liberties, Dublin

    The Liberty Belle

    4.6 · 830
    Pub· €10–20 per person
    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
  • Bigfan in The Liberties, Dublin

    Bigfan

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Chinese· €20–60
    Mon–Tue
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Wed–Thu
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    2 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    2 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    2 PM – 9 PM
  • Thomas House in The Liberties, Dublin

    Thomas House

    4.5 · 821
    Bar· €10–20
    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 11:30 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 11 PM
  • Proof Trattoria in The Liberties, Dublin

    Proof Trattoria

    4.5 · 2.2k
    Pizza· €10–30

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

  • Bakeology In in The Liberties, Dublin

    Bakeology In

    4.8 · 225
    Argentinian· €10–20
    Map

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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. 5Saint Audoen's Gate
  6. 6AWOL Society
  7. 7Rumi Cafe Francis Street
  8. 8The Dublin Liberties Distillery
  9. 9John Fallon's
  10. 10The Library Project

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