Recommendations for Food, Drink, Culture and History in Kilmainham and surrounding area.

Andrew
Recommendations for Food, Drink, Culture and History in Kilmainham and surrounding area.

Neighbourhoods

Kilmainham is one of the most historical areas of DUBLIN. It hosts kilmainham Gaol, Richmond Barracks, Royal Hospital Kilmainham and IMMA the museum of modern art It also boasts great pubs, restaurants and cafes on the doorstep as well as good links to the city. The Phoenix Park is a 20 minute walk away where you can visit Dublin Zoo and The presidents official residence. You could hire a bike at the main entrance and spend some time visiting the Famous Deer or visit Farmleigh House.
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Kilmainham
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Kilmainham is one of the most historical areas of DUBLIN. It hosts kilmainham Gaol, Richmond Barracks, Royal Hospital Kilmainham and IMMA the museum of modern art It also boasts great pubs, restaurants and cafes on the doorstep as well as good links to the city. The Phoenix Park is a 20 minute walk away where you can visit Dublin Zoo and The presidents official residence. You could hire a bike at the main entrance and spend some time visiting the Famous Deer or visit Farmleigh House.

Food scene

Adorable intimate restaurant serving salads, pizza, pasta , burgers and only 5 mins walk from the house at 562 South Circular Road near the Rialto Luas stop
Daphne's
562 S Circular Rd
Adorable intimate restaurant serving salads, pizza, pasta , burgers and only 5 mins walk from the house at 562 South Circular Road near the Rialto Luas stop
Fantastic family run restaurant with all the Italian favorites and more-only 10 minutes walk away at 760 South Circular Road opposite kilmainham Gaol.
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La Dolce Vita
760 S Circular Rd
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Fantastic family run restaurant with all the Italian favorites and more-only 10 minutes walk away at 760 South Circular Road opposite kilmainham Gaol.
Gorgeous local daytime cafe serving delicious comfort food from 8.00 to 15.30 Monday to Friday 8.00 to 14.30 Saturday’s and only 8 minutes walk at 538 South Circular Road
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Daddy's Café
538 S Circular Rd
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Gorgeous local daytime cafe serving delicious comfort food from 8.00 to 15.30 Monday to Friday 8.00 to 14.30 Saturday’s and only 8 minutes walk at 538 South Circular Road
Another super popular daytime spot with food served at the from 8-4 daily & Just past the Rialto Luas stop at 568 South Circular Road
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The Rialto Bridge Cafe
568 S Circular Rd
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Another super popular daytime spot with food served at the from 8-4 daily & Just past the Rialto Luas stop at 568 South Circular Road
Award winning bakery with the best Scones in Dublin as well as beautiful breads and other goodie’s-based in Rialto village at 461 South Circular Road
The Bakery by Cupcake Bloke
461 S Circular Rd
Award winning bakery with the best Scones in Dublin as well as beautiful breads and other goodie’s-based in Rialto village at 461 South Circular Road
New Indian restaurant above the Bird Flannagan pub at Rialto-only a short walk from the house in Rialto Village at 471 South Circular Road
Spice Village Rialto
New Indian restaurant above the Bird Flannagan pub at Rialto-only a short walk from the house in Rialto Village at 471 South Circular Road
Fantastic local restaurant that never disappoints and only 6 minutes walk from the house at 740 South Circular Rd close to Kilmainham Gaol ( renamed Urban 8 but the listing wont allow me to alter that )
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Union8
740 S Circular Rd
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Fantastic local restaurant that never disappoints and only 6 minutes walk from the house at 740 South Circular Rd close to Kilmainham Gaol ( renamed Urban 8 but the listing wont allow me to alter that )

Pizza, Pints and more

Café bar by day and pub by night with craft beers, pizza and wine on tap. New local bar that hosts comedy, culture, community and cinema nights in Rialto village at 536 South Circular Road
The Circular
536-538 S Circular Rd
Café bar by day and pub by night with craft beers, pizza and wine on tap. New local bar that hosts comedy, culture, community and cinema nights in Rialto village at 536 South Circular Road
Great old style pub with an Italian Restaurant above. Big game matches and entertainment at the weekend.
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The Patriots Inn
760 S Circular Rd
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Great old style pub with an Italian Restaurant above. Big game matches and entertainment at the weekend.
Nice local bar with great food and big screen matches
Coopers Corner
Nice local bar with great food and big screen matches
Fantastic traditional pub with live trad sessions twice weekly a must place to visit when you're in the area
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Old Royal Oak
11 Kilmainham Ln
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Fantastic traditional pub with live trad sessions twice weekly a must place to visit when you're in the area

Heritage site

Kilmainham Gaol on the South Circular Road at Inchicore Road junction. Opened in 1796, the jail has many associations with Irish patriots who were jailed there through the 19th century until it closed in 1924. Visit by guided tour only, online booking strongly advise
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Kilmainham Gaol börtön múzeum
Inchicore Road
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Kilmainham Gaol on the South Circular Road at Inchicore Road junction. Opened in 1796, the jail has many associations with Irish patriots who were jailed there through the 19th century until it closed in 1924. Visit by guided tour only, online booking strongly advise
Fantastic for those rainy days with some top class modern art. A must see for any traveler with an interest in Ireland and it’s heritage. Royal Hospital Kilmainham , South Circular Road at Kilmainham Lane. Opened as a home for old soldiers in 1680, it now houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Beautiful building with formal gardens, free admission, closed Mondays. (rhk.ie, imma.ie)
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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Dublin 8 Military Rd
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Fantastic for those rainy days with some top class modern art. A must see for any traveler with an interest in Ireland and it’s heritage. Royal Hospital Kilmainham , South Circular Road at Kilmainham Lane. Opened as a home for old soldiers in 1680, it now houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Beautiful building with formal gardens, free admission, closed Mondays. (rhk.ie, imma.ie)
The Irish National War Memorial, South Circular Road at Islandbridge. Gardens designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens on the south bank of the River Liffey (heritageireland.ie
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War Memorial
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The Irish National War Memorial, South Circular Road at Islandbridge. Gardens designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens on the south bank of the River Liffey (heritageireland.ie
Community based heritage Centre with links to the 1916 rebellion.
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Richmond Barracks
Saint Michael's Estate
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Community based heritage Centre with links to the 1916 rebellion.
The Castle is just off Dame Street and easily reached on the 123 Bus which leaves just around the corner on the South Circular Road- Stop number 1377. Guided and self guide tours available.
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Dublini vár
Dame Street
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The Castle is just off Dame Street and easily reached on the 123 Bus which leaves just around the corner on the South Circular Road- Stop number 1377. Guided and self guide tours available.
Buried deep in the park you will find Farmleigh House which was formerly a Guinness family house and is open for guided tours. There's a nice café here and gardens but it is not easy to get to and requires some pre planning.
Farmleigh House and Estate
White's Road
Buried deep in the park you will find Farmleigh House which was formerly a Guinness family house and is open for guided tours. There's a nice café here and gardens but it is not easy to get to and requires some pre planning.

Museum and Art Gallery

Modern Art Gallery housed in the old Royal Hospital. With a fantastic rotating collection and visiting exhibitions.
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Írországi Modern Művészeti Múzeum (IMMA)
Military Road
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Modern Art Gallery housed in the old Royal Hospital. With a fantastic rotating collection and visiting exhibitions.
The National Museum of Ireland is based here and has many fascinating displays including Eileen Grey furniture and Michael Collins coat complete with bullet hole- only 4 stops on the LUAS.
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Collins Barracks
Benburb Street
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The National Museum of Ireland is based here and has many fascinating displays including Eileen Grey furniture and Michael Collins coat complete with bullet hole- only 4 stops on the LUAS.
Take a journey across continents, countries and peoples, as you discover treasures of rare quality and beauty from across the globe. This world renowned, award winning museum showcases rich and diverse exhibitions of miniature paintings, decorative arts, manuscripts, prints and drawings, from Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. All pieces were donated to the Irish nation by American mining magnate and philanthropist, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). Make sure to check out the Silk Road Café-they have amazing food.
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Chester Beatty
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Take a journey across continents, countries and peoples, as you discover treasures of rare quality and beauty from across the globe. This world renowned, award winning museum showcases rich and diverse exhibitions of miniature paintings, decorative arts, manuscripts, prints and drawings, from Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. All pieces were donated to the Irish nation by American mining magnate and philanthropist, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). Make sure to check out the Silk Road Café-they have amazing food.

Visitor Attraction

Museum dedicated to the world famous Guinness and its history.
Museum dedicated to all things Guinness with 2 sky bars and the best views in Dublin. Its very popular and prices can be expensive to get in and about 15 minutes walk from the house.
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Guinness Storehouse
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Museum dedicated to all things Guinness with 2 sky bars and the best views in Dublin. Its very popular and prices can be expensive to get in and about 15 minutes walk from the house.
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Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 Newmarket
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The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed park in Europe. You can hire a bike at the main entrance and explore all it has to offer.
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Phoenix Park
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The Phoenix Park is the largest enclosed park in Europe. You can hire a bike at the main entrance and explore all it has to offer.
A really great zoo and well worth a visit.
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Dublin Zoo
Zoo Road
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A really great zoo and well worth a visit.
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Roe & Co Distillery
92 James St
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Local shops

Small supermarket only 5 minutes away with Coffee Shop, Bakery, Post Office, Off Licence and all the basics you could need.
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EUROSPAR
South Circular Road
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Fantastic local food store with lots of fresh and organic options
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Dublin Food Co-op - Kilmainham
Inchicore Road
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Fantastic local food store with lots of fresh and organic options