A July 2001 trip to Dublin by Chelle
Quote: Almost any reason to travel is a good reason, but a traditional Irish wedding must be up there with the best of 'em! En route to the celebrations in Kingscourt, we felt it would be positively rude to pass up the opportunity to check out what Dublins fair city had to offer.
Overview
Hotel
For more visit www.townhouseofdublin.com
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 1, 2001
Globetrotters 47-48 Lower Gardiner Street Dublin, Ireland (+353) 1 873 5893
Member Rating 1 out of 5 on August 8, 2001
City Backpackers Lower Gardiner Street Dublin, Ireland
Restaurant
Not cheap in backpacker standards, but wouldn't break the bank of the average low budget traveller.. A window seat affords great people watching opportunities.
Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 6, 2001
Rayhoon Restaurant Espresso Bar 8 Talbot Street Dublin, Ireland +353 (0)1 874 7901
Restaurant | "La Luna Cafe"
Not the budget establishment I am used to, but it was worth the extra few punts to get the peppered steak I'd be hankering for. It was absolutely divine, although we were pretty hungry by the time we ate. It's a good idea to either book a table or eat a bit earlier than 10pm in Temple Bar, even on Friday night.
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 6, 2001
Luna Cafe 15/16 Crown Alley, Temple Bar Dublin, Ireland +353 671 7288
Attraction | "Dublin Bus Tours"
The bus stops at all major attractions including the Guinness Brewery, several museums and galleries, Dublin Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral among others.
Your ticket also gets you discounts on entrance fees to most of the attractions along the route.
Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 1, 2001
Hop On Hop Off Dublin Bus Tour 59 O'connell Street Dublin
Attraction
The storehouse is open Monday to Sunday until 5pm in the winter and until 7pm in the summer. Admission rates are £9 for adults, £20 for a family (2 adults and 4 children) and this includes a free pint of the black stuff in the sky bar (with impressive views over Dublin).
You can get to the Storehouse on the Dublin City Tour buses, or a regular number 123 bus from O'Connell Street.
For more information call the information line on 01 453 8364 or check out the website at www.guiness.com
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 2, 2001
Guinness Storehouse St James's Gate Dublin, Ireland +353 (1) 408 4800
Chelle Was Bracknell, now travelling, United Kingdom