Zanzibar Locke | Exploring

Zanzibar Locke | Exploring

Steeped in history, yet thoroughly modern. And where there's never a dull moment.

FIND A PLACE OF STORIES AND SECRETS. WITH UNPARALLELED ENERGY AND SPIRIT. DUBLIN BURSTS WITH CREATIVITY AND INTELLECT, FROM THE EVER-CHANGING FACES SPILLING INTO THE CITY.

Connectivity and collaboration.

Urban, agile and creative. A small city with a vibrant and active community. Cultures co-exist and collaborate to push boundaries and build a bright future.
From city to coast.

Set on the shorelines. No matter what the season, year round you'll find locals jumping into the sometimes harsh waters of the Irish Sea. Or taking in the sea air and enjoying freshly caught scallops.
Heritage & hedonism.

It's impossible not to be swept up in the Irish 'craic' - the infectiously fun, lively spirit of the city and its locals. It will make you friends for life and two pints become four.

LOCAL TASTES.

Pizza to pancakes & peanut ragu.

Alma
12 South Circular Rd, Portobello, D08 XTN5
Your favourite brunch plates with a unique Argentinian twist. Find eggs and lots of avocado paired with flavours like peanut ragu and chimichurri.
1.5 miles, 12 mins' cycle
Coke Lane Pizza
78 Meath St, The Liberties, D08 A318
Perfectly pillowy crusts charred by the wood-fire and proper tomato bases topped with fior de latte. Close your and eyes you're in Italy.
0.9 miles, 19 mins' walk
The Morning
50 Pleasants St, Saint Kevin's, D08 VN22
An ever-changing menu with an ethos of using local Irish ingredients, like doughnuts filled with seasonal or foraged fruits. Excellent coffee as well.
0.9 miles, 19 mins' walk
Neon Asian Street Food
17 Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, D02 TX94
Relaxed and informal, authentic and affordable Asian fare with an emphasis on no fuss and great customer service. Recommended by our House Hosts too.
0.8 miles, 18 mins' walk
The Fumbally
Fumbally Ln, The Liberties, D08 HFF2
Part café, part second-hand furniture shop, a true local gem serving wholesome, organic food. With Wednesday night dinners by a rotation of chefs.
0.9 miles, 20 mins' walk

SOUNDS OF IRELAND.

The best of the best. Expect melodic R&B to silky soul.

ALL THE FEELS.

Vinyls spinning and cocktails shaken.

All City Records
4 Crow St, Temple Bar, D02 AF84
Both a store and record label, specialising in underground dance, hip-hop and graffiti. Check out the in-store gigs and feel part of the community.
0.2 miles, 5 mins' walk
Anti Social
101 Francis St, The Liberties, D08 FHP9
An events space offering it all. Pioneering subculture music, art, and arcade games. Its trendy, artsy and everything in between. Dog friendly too.
0.8 miles, 16 mins walk'
Irish Film Institute
6 Eustace St, Temple Bar, D02 PD85
With three screens, showing art-house and independent films, the IFI aims to preserve and showcase both Irish and international cinema.
0.2 miles, 4 mins' walk
Pygmalion
59 William St
A restaurant, bar and club rolled into one. Mediterranean plates, cocktails, and the likes of Crazy P Soundsystem lined up for post-lockdown grooves.
0.4 miles, 9 mins' walk
The Big Romance
98 Parnell St, Rotunda, D01 T2T3
Both a bar and event space, spinning and pioneering vinyl only records. Currently operating as bottle shop. Not to miss when it re-opens.
0.7 miles, 14 mins' walk
Vintage Cocktail Club
15 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, D02 E229
Ring the bell and find a 1920s inspired speakeasy. With award-winning cocktails and a roaring fire, set over three floors including a roof terrace.
0.1 miles, 3 mins' walk

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

Fallon & Byrne
11-17 Exchequer Street, D02 RY63
This award-winning food hall stocks the best of the best of everything you could ever want, and more. From fresh produce to cheese and charcuterie.
0.3 miles, 7 mins' walk
Forty Foot
4 Sandycove Road, Dun Laoghaire, A96 D6Y0
Set on shoreline near Sandycove, you’ll find locals and tourists alike swimming in the Irish Sea at this deep-sea inlet all year-round.
9.1 miles, 24 mins' train
Frank's Dublin
Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin’s
Natural, organic, and biodynamic wines in a casual setting. Find only ten seats set around a communal table. Or browse the shelves in the small shop.
0.8 miles, 18 mins' walk
Gallery of Photography
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, D02 X406
The home of digital and film photography in Ireland. Spotlighting both international and Irish artists with both free and paid exhibitions.
0.2 miles, 4 mins' walk
Industry & Co
41 A/B Drury St, Dublin
Scandi style in the heart of Dublin. Both a lifestyle, clothes shop, and eatery with offering vintage and contemporary pieces.
0.3 miles, 8 mins walk
Iveagh Gardens
St Stephen's Green, Park, Dublin 2, D02 HX65
Nestled behind the National Concert Hall and surrounded by buildings, these gardens are almost hard to find. A true hidden gem.
0.9 miles, 20 mins' walk

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