Dublin 2 — Where We Ate & Drank
We've eaten and drunk our way through Dublin 2 across two trips — 6 restaurants from Michelin-starred Patrick Guilbaud to Bunsen burgers, plus 3 bars including Temple Bar's famous chaos.
Dublin 2 is the postcode our list keeps returning to — Patrick Guilbaud's two-star institution, Bunsen's brown-paper burger menu, and yes, the Temple Bar for one obligatory overpriced pint before the real pubs. The Merrion puts you between Georgian squares.
Two summer trips in, the city center still runs on charm and round-buying. We've covered 6 restaurants and 3 bars, from Glovers Alley's tasting menus to Copper Face Jacks' late-night pull.
- 2 visits since 2024, most recently August 2024
- Best months to visit: June–September
- 4 Michelin-starred tables · 3 Top-500 bars · 1 UNESCO site
- Also covers Dublin, Dublin 8, Dublin 1
- Worth timing: St. Patrick's Festival (17 March)
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