Dublin has the kind of shops you’d expect in an major capital city with the big names centred around Grafton Street (pictured above) and Henry Street. There are many little shopping streets to explore off Grafton Street too. In addition to this central area though, there are numerous little shopping precincts or arcades to discover. Top of our list is Powerscourt Town House on South William Street which is packed full of boutique and independent shops, restaurants and galleries with jewellery a speciality. Another shopping experience we’d recommend is exploring Dublin’s markets. Blackrock Market is a weekend delight with crafts, furniture, antiques and collectables. There’s also Cow’s Lane Fashion & Design Market in Temple Bar. This is an extract from our free Dublin City Guide.
A colourful stall at Cow's Lane Market in Temple Bar, Dublin
Whilst shopping on Grafton Street, look out for a couple of Dublin’s landmark statues. There’s one of Molly Malone with her cart near College Green which is a popular meeting place and there’s also a statue to musician Phil Lynott on nearby Harry Street. Other shopping areas you may wish to visit include…
Temple Bar – Aside from the fashion market mentioned above which operates on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, this area is packed with arty shops, restaurants and bars. Look out for the Crown Arcade near the Ha’penny Bridge which is lovely.
South Great George’s Street – This is where you’ll find the George’s Street Arcade, home to a range of outlets selling market style goods. The shops in this street stretch into Camden Street where the daily outdoor food market takes place. Powerscourt Town House is in between this street and Grafton Street.
Nassau Street – Home to Irish heraldry and Irish design shops. If you want tweed, this is the place to be!
Visit Dublin, the official tourism body for the city, produce a hand ‘Insider Guide’ to shopping which you can download here.
Upper Grafton Street, Dublin
HOW TO FIND GRAFTON STREET
Grafton Street is easily accessible along its entire route as Dublin’s main shopping street. It starts at the lovely St Stephen’s Green and curves up to the entrance to Trinity College. The Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour stops at the top of Grafton Street.
MORE ON SHOPPING IN DUBLIN
Dublin Shopping Insider Guide – From VisitDublin.com
Grafton Street – Wikipedia
Dublin City Walking Tour – Winds through the main shopping streets and historic areas
Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour – Stops at Grafton Street
Hotels near Grafton Street – Lowest price guarantee from Hotels.com
