This is perhaps the most famous area of Dublin where the streets are cobbled and the Guinness is ever flowing. The name comes from Sir William Temple who bought the land between Dame Street and the River Liffey back in the 1600s. It’s always been a busy area packed with small businesses, it’s just that today those businesses are bars, restaurants, shops and galleries. We really liked the Merchant’s Arch entrance to Temple Bar opposite the lovely Ha’penny Bridge as this leads you directly to Temple Bar Sqaure. Some of the other highlights in Temple Bar include Crown Alley with attractive cafe’s and shops, Meeting House Square the Irish Film Centre on Eustace Street. This is an extract from our free Dublin City Guide.
Crowds in Temple Bar, Dublin
Dublin is well known for it’s traditional pubs and many of these are in Temple Bar. Take a peep inside the Oliver St John Gogarty, the Purty Kitchen, the Turk’s Head and the Temple Bar to sample some Irish atmosphere.
Cow’s Lane market is a designer and fashion street market which operates every Saturday in Temple Bar from 10am to 5pm. The range of goods available is large but commonly you’ll find jewellery, clothing and accessories.
A great way to experience Temple Bar is to take the Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl which is a tour of Dublin’s best pubs led by two musicians.
A colourful stall at Cow's Lane Market in Temple Bar, Dublin
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Address: Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: + 353 1677 2255 (Temple Bar Properties)
There are many ways to enter Temple Bar. The area is bounded by the River Liffey to the north, Dame Street to the south, Westmoreland Street to the east and Fishamble Street to the west. The Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour stops nearby too.
MORE ON TEMPLE BAR
Temple Bar – Wikipedia
Dublin Historical Walking Tour – Includes Trinity College
Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl - A tour of Dublin’s best pubs led by two musicians
Traditional Irish House Party – which includes dinner and the show
Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour – Stops at Temple Bar
Hotels near Temple Bar – Lowest price guarantee from Hotels.com
