After we arrived and checked into the Shelbourne Dublin Hotel, we needed to stretch our legs and get a feel for Dublin’s nightlife. We headed down Grafton Street, which is about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Grafton Street is famous for its modern and upscale shops, street vendors, and restaurants. If you are looking for a place to eat, my local friend recommended Davy Byrnes, which is right off Grafton Street.
Upon arrival, we were in the mood for Asian food. After a little research, we decided to dine at Saba for Thai and Vietnamese food!
For late-night Dublin entertainment, there is no better place than the Temple Bar neighborhood. It’s the artsy part of Dublin where locals go for a quick bite to eat and drink, Trinity College students hang out, and tourists enjoy the real Dubliner experience. Fun fact: The Script band was discovered on the cobblestone streets of Temple Bar. PPP Tip: Don’t get trapped in St. John Oliver Gogerty’s. It’s a total tourist trap and the cost of a pint is outrageous!
The Gaelic word “craic” (pronounced “crack”) means fun and good times usually involving music and alcohol.
Here are some fun phrases you might hear (or use) in a Dublin pub:
He’s a craic addict!
It was great craic.
She’s great craic when she gets going.
He’s great craic when he has a few pints on him.
How’s the craic?
The craic was mighty.
Let’s go have some craic!
The craic-o-meter is off the charts!
Hopefully, you don’t hear:
Craicuum: a mixture of craic and vacuum. Meaning the craic is absent. Negative craic.
“She sucks the craic out of the room.”
NYC Pizza near Temple Bar. We don’t recommend it, but it’s there for you if you need some greasy pizza on your way back from the bars.
With its myriad selection of pubs and nightclubs, we definitely enjoyed the lively atmosphere and nightlife of Temple Bar!
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