Temple Bar
Dublin's cobbled cultural quarter of pubs, music and colour - lively, touristy and famous, the beating night-time heart of the city for visitors.
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Illustrative image - a scene in the spirit of the place, not a photograph of it. Real photos are below.
Temple Bar is Dublin's riverside cultural quarter, a warren of cobbled lanes crammed with colourful pubs, live music, galleries and restaurants that forms the lively night-time heart of the city for visitors. Named for its most famous pub, it is loud, touristy and undeniably fun, if not where locals go for a quiet pint.
What you actually see
- The colourful pubs - the famous painted bars with live music.
- Live traditional music - the sessions in the pubs, aimed at visitors.
- The cobbled lanes - the atmospheric riverside streets.
- Galleries and markets - the cultural side, with weekend food and book markets.
When to go
Year-round; evenings are when it comes alive with music and crowds. Weekend food and book markets add a daytime draw.
Honest expectations
It is heavily touristy and pints here are among the most expensive in Dublin, so locals largely avoid it. The music is real but staged for visitors. It is fun for a lively night, but the more authentic pubs and sessions are elsewhere in the city.
Nearby
Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the Liffey boardwalk are alongside; the whole centre is walkable.
What to pack for Temple Bar
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
