Temple Bar – Dublin’s party heartland

Temple Bar- Dublin’s Cultural Quarter If you’re visiting Dublin, you’ll want to spend some time in one of the only areas of the city that stands today as it has for hundreds of years. The colorful and lively Temple Bar area offers many temptations and is the place to be for fun in Ireland’s capital city.In the neighborhood’s atmosphere of winding cobblestone streets, you can discover everything from eclectic shops to a popular used book market on weekends, to great live Irish music and a famously upbeat pub culture.

St. John Gogarty's, Temple Bar, Dublin

Whether you seek a taste of pub grub at lunch time, or the sometimes wild and quintessentially Irish bawdiness of a late night out, Temple Bar won’t disappoint!

With cheap flights to Dublin readily available on many of Europe’s discount regional airlines, getting to Dublin for some quality time in Temple Bar has never been easier. And once you arrive, you’ll find plenty of excitement waiting for you. Temple Bar is full of things to see and do. By day, this Irish hotspot attracts a mixed crowd of tourists and locals of all ages who are in search of funky shops, vivid photo ops, and feel-good surroundings. The dinner hour packs in hordes of hungry foodies, attracted by the great mix of dining options in the area. And at night, well, let’s get this party started! This is when Temple Bar becomes a hot spot for energetic young revellers wanting to press the flesh and down a pint in one of the many crowded local pubs.

Hotels in Dublin can range from the lavishly expensive to the plain and affordable, and the Temple Bar area has plenty of accommodations to choose from. If you plan to stay in the heart of Temple Bar, you’ll want to be a night owl who doesn’t mind the occasional outburst of drunken song in the wee hours! Otherwise, there are numerous hotels, vacation apartments and bed and breakfast homes in quieter areas nearby. Wherever you choose to stay, do some googling ahead of your vacation to seen what special events are scheduled in the Temple Bar neighborhood. In the summertime, free outdoor movies are shown on weekends, and there are many special street fairs and markets planned throughout the year, plus free open-air concerts and other fun and sometimes quirky goings-on.

Obviously, the weather is the main reason Temple Bar is at its busiest and best during the summer months, but whatever time of year you plan to visit, you’ll find this section of beautiful Dublin to be a great place to capture a glimpse of the Irish spirit. So, be sure to visit Temple Bar and you’ll be certain to leave with a smile! Happy travels and enjoy!

Posted by Danny on Jul 2 2011. Filed under Dublin, Guest Article. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.