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Post by scfcrob on May 22, 2008 21:40:04 GMT
I am off to Dublin and need some info from people that have been.
Where is best to stay, best boozers, what not to miss, etc.
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Post by frank72 on May 22, 2008 21:49:51 GMT
ryanair are offering free flights till midnight tonight (airport taxes to pay), you may already have transport taken care of buddy, but there you go. Last time I went was when I was 15 in 1990 and the paddys were going mad for the world cup, top drinking place now but not cheap I've heard, have a good un.
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Post by scfcrob on May 22, 2008 21:54:28 GMT
booked with ryanair - 2 of us going for a grand total of £10 incl. taxes etc.
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Post by imallstokedup on May 22, 2008 21:56:32 GMT
Rob
Just get in a cab and ask for Temple Bar
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on May 22, 2008 21:58:20 GMT
Nice one mate, best place for the atmosphere is temple bar, lively and kind of bohemian/arty. Popular with the ladies for their hen nights too! ;D
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on May 22, 2008 22:00:24 GMT
I am off to Dublin and need some info from people that have been. Where is best to stay, best boozers, what not to miss, etc. If you have time, jump on an open top bus tour, takes you round the city the better ones have really good guides who tell you all you need to know as you go round. |
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Post by Soro's Sorrows on May 22, 2008 22:00:39 GMT
Just get in a cab and ask for Dublin Road - BELFAST it's a much better night out. Cost you a bit in cab fairs mind ;D
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Post by imallstokedup on May 22, 2008 22:01:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2008 22:05:14 GMT
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Post by Rt Hon Reverend Luvpump on May 23, 2008 6:11:52 GMT
Would defo recomend the Guinness berewery, get yourself to the bar at the top for the best pint you'll ever have and the best view of dublin form the talest building....
Peace be with you my friend!
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Post by CalgaryPotter on May 23, 2008 6:25:26 GMT
If you got on a dirt cheap with the flight treat yourself to a decent hotel.
Istayed at the Hilton years back and it was well worth it.
5 minutes walk from the action and just far enough away to get a good kip.
Top bacon and eggs too. ;D
Guiness factory surprisingly good and my wife enjoyed the bus tour.
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Post by Soi Cowboy on May 23, 2008 6:37:51 GMT
Temple Bar a real tourist area which I personally avoid- used to be a complete shit-hole but now bars/restaurants etc
Not sure what your budget is but Chief O'Neills an impressive hotel in Smithfield. Bewleys in Ballsbridge a lot more affordable and only 5 mins from the city centre
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Post by vestanpance on May 23, 2008 11:10:23 GMT
Let's face it, Dublin is pretty horrible. You're about as likely to find an authentic Irish experience in Dublin as you are to find a 15 year old Liverpudlian virgin. And the money you've saved on the flight? You'll hand three times as much over in the vastly expensive over-inflated ale prices.
As Soi said, avoid Temple Bar, the Irish do. And next time, try Limerick. you'll get a flight to Shannon for exactly the same money but Limerick is bloody brilliant. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
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Post by Chunky Lover! on May 23, 2008 11:10:47 GMT
If you fancy a decent meal, head to Shack restaurant in the Temple bar area. Its not cheap but is very good.
Also head to the Brazen Head pub, its Dublins oldest boozer and does cracking fish and chips.
All the pubs around the Temple bar area are pretty good, as someone mentions it is not cheap, was about 7 euros for a guinness when I was there last, but it is always good fun.
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Post by mozzer68 on May 23, 2008 11:29:53 GMT
Had a great weekend there a few years back, went to the Guinness brewery oh, heaven  Went to a pub i think was called "the Knights bridge" and had a great night, you can book a meal there for the evening which is downstairs they had bands on and absolutley packed out. As others have said Temple bar area is the main place but good atmoshere everywhere |
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Post by PotteringThrough on May 23, 2008 11:52:20 GMT
You'll need to learn Irish as well!
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2008 11:54:13 GMT
Good morning – Top o’ the mornin’ to ya
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Post by scfcrob on May 23, 2008 20:07:05 GMT
Thanks 4 all the advise. Will definitely be taking some of the tips up.
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Post by Pembo on May 24, 2008 6:41:24 GMT
Good morning – Top o’ the mornin’ to ya PISSER ;D |
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