DK Travel : Dublin

One of the most popular capitals in Europe, Dublin is a city steeped in history. Huddled together within a small vicinity you’ll find Viking remains, medieval cathedrals and churches, Georgian squares and excellent museums. But it’s not just about buildings – music, theatre, literature and pubs play just as strong a part in Dublin’s atmosphere. These highlights are the must-sees for any visitor who wants to truly capture the variety and vibrancy of the city.

Nimmos

The Mediterranean cooking and live folk music on Wednesday and Saturday make this a popular place with locals. The walls are covered with objets d’art by the artist owner.
Nude

This is a great sandwich shop - they have really lovely fresh ingredients and also have soups and juices. Its just a cool place to sit around and have some yummy food.
Number 31

This unique hotel compries two coach houses (converted by Irish architect Sam Stephenson in 1958) connected by private gardens to a classic Georgian house. With just 21 guestrooms it’s a lovely place to stay, not least because all of Dublin’s sights are within walking distance.
Ocean Hotel

This excellent restaurant has won awards for its menu, which is strong on freshly caught local seafood.
Oisin in Tir na n’Og

Finn’s son Oisin and Niamh, daughter of sea-god Manannan, went together to Tir na n’Og, paradise of eternal youth. After 300 years, homesick Oisin borrowed Niamh’s magic horse to revisit Ireland. His feet were not to touch the ground, but he fell from the horse, instantly aged 300 years, and died.
Old Jameson Distillery

The Old Jameson Distillery now exists purely as a museum, but whiskey was first made here in the 1780s and is as much a part of the Irish culture as Guinness (see Guinness Storehouse). The tour goes through the entire process of production, from grain delivery to bottling. At the end of the tour there is a whiskey tasting. The former distillery chimney is now a 67-m (220-ft) high observation platform with outstanding city views.
Old Jameson Distillery Tour

An interactive experience where you will be transported back to 1780 to discover how John Jameson converted water,barley and yeast to finest Irish whiskey, culminating in a taste of the whisky itself.
Old Library

The Old Library houses Ireland's largest collection of books and manuscripts; its principal treasure is the Book of Kells, generally considered to be the most striking manuscript ever produced in the Anglo-Saxon world and one of the great masterpieces of early Christian art.
Old Midleton Distillery

An excellent audio-visual presentation of the story of Irish whiskey, with a tour of the still houses, granaries, mills and maltings, and a highly popular whiskey tasting.
Olde Railway Hotel

The town of Westport is the wildest of the wild west. This 18th-century coaching inn has a homely feel, with turf fires and antique furniture.

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