Guidebook for Rathfarnham
Everything Else
A 4 minute walk away. Pubic tennis courts, children's playground, sports pitches, woodland walks, lakes and a river, Bushy park has it all.
9 locals recommend
Bushy Park
6 Bushy Park HouseA 4 minute walk away. Pubic tennis courts, children's playground, sports pitches, woodland walks, lakes and a river, Bushy park has it all.
Public 25m swimming pool with sauna and steam room for €6. Full gym pass for €7.
46 locals recommend
Swan Leisure
161 Rathmines Rd LowerPublic 25m swimming pool with sauna and steam room for €6. Full gym pass for €7.
Cafes, cinema, clothes and food shops, heath store and McDonalds so whatever takes your fancy you'll find most of it here.
49 locals recommend
Swan Shopping Centre
6 Rathmines Rd LowerCafes, cinema, clothes and food shops, heath store and McDonalds so whatever takes your fancy you'll find most of it here.
Ranelagh is a nearby suburb close to town that is packed full of great restaurants and some late bars, you'll be spoilt for choice here.
49 locals recommend
Ranelagh
Ranelagh is a nearby suburb close to town that is packed full of great restaurants and some late bars, you'll be spoilt for choice here.
Another great park and a wonderful place to pass a sunny day. Keep an eye out for the days the farmers market is open to get some great local fresh food and produce.
71 locals recommend
Marlay Park
Grange RoadAnother great park and a wonderful place to pass a sunny day. Keep an eye out for the days the farmers market is open to get some great local fresh food and produce.
Food Scene
Little Jerusalem
3 Wynnefield RdGreat little restaurant where you can bring your own alcohol.
It's run by two lovely guys both called Kevin. They do a fabulous brunch and lunch, the staff and atmosphere are laid back and lovely.
20 locals recommend
Mayfield Restaurant
9-11 Terenure Rd NIt's run by two lovely guys both called Kevin. They do a fabulous brunch and lunch, the staff and atmosphere are laid back and lovely.
Fabulous food, right in the heart of Rathgar with a great value early bird menu.
15 locals recommend
Bijou Restaurant
46/47 Highfield RdFabulous food, right in the heart of Rathgar with a great value early bird menu.
The Green Hen
33 Exchequer StFunky decor, great food, right in the heart of town.
Sightseeing
Sandymount is a great place to go for a stroll in the evenings or to spend a sunny day on the beach.
52 locals recommend
Sandymount Beach
Sandymount is a great place to go for a stroll in the evenings or to spend a sunny day on the beach.
Killiney hill and surrounding area offers a great escape from the city with stunning panoramic views, north over Dublin bay and south along the costs towards Wicklow.
18 locals recommend
Killiney
Killiney hill and surrounding area offers a great escape from the city with stunning panoramic views, north over Dublin bay and south along the costs towards Wicklow.
Europe's largest walled park, lakes, cycle tracks, wild deer roaming freely, Dublin zoo, you could spend the whole day here and not be bored.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
Europe's largest walled park, lakes, cycle tracks, wild deer roaming freely, Dublin zoo, you could spend the whole day here and not be bored.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for live music and great bars you'll find them both here. Check out Whelans and The Village for music and The Bernard Shaw on South William Street for a good summer time pub.
8 locals recommend
Wexford Street
Wexford StreetIf you're looking for live music and great bars you'll find them both here. Check out Whelans and The Village for music and The Bernard Shaw on South William Street for a good summer time pub.
Craft beers, good music and lively but never too packed make this a great spot for a few drinks if you don't want to venture too far.
8 locals recommend
The 108
108 Rathgar RdCraft beers, good music and lively but never too packed make this a great spot for a few drinks if you don't want to venture too far.
Arts & Culture
The National Gallery holds the national collection of European and Irish fine art. Admission to the permanent collection is free, like most of Ireland's museums and galleries :)
316 locals recommend
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square WestThe National Gallery holds the national collection of European and Irish fine art. Admission to the permanent collection is free, like most of Ireland's museums and galleries :)
The Little Museum of Dublin
15 St Stephen's GreenA real gem.
Essentials
A really great supermarket just up the road. They'll have everything you need.
7 locals recommend
SuperValu Churchtown
13 Braemor RdA really great supermarket just up the road. They'll have everything you need.
Lidl
Moore StreetGreat for all your essentials.
Really great Thia massages. €50 for an hour long full body massage or €80 for two people.
BaanPai Thai Massage
12 Anglesea StReally great Thia massages. €50 for an hour long full body massage or €80 for two people.