Smithfield Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Michan's Church
You can learn about the history of Dublin with a stop at St. Michan's Church. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Smithfield Chimney
You can find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at Smithfield Chimney. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Trinity College
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do
Dublin: Jameson Distillery Whiskey Blending Class
VIP Irish Food and Drinks Tour with Jamesons Cocktail Class
Dublin: Traditional Pubs Walking Tour with Local Guide
Classic Irish Pubs Private Tour of Dublin: Live Music, Beer and Nightlife
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Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
More to explore for Smithfield
Neighbourhood Guides: Things to Do in Dublin's Howth
Neighbourhood Guides: Things to Do in the Liberties, Dublin
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Smithfield Chimney
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Dublin Port
- St. Stephen's Green
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- 3Arena
- Croke Park
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Dublin Zoo
- Marlay Park
- Tayto Park
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Phoenix Park
- Olympia Theatre
- Powerscourt Estate
- Merrion Square
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Beacon Hospital