Temple Bar Travel Guide

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Temple Bar
Temple Bar showing signage, a city and heritage architecture
Temple Bar which includes signage and a bar as well as children
Temple Bar which includes a city
Temple Bar showing a bar, flowers and signage

Wander down medieval-style alleys lined with pubs, shops and galleries, then have a pint, listen to music or party.

Temple Bar is a cultural quarter in central Dublin. It gets busy at night, especially on weekends. Souvenir shops and galleries accommodate sightseers and art enthusiasts earlier in the day. The drinking and dining in touristy venues starts in the afternoon and after sunset Temple Bar becomes a rowdy party scene.

Resident Sir William Temple, provost of Trinity College in 1609, may have given the area its name. The cramped district became derelict in the 19th century. The cheap rents attracted small shop tenants and (tattoo) artists, which gave the area the bohemian atmosphere that saved it from demolition. Temple Bar was regenerated as a cultural district in the 1990s. Here you’ll find one of the oldest streets in Dublin, Fishamble Street, which is a good example of how the medieval character was preserved.

It’s free to browse the brightly painted shops and sit in the pubs, but souvenirs and drinks don’t come cheap. Do as the locals do and enjoy a pint of draught (beer on tap) while listening to live music. You can’t miss the bright red Temple Bar pub, one of the district’s oldest and most crowded bars.

For art, visit the Irish Photography Centre and Temple Bar Gallery and Studio. Ireland’s famous musical acts feature on a massive Wall of Fame on the Rockarchive Gallery in Temple Lane. On weekends, head to the Cow’s Lane market for fashion, Temple Bar Square for books, or Meetinghouse Square for fresh produce or an outdoor movie in summer.

At night, music pours out from the pubs and clubs, along with many staggering patrons. If you are not here for serious partying, raise a glass and sing along with a band, or watch a game of sports televised inside many of the pubs. Enjoy the nightlife and good luck with understanding an intoxicated Irishman!

Temple Bar lies in between Dame Street and the River Liffey. It connects many Dublin landmarks and is a stop on the Dublin hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Get a guide from the Temple Bar Information Centre to see what’s on. Most pubs close before midnight and all venues are closed by 3 a.m.


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Top hotels in Temple Bar

Wellington Temple Bar
Wellington Temple Bar
3 out of 5
23 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Dublin
The price is £109 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£109
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,040 reviews)
"2nd time here, just as amazing as the firsts. Love this hotel!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Wellington Temple Bar
The Morgan Hotel
The Morgan Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £151 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£151
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice and central. Location could not be better. Good facilities. Room good size. Has an elevator or two. Breakfast was good. My only recommendation would be get a coffee machine for breakfast so you don’t have to keep asking for a coffee."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

The Morgan Hotel
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
4 out of 5
13-17 Fleet St Temple Bar, Dublin
The price is £132 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£132
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,302 reviews)
"Nice stay. Nice room except high bath tub. Very difficult to get into for older people"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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The Fleet
The Fleet
4 out of 5
19-20 Fleet Street, Dublin, Dublin
The price is £131 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£131
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel. Good good. Fantastic location. Excellent staff."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Fleet
Temple Bar Inn
Temple Bar Inn
3 out of 5
40-47 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin
The price is £114 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£114
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean hotel, good location. Only knock is that it was so hot when we were there and there is no AC. So we had to open the windows. A first floor room in the Temple Bar with open windows is your loud all night"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Temple Bar Inn
The Temple Bar Lane
The Temple Bar Lane
3.5 out of 5
19 Temple Lane South, Dublin
The price is £94 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£94
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (840 reviews)
"Great location for a quick trip. Rooms are small but comfortable. I would go back!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

The Temple Bar Lane
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Other neighbourhoods around Temple Bar

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City Centre Dublin

4.5/5(2,709 area reviews)

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 Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

City Centre Dublin
Old Jameson Distillery featuring signage

Smithfield

Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Smithfield is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Smithfield Chimney, and jump on the metro at Smithfield Station to get around the city.

Smithfield
Guinness Storehouse which includes interior views and drinks or beverages

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.

The Liberties
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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.

Portobello
Bord Gais Energy Theatre featuring a city, street scenes and theatre scenes

Grand Canal Dock

If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Grand Canal Dock
The Convention Centre Dublin featuring a city and modern architecture

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.

North Wall


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