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Temple Bar


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 346 attractions in Dublin
Traveler Description: Funky shops, eclectic cafes and hordes of stylish young Europeans have made Temple Bar one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
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Attraction type: Neighborhood, Landmark/point of interest, Specialty shop
Activities: Dancing, Dining, Drinking, Nightlife, Shopping
Address: 27 Eustace Street Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel: 353 1 677 2397
Fax: 353 1 677 2387

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5 of 5 stars
Ireland-bound09   28 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Oct 2, 2009

Yes, I suppose it is "touristy" but I was a tourist and I loved it. Was afraid it was going to be a bunch of young and crazy drunks roaming the streets and of course there was a bit of that, but overall it was great fun. Excellent trad music in both Oliver St John Gogarty's and the Temple Bar... more

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5 of 5 stars
McGauci   1 contribution
Sydney
Aug 3, 2009

I went to Dublin with my Family and went out to check the nitelife with my sister. What we thought would be a dull night ended up being one of the best nights of my life!!!! I recommend Temple Bar to any tourist looking for a great night out!!! more

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1 of 5 stars
T.BM   6 contributions
Kerry, Ireland
Jul 1, 2009

It's no wonder that we are being called 'Rip Off Ireland' and our tourist industry is suffering as a result. Last monday nite myself and my boyfriend went to the popular Temple Bar Pub in the heart of Temple Bar. We ordered a West Coast Cooler and a bottle of Budweiser and it came to €13.00!!!!! €6.50 each! that's crazy!!!!!... more

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2 of 5 stars
Krissy1983   76 contributions
NJ
Jan 28, 2009

We went to Temple Bar a few nights. The bars are crowded, and we sometimes had trouble getting drinks. The people are mostly under 30. Good for people watching. more

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4 of 5 stars
GoodTimeJoe   1 contribution
Bolton England
Jan 6, 2009

We stayed for 4 nights (over New Year 08/09) at Fitzsimons Hotel and yes, it was lively, sometimes a little noisy, but hey, the atmosphere was always friendly and congenial. A 24/7 street cleaning operation means that this area is a pleasure to visit and stay. The staff at the hotel could not have been more helpful. Temple Bar has... more

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2 of 5 stars
ahdiventnah   1 contribution
durham city
Dec 15, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I visited temple bar recently, and yes, it is a definite rip off for bar prices, 12 euro (£9 then) for a guiness and vody and lemon, a bloody scandle, many immigrants begging and people looking out of their heads on drugs, the local taxi drivers agree, go to other side of the river, or 400 yards away from tb... more

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1 of 5 stars
dennisireland   2 contributions
Denver, CO
Oct 2, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

If you've ever been to Bourbon Street in the New Orleans French Quarter, then you'll see nothing new in the Temple Bar area. Lots of people walking around drinking and smoking, young people looking to meet other young people for the night, overpriced drinks and food, etc. If you must go, you'll either love the "college frat party" atmosphere, or... more

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4 of 5 stars
Robin88888888   18 contributions
Saint Clair,MI
Jun 26, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We walked through the area 2 or 3 times and had a great time, but we were a little bit older than the crowd. It's crowded and fun. Arrive earlyish if you want to stake out a table at a bar to hear music- it gets really really crowded. We just had fun strolling with our ice cream, watching street... more

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3 of 5 stars
Liz4Ger   9 contributions
Boston
Feb 11, 2007
7
people found this review helpful

When this area first became popular it was alot of fun. Now it is packed with tourists, which is not necessarily a bad thing since I'm a toursit when I go there, but the pubs, like the Oliver St. John Gogarty, try and pass themselves off as old pubs when they are actually new pubs trying to have the atmosphere... more

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4 of 5 stars
sjjj   2 contributions
Surrey, England
Oct 17, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

I have just come back from a girls weekend in Temple Bar Dublin. We had a fantastic time, the Irish are so friendly. The bars were indeed packed but with everyone having fun. We didn't meet any obnoxious people or see any remnants of drunks! I would say though that if you are after a truely Irish experience you definitely... more

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Temple Bar Address

27 Eustace Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: 353 1 677 2397 Fax: 353 1 677 2387