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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go and have a drink to say you have been but bewarned the drinks are more expensive, try Dame Street this is one street up. The pubs are full of american tourists or stag of hen parties which is great for a while but in every pub is gets alittle boring!! more

I was in Dublin last weekend for a few days and wasn't really impressed with Temple Bar. Especially at night...it was crawling with young drunk people, scantily dressed and very obnoxious. The bars were so full that it was hard to move and the bouncers and bartenders weren't all that nice. I think this is an extremely touristy place and... more